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Yfat Yossifor/KERA / Composite PhotoCollective spending on advertising by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, and super PACs supporting each of them has already topped $153 million. AdImpact projects it will reach more than double that by Election Day. -
Cristela Guerra/KTEP NewsA lawsuit than 100 families suing Marathon Petroleum seeking answers and accountability. Residents near Marathon Petroleum's El Paso refinery demand accountability and an alert system after 15 tons of pollutants drifted into nearby neighborhoods forcing some to leave their homes. More than 100 families are suing the company. Local, state, and federal elected officials are also demanding answers about the August 4th incident.
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Bo French, the Republican nominee for a statewide position regulating Texas' oil and gas industry, posted a photo of University of Texas students, while decrying "foreigners" displacing Americans. -
A new mandate from the Texas Education Agency says teacher preparation programs at both public and private colleges must promise to follow the state's K-12 anti-DEI law under penalty of perjury. -
The Texas Department of State Health Services is requesting $230 million in additional funding from state lawmakers to support local health departments, maintain critical programs and handle new responsibilities. On Friday, the agency presented its budget request ahead of the 2027 legislative session. -
Increasingly, political candidates are using AI to depict their opponents in advertisements. -
A Dallas rally drew Democrats and supporters to City Hall as the GOP held its midterm convention nearby, with speakers and attendees focusing on voting, representation and the 2026 elections in Texas. -
It's the second time this year a late-night interview with the Texas U.S. Senate candidate has been moved online.
