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Incumbent Rep. Hubert Vo defeated in Democratic runoff

Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows all supported French’s opponent.

Colin Allred tops Julie Johnson in redistricting-driven runoff battle of Dallas Democrats

Alief school board President Darlene Breaux defeated Vo, who spent more than two decades in the Texas House. Dallas state Rep. Venton Jones held off Amanda Richardson.

Democrat Johnny Garcia to face Republican Carlos De La Cruz for redrawn Texas district

Johnson succeeded Allred in Congress, but Republican redistricting pushed them into an unusual primary confrontation for the 33rd Congressional District.

Mayes Middleton defeats Chip Roy for Texas attorney general GOP nomination

The boundaries of the 35th Congressional District in South Central Texas were redrawn in 2025 to favor GOP candidates as requested by President Trump.

Vikki Goodwin defeats Houston union leader in lieutenant governor Democratic runoff

Middleton, a conservative state senator and oil and gas executive, put more than $16 million of his own money into the race.

Tom Sell, Jon Bonck win open GOP primary runoffs for solidly red congressional seats

The Austin lawmaker now faces an uphill battle against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the state’s second-highest executive, in November.

Alex Mealer wins GOP nomination for new Houston congressional district, defeating state Rep. Briscoe Cain

With their Republican nominations in hand, the two are favored to win their GOP-leaning seats in November to replace outgoing Reps. Jodey Arrington and Wesley Hunt.

Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn for U.S. Senate GOP nomination

The Army veteran was endorsed by President Donald Trump and saw millions in outside spending on her behalf. Cain, meanwhile, was backed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

FM 807 to close June 1 for maintenance between FM 2577 and FM 281

The attorney general’s victory is a crushing blow to the Texas GOP's old guard, which has faltered in recent years against the Paxton-led insurgent wing.

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Abbott extends tuition freeze at Texas public colleges through 2026–27 academic year

Drivers who use FM 807 will need to plan for a closure starting Monday, June 1, as maintenance work is set to shut down a stretch of the roadway for several wee

Texas AG Ken Paxton wins GOP runoff for US Senate, ousting longtime Sen. John Cornyn

Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that undergraduate tuition and fees at Texas public colleges and universities will remain frozen through the 2026–27 ac

Man sentenced to 19.5 years for 'brutal' assault of blind inmate

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, easily defeating four-term Sen. John Cornyn in the latest contest wh

Amarillo teen shot three times faces long recovery after apartments shooting killed 2

A Curry County inmate has been sentenced to 19 1/2 years in prison after being convicted in a violent 2021 assault inside the Curry County Adult Detention Center,

Amarillo mayor requests external investigation into landfill fire

A teenager who survived a shooting at the Westminster Apartments in Amarillo earlier this month is facing a long recovery after being shot three times, while tw

Texas Panhandle United Way partners with Airbnb.org to link fire victims to free stays

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Amarillo city manager announces changes after landfill wildfire, TCEQ violation

Residents displaced by the May wildfires in the Texas Panhandle can now apply for free temporary housing through a partnership between 211 Texas Panhandle Unite

Michelle Cohen defeats incumbent Ruben Becerra in Hays County judge runoff

Amarillo City Manager Grayson Path said he has taken several steps in response to a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality violation issued after a wildfire

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Leander resident claims share of $20 million Powerball jackpot

Hays County Commissioner Michelle Gutierrez Cohen defeated incumbent Ruben Becerra in Tuesday’s Democratic primary runoff for Hays County judge.

Body cam shows DPS trooper used encryption app in Austin student's immigration arrest

A Leander resident who purchased a winning Powerball ticket has claimed half of the $20 million jackpot, the Texas Lottery said in a press release Wednesday.

House explodes in Gillespie County, 2 injured

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper used an encrypted messaging app to communicate with, what appears to be, federal immigration agents during a traffic stop that led to the detention of an Austin Independent School District student, body worn camera video shows.

June forecast released for Central Texas

Firefighters responded Wednesday morning to a "house explosion" in southern Gillespie County, according to the county's emergency management office.

Paxton trounces Cornyn: 5 takeaways from primary runoffs in Texas

As spring continues on a wetter note, we're looking ahead to the start of meteorological summer which begins with the start of June.

ICE detainees dying by suicide at an 'alarming' rate, investigation finds

Sen. John Cornyn became the latest casualty of President Trump’s revenge tour on Tuesday after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton easily trounced the incumbent in the Senate GOP runoff.

While President Trump has characterized those facing deportation as the “worst of the worst,” seven of the 10 had no record of violent crimes in the U.S.

Sarkisian: 'Playoff or bust' mindset isn't healthy for fan bases, donors

A few isolated to spotty storms are possible in the coming days but overall, warmer and drier conditions are expected.

Blog: Warnings end for severe thunderstorms, floods

At the Southeastern Conference spring meetings Tuesday in Destin, Florida, Sarkisian said that those in charge need to consider the "unintended consequences" of adding more teams to the CFP. Right now, there are talks about moving to 16 or 24 teams, something that SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said there needs to be "informed discussion" about. All of the other power conference leadership supports a move to 24 teams.

Ken Paxton wins Republican primary for U.S. Senate in landslide victory

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Scattered downpours and storms Tuesday afternoon led into an overnight round of storms. Live updates 8:25 a.m.: The LCRA said before 8 a.m. that it concluded floodgate operations at Starke Dam. 7:10 a.m.: At least 60 people evacuated from the two RV parks, according to the Williamson County authorities. County emergency management [...]

Election Day in Texas: Polls open in primary runoffs

John Cornyn has been a U.S. Senator for the state of Texas since 2002. But he is in a battle to win his party's nomination and contend for a fourth term. Cornyn faces a stiff challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary runoff election. Whoever wins the runoff will face Democrat James Talarico in November for the Senate seat.