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Christian Menefee defeats longtime Houston Rep. Al Green in Texas’ new 18th Congressional District

Green’s loss means the Texas House delegation is losing one of its most senior members, who served more than 20 years in Congress.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton defeat of Cornyn highlights Texas runoff night

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a combative, scandal-dogged disruptor who had the backing of President Donald Trump and his MAGA movement, delivered a thrashing to four-term Sen. John Cornyn in Tuesday’s Republican Senate primary runoff in the Lone Star State. Cornyn, an even-keeled establishment Republican who took pride in his…

Roll Call

Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urges Texans to vote but fails to endorse him

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The Independent UK

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Baby rescued from car trapped in rising flood waters

First responders in Texas rescued a driver with a baby after their car became stuck in rising floodwaters.

The Independent UK

18yo Texas Girl Gets Harassed by a 50yo Man at Her Sales Job for Not Sharing Her Number: ‘I’m Gonna Make You Go Out With Me.’

50-year-old man harasses an 18-year-old at sales job when she refused to share her number. His words were haunting.

The Mary Sue

Trump-endorsed Texas Senate candidate’s ex, involved in ‘biblical grounds’ divorce, delivers epic primary runoff snub

Candidate’s estranged fellow-politico wife, who said she was divorcing on ‘biblical grounds,’ exacts a measure of revenge in a pre-runoff social media post where she exhorted her constituents to get out and vote for seemingly everyone but her ex

The Independent UK

Ken Paxton Allegedly Cheated Twice in Two Years, Trump Is Now Asking Texans to Trust and Vote for Him Anyway

Texas AG Ken Paxton faces a crucial vote amid personal scandals, including alleged affairs and a divorce, while receiving a significant endorsement from Donald Trump in the Senate runoff.

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Texas couple’s contrasting views collide during televised Ken Paxton debate

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The Independent UK

Texas Primary Runoffs Put Trump Endorsements and Republican Divisions on Display

Texas voters head to the polls Tuesday in a series of high-profile primary runoff elections that could reshape the state's political future.

International Business Times

2026 Charles Schwab Challenge Betting Models, Picks: Approach Play at Forefront for Colonial

Following a birdie fest, the PGA Tour stays in Texas for a much sterner test at Colonial and our expert loves some trending younger players.

Sports Illustrated

Houston Woman Has the Internet Fearing for The Thing Growing Out of Her Yard: ‘You’ve Got 20 Minutes’

Invasive wildlife is never easy to deal with, and some make it into people’s lawns. Recently, TikTok has been buzzing about invasive bamboo and how the plant is a nightmare to get rid of. Abby Farber (@abbyfarber5) from Houston, Texas, showed a clip of a shoot growing out of her…

The Mary Sue

Jury seated as US trial of Catholic priest accused of sexual assault begins

Anthony Odiong, charged with sexually abusing three female congregants in Texas, could face life sentence

The Guardian - US

Charles Schwab Challenge 2026 Betting Tips: Who Is Baz Backing After His Runner-Up Last Week?

We are sticking around in Texas for a second week as the PGA Tour heads to the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club, but who is Baz backing?

Golf Monthly

Wife’s retort after husband says he’s voting for Ken Paxton in Texas GOP race

A wife fired back at her husband over his plans to vote for Ken Paxton during a TV interview in Texas.

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Medical Daily

Ebola Comes to Houston's Front Door: Bush Intercontinental Airport Begins Emergency Screening as Bundibugyo Strain Spreads Across Central Africa

Starting tonight at 11:59 PM EDT, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, will begin receiving travelers who have been present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days, directing them toward enhanced federal health screening. The CDC expansion, announced Saturday…

International Business Times UK

Who Is Adam Hoffman? Waco Attorney Who Sexually Abused His Son's Best Friend for Three Years and Walked Free in 29 Days

Former Waco attorney Adam Hoffman's early release after a controversial plea deal has sparked political outrage and scrutiny in Texas, highlighting systemic issues in handling sensitive legal cases.

Medical Daily

Houston on High Alert as Texas Confirms First West Nile Neuroinvasive Case of 2026 — and Mosquito Season Is Just Getting Started

Texas health officials are sounding an early alarm this mosquito season. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed the state's first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 — and it's a severe one.

Sports Illustrated

'Diamond in the Rough': Texas' Farah O’Keefe Lives Childhood Dream With NCAA Individual Title

Despite being seldom recruited, O’Keefe pulled away with two late birdies to become the third Longhorn to win the NCAA women’s individual championship.

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The Guardian - US

Texas Senate runoff sees surge of anti-Muslim rhetoric in campaign ads

Runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton features ads and legal disputes targeting Texas Muslims

Sports Illustrated

Projecting Every SEC Starting Quarterback Ahead of the 2026 College Football Season

There are established stars like Gunner Stockton and Arch Manning and unsettled fall camp battles at Alabama, Florida and Tennessee around one of the key conferences.

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‘Cannot and will not remain silent.’: Texas boy SA’d for three years won’t get justice because of the man Trump endorsed

“How do you trust the prosecution to go back to a case that they want to plead out?”

The Guardian - US

John Cornyn says he’ll back Ken Paxton, who is set to face Democrat James Talarico in Texas Senate race – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

America’s ugliest primary? Texas Republican infighting could hand Senate seat to Democrat

Scandal-plagued Ken Paxton has won Trump’s backing over John Cornyn – but he might lose against James Talarico, a Democrat with a groundswell of popularity

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ raucous primary runoffs end today. Here’s what to watch.

John Cornyn is trying to fend off Ken Paxton. Both parties are picking attorney general nominees. And an oil and gas regulatory race has become uncharacteristically costly.

Ballotpedia

Voters across 34 California counties will decide on 113 local ballot measures on June 2

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