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TEXAS NEWS


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U.S. House OKs funding deal to reopen government with support from Texas Republicans

Read full article: U.S. House OKs funding deal to reopen government with support from Texas Republicans
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Former state Rep. Chris Paddie fined $105,500 for violating revolving door lobbying law

Read full article: Former state Rep. Chris Paddie fined $105,500 for violating revolving door lobbying law
Officials urge drivers to change lanes or slow down when passing emergency vehicles and tow trucks
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‘46 roadside responders...never made it home’: Slow Down, Move Over — it’s Texas law

Read full article: ‘46 roadside responders...never made it home’: Slow Down, Move Over — it’s Texas law
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6 hours ago

‘Sinr’ parody dating site mocks Ken Paxton’s scandals in new Cornyn campaign game

Read full article: ‘Sinr’ parody dating site mocks Ken Paxton’s scandals in new Cornyn campaign game

Sen. John Cornyn’s campaign launched a parody dating site, “Sinr,” mocking Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s scandals and recent divorce with a Tinder-style game called FindPaxtonsMatch.com.

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Texas lawmakers will hold first hearing Thursday to review college campus speech after Charlie Kirk killing

Read full article: Texas lawmakers will hold first hearing Thursday to review college campus speech after Charlie Kirk killing

The legislative panels were created after Republican leaders criticized students mocking or celebrating Kirk’s death. They come amid a push to tighten rules around campus expression.

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10 hours ago

Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French announces run for Texas Railroad Commission

Read full article: Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French announces run for Texas Railroad Commission

French will face commission Chair Jim Wright in the Republican primary. The three-person panel is in charge of the agency that oversees Texas’ oil and gas industry.

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16 hours ago

Older Texans among those facing the largest price hikes for Affordable Care Act insurance

Read full article: Older Texans among those facing the largest price hikes for Affordable Care Act insurance

About 1 million Texans with ACA health plans are over the age of 45, and many of them will pay monthly premiums that are more than $1,000.

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16 hours ago

Texas Head Start closures during government shutdown add to state’s child care woes

Read full article: Texas Head Start closures during government shutdown add to state’s child care woes

Hundreds of families lost child care when certain programs weren’t funded earlier this month, and scores more may be affected if Congress doesn’t fund the government by Dec. 1.

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1 day ago

President Donald Trump endorses Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection

Read full article: President Donald Trump endorses Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection

The president praised Abbott for leading this year’s effort to redraw the state’s congressional maps to favor Republicans during the 2026 midterm elections.

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Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell joins Texas Democrats seeking to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott

Read full article: Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell joins Texas Democrats seeking to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott

The one-time congressman faces an uphill battle against Abbott, who has amassed a nearly $90 million war chest for his reelection campaign.

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TribCast: Kate Rogers on her ousting from the Alamo Trust

Read full article: TribCast: Kate Rogers on her ousting from the Alamo Trust

Rogers ran the state’s most beloved historical site until she resigned amid political pressure last month.

Food Drive for The Market at Virginia Tech
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‘Together we can make a big impact’: AI Montessori Academy in Cypress hosts Thanksgiving food drive & Toys for Tots

Read full article: ‘Together we can make a big impact’: AI Montessori Academy in Cypress hosts Thanksgiving food drive & Toys for Tots

AI Montessori Academy in Cypress is spreading holiday cheer by collecting Thanksgiving food and Toys for Tots donations for local families in need.

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HEADS OR TAILS? West Texas high school football coaches settle playoff race with coin flip at gas station

Read full article: HEADS OR TAILS? West Texas high school football coaches settle playoff race with coin flip at gas station

We saw that spirit on full display last Friday night, when the fate of three football programs came down to the flip of a coin.

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Paxton sues Harris County over legal support for undocumented immigrants

Read full article: Paxton sues Harris County over legal support for undocumented immigrants

The county recently allocated $1.3 million to groups that provide immigration legal services amid an uptick in federal enforcement. Paxton called the program “evil and wicked.”

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U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, who carried Trump’s tax and spending megabill, is retiring

Read full article: U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, who carried Trump’s tax and spending megabill, is retiring

The Lubbock Republican was first elected in 2016 and currently chairs the U.S. House Budget Committee.

TikTok creator Nikalie called Lakewood International Center in Houston as part of her “Testing Your Church” series.
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‘Testing your church’: TikTok creator calls Lakewood Church in Houston to ask for baby formula

Read full article: ‘Testing your church’: TikTok creator calls Lakewood Church in Houston to ask for baby formula

TikTok creator tests churches in her “Testing your Church” series by calling Lakewood Houston to ask for baby formula, highlighting the response to a starving baby.

Health Reporter Haley Hernandez has expert advice
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Hormone replacement therapy is no longer labeled as dangerous. Should you take them?

Read full article: Hormone replacement therapy is no longer labeled as dangerous. Should you take them?

The FDA has removed black box warnings from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products used to treat menopause symptoms, reflecting updated scientific understanding and potentially improving treatment access for women.

