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Amid white supremacist scandal, far-right billionaire powerbrokers see historic election gains in Texas

All told, 11 of the 28 House candidates supported by Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks won their primaries outright, and another eight are headed to runoffs this May.

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Texas Teacher Forced To Resign After Public Outrage For Spirit Day Outfit

"Any time adult disagreements overshadow our students’ learning and well-being, it is time to step away." The post Texas Teacher Forced To Resign After Public Outrage For Spirit Day Outfit first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Data debunks GOP's migrant crime claims

An NBC News analysis showed that cities dealing with influx of migrants saw crime drop from previous year

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29 of 46 Republican incumbents facing challengers in the Texas House advance to general election

As of March 7, 29 of the 46 Republican incumbents facing a primary challenge in the Texas House of Representatives advanced from their primary. Nine lost their primary and another seven advanced to a primary runoff. One district, House District 61, remained uncalled as of this writing. There were 59…

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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Texas Immigration Law Faces Supreme Court Showdown

Supreme Court to decide on Texas law allowing arrests of migrants entering U.S. illegally, challenging federal immigration authority.

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Texas Panhandle wildfires: What you need to know about the blazes, damage and recovery

The full scope of damage still isn’t known, but some Panhandle residents have returned home. Firefighters continue battling the infernos.

Latin Times

Appeals Court Set to Allow Texas Immigration Law if Supreme Court Doesn't Intervene

Should that be the case, the law would go into effect on March 9

The Texas Tribune

Early voting turnout in 2024 Texas primaries slumps compared to 2020

About 1.8 million Texans voted during the early period that ended Friday, down from 2 million during the 2020 presidential primary. Democratic turnout accounted for the entirety of the decline.

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