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In Texas’ Senate Race, Paxton and Talarico Converge on Key Battleground
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. In Texas’ Senate Race, Paxton and Talarico Converge on Key Battleground In Tarrant County, a fight over polling places has energized Democrats as Republicans seek to defend their grip on a longtime stronghold. Ken Paxton, left, kicked off his campaign’s bus tour in Rockwall, Texas, on Saturday.
Ken Paxton Has Tried to Overturn Tight Elections. He’s in One of His Own.
Ken Paxton Has Tried to Overturn Tight Elections. He’s in One of His Own. The Texas attorney general’s powers could come under scrutiny in a close Senate contest, though election experts say courts would likely constrain him. Ken Paxton, Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, at a rally where President Donald Trump spoke in Denton, Texas, earlier this month.Credit...Doug Mills/The New York Times J. David Goodman is the Texas bureau chief.
Vital Early Voting Period Begins in Texas
Vital Early Voting Period Begins in Texas - The New York Times
Ken Paxton Has Tried to Overturn Tight Elections. He’s in One of His Own.
Crime 12 hours ago Massachusetts Republican Shawn Oliver suspends campaign after arrest ABC News - ByJared Kofsky • 12h Oliver was arrested Sunday morning in New Bedford.
James Talarico’s Absence From the Trail Rattles the Texas Senate Race
James Talarico’s Absence From the Trail Rattles the Texas Senate Race Mr. Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, has not held a campaign event in more than a week. His campaign says that he is recovering from the flu. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, hasn’t held a campaign event in more than a week.Credit...Desiree Rios for The New York Times Oct. 9, 2026, 1:18 p.m. ET The last time James Talarico held an in-person campaign event was on Sept.
Judge Blocks Border Wall Construction in Big Bend in Texas
1 hour ago The Capitol Annex construction site and the historic Capitol building in Sacramento were evacuated on Friday due to a threat. The Secretary of the Senate said in a message to staffers obtained by KCRA 3 that the annex construction team said a threat was made on the construction site. KCRA 3 is trying to learn more details about the threat.
Judge Blocks Border Wall Construction in Big Bend in Texas Original
Judge Blocks Border Wall Construction in Big Bend in Texas The ruling dealt a setback to the Trump administration’s plans for hundreds of miles of barriers that have drawn local opposition. A construction site for a border wall near Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park in August.Credit...Brandon Bell/Getty Images Oct.
Election Dispatches: Trump Heads to Texas as Some Republicans Seek Distance on Immigration Original
Image ICE officers standing guard during a demonstration in front of an immigration detention facility in Dilley, Texas, in January.Credit...Jordan Vonderhaar for The New York Times President Trump’s polarizing immigration policies are putting Republicans in a difficult position a month before the midterm elections. The latest signal of Republican discomfort with the president’s mass deportation campaign came from a loyal Trump ally in one of the most heavily Republican states in the country.
Black Voters Are Warming to Talarico in Texas. Turnout Is the Bigger Test.
Black Community 2 days ago Okay, the Chris Brown Love Is Weird levelman.com - LG Ware • 2d Jasmine Crockett is an American politician and a Texas representative. I first noticed her because of how often she unapologetically checked white … Chris Brown 3 days ago Chris Brown won't get cancelled. This is why. : Code Switch NPR - Gene Demby , B.A. Parker • 3d When Rep. Jasmine Crockett took the stage at a Chris Brown concert to honor him, the backlash came fast.
Black Voters Are Warming to Talarico in Texas. Turnout Is the Bigger Test.
Black Voters Are Warming to Talarico in Texas. Turnout Is the Bigger Test. - The New York Times
Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in Custody Fight Over Surrogacy and Abortion Original
You have been granted access, use your keyboard to continue reading. Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in Custody Fight Over Surrogacy and Abortion A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She asked the justices to block a court order giving custody to the biological parents.
Camp Mystic Owners Face Criminal Inquiry Over Deadly Flood, Warrants Show
Camp Mystic Owners Face Criminal Inquiry Over Deadly Flood, Warrants Show The warrants provided the clearest window into the possible charges the Texas police are investigating against the camp, including manslaughter, after 28 people died in the flood last year. View of Camp Mystic and the surrounding flood damage on the Guadelupe River in Hunt, Texas in 2025.Credit...Carter Johnston for The New York Times J. David Goodman has covered the flooding at Camp Mystic since it occurred.
A.I. Attack Ads Prompt Police Report in Texas Race The complaint raises new questions about how a state law applies to the growing use of A.I.-generated attack ads. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick of Texas at the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas earlier this month.Credit...Shelby Tauber for The New York Times Sept.
