Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claims ‘antifa merchandise’ given out at James Talarico rally

Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who’s running for reelection, alleged on social media Monday that “antifa merchandise” was distributed at a recent campaign rally for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico. In the Facebook post — which doesn’t provide details about his claims, a link to a n

Republican strategist blasts Ken Paxton as ‘fundamentally flawed’

During a weekend political roundup show, veteran GOP strategist Susan Del Percio accused Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton of turning off Texas voters on both sides of the aisle. “He is just so fundamentally flawed, and he represents everything people are frustrated with [about politics],

Feds pausing Big Bend border construction while CBP commissioner visits the park

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced that his agency is pausing construction work in Big Bend National Park while he conducts an “on-the-ground evaluation,” reversing course after heavy machinery had begun moving dirt. In a video posted to X on Monday,

City Council votes 6-5 against putting city’s $489 million arena contribution on November ballot

In a narrow vote, City Council on Monday rejected Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ proposal to add the city’s $489 million contribution towards a new $1.3 billion Spurs arena to the November ballot. Members Sukh Kaur, Phyllis Viagran, Marina Alderete Gavito, Ivalis Meza Gonzalez, Misty Spears and Marc Whyte