October 30, 2020 Harris campaigns in Texas on Friday with longtime ruby red state in play The Cook Report, a leading nonpartisan political handicapper, this week changed its rating of the state from Lean Republican to Toss Up. The most recent polls indicate Trump with a slight edge over Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden that's within the margin of error.
October 30, 2020 El Paso to impose second coronavirus lockdown as local hospitals reach capacity El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said Thursday he is ordering a two-week shutdown of all nonessential services for two weeks to curb the spread of COVID-19.
October 30, 2020 Dallas County DA seeking photos, video linked to protesters' injuries The district attorney in Dallas County, Texas, is requesting the public's help in acquiring information about protesters being injured during demonstrations in Dallas earlier this year.
October 29, 2020 Texas man bikes around perimeter of Lone Star State in 58 days Austin resident Aaron Chamberlain biked more than 3,000 miles around the perimeter of the Lone Star State, with his journey creating an almost perfect depiction of the Texas map, he revealed on Twitter.
October 29, 2020 Texas train derails, spilling chemicals, knocking out power and prompting evacuations A Texas train derailed Thursday morning, spilling chemicals, knocking out power in the surrounding area and forcing hundreds of people to evacuate.
October 29, 2020 Surge in early voting gives Democrats competitive edge in Texas Early voting in Texas has stirred hope among Democrats of gaining ground in the state that has been in the firm grip of Republicans for decades.
October 29, 2020 Texas voters won't be required to wear masks at polling locations, appeals court rules Texans will not be required to wear face masks when casting election ballots during the coronavirus pandemic after a federal appeals court halted an order that would be mandated voters to don the coverings.
October 29, 2020 Texas mask mandate must extend to polling places, judge rules A federal judge ruled that Texas' statewide mask mandate must include polling places, but election officials Wednesday did not rush to enforce the order that was handed down after more than 8 million people have already voted.
October 29, 2020 Houston police sergeant's funeral set for Thursday after fatal shooting The city of Houston, Texas, is scheduled to bid a final farewell Thursday to a police sergeant who was killed in a shooting last week, according to reports.
October 28, 2020 Rare hairless opossum dropped at wildlife center gets ‘winter wardrobe’ of sweaters to survive the cold This opossum is dressed to impress.
