Student walkouts and Nate Sheets | Battleground Texas
On today's episode of Battleground Texas, the Texas trio looks at Gov. Greg Abbott and the TEA's response to recent student walkouts protesting the federal government's immigration crackdown. Plus, they talk to Nate Sheets, the agricultural commissioner candidate endorsed by the governor.
On today's episode of Battleground Texas, the Texas trio looks at Gov. Greg Abbott and the TEA's response to recent student walkouts protesting the federal government's immigration crackdown. Plus, they talk to Nate Sheets, the agricultural commissioner candidate endorsed by the governor.
When does early voting start in Texas? Important 2026 election dates for voters
Republicans and Democrats will head to the polls in just under two weeks to vote on who will represent their respective parties in the November general election.
Republicans and Democrats will head to the polls in just under two weeks to vote on who will represent their respective parties in the November general election.
Offer Vince Shlomi, the 'ShamWow' guy, releases campaign ad for Texas Congressional seat
Shlomi, who's running in the Republican primary for Texas' 31st Congressional District, is promising to “soak up the swamp, clean the House and pick up those liberal tears."
Shlomi, who's running in the Republican primary for Texas' 31st Congressional District, is promising to “soak up the swamp, clean the House and pick up those liberal tears."
James Talarico to run Senate race ad during Super Bowl
Texas state representative James Talarico is running an ad during this year's Super Bowl to promote his candidacy for his U.S. Senate nomination race against Jasmine Crockett. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Texas state representative James Talarico is running an ad during this year's Super Bowl to promote his candidacy for his U.S. Senate nomination race against Jasmine Crockett. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Texas Rep. Talarico to run Super Bowl ad ahead of U.S. Senate primary
Talarico's campaign spent six figures on the ad, which will air in the Houston area during the final professional football game of the season.
Talarico's campaign spent six figures on the ad, which will air in the Houston area during the final professional football game of the season.
Talarico's Super Bowl ad | Battleground Texas
U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico is spending big bucks on an ad that will run during the big game. His Democratic primary challenger Jasmine Crockett explains her stance on ad spending. Plus, the Texas trio talks about the back and forth that happened on Wednesday between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. They also interview Rep. Chip Roy, who is running for attorney general.
U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico is spending big bucks on an ad that will run during the big game. His Democratic primary challenger Jasmine Crockett explains her stance on ad spending. Plus, the Texas trio talks about the back and forth that happened on Wednesday between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. They also interview Rep. Chip Roy, who is running for attorney general.
Texas sues wind turbine company for allegedly abandoning 3,000 blades in west Texas
The state claims the company failed to recycle the components as promised, instead creating massive stockpiles of industrial waste dating back to 2017.
The state claims the company failed to recycle the components as promised, instead creating massive stockpiles of industrial waste dating back to 2017.
Controversial school voucher program launches in Texas
The controversial school voucher program launched in Texas Wednesday, with over 20,000 signups on its first day. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
The controversial school voucher program launched in Texas Wednesday, with over 20,000 signups on its first day. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
Texas launches Education Freedom Accounts | Battleground Texas
The Texas trio focuses on the launch of the so-called Education Freedom Accounts, the largest school voucher program in the country. Reporter Steven Dial talks to acting Comptroller Kelly Handcock. They also talk to Wesley Hunt about trying to make the Senate runoff.
The Texas trio focuses on the launch of the so-called Education Freedom Accounts, the largest school voucher program in the country. Reporter Steven Dial talks to acting Comptroller Kelly Handcock. They also talk to Wesley Hunt about trying to make the Senate runoff.
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