Texas
Wesley Hunt joins crowded Texas GOP Senate primary
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Republican Representative Wesley Hunt announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate from Texas on October 6, 2025, entering a contentious GOP primary against incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. The move intensifies a race already marked by internal party divisions and significant fundraising. With the 2026 midterm election approaching, Hunt positions himself as a staunch Trump ally in a contest where polls show a tight battle between the top contenders.
Rural Texas areas struggle with flood disaster aid
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Severe floods in May 2024 devastated unincorporated communities in Texas Hill Country, killing at least 27 people and destroying hundreds of homes. These rural areas face unique barriers to federal disaster aid due to the lack of local governments. Residents and officials highlight policy gaps that leave them vulnerable in the face of worsening extreme weather.
Drought strains finances in Texas town of Clyde
The small Texas city of Clyde missed bond payments in 2023 and 2024 amid a severe drought that reduced water sales and damaged infrastructure. Officials raised taxes and utility rates to address the shortfall, highlighting broader risks to the $4 trillion municipal bond market. Experts warn that droughts could expose more debt to climate threats than floods or wildfires by 2040.
Beto O’Rourke hails court victory over Texas attorney general
A Texas appeals court ruled against Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit targeting Beto O’Rourke’s nonprofit Powered by People, protecting its free speech rights. O’Rourke views the decision as a defense of democratic principles amid Republican efforts to redraw electoral maps. He warns that Democrats must win the 2026 midterms to check authoritarian consolidation.
Tesla plans EV service center in New Braunfels
Tesla is set to open a new electric vehicle service center in Comal County, Texas, next year. The facility in New Braunfels will begin operations in March 2026. This expansion comes as the company prepares to launch more affordable EV models.