Repudian republicanos megacentros de datos
Hillsboro, Texas— Camiones de construcción con destino a un centro de datos cerca de Hillsboro, Texas, retumbaron a través de la plaza del pueblo una mañana reciente, ahogando las conversaciones y arrojando polvo sobre las mesas al aire libre del restaurante de hamburguesas de Kelley y Michael Ivy. “La gente ni siquiera puede sentarse afuera”, dijo Kelley Ivy, mientras observaba la aparentemente interminable caravana. “Están arruinando el hermoso campo”, agregó Michael Ivy.
Fears of a Democratic Wave Push Texas to Center Stage at G.O.P. Convention
Fears of a Democratic Wave Push Texas to Center Stage at G.O.P. Convention A parade of speakers focused on crucial races in the reliably red Texas, where Democrats are running close, or even ahead, of Republican nominees. Republicans gathered in Dallas for an unusual two-day midterm convention on Wednesday.Credit...Ruth Fremson/The New York Times Sept. 10, 2026Updated 9:23 p.m. ET The Republicans selected Dallas for their unusual midterm gathering in large part out of convenience.
Live Updates: Vance to Headline Second Day of G.O.P. Midterm Convention
Latest Updated Sept. 10, 2026, 2:02 p.m. ET26 minutes ago Vice President JD Vance will headline the second day of the Republican Party’s rare midterm convention on Thursday, aiming to mobilize voters barely 50 days before the midterms. President Trump is set to speak again on Thursday, but only briefly, after he rolled out a surprise proposal on Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 — but only if Republicans retained control of both chambers of Congress in November.
As Republicans Gather in Dallas, Talarico Offers a Different Show
4 hours ago At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, President Trump made a stunning and implausible pledge: to send every American adult a $5,000 cash dividend. But only if his party maintains control of the House and the Senate in November's midterms. "If the Republicans win, you win with us," Trump …
As Republicans Gather in Dallas, Talarico Offers a Different Show
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. As Republicans Gather in Dallas, Talarico Offers a Different Show The Democratic Senate candidate used a food drive to sharpen his economic message against Ken Paxton.
One Woman Conceived a Baby. One Carried Him. Who’s the Mother?
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One Woman Conceived a Baby. One Carried Him. Who’s the Mother? A surrogate refused to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a serious heart problem. She fled to Texas and had the child. Now she wants a judge to give custody to her instead of the biological parents.
Trump’s Pick Wins a Closely Contested Oklahoma Primary for Governor
Trump’s Pick Wins a Closely Contested Oklahoma Primary for Governor Mike Mazzei, a former state senator who lent more than $11 million of his own money to his campaign, narrowly defeated the state’s attorney general, Gentner Drummond. Mike Mazzei delivering his closing remarks at a televised debate this month in the Oklahoma Republican governor’s race. Credit...Jake Ramsey/Oklahoma Watch, via Associated Press Aug.
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Runoffs in South Carolina and Oklahoma
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Runoffs in South Carolina and Oklahoma President Trump’s endorsement track record is on the line in two races, including the high-profile contest to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham. President Trump’s endorsement record is on the line in the race to succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina.Credit...Meg Kinnard/Associated Press Aug.
"لن أرتاح حتى يرحل كل مسلم"
ترجمة وتحرير: نون بوست تتنامى الجاليات المسلمة في ولاية تكساس بشكل ملحوظ منذ عقود طويلة، لا سيما في الضواحي المحيطة بمنطقة دالاس الحيوية، وذلك في وقتٍ يتصاعد فيه سعي التيار المحافظ المحلي نحو سحب بساط الترحيب الدائم عنهم وتقييد حضورهم. نهض غلام كيهار من نومه في ساعات الفجر الأولى من شهر يونيو/حزيران الماضي، لأداء صلاة الفجر في المسجد القريب منه بمدينة إيرفينغ بولاية تكساس، وذلك قبيل توجهه في مهمة ميدانية تستمر لعدة أشهر ضمن صفوف خفر السواحل الأمريكي.
Border Construction in Big Bend Is Halted After Drawing Criticism The Trump administration has been carving a path through some of the beloved national park’s major natural attractions. Contractors working in Big Bend National Park in Texas earlier this month.Credit...Brandon Bell/Getty Image Aug.
How Islamophobia Moved From the Fringe to the Mainstream in Texas
Ghulam Kehar rose before dawn in early June to attend the day’s first prayer at his local mosque in Irving, Texas, before heading off for a monthslong deployment with the U.S. Coast Guard. He had been deployed before, but this time was different. He felt apprehensive about leaving his wife and four children behind in Texas, even for a short while. Rhetorical attacks on Muslims by top Texas leaders had become more pronounced, and seemed to be trickling down.