FILE - Drivers work their way out of Dallas during rush hour, on July 1, 2016. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
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Texas transportation department says the state needs more public transit; it would cost billions

Read full article: Texas transportation department says the state needs more public transit; it would cost billions

The state agency in charge of Texas' highway system says people need more ways to get around if the population is going to continue to grow.

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1 day ago

Pro-gambling interests struggling to gain foothold in Texas after Senate special election loss

Read full article: Pro-gambling interests struggling to gain foothold in Texas after Senate special election loss

John Huffman was the best-funded candidate in the Senate District 9 special election thanks to casino interests, but failed to make the runoff. Gambling proponents still have millions more to spend on Texas races.

THINGS TO DO


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Step into the Roaring ’20s at Juliet Restaurant’s Great Gatsby Burlesque Dinner Show

Read full article: Step into the Roaring ’20s at Juliet Restaurant’s Great Gatsby Burlesque Dinner Show
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Where to celebrate Veterans Day in Houston: Parades, festivals, and tributes

Read full article: Where to celebrate Veterans Day in Houston: Parades, festivals, and tributes
See the powerful all-female lineup shine on stage tomorrow night, Nov. 11
2 days ago

Laugh out loud with Crystal Powell and friends at the Houston Improv

Read full article: Laugh out loud with Crystal Powell and friends at the Houston Improv
From Arabic calligraphy to Sufi music, this two-day festival run Nov. 15-16

Experience the 12th Annual Islamic Arts Festival in Houston. Here’s what you need to know.

Read full article: Experience the 12th Annual Islamic Arts Festival in Houston. Here’s what you need to know.
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The number of whooping cough cases in Texas is the highest it’s been in 11 years

Read full article: The number of whooping cough cases in Texas is the highest it’s been in 11 years

The state has recorded more than 3,500 cases of whooping cough so far this year, 10 times the number in 2023.

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Cash-strapped Texas city defies AG warning not to raise taxes

Read full article: Cash-strapped Texas city defies AG warning not to raise taxes

Citing a new state law, Attorney General Ken Paxton told four cities to cancel planned tax hikes. But La Marque leaders say their tax increase is critical to keeping the city afloat financially.

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2 days ago

Texas Sens. Cornyn, Cruz vote for funding deal to end government shutdown

Read full article: Texas Sens. Cornyn, Cruz vote for funding deal to end government shutdown

If approved by the House, the agreement would fund the government through the end of January, with certain agencies funded through September, including those that provide food assistance.

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2 days ago

Texas A&M faculty panel report says professor’s firing violated her academic freedom

Read full article: Texas A&M faculty panel report says professor’s firing violated her academic freedom

University officials dispute the faculty council’s conclusion. Melissa McCoul lost her job after a video of a classroom debate went viral.

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1 day ago

Texas Latino civic group sues to block AG Ken Paxton from shutting it down

Read full article: Texas Latino civic group sues to block AG Ken Paxton from shutting it down

Paxton accuses nonprofit Jolt of an “unlawful voter registration scheme,” but a legal filing provided no evidence that it registers noncitizens to vote.

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2 days ago

Parents of flood victims suing Camp Mystic for negligence

Read full article: Parents of flood victims suing Camp Mystic for negligence

Three lawsuits that were filed separately Monday allege Camp Mystic officials’ lack of planning and stalled evacuation contributed to the deaths of several children and counselors.

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2 days ago

Dallas businessman sues over stalled plans to export East Texas water

Read full article: Dallas businessman sues over stalled plans to export East Texas water

The proposed project that would install 43 high-capacity wells drew the ire of East Texans, worried their wells would run dry.

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2 days ago

Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick call for DPS to investigate Texas Southern University over financial mismanagement findings

Read full article: Greg Abbott, Dan Patrick call for DPS to investigate Texas Southern University over financial mismanagement findings

State Auditor Lisa Collier said university staff vacancies for “critical” financial responsibilities have contributed to delays in financial reporting, as well as poor asset oversight and weak contracting processes.

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2 days ago

Heart O’ the Hills summer camp moving away from Guadalupe River after July 4 flood

Read full article: Heart O’ the Hills summer camp moving away from Guadalupe River after July 4 flood

Heart O’ the Hills Camp for Girls will construct new facilities out of the Guadalupe River floodplain, according to its new operators Elisabeth and John Hay.

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2 days ago

Texas A&M System to vote on requiring prior approval for lessons on “race and gender ideology”

Read full article: Texas A&M System to vote on requiring prior approval for lessons on “race and gender ideology”

The proposal appears to mark the first time a Texas university system offers definitions of what kind of instruction related to race and gender should not be permitted.

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2 days ago

Household debt rises again, driven by mortgages and credit cards

Read full article: Household debt rises again, driven by mortgages and credit cards

U.S. household debt climbed to a record $18.59 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, with higher balances across mortgages, credit cards, and student loans.

