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Cornyn, Paxton decline to withdraw from Texas Senate runoff ballot as deadline passes

The day after the March 3 primary, President Donald Trump pledged to endorse either John Cornyn or Ken Paxton “soon,” and call on the other to drop out. He has yet to make an endorsement.

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Judge orders Texas to extend school voucher deadline in response to lawsuit from Islamic schools

The application period, set to close Tuesday night, must now remain open until March 31, according to an attorney representing Islamic schools.

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As Corpus Christi water shortage worsens, residents and businesses may soon have to cut their usage 25%

The City Council will discuss the looming crisis Tuesday. One model predicted a water emergency in November. Other scenarios show that happening in May.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoff

Diamon Mazairre Robinson impersonated a federal agent and had two active felony warrants for years, officials say, but was hired by Crockett and police agencies under an alias.

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Why an East Texas rancher donated part of his water rights to the state

As Texas faces growing water challenges, the donation to the Texas Water Trust — a little-known conservation tool created nearly 30 years ago — was the first in two decades.

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Trump’s DOJ is pushing prosecutors to pursue “fatally flawed” cases against Texas border crossers

Federal prosecutors, who can face discipline for not advancing the Trump administration’s priorities, are bringing military trespassing charges against immigrants with little evidence.

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Afghan man with pending asylum case dies in ICE custody in Dallas

Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal died Saturday morning at a Dallas hospital, one day after being taken into custody by ICE.

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After Monica De La Cruz helps migrant teen in ICE custody, Texas man seeks similar aid for fiancée

The Republican in Congress helped a migrant teenager she previously knew get released from federal custody. Scores of migrants are in similar situations with no clear exit.

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Democratic turnout doubles in Rio Grande Valley where four Hispanic counties previously went for Trump

Democratic enthusiasm in the Valley’s four counties could foreshadow a November reversal of Trump’s historic 2024 sweep there — and signal that Latino voters have become swing voters.

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Texas clarifies voucher rules to help more families access future special ed support

After reporting from The Texas Tribune, the office tasked with handing out vouchers clarified that families who do not complete a special education evaluation this year may have a chance to qualify for more funding in future years.

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“God is nonbinary”: GOP activates over Talarico’s past comments characterizing him as too radical for Texas

Talarico has suggested he would communicate some of his views differently today, but stood by the principles behind the comments Republicans are using to tar him as an extreme liberal.

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Surviving a deadly shooting: An Austin mother and daughter learn how trauma lingers

Seven months after escaping the Target shooting, an Austin mother and daughter navigate trauma, fear and unexpected growth.

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Chip Roy faces Mayes Middleton’s millions in Texas attorney general GOP runoff

Middleton gave almost $14 million to his own campaign, helping propel him into first place on election night.

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A plan to get more electricity to West Texas may come undone

Oil and gas companies have said the region needs more power. Environmentalists and a conservative think tank worry the state is moving too fast — and ratepayers will see the costs in their bills.

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Photos: Texas company pitches drone response to school shootings

The drones, operated from a tactical center in Austin, can deliver medical supplies and even attack potential assailants, the company said.

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Texas students with disabilities struggle to qualify for extra school voucher funds

Confusion over the program’s special education requirements is making it difficult for families to meet a looming deadline — and creating more work for Texas school districts.

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With Tony Gonzales out, Democrats sense an opening against new hardline GOP nominee Brandon Herrera

Herrera’s history of brash comments, and the leftward drift of Hispanic voters, has renewed Democrats’ interest in the 23rd Congressional District, which runs from San Antonio to El Paso.

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Brandon Herrera gets Trump endorsement for 23rd Congressional District

Herrera, who won the most votes in the Republican primary for the seat, avoided a runoff when incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales dropped out of the race amid an affair scandal.

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March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegation

Twelve House incumbents from Texas are set to leave Congress after this year, with the possibility of additional turnover in the May runoffs and November general election.

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Cornyn voices support for nixing filibuster, reversing course as he courts Trump’s endorsement

Cornyn’s change of heart comes amid a grueling primary battle with Attorney General Ken Paxton, who said he'd consider dropping out if Republicans scrapped the filibuster to pass a voter ID law.

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Texas executes man convicted of killing common-law wife and child

Cedric Ricks, who was found guilty in 2014 of the double murder, is the second inmate the state has executed in 2026.

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“Slowly killing us on the inside”: A family of 6 at Texas’ Dilley ICE detention center begs for freedom

The family, including the mother and her five children, detail in letters what they describe as neglectful medical care, inedible food and a disregard for their religious accommodations. They’ve been imprisoned at the nation’s only family detention center for more than nine months and are believed to be the longest…

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Texas oil companies stand to profit from Iran war disruptions while consumers face higher gas prices

Texas’ status as the nation’s largest oil producer will partially insulate its residents from some gas price hikes, but it’s not immune to disruptions, experts say.

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Governor blasts Corpus Christi leaders over looming water shortage, threatens a state takeover

Residents and businesses’ demand for water could soon exceed supply. Gov. Greg Abbott said the state could step in if solutions aren’t found.

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TribCast: Cornyn, Paxton, Trump and the heated U.S. Senate runoff

In this week's episode, we're joined by Dallas-Fort Worth radio host Mark Davis to discuss whether Donald Trump will pick a side in the GOP runoff for U.S. Senate and what impact that would have on the race.

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