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Talarico’s ‘proud capitalist’ about-face collides with resurfaced call to ‘dismantle’ capitalism

September 2, 2026

Talarico’s ‘proud capitalist’ about-face collides with resurfaced call to ‘dismantle’ capitalism

James Talarico once called capitalism "oppressive" and predicted Texas' fossil fuel industry was "not gonna last" in a 2020 Sierra Club Zoom call.

Texas Dem candidate to hold high-dollar Hollywood fundraiser while GOP gathers in Dallas: 'Fake cowboy'

September 2, 2026

Texas Dem candidate to hold high-dollar Hollywood fundraiser while GOP gathers in Dallas: 'Fake cowboy'

James Talarico heads to Hollywood for a second celebrity fundraiser as Ken Paxton and Trump rally Republicans in Dallas for the midterm push.

Best hikes to try around Lubbock ahead of Texas Tech's week one matchup with Abilene Christian

September 1, 2026

Best hikes to try around Lubbock ahead of Texas Tech's week one matchup with Abilene Christian

Lubbock Lake Landmark, Buffalo Springs Lake, and Caprock Canyons State Park top the list of must-hike trails near the Texas Tech game this weekend.

Houston mayor says his city is a better location than Austin for an NHL expansion franchise

September 1, 2026

Houston mayor says his city is a better location than Austin for an NHL expansion franchise

Mayor John Whitmire says Houston beats Austin for NHL expansion after the league added the Vegas Golden Knights, Seattle Kraken and Utah Mammoth.

Naked DoorDash driver delivers food to Texas home in shocking security camera video

September 1, 2026

Naked DoorDash driver delivers food to Texas home in shocking security camera video

Security camera footage captured a DoorDash driver delivering food completely naked to a Houston-area home, leaving customer Kiante Matlock stunned.

Texas fire department makes save on crane 22 stories in the air

August 31, 2026

Texas fire department makes save on crane 22 stories in the air

The Fort Worth Fire Department shared photos and detailed the rescue of an individual from the cab of a towering crane in the Lone Star State.

Ken Paxton pressed on potential electability concerns as he trails Talarico in Texas Senate race

August 30, 2026

Ken Paxton pressed on potential electability concerns as he trails Talarico in Texas Senate race

Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton addresses the latest polls in his race with Democratic opponent James Talarico, the state's deal with Meta and more on 'The Sunday Briefing.'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to cut state funding for AI-powered Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

August 28, 2026

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to cut state funding for AI-powered Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Greg Abbott ordered Texas agencies to pause funding for Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate readers as cities cancel contracts over privacy.

Trump calls ISS crew from Houston to praise space pioneers and offer 'Oval Office time'

August 28, 2026

Trump calls ISS crew from Houston to praise space pioneers and offer 'Oval Office time'

President Donald Trump spoke with astronauts aboard the International Space Station from NASA's Johnson Space Center, joking he wouldn't travel to space.

ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released in Texas after judge declines to intervene

August 28, 2026

ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released in Texas after judge declines to intervene

Christian Castro, an ICE officer charged in connection with a shooting in Minnesota, was released from lock up in Texas after a judge declined a temporary restraining order.