Colin Allred goes after James Talarico
Senate candidate James Talarico is doing damage control over alleged comments about former Congressman Colin Allred. Talarico called Allred a "mediocre Black man," according to an influencer. The Senate candidate denies those claims. Talarico also joined FOX 26's Greg Groogan to discuss his campaign.
Senate candidate James Talarico is doing damage control over alleged comments about former Congressman Colin Allred. Talarico called Allred a "mediocre Black man," according to an influencer. The Senate candidate denies those claims. Talarico also joined FOX 26's Greg Groogan to discuss his campaign.
James Talarico on TX Senate race | Battleground Texas
Political reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski ask leaders the questions that matter to Texans.
Political reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski ask leaders the questions that matter to Texans.
Dispute over alleged racial comments in Texas Democratic Senate race
Colin Allred blasted Senate candidate James Talarico for allegedly calling him a "mediocre Black man" during a private conversation with an influencer. Talarico called the claims a "mischaracterization" but did not issue an outright denial, as the controversy highlights race in the Democratic primary. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Colin Allred blasted Senate candidate James Talarico for allegedly calling him a "mediocre Black man" during a private conversation with an influencer. Talarico called the claims a "mischaracterization" but did not issue an outright denial, as the controversy highlights race in the Democratic primary. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Colin Allred blasts Senate hopeful James Talarico over alleged 'mediocre' comment
A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.
A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.
Buc-ee's ICE donation rumors: Here's what the iconic Texas company says
Buc-ee’s, the iconic Texas-based travel center chain, is flatly denying viral social media rumors claiming the company or its leadership donated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Buc-ee’s, the iconic Texas-based travel center chain, is flatly denying viral social media rumors claiming the company or its leadership donated to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Texas Senate GOP primary 2026: Higher favorability among Republicans for Paxton, data shows
Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.
Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.
Taylor Rehmet's upset win has Texas Democrats eyeing November success
Is Taylor Rehmet's surprising special election win in Tarrant County a sign of things to come for Deomcrats in November? Political scientists aren't so sure.
Is Taylor Rehmet's surprising special election win in Tarrant County a sign of things to come for Deomcrats in November? Political scientists aren't so sure.
Taylor Rehmet upset win has Texas Deomcrats eyeing big November
Texas Democrats are energized by Taylor Rehmet's upset win in a district Donald Trump won by double digits in 2024, but political scientists wonder if it'll cause a "blue wave" after all. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Texas Democrats are energized by Taylor Rehmet's upset win in a district Donald Trump won by double digits in 2024, but political scientists wonder if it'll cause a "blue wave" after all. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Texas district flips blue, Cornyn on Senate race
U.S. Senator John Cornyn weighs in on his race for Senate against Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt. Plus, a shocking special election flips a Texas Senate seat blue. Taylor Rehmet joins Steven Dial to discuss the race and what it means.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn weighs in on his race for Senate against Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt. Plus, a shocking special election flips a Texas Senate seat blue. Taylor Rehmet joins Steven Dial to discuss the race and what it means.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins Tarrant County Senate District 9 runoff
Democrat and union leader Taylor Rehmet won a historic victory Saturday, flipping a long-held Republican Texas Senate seat.
Democrat and union leader Taylor Rehmet won a historic victory Saturday, flipping a long-held Republican Texas Senate seat.
Texas Dem who said God is ‘nonbinary’ now says atheists are more ‘Christ-like’ than Christian colleagues
The Texas House Democrat has a history of controversial faith-related statements, including claiming 'God is nonbinary' in 2021
The Texas House Democrat has a history of controversial faith-related statements, including claiming 'God is nonbinary' in 2021
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.
Sharia Law, property taxes headline Texas Senate leader's priorities for next session
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the president of the state senate, has released his first round of interim changes for committees in the next legislative session.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the president of the state senate, has released his first round of interim changes for committees in the next legislative session.
Texas senate race: Talarico, Crockett in dead heat, latest poll shows
A new poll shows Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico in a dead heat for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
A new poll shows Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico in a dead heat for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
Evelyn Brooks on Immigration, THC & more | Battleground Texas
In this episode of Battleground Texas, the Senate seat is up for grabs as a veteran incumbent faces his toughest primary yet. And the redrawn maps are shaking up Congress, while a wide-open race for attorney general transforms the power structure in Austin.
In this episode of Battleground Texas, the Senate seat is up for grabs as a veteran incumbent faces his toughest primary yet. And the redrawn maps are shaking up Congress, while a wide-open race for attorney general transforms the power structure in Austin.
Texas Democrats demand 5-year-old's release from ICE facility in Dilley
Three Texas Democrats visited the Dilley Detention Center demanding the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. Liam and his father were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota last week.
Three Texas Democrats visited the Dilley Detention Center demanding the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. Liam and his father were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota last week.
Greg Abbott orders freeze on new H-1B visa applications
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered public universities and state agencies to freeze new H-1B visa applications until May 2027. The pause aims to allow the state legislature and Congress time to reform the program, citing concerns that it should supplement rather than replace American workers. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered public universities and state agencies to freeze new H-1B visa applications until May 2027. The pause aims to allow the state legislature and Congress time to reform the program, citing concerns that it should supplement rather than replace American workers. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
What Abbott's H-1B visa freeze means for Texas agencies, public universities
Gov. Greg Abbott is ordering Texas public universities and state agencies to freeze the H-1B visa processes. Many worry it will jeopardize medical research and PhD programs that rely heavily on the program to attract talent.
Gov. Greg Abbott is ordering Texas public universities and state agencies to freeze the H-1B visa processes. Many worry it will jeopardize medical research and PhD programs that rely heavily on the program to attract talent.
Wesley Hunt on no debates | Battleground Texas
This week, the Texas trio discusses Cornyn's war chest versus Paxton's base. Plus, Wesley Hunt said he's willing to debate his opponents, but they've all declined.
This week, the Texas trio discusses Cornyn's war chest versus Paxton's base. Plus, Wesley Hunt said he's willing to debate his opponents, but they've all declined.
Texas House Democrats fined over $9,000 each for 2025 quorum break
Texas House Democrats have been formally assessed over $9,000 each in fines and costs for their 2025 walkout, a penalty they must pay out-of-pocket as they prepare to legally challenge the GOP-led redistricting map that sparked the protest.
Texas House Democrats have been formally assessed over $9,000 each in fines and costs for their 2025 walkout, a penalty they must pay out-of-pocket as they prepare to legally challenge the GOP-led redistricting map that sparked the protest.