Texas

Democrat Taylor Rehmet secured a decisive victory in a special election for a Texas state senate seat in a district President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024. The win, by more than 14 percentage points over Republican Leigh Wambsganss, highlights Democrats' recent overperformance in key races. Rehmet, a veteran and union leader, dedicated the victory to everyday working people.

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Voters in Texas' 18th Congressional District are choosing between Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards in a special election runoff on Saturday. The contest follows delays by Governor Greg Abbott and sets the stage for a March primary challenge against incumbent Representative Al Green. This race underscores tensions over experience versus fresh leadership within the Democratic Party.

The Kemah Police Department in Texas has begun a 30-day trial of a Tesla Cybertruck to assess its suitability as a patrol vehicle. This initiative aligns with the city's efforts to reduce emissions through greener practices. Officials are evaluating the electric vehicle's practicality compared to traditional options.

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Social media star Ash Trevino, aka Ashley Lopez-Trevino, was nabbed in her Texas front yard on active felony warrants. The 36-year-old influencer spent a night in Ellis County Jail before posting $15,000 bond. Details on the charges? Still a mystery, darlings.

President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon to Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife, Imelda, wiping away federal charges including bribery and money laundering tied to a 2024 indictment. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries backed the move, calling the case against Cuellar “very thin” and saying the pardon produced “the right outcome.”

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked the Trump administration to investigate and suspend the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ (CAIR) tax-exempt status, citing what he describes as the group’s ties to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Abbott pointed to federal investigations and court records that he says characterize CAIR as linked to those organizations. CAIR has rejected the allegations and is suing Abbott over a recent state proclamation that labels the group a terrorist organization under Texas law.