Governor appointee who failed to make runoff says he's leaving post sooner than expected in move that gives the state's top leader chance to offer olive branch to Huffines who beat outgoing official more than 2-1 in primary. more
NBCUniversal awaits GOP governor's response to invite for squaring off with Dem on stage in October month after first ever national midterm gathering in deep blue city to kick off new golden age and showcase Trump successes. more
Texas Senate race deadlocked at 47% apiece in New York Times/Siena survey that finds Democrat with 27-point lead among independents and 61% Hispanic support as separate poll has Dem nominee ahead of GOP AG by 2. more
Texas Senate nominee finds privacy elusive as cell phone camera chronicles couple en route to romantic getaway across the pond as other candidates prepare to campaign at July 4th events in connection with this country's 250th anniversary bash. more
City council member who had nearly 250,000 more votes than Ken Paxton as Dem statewide ticket member gives the Republicans hook for phony narrative on Senate nominee in speech at state convention that backfires. more
Texas Dem leader who'd been accused of financial improprieties and changing rules to eliminate competition in re-election race is overwhelming choice to keep post as two foes offer olive branch with reminder of allegations. more
U.S. Senate contender says Republican foe is America's most crooked politico with warning for GOP that Texas stand up to tyrants and don't surrender easily as new battle cry with speech at end of five-hour marathon session with audience that had thinned by time he took stage. more
