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Sep 9, 2026

Texas Senators Call for Drone-Powered "Smart Wall"
Texas Senators Call for Drone-Powered "Smart Wall"
DRONELIFE
Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs
Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs
Texas Standard
Texas Standard for Sept. 9, 2026: Dallas GOP convention highlights Texas’ fundraising power
Texas Standard for Sept. 9, 2026: Dallas GOP convention highlights Texas’ fundraising power
Texas Standard
Texas is on the ballot in 2026. Here's what's at stake in November
Texas is on the ballot in 2026. Here's what's at stake in November
Yahoo
John Fetterman, Marjorie Taylor Greene to close and open TribFest
John Fetterman, Marjorie Taylor Greene to close and open TribFest
The Texas Tribune
Cuellar and Tijerina spar over who delivers for a South Texas district redrawn to favor the GOP
Cuellar and Tijerina spar over who delivers for a South Texas district redrawn to favor the GOP
The Texas Tribune
Texas prisons seek $298 million for air conditioning. That’s a fraction of what’s needed.
Texas prisons seek $298 million for air conditioning. That’s a fraction of what’s needed.
The Texas Tribune
San Antonio Council Member Wants to Ban Eight-Liners Citywide
San Antonio Council Member Wants to Ban Eight-Liners Citywide
Gamblingnews
Texas Comptroller seeks more school voucher funding as skeptics question who benefits — Spot On Texas
Texas Comptroller seeks more school voucher funding as skeptics question who benefits — Spot On Texas
spotontexas.com

Sep 8, 2026

TribCast: How Texas schools will teach about Islam
TribCast: How Texas schools will teach about Islam
The Texas Tribune
Longtime Texas politico Ben Barnes is out with a new memoir examining his legacy
Longtime Texas politico Ben Barnes is out with a new memoir examining his legacy
Texas Standard
Are you a Texan dealing with rising costs? We want to hear from you.
Are you a Texan dealing with rising costs? We want to hear from you.
The Texas Tribune
Live updates: Republicans to kick off Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas
Live updates: Republicans to kick off Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas
The Texas Tribune
Ken Paxton whistleblower endorses James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
Ken Paxton whistleblower endorses James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
The Texas Tribune
Texas cities say Abbott's proposal to disband their electric companies won't lower costs
Texas cities say Abbott's proposal to disband their electric companies won't lower costs
Biztoc.com
Ted Cruz is acting like he’ll run for president again
Ted Cruz is acting like he’ll run for president again
Texas Standard
Democrats see an opening in deep-red West Texas thanks to Talarico
Democrats see an opening in deep-red West Texas thanks to Talarico
Texas Standard
Texas state leaders aim to crack down on alleged birth tourism, as Trump’s executive order hits legal barrier
Texas state leaders aim to crack down on alleged birth tourism, as Trump’s executive order hits legal barrier
Texas Standard
Texas Standard for Sept. 8, 2026: Texas political legend Ben Barnes looks back on career
Texas Standard for Sept. 8, 2026: Texas political legend Ben Barnes looks back on career
Texas Standard
Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs
Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs
The Texas Tribune
GOP to open first-ever midterm convention in Dallas as Texas’ U.S. Senate race hangs in the balance
GOP to open first-ever midterm convention in Dallas as Texas’ U.S. Senate race hangs in the balance
The Texas Tribune
Texas education board approves controversial curriculum changes tying 'radical Islam' to 9/11 attacks - 10bmnews
Texas education board approves controversial curriculum changes tying 'radical Islam' to 9/11 attacks - 10bmnews
10bmnews.com
Texas hospitals could lose $27 million daily in Medicaid funding – The Post Newspaper
Texas hospitals could lose $27 million daily in Medicaid funding – The Post Newspaper
thepostnewspaper.net
GOP’s Trump-led midterm convention comes to Dallas this week
GOP’s Trump-led midterm convention comes to Dallas this week
texastribune.org
Texas Gov. Abbott Pitches 50% Property Tax Cut in Affordability Plan | Fin Street News
Texas Gov. Abbott Pitches 50% Property Tax Cut in Affordability Plan | Fin Street News
finstreetnews.com
Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs | News From The States
Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs | News From The States
newsfromthestates.com
Gov. Abbott eyes cutting property taxes, health care costs in Texas
Gov. Abbott eyes cutting property taxes, health care costs in Texas
usatoday.com
House tax panel weighs deeper cuts, local debt Sept. 15
House tax panel weighs deeper cuts, local debt Sept. 15
thetexasdispatch.com
Texas Comptroller seeks more school voucher funding as skeptics question who benefits
Texas Comptroller seeks more school voucher funding as skeptics question who benefits
cbsaustin.com
Comptroller asks lawmakers to double Texas Education Freedom Account funding to $2B | Central Austin | Community Impact
Comptroller asks lawmakers to double Texas Education Freedom Account funding to $2B | Central Austin | Community Impact
communityimpact.com

