Strategies & Economic Concerns | Battleground Texas
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A discussion on Texas political dynamics, featuring insights on polling trends, candidate strategies, and the impact of gas prices on voter sentiment.

Most Americans now in favor of Medicare for All, according to new poll

Public support for Medicare for All reached a new high, with a poll finding over half Americans supporting a single-payer healthcare system.

Trump San Antonio rally: President to join GOP Senate nominee Paxton

President Trump is scheduled to be in San Antonio for a rally with GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton. The event is part of a series of trips to battleground states the president is trying to shore up for Republicans.

President Trump considering suspending federal gas tax

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax as soaring fuel prices threaten Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections. 

President Trump joins Ken Paxton in San Antonio rally amid tight race

President Trump is returning to Texas for a San Antonio rally to support Senate nominee Ken Paxton in a tight race against Democrat James Talarico, though Governor Abbott will not attend due to a scheduling conflict.

North Texas truckers react to Trump order allowing off-road diesel

A North Texas resident in the trucking industry believes President Donald Trump's new executive order will have a limited impact on diesel prices due to fueling station availability and long-term compliance concerns.

Heating Up | Battleground Texas
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 Paxton's Struggles, Trump's Influence & Voter Sentiment. A discussion on Texas elections featuring Ken Paxton's campaign challenges, Trump's impact on voter turnout, and the latest polling insights.

Truck drivers react to dyed diesel restrictions being lifted
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President Trump is trying to make costs better for truck drivers. He signed an executive order allowing off road dyed diesel to be used on the roadways. Dallas News Live's Steven Dial talked to North Texas truck driver Joel Rifkin, who transports horses. He said he's spending up to $3,000 per day per truck. He's worried the order won't provide enough relief.

Talarico continues to lead polls as spending ramps up in Texas Senate race

The U.S. Senate race in Texas is shaping up to be the most expensive Senate race of all time as polling shows Democrat James Talarico extending his lead over Republican Ken Paxton.

Angela Paxton ad asks Republicans not to focus on just one 'individual’ on the team

Texas Senator Angela Paxton’s new political ad released during Sunday’s Cowboys game urges voters to back the full Republican ticket despite personal reservations about her estranged husband in the U.S. Senate race.

Angela Paxton tells voters not to focus on 'one individual'
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Political ads are ramping up as we get closer to election day. One ad in particular is getting a lot of attention. Texas Sen. Angela Paxton is speaking out in support of voting for the whole Republican ticket in the election. In the ad, she doesn't mention her estranged husband, Ken Paxton, by name. Instead, she tells voters not to focus on "one individual" on the team and to vote in every Republican on the ballot.

Register to vote today for the November election
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Today is the final day to register to vote if you want to vote in the Nov. 2, 2026 midterm election. It's also the last day to verify that your registration is current and active. Collin County Election Administrator Caleb Bro explains what you should do.

Tallarico vs. Paxton| Battleground Texas
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A closer look at the Tallarico-Paxton showdown, voter frustration and the latest polling trends shaping the Texas Senate race.

Viral Dallas mansion gets political with this year's Halloween display

A Preston Hollow mansion known for viral holiday displays has unveiled a political Halloween display that backs Ken Paxton, targets James Talarico and calls out Dallas Councilwoman Gay Donnell Willis.

Dallas County hosts drive-thru voter registration event ahead of deadline

Dallas County Elections is hosting an all-day drive-thru voter registration event on Monday, offering residents a convenient, quick way to register or update their address before the deadline.

Dennis Hastert, who went from House Speaker to prison, dead at 84

Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, the Illinois congress member who rose to become the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House before landing in prison and being labeled a "serial child molester" by a federal judge, has died. He was 84.

Dallas County Offers Drive-Thru Voter Registration Before October 5 Deadline
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Dallas County is hosting a drive-thru voter registration event on Monday, Oct. 5, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 1460 Round Table Drive. You can register or update your voter registration.

National intelligence chief to lead US artificial intelligence task force

The man in charge of national intelligence for the United States is now the point person on a new task force for artificial intelligence.