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Lubbock teens charged, accused of randomly setting fire to vehicle

Lubbock teens charged, accused of randomly setting fire to vehicle

Two teens face felony charges after one of them surrendered to police and admitted to a crime spree that included setting fire to a vehicle.
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Angela Paxton breaks silence on Texas Senate race — sort of

Angela Paxton breaks silence on Texas Senate race — sort of

Without naming her estranged husband, Angela Paxton told Republican women the Senate seat matters more than the candidate. See what she said.
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Cornyn calls Paxton 'flawed,' won't fundraise for Texas Senate

Cornyn calls Paxton 'flawed,' won't fundraise for Texas Senate

Asked if Paxton deserves a Senate seat, Cornyn punted to voters and ruled out fundraising for the man who beat him. See what else he said.
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Talarico attacks Paxton over China ties as Texas US Senate race heats up

Talarico attacks Paxton over China ties as Texas US Senate race heats up

Democrat James Talarico launched a new ad attacking Republican Ken Paxton over China ties as the rivals escalate their battle in Texas' U.S. Senate race.
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El Paso sees surge in delayed voter registrations, testing election staff

El Paso sees surge in delayed voter registrations, testing election staff

El Paso County’s voter registration backlog swelled to about 12,000 applications after a state DPS error delayed records statewide.
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NPR poll makes Texas governor race toss-up with less than 2 months

NPR poll makes Texas governor race toss-up with less than 2 months

Gina Hinojosa continues her surge in polling against Gov. Greg Abbott in a new NPR poll with less than a month and half till Election Day.
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Talarico says he’ll debate Paxton on Fox News

Talarico says he’ll debate Paxton on Fox News

Talarico said Fox News would provide a “safe space” for Paxton and proposed debating with Bret Baier as moderator.
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Data Center Opposition Emerges as Key Issue in U.S. Senate Races, Influencing Control of Congress

Data Center Opposition Emerges as Key Issue in U.S. Senate Races, Influencing Control of Congress

A nationwide backlash against the rapid expansion of data centers is becoming a significant factor in several U.S. Senate races, potentially influencing which party controls Congress during the second half of President Trump’s term. Public opposition to data center construction is widespread, with a Reuters/Ipsos survey in June indicating that 64% of respondents disagreed with building these facilities at scale and pace. An NBC News poll found that the same percentage of registered voters would be less likely to support a candidate who backs data center development in their community. This sentiment has led formerly pro-development politicians to become vocal skeptics, with campaigns increasingly competing to appear more anti-AI infrastructure. Republican strategists note that candidates are 'fleeing' from their initial stances due to local opposition. The issue is particularly potent in states with numerous planned data centers, such as Texas and Ohio, where it is being used as a key attack line in closel...
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Cook Political Report Shifts Texas Representative Monica De La Cruz's Re-election Race to Toss-Up

Cook Political Report Shifts Texas Representative Monica De La Cruz's Re-election Race to Toss-Up

The Cook Political Report has reclassified the re-election campaign for U.S. Representative Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) in Texas' 15th congressional district from 'Lean Republican' to a 'Toss Up'. This shift is based on recent public and private polling data indicating that Democratic challenger Bobby Pulido, a Tejano singer-songwriter, has either drawn even with De La Cruz or taken a lead. The district, which previously favored Republicans, voted for President Trump by 18 points in 2024 and three points in 2020. De La Cruz secured re-election in 2022 by a 14-point margin. However, the 2025 redistricting effort has significantly altered the district, with nearly 60% of it being new to De La Cruz. High Democratic enthusiasm, partly fueled by a competitive Senate race, is also contributing to Pulido's momentum. De La Cruz has also faced challenges in consolidating support among Republicans and conservative-leaning independents, partly due to Pulido's celebrity status which has garnered him cross-party support.
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Paxton remarks on Uvalde shooting spark backlash, renew scrutiny

Paxton remarks on Uvalde shooting spark backlash, renew scrutiny

A recording of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton discussing the Uvalde school shooting drew fresh criticism and renewed scrutiny.
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Man gets 17 years in prison for shooting in Central Lubbock

Man gets 17 years in prison for shooting in Central Lubbock

A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 17 years in prison after admitting to a shooting without injuries at an apartment complex using a pistol he pickpocketed from a woman less than a week before.
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Gov. Greg Abbott faces growing challenge in Texas governor's race

Gov. Greg Abbott faces growing challenge in Texas governor's race

Abbott still leads the latest Texas governor poll, but two forecasters now rate the race a toss-up as Hinojosa narrows the gap. See what's shifting.