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Texas prisoners face new book ban after hundreds test positive for synthetic drugs

Inmates say the policy unfairly punishes them — and note that prison staff also bring in contraband.

The Texas Tribune · May 28

Nineteen states have conformed to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s No Tax on Tips deduction

Welcome to the Thursday, May 28, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · May 28

Texas Tech Softball's Gerry Giasco Says His Team Is Embracing 'Villain' Role Ahead of WCWS

The nouveau riche Red Raiders are looking to finish what they started a year ago.

Sports Illustrated · May 28

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Over 700,000 Kids Cut Off From Food Aid in 12 States as Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Bites

Over 700,000 children in the US have lost food support due to new legislation, with Arizona and Texas experiencing significant reductions amid rising unemployment.

International Business Times UK · May 27

Democrats official X account turns vulgar to bash Stephen Miller

A photo of Talarico, the Democrats’ pick in a consequential U.S. Senate race in Texas, sparked the online spat

The Independent UK · May 27

Ken Paxton's Primary Victory Shows How Trump's Grudges Undermine His Party's Interests

The president's last-minute endorsement of Paxton was driven by his petty grievances against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, who was clearly the safer bet to retain the seat.

Reason · May 27

Texas graduate walked on stage with a Palestinian flag at her graduation. Then the school called the cops on her

A viral graduation exit

We Got This Covered · May 27

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Scott Jennings tries to corner a CNN Democrat over Texas, but the response left him scrambling

A sharp divide over messaging

We Got This Covered · May 27

‘Culture wars vs real wars’: Experts say Trump just made Texas Senate race a battle the GOP didn’t need to fight

ANALYSIS: Trump getting involved in the Senate primary in Texas saddled Republicans with a scandal-ridden nominee. But, Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg write, turning Texas blue still requires a lot of work

The Independent UK · May 27

Tala-freak-o vs. Ken the Criminal: Texas candidates sharpen attacks as U.S. Senate race locks in

Texas' Ken Paxton and James Talarico focus their energies — and attack ads — on each other as the fight for U.S. Senate narrows to two.

The Texas Tribune · May 27

Will Notre Dame vs. Texas Become the Latest Scheduling Casualty of College Football Playoff Expansion?

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte was noncommittal when asked about the home-and-home series for 2028–29.

Sports Illustrated · May 27

Gov. Greg Abbott to Texas colleges: Don’t increase tuition, fees

The governor said undergraduate tuition and fees should stay frozen after some public university systems weighed increases.

The Texas Tribune · May 27

MAGA turns on its own Texas GOP figures with racist, homophobic attacks over a unity video

The unity pitch didn’t land

We Got This Covered · May 27

Carlos De La Cruz (R) defeated John Lujan (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 35th Congressional District on May 26, 2026

Carlos De La Cruz (R) defeated John Lujan (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 35th Congressional District on May 26, 2026. Click here for detailed results.

Ballotpedia · May 27

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Ballotpedia · May 27

Colin Allred (D) defeated incumbent Julie Johnson (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 33rd Congressional District on May 26, 2026

Colin Allred (D) defeated incumbent Julie Johnson (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 33rd Congressional District on May 26, 2026.

The Texas Tribune · May 27

Senate GOP leaders spent months trashing Paxton. Can they turn the page and unify against Talarico?

Paxton’s blowout win on Tuesday compelled an alliance by necessity, if not natural synergy, between the attorney general and the Washington groups that spent months trying to elect John Cornyn.

We Got This Covered · May 27

Texas homeowner’s anti-Donald Trump signs are so wild, the internet is convinced he’s lost it completely

Dude’s full of hot takes.

Ballotpedia · May 27

Ken Paxton (R) defeated incumbent John Cornyn (R) in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Texas on May 26, 2026

Ken Paxton (R) defeated incumbent John Cornyn (R) in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Texas on May 26, 2026.

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Ballotpedia · May 27

Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia sue ISS over ESG disclosures

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

Ballotpedia · May 27

Mayes Middleton defeated Chip Roy in the May 26 Republican primary runoff for Texas Attorney General

Mayes Middleton (R) defeated Chip Roy (R) 55.2% to 44.8% in the Republican primary runoff for Texas Attorney General on May 26. Middleton and Roy were the top two finishers among the four candidates in the March 3 primary. They advanced because no candidate received more than 50% of the…

The Guardian - US · May 27

Catholic priest said ‘we are but men’ when challenged over sex with spiritual directee, court hears

Anthony Odiong, 57, charged in Texas with exploiting status to pursue sex with vulnerable female congregants

Texas Observer · May 27

Did Texas Republicans’ Restive Runoffs Imperil Their November Ballot?

In almost all cases, the most problematic, extremist, unqualified, and Trumpian candidate won the day.

Ballotpedia · May 27

Jon Bonck (R) defeated Shelly deZevallos (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 38th Congressional District on May 26, 2026

Jon Bonck (R) defeated Shelly deZevallos (R) in the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 38th Congressional District on May 26, 2026.

Reason · May 27

James Talarico's Fake Olive Branch to Republicans

The Democratic candidate dresses up a negative, partisan appeal as genuine moderation.

Ballotpedia · May 27

Incumbent Christian Menefee (D) defeated incumbent Al Green (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District on May 26, 2026

Incumbent Christian Menefee (D) defeated incumbent Al Green (D) in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District on May 26, 2026.

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