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March 19

Texas Senate hopeful Talarico in hot seat for calling men in women’s sports a ‘far-right conspiracy’

Top Democratic candidate James Talarico, who is running for U.S. Senate in Texas, is being called out for suggesting concern about males in girls’ sports is a “far-right conspiracy."

March 19

Paxton racks up Texas endorsements as bitter Cornyn runoff hits fever pitch

The Texas Senate primary runoff is reaching a fever pitch as Attorney General Ken Paxton receives a slate of new endorsements from state lawmakers and candidates.

March 18

ICE arrests illegal immigrant hit-and-run suspect in death of veteran Texas deputy who died helping others

Dennis Arguello-Acosta was arrested following the death of Deputy Kenneth Lewis, who was struck while assisting drivers on a Texas freeway.

March 18

James Talarico's past anti-meat stance goes viral, draws Republican fire from across Texas political landscape

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico faces backlash after 2022 clip urging reduced meat consumption goes viral, sparking outrage in BBQ-loving Texas.

March 18

Talarico confronted on past tweets accusing White people of spreading 'virus' of racism

James Talarico defended his controversial 2020 tweets about racism at a SXSW panel in Austin, saying his comments were taken out of context by MAGA critics.

March 17

Dem congressional candidate Bobby Pulido depicts lewd behavior in controversial music video for his song

Democratic nominee Bobby Pulido faces scrutiny over controversial 2010 music video and social media posts as he campaigns to represent Texas' 15th District.

March 17

Cornyn blasts 'defund the police' Democrat for holding TSA agents 'hostage' during airport clash

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, spoke out on Fox News after clashing with Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, at a airport after Cornyn delivered food to TSA workers during the government shutdown.

March 17

Austin mass shooting suspect avoided felony in 2022 case, misdemeanor later dismissed after plea deal: docs

Austin terror suspect previously faced felony hit-and-run charge that was dismissed. New details emerge about gunman's criminal history.

March 17

Texas woman defends guaranteed income as debates continue about implementation

Taniquewa Brewster benefited from Austin's guaranteed income pilot program, which was a initiative using tax dollars for unconditional cash assistance.

March 16

Jasmine Crockett defends her security guard who was killed in police standoff, wanted for impersonating cop

Rep. Jasmine Crockett's security guard killed in a SWAT standoff was accused of impersonating police, and the congresswoman defended him despite his lengthy rap sheet.