The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Progressives get a mixed bag in Texas as Cisneros and Cuellar head to a runoff

Another AOC-backed candidate, Greg Casar, wins his primary easily

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Biden slams 'attacks' on transgender children by Texas officials

President warns against 'cynical and dangerous campaign'

Wales Online · Mar 3, 2022

As judge halts directive regarding transgender child, Biden tells Texans to file federal complaints

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a new state directive defining gender-affirming care for transgender children as “child abuse” in the case of a 16-year-old teenager.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2022

Texas still working through rejected ballots after primary

Texas’ primary that put the 2022 midterm election season in full swing saw no significant issues at polling locations

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Texas Republican drops re-election bid after affair with woman once married to IS leader

Van Taylor acknowledges ‘horrible mistake that has caused deep hurt and pain’ and abruptly halts bid for third congressional term

The Guardian - US · Mar 2, 2022

Texas Republican announces he will not seek re-election after affair with ‘Isis bride’

Van Taylor had been forced into a runoff after a last-minute bombshell revelation

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

First Jan. 6 trial starts against Texas man turned in by son

WASHINGTON — The first person to go on trial for participating in the Jan. 6 riot was accused by prosecutors of being “the match that started the fire” for thousands of people who stormed the Capitol.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2022

US Rep. Van Taylor drops Texas reelection bid, admits affair

U.S. Rep. Van Taylor of Texas says he is ending his reelection campaign and admitted having an affair about a year ago

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Judge considers blocking Texas policy of investigating medical care for trans children as ‘child abuse’

The new policy has ‘caused terror and anxiety among transgender youth and their families across the Lone Star State,’ says the American Civil Liberties Union

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Texas primary puts Cuellar and Taylor in runoffs

WASHINGTON — Two Democratic incumbents who switched districts after a new Texas map was released won their primaries Tuesday, as did a Republican who came under fire for calling some of the conservatives in his party “grifters.”

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2022