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Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos enters race for Nathan Johnson’s Texas Senate seat

The Richardson state representative says her experience as a teen mother and her daughter’s lifesaving transplant drive her focus on affordable health care, public education and fighting...

Avelo Airlines launches McKinney Airport’s first-ever commercial flight

The Houston budget carrier will offer 11 nonstop destinations from McKinney by the end of the year.

Yella Beezy convicted of capital murder in MO3 killing

Dallas County jurors deliberated for over four hours before finding rapper Yella Beezy guilty of capital murder in the plot to have fellow rapper MO3 killed on Interstate 35E in 2020.

Video: Frisco police officer, Marine veteran recalls fighting in Iraq

During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Lance Cpl. Brent Downing led a squad of Marine Corps machine gunners during an intense battle in the Iraqi city of Najaf.

Sen.-elect James Talarico starts learning the Senate ropes

After meeting with his new colleagues, the senator-elect says he’s eager to get to work.

Recalled Fate officials walk out of council meeting, halting city business

Voters recalled four Fate city officials. The council was unable to canvass the results Monday, but must do so by Nov. 17.

Conservative legal organization challenges Texas Chief Justice-elect’s priorities in upcoming term

John Turner launches campaign for Nathan Johnson’s Texas Senate seat

Texas attorney general-elect Johnson endorsed Turner as the ‘best candidate’ to succeed him in the Texas Senate.

How will Collin County keep up with growth after its infrastructure bond failed?

The bond would have funded parks, roads, a new elections building and an expansion of the county courthouse and jail as population booms north of Dallas. 

Report raises questions about Rep. Lance Gooden’s travel reimbursements

Gooden criticized as ‘bogus’ the inquiry into taxpayer-funded spending on luxury hotels and first-class airfare.

Texas lawmakers begin filing bills for the 2027 legislative session

With Democrats controlling much of next year’s legislative agenda, Monday offers a glimpse at their priorities. 

Lone Star Stunner: Texas Democrats have new leaders. GOP must find theirs.

Talarico, Hinojosa have a chance to build a new generation of Democratic leadership. Republicans, after getting routed in statewide races, must chart a path back.

Nearly a week after deadly violence, more officers patrol Deep Ellum

Dallas police and the Deep Ellum Foundation — a nonprofit tasked with the district’s upkeep — have increased security and surveillance, trying to prevent further carnage. 

Beto O'Rourke has message for Texas Democrats after historic win: deliver

If Democrats do not achieve results in the 2027 legislative session, voters could be quick to vote them out. 

Gina Hinojosa campaigned on data centers. Here's what she promised

With North Texas emerging as a hub for data center development, Hinojosa's regulatory plans could have far-reaching effects for the region.

How did Collin County, Paxton’s home base, flip for Democrats?

James Talarico won the historically red county by 12 points. In recent years, the suburbs north of Dallas have attracted racially diverse and college-educated residents.

Keller tops Northwest Eaton in win-or-go-home thriller to earn postseason berth

After blocking a Keller field goal with just over a minute remaining in an elimination game, Eaton had the chance to tie.

What to know about Houston Democrat ready to lead the Texas House

The fiery 87-year-old is the longest-serving woman in the chamber and claims to have the bipartisan support of the new House majority.

Senfronia Thompson poised to make history as Texas House speaker

After Democrats’ victory, the 87-year-old Houston lawmaker says she has the votes to lead the House, vows to work across party lines.

Did Californians moving to Texas help usher in a blue wave?

Some Republicans contend California transplants handed the state to Democrats.