Who is James Talarico? What to know about the lawmaker who turned Texas blue
On Tuesday, Texas elected its first Democrat to statewide office in more than 30 years when James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become the next senator from Texas.
On Tuesday, Texas elected its first Democrat to statewide office in more than 30 years when James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton to become the next senator from Texas.
James Talarico defeats Ken Paxton to become next US Senator from Texas
Democrat James Talarico will be the next senator from Texas.
Democrat James Talarico will be the next senator from Texas.
Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Texas family of 4 among 9 killed in horrific Florida plane crash
A family of four from Texas were among the nine people who were killed when a plane crashed in Greenacres, Florida, on Sunday.
A family of four from Texas were among the nine people who were killed when a plane crashed in Greenacres, Florida, on Sunday.
Texas’ 2026 Senate race: What to know about Ken Paxton vs James Talarico
The race for the U.S. Senate in Texas, which has become one of the most expensive non-presidential races in history, could end with a Democrat taking a seat that has long been considered a Texas stronghold, polls suggest.
The race for the U.S. Senate in Texas, which has become one of the most expensive non-presidential races in history, could end with a Democrat taking a seat that has long been considered a Texas stronghold, polls suggest.
4 dead, 15 injured in Dallas' Deep Ellum Halloween shootings
At least 15 people were injured, and four people are dead after three separate shootings in Dallas' Deep Ellum district early Sunday morning.
At least 15 people were injured, and four people are dead after three separate shootings in Dallas' Deep Ellum district early Sunday morning.
Millions of AT&T customers to receive payouts following approval of $177 million settlement
Millions of AT&T customers affected by two massive 2024 data breaches could begin receiving cash payouts within months following final court approval of a $177 million class-action settlement.
Millions of AT&T customers affected by two massive 2024 data breaches could begin receiving cash payouts within months following final court approval of a $177 million class-action settlement.
Bizarre doorbell video shows random person eating banana through Joe Biden mask
Bizarre doorbell camera video in Texas captured a random person approaching a home only to eat a banana in a Joe Biden mask and then walk away.
Bizarre doorbell camera video in Texas captured a random person approaching a home only to eat a banana in a Joe Biden mask and then walk away.
Air Force specialist dies after rappelling fall at a college football game
An Air Force specialist died in a tragic accident Saturday night after falling while rappelling in the Alamodome before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game.
An Air Force specialist died in a tragic accident Saturday night after falling while rappelling in the Alamodome before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game.
Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s execution after bipartisan backlash
President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will not livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, reversing an earlier plan that drew bipartisan criticism.
President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will not livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, reversing an earlier plan that drew bipartisan criticism.
Texas hiker found dead after going missing in Great Smoky Mountains, family says
A Texas hiker has been found dead three days after going missing in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, with his family believing he drowned.
A Texas hiker has been found dead three days after going missing in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains, with his family believing he drowned.
Vance casts doubt on livestreaming Hasan execution: ‘I’m not going to be watching it’
Vice President JD Vance questioned whether the Pentagon will livestream the December execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, while saying he would not watch it if the broadcast proceeds.
Vice President JD Vance questioned whether the Pentagon will livestream the December execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, while saying he would not watch it if the broadcast proceeds.
Nidal Hasan execution in Fort Hood to be livestreamed publicly, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked about the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people and wounded dozens more in 2009, for the first time, since the time and location was approved on Tuesday.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked about the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people and wounded dozens more in 2009, for the first time, since the time and location was approved on Tuesday.
Study finds higher levels of everyday chemicals in baby teeth of kids with autism
A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.
A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.
SpaceX achieves orbit with Starship Flight 14 before cutting test mission short
SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, deploying advanced Starlink satellites before flight controllers opted to cut the test flight short.
SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship into orbit for the first time Monday, deploying advanced Starlink satellites before flight controllers opted to cut the test flight short.
ICE agent shoots man in North Austin, victim hospitalized
A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in North Austin, prompting a joint investigation by Austin police, Texas Rangers and HSI.
A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in North Austin, prompting a joint investigation by Austin police, Texas Rangers and HSI.
‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’: Trump opens inaugural Republican midterm convention in Texas
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
Hero who duct-taped violent Arizona realtor to plane seat speaks out after suspect fired from Tucson firm
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.
"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired.
Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court.
Tropical Depression Edouard makes landfall as Texas hit with heavy rain, gusty winds
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, Edouard made landfall at 2:20 p.m. CT near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and gusts up to 71 mph.