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Trump Endorses in Several Key Texas Congressional Seats Ahead of 2026 Primary Election
President Donald Trump has laid his stake in several Texas congressional races after issuing a rolling list of endorsements Monday night, ahead of the start of early voting for the 2026 primary. In one of his more unanticipated endorsements, Trump threw his support behind Republican candidate Alex Mealer in her bid for Congressional District
Annise Parker, Orlando Sanchez Lead in Democratic and GOP Primaries for Harris County Judge
New polling from the University of Houston’s (UH) Hobby School of Public Affairs shows former Houston Mayor Annise Parker leading in the Democratic primary for Harris County judge, while former Harris County Treasurer Orlando Sanchez leads in the GOP primary, though most Republicans are still undecided. According to the survey released Tuesday, Parker leads former
Using Chuggers For Late Winter Speckled Trout
Late winter and early spring can be some of the most productive times of year to catch speckled trout along the Texas coast. Water temperatures are still cool, bait is beginning to move back into the bays, and trout are often feeding heavily during warming trends. One of the most effective lures during this period
How a Planned Disney World Vacation Turned Into Four Months in Immigration Detention
This week, ProPublica published a story I wrote based in part on interviews with parents and children being held at the nation’s only operating detention center for immigrant families in Dilley, Texas. I had asked some of the parents to see if their children would be willing to write to me about their experiences inside.
State Rep. Angelia Orr Faces Former Congressional Candidate Kathaleen Wall in GOP Primary
A contentious primary is shaping up for its moment on the ballot in two weeks between self-funded two-time congressional contender Kathaleen Wall and Trump-endorsed incumbent state Rep. Angelia Orr (R-Itasca). Orr has represented House District (HD) 13 since 2023. She’s focusing her re-election messaging on topics including property tax reform, rural advocacy, and her record
Who is Applicants for Texas Education Freedom Accounts This Time: How’s Who.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts ( TEFA ), the state’s education savings account ( ESA ) program, was created by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. × This site needs to be written in Javascript. For you to be able to read subscription information, Javascript is necessary. Please make it available in your browser’s options. See
Snapchat is sued by the attorney general of Texas over reported concerns for young people’s health.
Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Snapchat’s owner, Snap Inc., for “deceiving families, endangering children by subjecting them to addictive characteristics, and serving as a breeding ground for serious conduct.” Paxton argued in the complaint that” Snap tells Texas parents and their kids that older articles on its system, including drugs, porn, alcohol, and profanity, is’infrequent’
FAA Shuts Down El Paso Airspace for Some Time Following” Cartel Drone Incursion.”
At 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) placed a temporary flight restriction in El Paso for” special security reasons.” The initial flight restriction was supposed to last for 10 weeks until February 21. × This section requires Browser. For you to be able to read subscription information, Javascript is necessary.
How To Use The February Warm-Weather Bass
In Texas, February is supposed to think like spring. Cool fronts, strong northern winds, and slow fish are the norm. However, the whole text is changed every year by a few stretches of extremely warm weather. When the sun is still out, the water’s temperatures drop into the top 50s or lower 60s, making bass
Roy and Middleton Are Leading in the Attorney General Race in New Texas Primary Poll
In their Republican primary races, incumbent Texas agriculture commissioner Sid Miller and Texas comptroller candidate Don Huffines are both leading, according to a new survey showing Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX-21 ) leading in the Texas attorney general race. Between January 20 and January 31, the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs polled 550
Texas is the nation’s leader in AI technology potential, and more data centers are building.
According to a January study released by Texas Royalty Brokers, Texas leads the country in AI computing power. More than half as many of the study’s 83 sites are located in Texas as opposed to the study’s second-place location, California. × This site needs to be written in Javascript. For you to be able to
Attorney General Paxton and the DOJ Announce a$ 68 million lawsuit with Colony Ridge engineers
Working with President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice ( DOJ), Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, made a$ 68 million settlement with Colony Ridge developers. The negotiation addresses two federal lawsuits filed in federal court in 2023 by the DOJ and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, both of which claim false financing and marketing techniques. ×
