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Why are flags at half-staff today in Texas? Abbott orders them lowered

Why are flags at half-staff today in Texas? Abbott orders them lowered

Texas joins a day of remembrance three years after the Hamas attack. What the flag code asks of you, and the fix for an angled porch mount.

Trump's trip to Texas is 3rd in 30 days as Senate race tightens

Trump's trip to Texas is 3rd in 30 days as Senate race tightens

President Donald Trump is traveling to San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 7 to campaign with Ken Paxton. It will be Trump's third visit to the state in a month.

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Texas' voter registration deadline is today. Check your status now

Texas' voter registration deadline is today. Check your status now

Oct. 5 is the last day to register to vote in Texas before the November midterms. See how to check your status and how to register in time.

Chris Stirewalt says Texas Senate race is about Paxton, not a blue shift

Chris Stirewalt says Texas Senate race is about Paxton, not a blue shift

Texas isn't turning blue, analyst Chris Stirewalt says — but it has "real qualms" about Paxton. See his read on the Senate race.

Today is your last day to register to vote in El Paso. What to know

Today is your last day to register to vote in El Paso. What to know

Oct. 5 is the last day El Pasoans can register for the November election. See how to register through the county and check your status.

NYT poll shakes up Texas Senate, governor's races before early voting

NYT poll shakes up Texas Senate, governor's races before early voting

A new New York Times poll points to trouble for Republicans in the Texas Senate and governor's races as early voting nears. See where both stand now.

Meet the Candidate: Veronica Escobar seeks U.S. Representative, 16 seat

Meet the Candidate: Veronica Escobar seeks U.S. Representative, 16 seat

The El Paso Times sent questionnaires to candidates in the 2026 Nov. 3 General Election. Here are answers from U.S. Representative, 16 candidate, Veronica Escobar.

Three years after Oct. 7, Israel is stronger and more alone | Opinion

Three years after Oct. 7, Israel is stronger and more alone | Opinion

Israel has crippled Hezbollah, hit Iran and gutted Hamas. But three years of war have strained its economy, its army and its support in the U.S.

Texas set to carry out 1st execution in nation since Christa Pike botch

Texas set to carry out 1st execution in nation since Christa Pike botch

If Texas executes Jamaal Howard as planned on Wednesday, it will be the first lethal injection in the U.S. since Tennessee botched Christa Pike's a week ago.

Can $1 billion buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no

Can $1 billion buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no

Republicans are facing anxiety as they enter the final month of the midterm campaign

The Commercial Appeal

Trump renews promise of $5,000 checks if Republicans hold Congress

Trump renews promise of $5,000 checks if Republicans hold Congress

President Trump promised a $5,000 "dividend" check to all adult citizens if Republicans maintain control of Congress after the midterm elections.

Capitol Current

What the Governor of Texas Can Do About Congressional Maps

What the Governor of Texas Can Do About Congressional Maps

An explainer on the Texas governor's formal powers and political influence over the contentious process of drawing congressional redistricting maps.