How Texas Democrats and Republicans have shifted their campaign ad pitches throughout the midterms
Democrats have moved from healthcare to taxes and corruption, while Republicans have ramped up ad spending on property taxes, crime and transgender issues, an analysis of AdImpact data shows.
Texas’ child care quality control measures played a role in enrollment cuts this fall
HB 2607 implemented quality control measures at Texas child care centers, but rising costs, a loss of federal funds and no additional state money has put a strain on the program, forcing cuts.
Feds charge Fort Bend County official with theft of government money
Carmen Turner, the Democratic tax assessor-collector since 2021, was arrested Thursday morning.
West Texas DA opens forgery investigation into disputed transgender mailers
The pamphlets appear to be an attempt to anger voters ahead of the midterm elections, GOP District Attorney Sarah Stogner said.
TCU chancellor resigns after less than two years at helm
Daniel Pullin’s time at the private Fort Worth institution included disputes over academic priorities and faculty input. Victor Boschini Jr., who led TCU for 22 years, is replacing him.
Fed up with data centers and Big Tech, rural Republican crossover could decide Democrats’ fate in Texas
Rural Republicans have long undercut Democrats’ gains in cities and suburbs. Will enough defect to make a difference this fall?
Texas SNAP participation drops to a 17-year low as the feds tighten eligibility
The state health agency is also processing 64% of SNAP applications in a timely manner — within 30 days — even though the required rate is 95%.
Why are 4,000 Indian Hajj pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia? What is govt doing to bring them back?
4,000 Indian pilgrims stranded in Saudi after flight cancellations; Owaisi seeks special flights, MEA says 3,000 returned and efforts on for others.
War on Delhi’s air pollution intensifies: Joint teams, bus diversions, outstation vehicle curbs
Delhi Traffic Police will step up enforcement at the city’s borders, including diverting non-compliant buses, restricting entry of certain outside-Delhi vehicles and forming joint teams to control pollution during the winter months.
Maharashtra Murder Caught On Cam: Man beaten to death with hockey stick, iron rod after car rams scooter
Gym-return man Devesh Dixit killed in Sambhajinagar after car rams scooter, beaten with rod; accused Pawan Parashar surrendered; CCTV captured, old rivalry suspected