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January 6, 2026

Texas Republicans in 2 counties drop push to hand-count ballots

Texas Republicans in Dallas and Hays counties abandon hand-counting ballot plans for March primaries due to volunteer shortages and rising costs.

January 6, 2026

Jasmine Crockett says 'f--- you' to the Supreme Court over Texas redistricting decision

Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett blasted the Supreme Court after it upheld Texas' new congressional maps adding five new Republican House seats.

January 6, 2026

Scoop: Republican energy veteran launches bid for governor, vowing to flip blue-state New Mexico

Republican Jim Ellison launches his 2026 New Mexico governor campaign, warning electric rates could double under policies mirroring California's approach.

January 4, 2026

Pilot dies alongside 3 nieces on wedding day in tragic Arizona helicopter crash

Tragic helicopter crash kills pilot and his three nieces on his wedding day. Family devastated as celebratory flight turns deadly in remote canyon.

January 2, 2026

University of Oklahoma teaching assistant fired after flunking Christian student files appeal with school

Fired University of Oklahoma teaching assistant appeals decision, denies wrongdoing in grading Christian student's paper on gender roles and biblical beliefs.

December 31, 2025

San Antonio teen who vanished Christmas Eve found dead by suicide in nearby field after days-long search

Authorities confirmed missing San Antonio teen Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, who vanished Christmas Eve, died by suicide after her body was found near her house.

December 31, 2025

Texas requires students learn about 'perils of communism' in sweeping new curriculum overhaul

Texas will require students to learn about communism's perils under a new social studies curriculum starting in 2030. The state board approved the changes, 8-7.

December 31, 2025

Texas sheriff 'strongly' believes remains found belong to missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos

Texas sheriff believes remains found in field belong to missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos, who vanished from hone on Christmas Eve near San Antonio.

December 31, 2025

Ex-police officer given prison time in case prosecuted under Soros DA sees conviction overturned a year later

A court has overturned the conviction of a former Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor, acquitting him of all charges in connection to a 2019 shooting.

December 31, 2025

Texas woman tries to flee to Mexico across Rio Grande with infant after human smuggling bust, authorities say

A Texas woman accused of human smuggling allegedly tried to flee across Rio Grande with infant after high-speed chase near the Mexico border.