Islamophobia's Rise in Texas: 'I Won't Rest Until Every Muslim Is Gone'
Ghulam Kehar rose before dawn in early June to attend the day's first prayer at his local mosque in Irving, Texas, before heading off for a monthslong deployment with the U.S. Coast Guard. He had been deployed before, but this time was different. He felt apprehensive about leaving his wife and four children behind. Rhetorical attacks on Muslims by top Texas leaders had become more pronounced, and seemed to be trickling down.
Border Construction in Big Bend Is Halted After Drawing Criticism
Border security construction in Big Bend National Park has been temporarily halted, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner, Rodney Scott, said Monday, pending a visit this week to West Texas to assess the project. Contractors had been building a new patrol road and vehicle barriers along the border with Mexico, carving a path with bulldozers and excavators through some of the beloved park's major natural attractions.
Trump backed away from a wall at Big Bend, but the bulldozers are there
Texans were caught off-guard several months ago when the Trump administration appeared poised to construct a 30-foot wall through Big Bend National Park, a rugged expanse of moonlike desert that is a point of pride for many in the state. But after bipartisan opposition grew, the wall was removed from the federal government’s border construction map. Many exhaled, believing that the West Texas park, with its towering mountains and cliffs, would be spared. Then the bulldozers arrived this month.
Trump and the Controversy over Big Bend National Park
Texans were caught off-guard several months ago when the Trump administration appeared poised to construct a 30-foot wall through Big Bend National Park, a rugged expanse of moonlike desert that is a point of pride for many in the state. But after bipartisan opposition grew, the wall was removed from the federal government’s border construction map. Many exhaled, believing that the West Texas park, with its towering mountains and cliffs, would be spared. Then the bulldozers arrived this month.
Trump backed away from a wall at Big Bend National Park . But the bulldozers are here
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By J. David Goodman, New York Times Texans were caught off-guard several months ago when the Trump administration appeared poised to construct a 30-foot wall through Big Bend National Park, a rugged expanse of moonlike desert that is a point of pride for many in the state. But after bipartisan opposition grew, the wall was removed from the federal government’s border construction map.
Texans Try New Tactic to Remove Ten Commandments From Schools: Texas Law Original
Three parents sued on Thursday to force Texas to block and remove posters with the Ten Commandments from public school classrooms, arguing that state laws on religious freedom and parental rights conflict with the new state-mandated displays. The lawsuit, filed in state court in Harris County, seeks a court order to remove the displays and prohibit their posting before students return. The school year begins in early- to mid-August for many Texas districts.
Texans Try New Tactic to Remove Ten Commandments From Schools: Texas Law
Civil Rights 22 hours ago Tennessee Governor Candidate Says He’ll Ban Mosques and Non-Christian Religions If Elected People - Madison E. Goldberg • 22h A Tennessee gubernatorial candidate said he would seek to ban Islam, Hinduism and other non-Christian religions from the state if he is elected governor. State Rep. Monty Fritts, a Republican candidate, made the comments with just four days left in the state’s early primary voting period.
She labeled a swim party ‘Muslims Only’ and the response ravaged her life
DALLAS -- Aminah Knight had an idea two years ago to mark a major Islamic holiday by throwing an unusual party for Muslim families in the suburbs of Dallas -- at an indoor water park. The mosque she originally wanted to partner with turned her down, opposed to the idea of a swimming party to celebrate Eid al-Adha that May. But Knight, a former public school teacher from New York City, was determined.
Deadly Texas Floods Ebb, but Danger Remains: ‘You Could Hear the Water’
Deadly Texas Floods Ebb, but Danger Remains: ‘You Could Hear the Water’ At least two people died as waters rose rapidly across the Texas Hill Country, the same area of the state that saw catastrophic flooding last year. The rainfall in some areas may have even surpassed what fell last year during deadly storms in the region.
Deadly Texas Floods Ebb, but Danger Remains: 'You Could Hear the Water'
Powerful floodwaters that have tore through Central Texas for days began to ebb in some places Friday, leaving behind battered homes, blocked roads and shaken residents, even as flash flood warnings blared in other areas. At least two people have been reported dead after waters rose rapidly this week across the Texas Hill Country, west of San Antonio and Austin. The same area of the state was ravaged by catastrophic flooding last July.
