The Latest Breaking News from Texas

The Age of Abbott Continues Unfettered

Texas’ Republican governor easily swatted away his strongest Democratic challenger yet. Now, he’s liable to do whatever the hell he pleases.

Texas Observer · Nov 9, 2022

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott returns to practice, plans to play vs. Packers

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott said his sprained knee has improved and he plans to return to action in Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers.

Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022

Abortion helped Democrats across the U.S. hold off a “red wave.” Not in Texas.

In conservative Kansas and Kentucky, voters turned out in droves and crossed party lines to support abortion access. In Texas — where candidates, not issues, were on the ballot — there was no such surge in support.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 9, 2022

Beto O’Rourke to supporters in impassioned concession speech: ‘I’m in this fight for life’

The Texas Democrat lost the gubernatorial race to Republican Greg Abbott, who clinched a third four-year term in the governor’s office

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Progressive candidates score crucial wins in midterm elections

Support from Bernie Sanders and other pols and key turnout by Gen Z voters led to victories in Texas, Florida and other states

The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2022

Elise Mertens makes mad dash from Texas to Glasgow for Billie Jean King Cup

Mertens teamed up with Kirsten Flipkens for victory in the doubles rubber against Slovakia.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

‘Red Wave’ Makes Modest Splash in South Texas

The GOP took just one of three Congressional seats from Brownsville to Laredo, and short-lived incumbent Mayra Flores has been sent packing.

Texas Observer · Nov 9, 2022

Lina Hidalgo Prevails Against Republican Offensive in Harris County

In the face of high-profile GOP push to claw back power in Texas’ largest county, Democrats expanded their power.

Texas Observer · Nov 9, 2022

LSU’s Postseason Ticket Prices Surge

SEC championship game ticket reservation prices increased more than 750% for the Tigers after narrowly defeating Alabama.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 9, 2022

Texas Oyster Fishing at a ‘Crossroads’

Citing low numbers, the Parks and Wildlife Commission has closed most of the state’s bays to commercial harvest.

Texas Observer · Nov 9, 2022