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New Texas Senate poll shows Republicans gaining as early voting nears

New Texas Senate poll shows Republicans gaining as early voting nears

After weeks of Talarico leading, a new poll shows his edge over Paxton shrinking with early voting starting next week. See what’s behind the shift.
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Another poll suggests James Talarico could beat Ken Paxton in Texas

Another poll suggests James Talarico could beat Ken Paxton in Texas

Polls continue to suggest that a Democrat could win a statewide race in Texas for the first time in a generation.
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How James Talarico promotes liberal Christianity in Texas Senate race

How James Talarico promotes liberal Christianity in Texas Senate race

The Democratic Senate nominee wants to challenge Republicans for religious voters by talking about his Christianity inspires his values.
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New poll shows the Texas governor’s race flipping before early voting

New poll shows the Texas governor’s race flipping before early voting

A month after trailing Hinojosa, Abbott edges back ahead in a new poll days before early voting opens in the Texas governor’s race. See what moved.
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Is today a federal holiday? Here's what's open, closed on Columbus Day

Is today a federal holiday? Here's what's open, closed on Columbus Day

Federal offices close for Columbus Day but Texas state offices remain open. See what is operating in your city.
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FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was at a mental facility

FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was at a mental facility

Republican officials and conservative social media users are spreading unfounded rumors that state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in a competitive Texas Senate race, was treated in an Ohio mental health facility last week
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Lindner Center of Hope says James Talarico was never a patient

Lindner Center of Hope says James Talarico was never a patient

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico denies claims he was receiving treatment at an Ohio mental health facility.
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Data centers fuel Talarico attack on Paxton in Texas US Senate race

Data centers fuel Talarico attack on Paxton in Texas US Senate race

Democrat James Talarico launched a new TV ad accusing Republican Ken Paxton of favoring data centers in the Texas U.S. Senate race.
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Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley respond to Kristi Noem jab over Texas Senate race

Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley respond to Kristi Noem jab over Texas Senate race

Kacey Musgraves goes viral after firing back at former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem in an X exchange sparked by Texas politics and a concert appearance.
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El Paso Downtown Deck Plaza lands major gift, boosts funding push

El Paso Downtown Deck Plaza lands major gift, boosts funding push

A major new donation will boost El Paso's Downtown Deck Plaza fundraising effort as leaders push ahead with design, funding and construction plans.
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‘Must be nice’: Paxton reacts as Talarico resurfaces at ACL Fest

‘Must be nice’: Paxton reacts as Talarico resurfaces at ACL Fest

Talarico's campaign shared a video on Friday, Oct. 9, showing the candidate shaking hands, posing for photos and mingling with festivalgoers.
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James Talarico returns to Texas Senate campaign trail after absence

James Talarico returns to Texas Senate campaign trail after absence

President Donald Trump and Republican candidate Ken Paxton called attention to James Talarico's whereabouts this week, as his campaign said he had the flu.