The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Tesla Roadster Flies, Flips and Hits 60 MPH in 0.81 Seconds at a Historic Texas Reveal

Tesla unveiled its next-gen Roadster at SpaceX's Texas site—a prototype flipped in midair. Three trims, 2028 production target, and still no final price.

Latin Times · Oct 16

How Gina Hinojosa went from progressive to populist, emerging as Greg Abbott’s most formidable challenger

Hinojosa has gone from unknown state lawmaker to Abbott’s most viable Democratic challenger yet — a surge that has dared Democrats to wonder if she could actually topple this mainstay of the Texas Republican establishment.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 16

Texas woman says she ordered an $8 Starbucks drive-thru drink. Then the barista allegedly threw a tantrum over selecting ‘no tip’

"Does it look like I can afford a tip?"

We Got This Covered · Oct 16

The least favorite McDonald’s locations in America ranked

‘By far the worst service of any McDonald’s,’ one review said of the lowest reviewed restaurant

The Independent UK · Oct 16

US voters want more action on global heating. Why are Democrats and Republicans staying silent?

Polls show that Democrats and Republicans in battleground states want to hear more from candidates about the climate crisis

The Guardian - US · Oct 16

‘Unsafe’ conditions at Texas ICE facility put immigrants at risk of injury or death, lawsuit says

Court filing alleges ‘physical abuse by guards’, ‘filthy living conditions’ and disease outbreaks at Camp East Montana

The Guardian - US · Oct 16

Elon Musk's $1 Million Election Giveaway Scandal Explodes as Billionaire Settles Fraud Lawsuits

Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway faces fresh scrutiny as he and America PAC agree to settle fraud lawsuits over claims voters were misled.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

SpaceX’s 456-Launch Gamble Could Unlock a Massive AI Opportunity

SpaceX is seeking permission to dramatically expand Starship operations in Texas, a move that could lower launch costs and create new opportunities in satellite networks.

Barchart · Oct 16

Donald Trump lashes out at ‘WEAK and INEFFECTIVE’ Republicans as Ken Paxton sags in Texas polls

If Ken Paxton loses, it will be because of WEAK and INEFFECTIVE Political Hacks"

We Got This Covered · Oct 16

Pro-Cruz PAC launches seven-figure Spanish-language ad buy attacking Talarico

Aimed at Hispanic voters, the new ad from Truth and Courage PAC attacks Democrat James Talarico over his past comments on gender and sexuality.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 16