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Politics · United StatesRepublican Bo French's racist UT post draws bipartisan condemnation
Bo French, a Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, posted a photo mocking South Asian students at a University of Texas football game. Republican leaders John Cornyn and Dustin Burrows condemned the post, and former adviser Karl Rove said he will vote for Democrat Jon Rosenthal.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Republican Bo French faces backlash for social media post
Bo French, the Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, posted a photo of University of Texas students and described them as 'foreigners' displacing Americans. The post drew condemnation from prominent Texas Republicans, including U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, who called it racist and intolerant.
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James Talarico walks back past statements on gender and trans athletes
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico has revised past statements regarding gender and transgender athletes. He now states he opposes transgender girls competing in sports if it compromises safety or fairness, a shift from his previous stances.
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Politics · United StatesDavid Maxwell, former Texas AG aide, endorses James Talarico in Senate race
Former Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s ex‑director of law enforcement, David Maxwell, appears in a campaign ad endorsing Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. Maxwell, who reported Paxton to the FBI and won a $6.6 million judgment, says Paxton ended his five‑decade career.
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Politics · United StatesTexas $1 Insurance Fee Funds Thousands of Flock Cameras
A $1 fee added to Texas auto insurance policies in 2023, intended to combat catalytic converter theft, has funded the expansion of the Flock surveillance camera network. The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority has used at least $30 million of the collected fees for this purpose.
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Politics · United StatesJasmine Crockett will not campaign with James Talarico
Representative Jasmine Crockett announced she will not campaign with James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the Texas U.S. Senate race. Crockett stated her focus will be on supporting other candidates in lower-profile races.
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Politics · United StatesTexas poll shows Democrats leading Trump-endorsed candidates
A Texas Southern University poll shows Democrats leading in three South Texas congressional races. This comes as three candidates endorsed by Donald Trump are reportedly in trouble in the region, which has historically leaned Republican.
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Talarico seeks release of Paxton depositions in Texas Senate race
James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, is seeking to release deposition transcripts from a civil fraud case. The depositions involve Republican opponent Ken Paxton, who was connected to the company at the centre of the lawsuit. Paxton has denied previous allegations.
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Customs chief pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott paused construction in Big Bend National Park on Monday after bipartisan criticism. The move follows concerns from Texas officials and local residents about environmental damage and the project's necessity.
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Politics · United StatesTexas intervenes to secure medical care for baby Gabriel with heart defect
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton intervened in a Dallas County court case to ensure life-saving medical treatment for baby Gabriel, diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. The surrogate mother, McKenna West, traveled from Alaska to Texas after the intended parents sought to abort the pregnancy due to the defect.
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Trump calls Texas data centre pause a mistake after Abbott halts approvals
Donald Trump said Texas was making a mistake by opposing data centres, days after Governor Greg Abbott paused approvals for new facilities. Trump argued the centres could surpass oil in economic value, while Abbott cited power grid and water supply risks as reasons for the halt.
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Somos Votantes spends $6m to regain Latino voters in Texas for Democrats
Somos Votantes, a left-leaning group, is investing $6 million to organise Latino voters in Texas, aiming to reverse a trend of declining Democratic support. The campaign includes voter education and a targeted advertising push in South Texas.
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