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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Chip Roy is known for calling out GOP leaders. He says that’s what Texas needs in an attorney general.

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy has broken with his party, and called out President Donald Trump and Attorney General Ken Paxton. He says his loyalty is to Texas and to the Constitution.

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Attorney General Paxton launches investigations into three Texas school districts over students protesting ICE

Paxton said his office is examining claims that administrators and faculty helped organize the demonstrations.

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Aaron Reitz, Paxton’s endorsed successor, vows to “destroy the left” if elected Texas attorney general

Reitz believes the nation is at war with liberals, and the best bulwark against them is a fully empowered Texas attorney general’s office — with him at the helm.

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Texas 15th Court of Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to know

Voters statewide elect three justices to the new 15th Court of Appeals, created in 2023. Gov. Greg Abbott’s GOP appointees face their first election for six-year terms.

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Early voting for the Texas 2026 primaries begins Tuesday. Here’s what to know.

Early voting in person runs from Feb. 17-27. This guide explains your rights at Texas polls.

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