Sep 7, 2026

Honors coming to legendary East Texas football coaches Harper and Parker
Honors coming to legendary East Texas football coaches Harper and Parker
Ktalnews.com
Gina Hinojosa could be Texas' first Latina governor. Here's her story
Gina Hinojosa could be Texas' first Latina governor. Here's her story
Biztoc.com
Gina Hinojosa could be Texas' first Latina governor. Here's her story
Gina Hinojosa could be Texas' first Latina governor. Here's her story
USA Today
WATCH: James Talarico Called Out During Interview for Voting Against Ending State Income Taxes, Calls Bill Banning Income Tax “Government Overreach at its Worst” * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conra
WATCH: James Talarico Called Out During Interview for Voting Against Ending State Income Taxes, Calls Bill Banning Income Tax “Government Overreach at its Worst” * The Gateway Pundit * by Jordan Conra
The Gateway Pundit
Gina Hinojosa Could Make History: The Austin Lawmaker Racing To Become Texas' First Latina Governor - CRBC News
Gina Hinojosa Could Make History: The Austin Lawmaker Racing To Become Texas' First Latina Governor - CRBC News
crbcnews.com
Texas hospitals say they’re losing $27 million a day in Medicaid funding - KVIA
Texas hospitals say they’re losing $27 million a day in Medicaid funding - KVIA
kvia.com
In a rare move, Gov. Greg Abbott defends Medicaid funding for Texas
In a rare move, Gov. Greg Abbott defends Medicaid funding for Texas
kwtx.com

Sep 6, 2026

Talarico slams Paxton on data centers, defends filing 2021 bill to require large reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
Talarico slams Paxton on data centers, defends filing 2021 bill to require large reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
EUROPE SAYS
Lawmakers added $1 to Texans’ car insurance policies. That money paid for thousands of Flock cameras
Lawmakers added $1 to Texans’ car insurance policies. That money paid for thousands of Flock cameras
Salon
How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football
How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football
Sioux City Journal
How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football
How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football
Billings Gazette
How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football
How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football
Omaha World-Herald
How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football
How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football
Roanoke Times
How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football
How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football
Charlottesville Progress
How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football
How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football
Richmond Times-Dispatch
How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football
How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football
Lincoln Journal Star
Texas Senate Scrutinizes Data Center Water Usage - - United States
Texas Senate Scrutinizes Data Center Water Usage - - United States
mondaq.com
Lawmakers Added $1 To Texans’ Car Insurance Policies. That Money Paid For Thousands Of Flock Cameras - AP News
Lawmakers Added $1 To Texans’ Car Insurance Policies. That Money Paid For Thousands Of Flock Cameras - AP News
apnews.in

Sep 5, 2026

MAGA Inc. cavalry arrives for Paxton in Texas Senate as Trump’s PAC places $10 million ad buy
MAGA Inc. cavalry arrives for Paxton in Texas Senate as Trump’s PAC places $10 million ad buy
The Texas Tribune
Ken Paxton in hot water over possible federal law violation: 'Mind-boggling'
Ken Paxton in hot water over possible federal law violation: 'Mind-boggling'
Raw Story
LSU's football coach is inadvertently helping Ted Cruz pass college sports reforms
LSU's football coach is inadvertently helping Ted Cruz pass college sports reforms
Houston Chronicle
ICE officer charged in Minnesota shooting released on bond
ICE officer charged in Minnesota shooting released on bond
The Texas Tribune
Key Trump Figure Reportedly Set To Skip GOP Midterm Convention In Texas Next Week
Key Trump Figure Reportedly Set To Skip GOP Midterm Convention In Texas Next Week
HuffPost

