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KSAT ABC 12 San Antonio
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses Dilley detention facility, César Chávez March cancelation
...from ICE custody on Monday after they were detained in Dilley and separated, according to U.S. Rep. ​Joaquin Castro. Jones praised the congressman's efforts during her KSAT interview. "First of all, my thanks...
03/11/2026 Online
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KVUE ABC 24 Austin
'Slowly killing us on the inside': A family of 6 at Dilley ICE detention center begs for freedom
...House were similarly freed from Dilley after congressional intervention, including from U.S. Rep. ​Monica De La Cruz, a Republican facing a competitive reelection in South Texas. Yet the El Gamal family...
The Texas Tribune
03/11/2026 Online
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sanangelolive​.‌com
Texas Man Scheduled to be Executed for Killing Woman and Child
...allegedly confessed to the killings. The family member then contacted the police, according to court and ​Texas Department of Criminal Justice records. Upon his conviction, Ricks was sentenced to death in 2014....
Paul Harris
03/11/2026 Online
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Community Impact Newspaper Dallas
Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Roanoke City Council Ward 2
...growth of our town. How do you plan to address these issues? Collaborate with our partners, the ​Texas Department of Transportation, Denton County and developers [like Hillwood] to create and maintain...
Heather Mccullough
03/11/2026 Online
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Texas Standard Statewide
Governor blasts Corpus Christi leaders over looming water shortage, threatens a state takeover
Residents and businesses’ demand for water could soon exceed supply. Gov. ​Greg Abbott said the state could step in if solutions aren’t found. By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas TribuneMarch 11, 2026 8:02...
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NewsRadio 1080 KRLD
Trump touts first new US oil refinery in 50 years at Port of Brownsville
...potential groundbreaking ceremony in April. There are reports that President Trump and Texas Governor ​Greg Abbott may attend. Energy analysts caution that even if construction begins as planned, any new refinery...
Joe Kelley
03/11/2026 Online
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KWBU Public Radio
After a Decade of Missteps, a Texas City Careens Toward a Water-Shortage Catastrophe
...that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. CORPUS CHRISTI, ​Texas—The imminent depletion of water supplies in Corpus Christi threatens to cut off the flow of jet fuel...
03/11/2026 Online
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Kurv 710
US House Freedom Caucus Wins Support In Texas GOP Primaries
...state. Two challengers backed by the conservative group won their primaries. State Representative ​Steve Toth defeated US Representative ​Dan Crenshaw. Gun rights activist Brandon Herrera was headed for a...
03/11/2026 Online
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San Marcos Daily Record
Self-driving cars under scrutiny after blocking ambulance responding to Austin shooting
JOSHUA FECHTER ​TEXAS TRIBUNE Today, 06:00 AM A viral image from the March 1 shooting in downtown Austin — an autonomous vehicle blocking an ambulance from reaching the scene where a gunman fatally wounded...
Joshua Fechter Texas Tribune
03/11/2026 Online
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San Marcos Daily Record
Pro-gambling interests fail to gain ground in Texas primaries
PAUL COBLER ​TEXAS TRIBUNE Today, 06:00 AM Despite failing to defeat a slate of anti-gambling candidates this primary cycle and facing powerful opposition in the ​Texas Capitol, casino interests say they...
Paul Cobler Texas Tribune
03/11/2026 Online
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Dublin Citizen
Incumbents re-elected in county races
...voting totals, there is a runoff on the Republican Party ticket for U.S. Senator between incumbent ​John Cornyn and challenger ​Ken Paxton. That runoff is set for May 26 and only those who originally voted...
03/11/2026 Online
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Columbus Banner Press
2026 Primary Election Results: Who won and who is still in the hunt
...election received the majority vote, the top two will go head-to-head in a runoff in May. State-wide - ​Gina Hinojosa (D) will face ​Greg Abbott (R) for Governor. - ​Vikki Goodwin (D) will challenge Marcos Velez...
03/11/2026 Online
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DeWitt County Today
1 DeWitt County candidate wins primary; 2 headed for runoff
...Other contested races of special interest to DeWitt County voters included the U.S. Senate. Incumbent ​John Cornyn and former Texas Attorney General ​Ken Paxton will vie for the Republican nomination in the May...
David W Ebb Interim Editor
03/11/2026 Online
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Boerne Star
Karulak new Republican Club leader
...nominees. Recent meetings included a candidate forum in January for county officials, and state Sen. ​Paul Bettencourt, R-Harris, addressing the group about real-estate taxes, homestead exemption and similar...
Jeff B. Flinn Managing Editor
03/11/2026 Online
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Jackson County Herald-Tribune
Sklar to remain County Judge, Pct. 4 to runoff
...Blaine Joines 347 Russell Bloom 257 Angela Hamilton 85 Joe Chaney 69 US Senator John O. Adeope 18 ​Ken Paxton 1,427 ​Wesley Hunt 434 ​John Cornyn 853 Sara Canaday 41 Anna Bender l8 Gulrez "Gus" Khan 9 Virgil...
Jessica Coleman Contributing Writer
03/11/2026 Online
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NewsRadio 740 - KTRH
New Texas Candidates Could Be A Massive Boost To The Freedom Caucus
...Caucus upon entering Congress, are YouTuber and activist Brandon Herrera and Texas State Congressman ​Steve Toth. Both defeated incumbents during the primaries. RNC Committeeman and Galveston County Commissioner...
Ethan Buchanan
03/11/2026 Online
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KTXS - TV ABC 12 (Abilene)
Texas Rep. David Spiller raises concerns over proposed 200-mile West Texas power line
...concerns from landowners as state regulators consider where it would be built, prompting state Rep. ​David Spiller to call for more time to study potential impacts and alternative routes. ABILENE, Texas —...
Caitlin Leggett
03/11/2026 Online
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