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Texas Senate race takes new turn post-GOP convention, poll shows

Texas Senate race takes new turn post-GOP convention, poll shows

A new poll keeps Paxton behind Talarico, but undecided GOP voters leave him a narrow path in the Texas Senate race. Here's what to know.
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Talarico leads Paxton in tight Texas Senate race, new poll shows

Talarico leads Paxton in tight Texas Senate race, new poll shows

A new AARP poll shows Democratic candiate James Talarico leading with 48% support to GOP challenger Ken Paxton's 44% among likely Senate voters.
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Drew Landry: One Party, One Mission? The French Connection in Texas

Drew Landry: One Party, One Mission? The French Connection in Texas

In his latest column, Drew Landry notes Speaker Dustin Burrows' call for GOP unity - then came Bo French's controversial social media post after a UT football game.
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Paxton's ads promises new tax breaks, Talarico wants corporations to pay more

Paxton's ads promises new tax breaks, Talarico wants corporations to pay more

Republican Ken Paxton launched new ads, one promising tax breaks and another targeting Democrat James Talarico's call for rich corporates to pay more.
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Talarico presses Paxton on diesel tax in Texas US Senate race

Talarico presses Paxton on diesel tax in Texas US Senate race

Democrat James Talarico is urging Republican Ken Paxton to back a federal diesel tax suspension, highlighting policy differences in the Texas US Senate race.
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U.S. Leads Global Self-Storage Market Amidst Rising Consumer Possessions and Life Transitions

U.S. Leads Global Self-Storage Market Amidst Rising Consumer Possessions and Life Transitions

U.S. Leads Global Self-Storage Market Amidst Rising Consumer Possessions and Life Transitions
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Kentucky vs Texas A&M picks, predictions, odds for Week 3 game

Kentucky vs Texas A&M picks, predictions, odds for Week 3 game

College football Week 3 odds, picks, predictions, projections, TV channel, streaming for Texas A&M Aggies vs Kentucky Wildcats game on Sept. 19, 2026.
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GOP senator criticizes 'racism' from fellow Texas Republican

GOP senator criticizes 'racism' from fellow Texas Republican

Sen. John Cornyn and others slammed Bo French, a Texas GOP candidate, for "intolerance and racism" in a post about University of Texas students.
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Trump's biggest gift to the GOP's future? His own flaws. | Opinion

Trump's biggest gift to the GOP's future? His own flaws. | Opinion

The Republican Party can and must move beyond President Donald Trump's version of 'conservatism.' The midterms suggest that moment is coming fast.
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College football scores yesterday: Texas, Michigan, Oklahoma State lead Week 2 schedule

College football scores yesterday: Texas, Michigan, Oklahoma State lead Week 2 schedule

It was a wild Saturday in college football. Here are all the Top 25 scores from Week 2 of the 2026 season:
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Bills at Texans: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 1 game

Bills at Texans: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 1 game

The Houston Texans host the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium on Sept. 13 and USA TODAY's NFL experts have locked in their picks for the action.
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Ted Cruz has just 2 words about curse after epic Texas comeback vs. Ohio State

Ted Cruz has just 2 words about curse after epic Texas comeback vs. Ohio State

Did Texas senator Ted Cruz really break the sports curse after Texas beat Ohio State?