TEXAS HOUSE REPUBLICANS

Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate Race: Will Populism or Pocketbook Issues Decide the Winner?

Texas voters face a clear split this election: one candidate banking on cultural battles, the other on economic struggles. Republican Ken Paxton leans hard into hot-button issues like immigration and transgender rights, mirroring the GOP’s playbook since Trump’s rise. Democrat James Talarico counter

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Why Texas politics keeps missing the mark

Texas voters often pick leaders who focus more on personal gain than public service. Many officials seem to forget that their real bosses aren’t lobbyists or donors—they’re the people who voted them in. When top candidates get called out for corruption or dishonesty, supporters sometimes shrug and s

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Texas Takes Step Forward with Border Arrest Policy

Texas has gained permission to put parts of a strict new border control law into action after a federal appeals court decided not to block it. The law, passed in 2023, would let state police arrest migrants who cross the U. S. -Mexico border illegally, even if they later gain legal status. Courts ha

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May 27 2026WEATHER

Stormy Skies and Ballot Boxes: Texas Voters Face a Tricky Day

Texas voters heading to the polls today aren’t just picking winners—they’re dodging hailstones. Severe storms with heavy rain, strong winds, and even a chance of tornadoes are expected to roll through the state just as runoff elections begin. The worst of it looks set to hit West Texas, the Hill Cou

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May 18 2026FINANCE

Investor Views on Two Big‑Name Food and Gaming Stocks

Texas Roadhouse has been a topic of discussion among market watchers, especially after a Citi analyst kept his recommendation steady at “Hold” on May 15. The company’s shares were trading around $178 when the note was released, a price that sits below the average target of $196 set by many analysts.

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Midterm Test: A Tightrope for Republicans

Republicans face a tricky choice as the 2024 midterms approach. The party’s survival hinges on how it deals with President Trump, who is still a powerful force in the GOP. Trump says he will be on the ballot and that his supporters love him, a claim that puts pressure on Republican candidates

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Senator’s cash advantage in Texas runoff sparks debate

Texas voters are about to see a flood of campaign ads as Senator John Cornyn tries to hold onto his Senate seat against a surprising challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton. Cornyn’s team recently reported raising $4. 3 million, giving him a big financial lead going into next week’s runoff vote.

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May 10 2026BUSINESS

New Tablet Tech at Texas Roadhouse: A Smooth Shift, Not a Rush

Texas Roadhouse has started using handheld tablets at some of its restaurants, letting servers take orders right at the table. The move was announced during the company’s first‑quarter 2026 earnings call, which also highlighted a solid financial performance that lifted the stock by 12%. The chain is

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May 10 2026CRIME

Texas Shuts Down Fake Dallas School Claiming Islamic STEM Degrees

Texas has just pulled the plug on a Dallas-area school operating under a misleading name. The place called itself the Texas American Muslim University at Dallas, promising degrees in tech fields like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. But here’s the catch: it never had state approval to hand

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Texas Worries About Prediction Markets And How They Mix Up Gambling And Betting

Texas is looking closely at online prediction markets that let people bet on everything from sports outcomes to election results. State leaders worry these platforms might be sneaking past gambling laws while risking public harm. Critics say the real danger isn’t just losing money – it’s the way the

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