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Texan shot dead by ICE agent months before killings in Minneapolis, records show

The involvement of federal immigration agents in the fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez on South Padre Island in March had not been disclosed in initial reports.

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Cuban man’s death at El Paso tent camp was result of “spontaneous use of force,” ICE says

His death is the first homicide in ICE custody in recent history, experts said. It comes after the deadliest year in ICE detention in decades.

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Texans shouldn’t expect Supreme Court ruling against tariffs to bring prices down soon, economists say

The order wiped out many of the Trump administration's tariffs, but Trump promised Friday to find other ways to restore them.

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Decline in international students at UNT leads to $45 million budget shortfall, likely cuts

Travel restrictions and sharper federal attention are dissuading foreign students from attending U.S. colleges, advocates say, hitting the Denton university harder than most.

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Dark money fuels attack ads in final stretch of Texas’ U.S. Senate primaries

The latest campaign finance reports show big-money interests are heavily invested in the Texas primaries — but unwilling to reveal their identities at a critical juncture of the race.

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Texas Senate candidate says “no strings attached” to $2 million donation from businessman

Rhonda Ward, a first-time candidate for elected office who previously served on the state GOP’s policy committee, is challenging Trent Ashby for the East Texas seat.

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Texas refineries see opportunity in Venezuelan oil amid Mexico export declines

As President Donald Trump seeks to boost U.S. investment in Venezuela’s oil fields, Mexico is poised to export less heavy crude to Gulf refineries, creating an opening for Venezuelan oil.

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Rep. Tony Gonzales accuses dead staffer’s husband of trying to blackmail him amid affair scandal

The Republican congressman shared on social media an email requesting a settlement of up to $300,000 in exchange for a nondisclosure agreement.

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Texas House candidates in South Texas face allegations of lying about their party affiliation

Republicans hope to flip the Rio Grande Valley state House seat, long held by Democrats.

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University of Texas regents approve limits on teaching “unnecessary controversial subjects”

Opponents warned the policy’s vagueness could push professors to self-censor and leave students less prepared for the workplace.

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Six deaths in six weeks: What to know about ICE detentions in Texas

Last year was the deadliest year in ICE detention in two decades. Nearly a quarter of those deaths occurred in Texas.

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AI enters the race: How Texas primary candidates are using it in 2026 ads

As Texas voters head into the 2026 primary, candidates are using artificial intelligence to mock opponents and sharpen attacks.

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Some Abbott-backed candidates face political headwinds in Republican primaries

The governor is supporting two U.S. House candidates whose opponents were recently endorsed by President Donald Trump, while his picks for comptroller and agriculture commissioner are trailing in the polls.

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Texas sues Dow, claiming “habitual” pollution violations at Gulf Coast chemical plant

Local citizens who are preparing their own lawsuit against the chemical giant say Attorney General Ken Paxton’s suit could shield Dow from bigger penalties.

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Rep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide

The San Antonio Express-News reported on a text message from a staffer admitting to having an affair with Gonzales. The staffer died last year after setting herself on fire in Uvalde.

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Texas Tech medical school cancels talk on health, ethical considerations in late-pregnancy abortions

University leaders declined to give a reason. Abortion opponents said the discussion would have promoted illegal activity, something advocates deny.

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How to spot AI-generated images and online content during the 2026 primary elections

Identifying falsified or digitally enhanced videos, photos and ads takes attention and awareness, but helpful tools are out there.

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Dan Crenshaw vs. Steve Toth primary is a fight over who’s the real RINO

Crenshaw, fighting to remain in his Houston-area congressional seat, has drawn criticism from right-wing media and a challenge from Toth, among the most conservative members of the Texas House.

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GOP attorney general candidates tout conservative bona fides at only debate in primary to succeed Ken Paxton

All four candidates are vying to prove they are the heir apparent to Paxton, who has solidified the office as a juggernaut in the conservative legal movement.

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TribCast: The El Paso airspace fiasco

In this week's episode, our host talks with Robert Moore, CEO of El Paso Matters, about the federal government briefly pausing air travel into El Paso. What does it say about the federal government, border security and the lives of El Pasoans?

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Rick Perry says his political group will spend “whatever we need” to support John Cornyn in Senate primary

The former Texas governor chairs the Lone Star Freedom Project, a group that has already spent almost $18 million boosting Cornyn against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt.

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Stephen Colbert blasts CBS for nixing James Talarico interview

The late-night host said the network feared running afoul of new FCC guidance directing shows to give equal airtime to political candidates.

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Texas Democrats launch $30 million coordinated campaign to target key races, flip state in 2026

The effort is a partnership between the state party, two of its largest political organizations and the House Democrats’ campaign arm.

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What to know about county offices on Texas’ March 3 primary ballot

Early voting begins on Tuesday. Here’s a look at what the officials elected to several local offices oversee.

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Momentum is building to meet electricity demand in Texas with small nuclear reactors

The first small modular nuclear reactor could be powering an industrial plant in Texas early in the next decade. And the state is pushing to become the leading site for testing and building the technology.

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