More than 7.7 million Texans participated in early voting for the 2026 midterm elections, based on preliminary figures released by the state’s secretary of state as of Sunday morning. This represents a turnout of 40.5%, surpassing the previous modern record for midterm elections set in 2018. The window for in-person early voting closed on Friday….
In Fort Worth, Mayor Mattie Parker, a lifelong Republican, represents a significant voter demographic that could influence the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections in Texas’ largest GOP county. As the election approaches, Parker has revealed her intention to cast her ballot for two Democratic candidates for statewide office, although she will support far-right conservative…
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton was expected to conclude his campaign with a rally at the historic Alamo, the focal point of his “Come and Take It” bus tour. However, on Saturday, just two days prior to his scheduled event, Paxton seemingly abandoned those plans. Instead, his campaign announced new events in Conroe and…
Texas Supreme Court Blocks Deposition on Transgender Student Union The Texas Supreme Court intervened on Friday to halt a deposition aimed at revealing the identities of those behind the Texas Transgender Student Union. This group, which sent out pamphlets in mid-October claiming to advocate for transgender students, has been accused of attempting to provoke conservative…
The El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) has submitted records to the Texas Comptroller’s Office detailing the enrollment of students using Social Security numbers compared to those utilizing state-approved alternative identification numbers. This has raised significant concerns about the potential targeting of undocumented students. EPISD Board President Leah Hanany confirmed that the district complied with…
The Harris County Clerk’s Office made adjustments to its online get-out-the-vote advertisements on Thursday night, following a lawsuit from the Texas Attorney General’s Office. The lawsuit accused the clerk’s office of employing “racially discriminatory” advertising strategies aimed at specific voter demographics. The Attorney General’s lawsuit claimed that the advertisements were designed to target Black, Latino,…
A recent text message campaign that drew significant criticism across Texas has been linked to a national Republican caucus fund, as revealed by a deposition from Infobip, the messaging company responsible for sending the texts. The messages were reportedly sent by the “Republican Women Caucus Fund” and an individual named John Braun, although no additional…
Income growth in Texas experienced a slowdown last year, with notable declines in at least one major urban area, as residents grapple with the ongoing burden of high housing costs, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The median household income in Texas reached $82,625 in 2025, reflecting a modest increase from the…
Election results in Texas will start to emerge on the evening of Election Day. While winners will be announced and victory speeches delivered, the official results will only be confirmed after a certification process that takes place weeks later. This critical final stage involves solidifying the election results and issuing a “certificate of election” to…
Pam Gaskin, a 79-year-old resident of Galveston County, reflects on a time when her father had to pay poll taxes in the 1960s to exercise his right to vote—an obligation not often imposed on many white men in the South. She has witnessed the strength of a united Black community at the polls, which has…
