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In Texas, Crenshaw's defeat headlines some tough blows for House incumbents

Massive upheaval in state that saw six Texas Republicans calling it quits or running for other offices with several potential runoffs.

Roll Call

Former state Sen. Don Huffines wins GOP primary for Texas comptroller

Huffines avoided a runoff in a big-money race against acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick to be the state’s chief financial officer.

The Texas Tribune

Incumbent Republican Cornyn locked in runoff with ultra MAGA Texas AG Paxton over Senate seat

The race between Cornyn and the scandal-ridden Ken Paxton risks the Senate seat in blood-red Texas falling into the Democrats’ hands

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Mayes Middleton, Chip Roy advance to runoff for GOP attorney general nomination

With a self-funded ad surge, Middleton overcame Roy’s initial frontrunner status, taking a commanding lead but falling short of the majority needed to win outright.

The Texas Tribune

Steve Toth wins Republican primary, unseating U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw

Steve Toth, one of the most conservative members of the Texas House, framed his challenge of Dan Crenshaw as a referendum on the ideological future of the Republican Party.

The Texas Tribune

Bo French, Jim Wright head to runoff for seat on Texas Railroad Commission

The Texas Railroad Commission is responsible for regulating the state’s oil and gas industry. The election included a clash over China and diversity rules.

The Texas Tribune

For Texas’ highest courts, two Democratic races decided, one GOP race goes to runoff

Maggie Ellis and Kristen Hawkins win Texas Supreme Court Dem primaries. John Messinger wins his GOP race for Court of Criminal Appeals, while Alison Fox and Thomas Smith head to a runoff.

The Texas Tribune

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James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in blockbuster Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

The Austin Democrat’s win comes after a bitter primary that focused on which candidate’s political and electoral strategy would get the party’s first statewide victory in over 30 years.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick easily win their Republican primaries

On the Democratic side, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa captured the nomination to take on Abbott while Rep. Vikki Goodwin is in the lead for the lieutenant governor nomination.

The Texas Tribune

James Talarico wins Democratic primary for US Senate in Texas

State lawmaker beats Jasmine Crockett in fiercely contested election marked by record turnout and confusion at polls

The Guardian - UK

Texas Senate seat fight heads to runoff after neither candidate secures required votes

Neither of the Republicans Ken Paxton and John Cornyn captured 50% of the vote, forcing another election in May

The Guardian - US

Texas GOP Senate primary heads for a May runoff as Democrats back Talarico

John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will face off again in May, while Texas Democrats nominate state Rep. James Talarico.

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A large immigration detention camp in Texas is closed to visitors amid measles outbreak

A lawmaker says a large immigration detention camp in Texas is closed to visitors and attorneys due to a measles outbreak

The Independent UK

Supreme Court orders Dallas County to separate votes; Williamson County extends hours

Dallas and Williamson counties closed centralized voting centers, which had become a common practice, at the request of local Republicans.

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Texas Republican candidates for US Senate head to runoff as Democratic candidates await results – as it happened

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'Hearts broken beyond words': Indian-origin Savitha Shan's parents breaks silence after daughter killed in Austin shooting

The grief-stricken family of Savitha Shan, a 21-year-old University of Texas student, who was shot dead by a gunman in an Austin bar, issued a statement after their daughter was identified as the second victim of the shooting. "It is with profound grief and immeasurable sorrow that we announce the…

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Texas two-step: Republicans and Democrats both have a lot riding on the first big primaries of the midterms. Here’s why

ANALYSIS: The road to the Senate majority runs through the Rio Grande — with a detour through late-night TV. Eric Garcia breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly in the Lone Star State

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Texas SNAP Crackdown: 3‑Month Limit Returns for Adults Without Dependents in 2026

For thousands of Texans, the safety net that helps put food on the table is about to become much harder to catch. During the global health crisis, federal and state governments paused many of the rigid requirements that govern the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. However, the era of flexibility has…

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Texas bar shooting: Suspect Ndiaga Diagne previously posted misogynistic, antisemitic and racist remarks, praised Islamic revolution — report claims

A deadly shootout erupted at Buford's Backyard Beer Garden after a man, identified as Ndiaga Diagne, opened fire. Authorities are investigating the incident, potentially linked to recent US and Israeli actions in Iran. Diagne's online activity revealed a history of hateful rhetoric, including antisemitic and anti-Christian sentiments, raising concerns about…

The Times of India

'If only she stayed in the safety of India': Racist trolling over Indian origin of Texas victim Savitha Shan

21-year-old Savitha Shan was a superstar student of the University of Texas, set to graduate in May 2026. She was doing two majors, one in Economics and the other in management information systems. But as she was gunned down by a shooter on West Sixth Street in Austin, her ethnicity…

The Independent UK

Schlotzsky’s Deli operates about 60 percent of its total US restaurants in Texas, where the chain originated in 1971

International Business Times UK

Austin Shooting: Ndiaga Diagne Previously Slammed Donald Trump As 'Shameless Clown' In Sick Rants

Ndiaga Diagne posted messages praising an "eternal" Islamic revolution and mocking Donald Trump before killing two and wounding 14 in Texas.

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Bored Panda Community List 41 Celebrities Who Got Their Reputation Ruined For No Good Reason

In the entertainment industry, your name is your brand, and that means whatever you do—on stage, on screen, or off the clock—can shape how the media portrays you for years to come. As the whole Jim Carrey replacement conspiracy theory proved, people love creating narratives, even when they’re completely baseless.…

The Guardian - US

Texas votes in high-stakes primaries in test of appetite for change under Trump

Nominees for key Senate seat to be set while voters choose in congressional contests reshaped by GOP gerrymander

The Times of India

'Immediately freeze all H-1Bs': Texas gunman came on a tourist visa but over 70 Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration

In a reaction to the 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne shooting two people and injuring 14 others in downtown Austin after US struck Iran, over 70 Texas Republicans have now signed a letter to Congress asking to stop all immigration, including that of H-1B, a specialty work visa, as "we must know…

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