Deadly Texas Floods Ebb, but Danger Remains: 'You Could Hear the Water'
Powerful floodwaters that have torn through Central Texas for days began to ebb in some places Friday, leaving behind battered homes, blocked roads and shaken residents, even as flash flood warnings blared in other areas. At least two people have been reported dead after waters rose rapidly this week across the Texas Hill Country, west of San Antonio and Austin. The same area of the state was ravaged by catastrophic flooding last July.
Bags in Van of ICE Victim Contained Salt, Not Drugs, Lawyer Says Federal investigators said a “crystal-like” substance in the bags looked like methamphetamine. A lawyer for the victim’s brother said it was salt.
FBI Searches for Drugs in Van Involved in Houston ICE Shooting
HOUSTON -- The FBI is investigating whether drugs were inside a van last week when immigration agents killed the van's driver during an encounter in Houston, according to a search warrant application signed by a federal judge Tuesday. A copy of the warrant application, filed in Houston federal court and obtained by The New York Times, described the search for "controlled substances" and included photographs of small bags inside the van, a white Ford Transit cargo van.
F.B.I. Searches for Drugs in Van Involved in Houston ICE Shooting Original
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. F.B.I. Searches for Drugs in Van Involved in Houston ICE Shooting Federal investigators believe illegal drugs were inside the vehicle, though the immigration agents involved in the encounter do not appear to have known that.
She Labeled a Swim Party 'Muslims Only.' The Response Ravaged Her Life.
DALLAS -- Aminah Knight had an idea two years ago to mark a major Islamic holiday by throwing an unusual party for Muslim families in the suburbs of Dallas -- at an indoor water park. The mosque she originally wanted to partner with turned her down, opposed to the idea of a swimming party to celebrate Eid al-Adha that May. But Knight, a former public school teacher from New York City, was determined.
Texas Governor Appoints Former Hard Right Critic to Key Post Original
Texas Governor Appoints Former Hard Right Critic to Key Post Gov. Greg Abbott appointed a firebrand former opponent, Don Huffines, to be state comptroller, underscoring a G.O.P. push for unity ahead of the midterms. Don Huffines at a forum featuring gubernatorial candidates running to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott in 2022.Credit...Tamir Kalifa for The New York Times July 2, 2026, 6:11 p.m. ET Gov.
She Labeled a Swim Party ‘Muslims Only.’ The Response Ravaged Her Life.
Aminah Knight had an idea two years ago to mark a major Islamic holiday by throwing an unusual party for Muslim families in the suburbs of Dallas — at an indoor water park. The mosque she originally wanted to partner with turned her down, opposed to the idea of a swimming party to celebrate Eid al-Adha that May. But Ms. Knight, a former public-school teacher from New York City, was determined.
She Labeled a Swim Party ‘Muslims Only.’ The Response Ravaged Her Life.
Storm chances return to much of Texas Thursday, lasting through the weekend. If you have outdoor plans for Fourth of July weekend, you might want to …
She Labeled a Swim Party 'Muslims Only.' The Response Ravaged Her Life.
Aminah Knight had an idea two years ago to mark a major Islamic holiday by throwing an unusual party for Muslim families in the suburbs of Dallas -- at an indoor water park. The mosque she wanted to partner with turned her down, opposed to the idea of a swimming party to celebrate Eid al-Adha that May. But Knight, a former public school teacher from New York City, was determined.
Report Tallies 39 Adults Who Could Have Helped Save Girls at Camp Mystic
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Voters Reject Anti-Islam Candidate in Mayoral Race in Dallas Suburb
Voters Reject Anti-Islam Candidate in Mayoral Race in Dallas Suburb The election for mayor of Frisco, Texas, became a referendum on diversity and a test of anti-Muslim messaging in a general election contest.
A Texas City Welcomed Diversity. Now a Mayor’s Race Is Pulling It Apart.
A Texas City Welcomed Diversity. Now a Mayor’s Race Is Pulling It Apart. A runoff in the Dallas suburb of Frisco is testing whether anti-Muslim rhetoric, prominent in G.O.P. primaries this year, can win over a broader set of voters. Open modal at item 1 of 2 Open modal at item 2 of 2 Frisco, Texas, mayoral candidates Mark Hill, left, and Rod Vilhauer.
A Texas City Welcomed Diversity. Now a Mayor's Race Is Pulling It Apart.
FRISCO, Texas -- The city of Frisco, in the northern suburbs of Dallas, has been a landing pad for transplants and immigrants for more than a decade, a prime example of how fast-growing and fast-changing Texas can be. But in recent months, the booming suburb that once celebrated its diversity has been divided by a tense mayoral runoff that has featured rhetorical attacks on the Muslim community and drawn the attention of hard-right activists.
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