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As their neighbors fled, these Texas volunteer firefighters raced toward the flames

The wildfires offers a reminder that most of rural Texas is protected by volunteers. And there aren’t many of them.

The Texas Tribune

At the Races: SOTU Thursday follows Super Tuesday - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

House Speaker Dade Phelan took a risk on Paxton’s impeachment. It may end his career.

The May 28 runoff promises to be an expensive, high-profile contest that will help reshape the political dynamics of the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune

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A rundown of Super Tuesday’s battleground primary results

Welcome to the Thursday, March 7, Brew.

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School voucher supporters bask in primary wins, say goals are within reach

Gov. Greg Abbott called the results “an unmistakable message.” His allies said the state is “closer than ever” to a voucher program.

The Texas Tribune

A House Defeated? Abbott, Paxton, Patrick Bag Rebellious State Legislators

The heavily contested GOP primaries brought about ousters and uncertainty in the state’s lower legislative chamber and highest criminal court.

Texas Observer

Dallas County sheriff to face predecessor Lupe Valdez, who ran for governor in 2018, in runoff election

Valdez ran the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department until 2017, when she stepped down to run against Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Texas Tribune

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Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton declare victory in attack on House GOP defectors

The two state leaders and other prominent Republicans, like Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and former president Donald Trump, endorsed challengers in dozens of races citing the incumbents’ disloyalty to the party.

The Texas Tribune

Insurgent Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries

The shockwaves rippled up and down the ballot as incumbent state House members, judges and other state leaders were forced into runoffs or defeated outright.

The Texas Tribune

Facing staggering losses from wildfires, Panhandle ranchers and farmers seek aid to rebuild

Ranchers have likely lost thousands of cattle in the wildfires, according to some preliminary estimates.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan heading to runoff against hardline conservative challenger

Phelan was neck and neck with GOP challenger David Covey with votes still being counted.

The Texas Tribune

Trump, Biden win Texas primaries

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are almost certain to win their parties’ nominations and face off in November.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Fire Chief Dies Battling House Fire Amid Wildfires

Tragic loss of Fire Chief Zeb Smith in Fritch, Texas, amidst wildfires. Governor Abbott and Mayor Ray express condolences and emphasize ongoing support needed.

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Texas AG Paxton Launches Purge Campaign Against GOP Opponents

Texas AG Ken Paxton targets GOP members in primaries, sparking internal strife and legal challenges.

WEKU

Gov. Abbott says Texas wildfires may have destroyed up to 500 structures

Texas officials warned that the threat was not yet over. Higher temperatures and stronger winds forecast for Saturday elevated worries that fires in the Panhandle could continue spreading.

The Texas Tribune

State calls for investigation into cause of Texas Panhandle wildfires

As officials try to determine a cause for the wildfires, a Canadian homeowner filed a lawsuit blaming an energy company for the destruction. And more are expected.

Reason

Federal Court Rejects Texas's Argument that Illegal Migration Qualifies as "Invasion" [Updated to include link to the decision]

The ruling has the most extensive discussion of the meaning of "invasion" in the Constitution ever included in a court decision.

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