DCCC adds more House seats to its 2026 target list - Roll Call The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is expanding its group of targeted seats for the 2026 midterm elections. Roll Call · Dec 10, 2025
I review running shoes and these are the 7 sneakers coming in 2026 I’m most excited about I spent the last week at The Running Event in Texas, where many brands revealed their running shoe line-ups for 2026 — here are the seven shoes that caught my eye in particular. Tom’s Guide · Dec 10, 2025
Is Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign an asset or a liability for Democrats? It depends on who you ask. Some Democrats dismissed the Dallas congresswoman as too polarizing to capture the swing voters needed to win. Others said her turnout-over-persuasion approach is the recipe to break through. The Texas Tribune · Dec 10, 2025
Texas’ plan to stop a parasitic fly from destroying its cattle population is far from complete Texas lawmakers heard conflicting reports on the state’s readiness to fight the New World Screwworm, which is approaching the southern border. The Texas Tribune · Dec 10, 2025
Glenn Hamer resigns as CEO of Texas Association of Business weeks after sexual assault allegations An unidentified woman sued Hamer two weeks ago, accusing him of sexually assaulting and harassing her before retaliating against her using his position at the powerful business group. The Texas Tribune · Dec 9, 2025
Texas AG probe of nearly 1,000 cities’ finances to seek violations of new property tax law While Ken Paxton did not allege any wrongdoing, his move is intended to enforce a new law that prevents cities from raising property taxes if they fail to follow transparency requirements. The Texas Tribune · Dec 9, 2025
No Injunction Against Prosecution for Taking Photo of Transgender Politician Washing Hands in Women's Restroom So holds a Fifth Circuit panel, over a dissent. Note that part of the majority's rationale is that the photo would only violate the statute if the prosecution can show that defendant intended to invade privacy in a way "highly offensive to a reasonable person of ordinary sensibilities." Reason · Dec 9, 2025
Officers at Texas immigration detention facility accused of beatings and sexual abuse Civil rights coalition calls for immediate closure of camp, where more than 2,700 detainees are being held The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2025
20-year-old charged with attempted murder over shooting of Jets’ Kris Boyd A Bronx man has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of New York Jets player Kris Boyd, police announced Tuesday The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2025
SCOTUS' denial of Texas case fuels First Amendment fears The clash that pits First Amendment rights against government and parental controls is playing out across the country. Axios · Dec 9, 2025
TribCast: The 2026 Texas primary slate is set With the candidate filing deadline behind us, TribCast digs into the musical chairs that awaits voters in 2026 The Texas Tribune · Dec 9, 2025
Trump Threatens 5% Tariff and $12B Bailout for Farmers Amid Tensions with Mexico Over Water Disputes US President Donald Trump has warned Mexico of a 5% tariff increase to pressure compliance with water-sharing treaties affecting Texan farmers amid a Mexican drought. International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025
Jasmine Crockett Claps Back At Critics Of Her Senate Candidacy: 'Gonna Get This Thing Done' Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett clapped back at critics of her candidacy to the U.S. Senate in Texas. Latin Times · Dec 9, 2025
Florida declares US Muslim civil rights group a foreign terrorist organization Ron DeSantis’s legally dubious order designating Cair – and Muslim Brotherhood – follows similar move by Texas The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2025
The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2025 Abbott moves to bring Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA into Texas schools The governor touts ‘urgency and a need’ for Club America chapters amid criticism of influence on students
Latin Times · Dec 9, 2025 Trump Slams Mexico Over Lack Of Water Payments To Texas: 'FIX THIS NOW' President Donald Trump slammed Mexico over its lack of water payments to the country, saying he will impose a 5% tariff if the issue is not addressed "immediately."
Latin Times · Dec 9, 2025 GOP Mocks Jasmine Crockett Over Her Candidacy To The U.S. Senate For Texas: 'Low-IQ' The Republican party's official X account mocked Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett after she announced her candidacy to the U.S. Senate.
Latin Times · Dec 9, 2025 John Fetterman Says Jasmine Crockett Is Likely a Candidate 'Republicans Want To Run' John Fetterman said Republicans are likely happy about Jasmine Crockett's candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Texas, telling CNN's Manu Raju that her profile is the kind that the GOP "wants to run."
Texas Observer · Dec 9, 2025 Lina Hidalgo Had a Vision. Harris County Won’t See It. Her anti-climactic exit from office caps a saga of waning power and growing discord. But what her rise once promised is worth remembering.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Sen. John Cornyn welcomes Rep. Jasmine Crockett entry to senate race: ‘I would say it’s a gift’ ‘Am I hiding my glee? I’ll try to wipe the smile off my face,’ Sen. John Cornyn gloated
The Texas Tribune · Dec 9, 2025 Gov. Greg Abbott has a sweeping plan to abolish Texas’ school property taxes. Would it work? The governor must first win over lawmakers who have rejected similar proposals. The state may have to backfill more than $17 billion for school funding alone.
The Texas Tribune · Dec 9, 2025 AG Ken Paxton’s campaign against immigrant-serving groups gets boost from court rulings Courts have said that the attorney general can use a 100-year-old law to demand entities’ internal records and sue to shut them down if he believes they’re violating the law.
International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025 Jasmine Crockett Surges as Colin Allred's Shock Exit Upends the Texas Senate Race Jasmine Crockett enters the Texas Senate race after Colin Allred's shock exit, reshaping the Democratic field and shifting the contest ahead of 2026.
Axios · Dec 9, 2025 Dems face a Tea Party-style revolt in Texas and beyond in 2026 races Democratic establishment leaders have lost some power as progressives have turned on them.
International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025 Red State Gamble: Democrats Pin Texas Hopes on Jasmine Crockett Senate Bid Democrats chase a long-shot Texas upset as Jasmine Crockett launches a high-profile bid aimed at toppling GOP control statewide.