Travelers stand in line at a security checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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FAA restricts non-scheduled flights at Houston’s Bush airport amid staffing shortages

Read full article: FAA restricts non-scheduled flights at Houston’s Bush airport amid staffing shortages

FAA restricts private and non-scheduled flights at Houston’s Bush and Hobby airports due to controller staffing shortages amid the government shutdown. Travelers should expect delays and check flight status.

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Texans have started to receive partial SNAP payments

Read full article: Texans have started to receive partial SNAP payments

The federal government paused SNAP payments at the beginning of the month because of the shutdown.

Pastor Nash’s commitment to service extended beyond the pulpit, as he worked tirelessly to address issues affecting the Houston community.
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Houston remembers Pastor James E. Nash: A pillar of faith, leadership, and service in Sunnyside

Read full article: Houston remembers Pastor James E. Nash: A pillar of faith, leadership, and service in Sunnyside

Through this work, Pastor Nash helped tackle violence and fostered trust within Sunnyside, making the neighborhood safer for all.

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Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report says

Read full article: Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report says

As the state’s population grows, more travel options are needed in rural and smaller urban areas and between major cities, according to a draft of the first-of-its-kind plan.

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2 days ago

A Fort Worth church’s online class trains Christians to run for office. Now it may go national.

Read full article: A Fort Worth church’s online class trains Christians to run for office. Now it may go national.

At the core of the program is the idea that there is no separation between what happens within the church and what happens in the government.

San Antonio police are investigating after a man allegedly fatally shot three people at a North Side landscape supply company on Nov. 8, 2025.
2 days ago

21-year-old Texas man kills 3 co-workers before turning gun on himself

Read full article: 21-year-old Texas man kills 3 co-workers before turning gun on himself

Authorities say a 21-year-old man shot and killed three co-workers at a San Antonio, Texas, landscape supply company and then died after shooting himself.

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3 days ago

Gov. Greg Abbott launches reelection campaign for fourth term

Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott launches reelection campaign for fourth term

Abbott framed his campaign as a means to keep Texas as a conservative bastion, touting efforts to lower property taxes, bolster education and strengthen public safety.

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“You woke us up”: California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks Texas

Read full article: “You woke us up”: California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks Texas

The Democrat took a victory lap on rival Gov. Greg Abbott’s home turf Saturday and called on other blue states to push back on a GOP effort to retain control of the U.S. House.

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Rep. Al Green switches congressional districts in bid for reelection

Read full article: Rep. Al Green switches congressional districts in bid for reelection

The veteran lawmaker whose current district was redrawn to benefit Republicans would face the winner of the 18th Congressional District special election runoff.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Galveston ISD for not displaying Ten Commandments in classrooms

Read full article: Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Galveston ISD for not displaying Ten Commandments in classrooms

A federal judge has barred 11 school districts from implementing the state law, calling it unconstitutional. Paxton has ordered all other districts to display the Ten Commandments.

FILE - Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport are checked in by a Transportation Security Administration employee, left, at a TSA Pre line, Oct. 30, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or CLEAR: Are they worth it for Houston travelers amid security lines and flight Cuts?

Read full article: TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or CLEAR: Are they worth it for Houston travelers amid security lines and flight Cuts?

With TSA staffing shortages and potential flight delays, travelers at Houston airports could face longer security lines. Programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR can help you move through faster.

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Longtime GOP state Rep. John Smithee of Amarillo will not see reelection

Read full article: Longtime GOP state Rep. John Smithee of Amarillo will not see reelection

Smithee has represented the Panhandle in the Texas House for 40 years. He ran for speaker last year and most recently served as chair of the criminal jurisprudence committee.

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Dan Patrick pledges $1 million in campaign funds to install Turning Point USA at every Texas college and high school

Read full article: Dan Patrick pledges $1 million in campaign funds to install Turning Point USA at every Texas college and high school

Turning Point USA was founded by the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Texas sues Roblox, alleging the online gaming platform endangers children

Read full article: Texas sues Roblox, alleging the online gaming platform endangers children

Texas is the third state to sue the platform, alongside dozens of private plaintiffs who say Roblox didn’t do enough to protect their kids from sexually explicit content.

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Cruz, Cornyn push new retaliatory legislation that blocks U.S. water from going to Mexico

Read full article: Cruz, Cornyn push new retaliatory legislation that blocks U.S. water from going to Mexico

The bill is the latest effort from the Texas delegation that demands the U.S. get tougher with Mexico for failing to honor a 1944 treaty that in part governs Rio Grande water.

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Will Texas actually run out of water? Your questions about the state’s water supply answered.

Read full article: Will Texas actually run out of water? Your questions about the state’s water supply answered.

You asked our AI chatbot about Texas’ water supply. We answered some of the questions that it couldn’t.

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Texas ban on sexually explicit drag shows can be enforced, federal appeals court rules

Read full article: Texas ban on sexually explicit drag shows can be enforced, federal appeals court rules

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling suggested not all drag shows are sexually explicit.

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