Sep 4, 2026

After rescoring STAAR exams, 11 Texas districts seeing A-F grades improve
After rescoring STAAR exams, 11 Texas districts seeing A-F grades improve
The Texas Tribune
AG Ken Paxton hasn’t challenged the Trump administration over Texas’ $10-billion Medicaid cut even though he sued Biden
AG Ken Paxton hasn’t challenged the Trump administration over Texas’ $10-billion Medicaid cut even though he sued Biden
The Texas Tribune
Bernie Sanders, Greg Casar call for ban on artificial superintelligence
Bernie Sanders, Greg Casar call for ban on artificial superintelligence
Freerepublic.com
Melania set to skip in latest high-profile snub...
Melania set to skip in latest high-profile snub...
The-independent.com
Elon Musk’s super PAC starts spending to boost Ken Paxton in Texas
Elon Musk’s super PAC starts spending to boost Ken Paxton in Texas
The Texas Tribune
[TX Senate Candidate] Talarico Said Capitalism Is an ‘Oppressive System’ That Must Be ‘Dismantled’
[TX Senate Candidate] Talarico Said Capitalism Is an ‘Oppressive System’ That Must Be ‘Dismantled’
Freerepublic.com
Texas’ Senate race is raking in cash. Who are the biggest donors for each candidate?
Texas’ Senate race is raking in cash. Who are the biggest donors for each candidate?
Texas Standard
Ken Paxton omits rental income and mortgages from financial disclosures, obscuring his wealth
Ken Paxton omits rental income and mortgages from financial disclosures, obscuring his wealth
The Texas Tribune
Tucker Carlson says Greg Abbott could lose Texas governor race
Tucker Carlson says Greg Abbott could lose Texas governor race
USA Today
Meet our new class of fall fellows
Meet our new class of fall fellows
The Texas Tribune
Tucker Carlson Says Greg Abbott About to Lose in Texas: What Polls Show
Tucker Carlson Says Greg Abbott About to Lose in Texas: What Polls Show
Biztoc.com
Texas Gov. Abbott names school finance, property tax reform emergency items
Texas Gov. Abbott names school finance, property tax reform emergency items
texastribune.org
Texas House OKs 2022-23 budget, tries to ban school vouchers
Texas House OKs 2022-23 budget, tries to ban school vouchers
texastribune.org
Texas lawmakers fail to reach last-minute deal to cut property taxes
Texas lawmakers fail to reach last-minute deal to cut property taxes
texastribune.org
DPS pauses new Flock camera installations after Abbott funding clarification
DPS pauses new Flock camera installations after Abbott funding clarification
cbsaustin.com
Ken Paxton quiet about Texas’ $10B Medicaid cut
Ken Paxton quiet about Texas’ $10B Medicaid cut
texastribune.org
Texas Legislature’s long summer ends with Democrats marginalized, Republicans triumphant and unified - The Texas Tribune
Texas Legislature’s long summer ends with Democrats marginalized, Republicans triumphant and unified - The Texas Tribune
texastribune.org
Texas lawmakers consider ending billion-dollar data center tax break | Central Austin | Community Impact
Texas lawmakers consider ending billion-dollar data center tax break | Central Austin | Community Impact
communityimpact.com

Sep 3, 2026

WATCH: James Talarico Said Failure to Restrict AR-15s Is ‘Ignoring God’s Messengers’
WATCH: James Talarico Said Failure to Restrict AR-15s Is ‘Ignoring God’s Messengers’
Breitbart News
Talarico voted against bill meant to protect Texas land from Chinese interests. Here's why
Talarico voted against bill meant to protect Texas land from Chinese interests. Here's why
Snopes.com
Texas A&M System removes courses on LGBTQ, ethnic studies and climate change from core offerings
Texas A&M System removes courses on LGBTQ, ethnic studies and climate change from core offerings
The Texas Tribune

Sep 2, 2026

New Texas laws taking effect today: What Houstonians need to know
New Texas laws taking effect today: What Houstonians need to know
Biztoc.com
Greg Abbott Leads by 1 Point in New Texas Governor Race Poll
Greg Abbott Leads by 1 Point in New Texas Governor Race Poll
Biztoc.com
Texas Must Protect Kids From Sexual Shows Amid Legal Backlash
Texas Must Protect Kids From Sexual Shows Amid Legal Backlash
Daily Signal
'Do not go!' Ex-GOP lawmaker warns candidates about Trump's 'cluster-you-know-what'
'Do not go!' Ex-GOP lawmaker warns candidates about Trump's 'cluster-you-know-what'
Raw Story
Griping GOP lawmakers dodge Trump's 'mess' of a demand: 'Waste of time'
Griping GOP lawmakers dodge Trump's 'mess' of a demand: 'Waste of time'
Raw Story

Aug 20, 2026

New hurdle for H-1B workers as Texas Governor wants total ban in public schools
New hurdle for H-1B workers as Texas Governor wants total ban in public schools
indiatoday.intoday.in