Texas primary voters smash recent midterm turnout records
Read full article: Texas primary voters smash recent midterm turnout recordsTurnout in the Democratic primary outpaced that on the Republican side for the first time since 2020, a notable distinction given the draw of high-profile Senate primaries in both parties.
Rep. Veronica Escobar, two dozen Democrats call on ICE to close troubled El Paso detention camp
Read full article: Rep. Veronica Escobar, two dozen Democrats call on ICE to close troubled El Paso detention campThree deaths have been reported recently at the hastily constructed camp. One was ruled a homicide involving staff. Claims of medical neglect and unsanitary conditions are rife.
Seis muertes en seis semanas: Lo que hay que saber sobre las detenciones de ICE en Texas
Read full article: Seis muertes en seis semanas: Lo que hay que saber sobre las detenciones de ICE en TexasEl aรฑo pasado hubo mรกs muertes dentro de los centros de detenciรณn de ICE que en ningรบn otro en las รบltimas dos dรฉcadas. Casi una cuarta parte de esas muertes ocurrieron en Texas.
Feds launch fair housing probe into North Texas development marketed to Muslims
Read full article: Feds launch fair housing probe into North Texas development marketed to MuslimsHUD is investigating whether the project that had been called the East Plano Islamic Center City discriminated based on race or national origin.
In Senate Democratic primary fraught with racial tensions, Black voters could be decisive
Read full article: In Senate Democratic primary fraught with racial tensions, Black voters could be decisiveJasmine Crockett has built enormous enthusiasm among Black voters based in part on her reputation as a fighter, while her opponent in the Texas primary, James Talarico, has struggled to win their support.
Texas attorney general candidate says if he wins, heโd try to revoke Democratic leader Gene Wuโs citizenship
Read full article: Texas attorney general candidate says if he wins, heโd try to revoke Democratic leader Gene Wuโs citizenshipAaron Reitz, who is running for Texas attorney general, issued the threat after an interview of Wu was shared online of him discussing non-white voting strength.
This East Texas town wants to capitalize on the stateโs growth. Can it break 1,000 residents?
Read full article: This East Texas town wants to capitalize on the stateโs growth. Can it break 1,000 residents?In Pineland, a fresh batch of local elected officials and an expansion of the townโs biggest employer have created the conditions for an economic renaissance. A dearth of housing could slow growth.
Census: Texas led U.S. in population growth in 2025, but immigration slowed
Read full article: Census: Texas led U.S. in population growth in 2025, but immigration slowedTexasโ population grew at a slower pace in 2025 than in previous years, according to new federal data. Nearly 32 million people now live in the state.
Ken Paxton uses diversity legal opinion on MLK Day to attack John Cornyn ahead of U.S. Senate primary
Read full article: Ken Paxton uses diversity legal opinion on MLK Day to attack John Cornyn ahead of U.S. Senate primaryThe two Republicans are competing in a heated primary. Cornyn accused Paxton of abusing his office and legal experts said the AGโs legal opinion is not binding.
Islamic group sues after Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to investigate them
Read full article: Islamic group sues after Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to investigate themThe CAIR Legal Defense Fund and another group claim the governor's proclamation identifying them as terrorists โis defamatory and finds no basis in law or fact."
LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.
Read full article: LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.Conservative activists argue theyโre protecting women and rebalancing the law that Democrats tilted in favor of LGBTQ+ people.