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PoliticsHouston Mayor Limits Police Cooperation with ICE Following State Election Shifts
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has issued an executive order to significantly limit police cooperation with ICE, a move he says aims to reduce fear and anxiety in the city following recent state election results. The policy change reverses a previous directive and has been met with support from the Houston Police Chief and immigrant rights groups.
PoliticsTexas Midterms: How a Republican Flipped a Seat Amidst a Democratic Wave and Latino Voter Shift
In the 2026 US Midterm Elections, Texas saw a surprising Republican gain in District 32, despite a broader Democratic trend. This victory for Jace Yarbrough was attributed to a strategic shift towards economic issues and a heavily redrawn, Republican-leaning district, while Latino voters showed a significant shift back to Democrats in other areas due to affordability and immigration concerns.
PoliticsElon Musk's Half-Billion Dollar Bet on Republicans Falters in US Midterms
Elon Musk humorously reacted to the Republican party's defeat in the US midterm elections after reportedly spending nearly half a billion dollars to support their candidates. The Republicans lost control of the Senate and House, with Musk's favored candidates in Texas also being unsuccessful.
PoliticsTexas Midterms Shatter Spending Records Amidst Billionaire Influence and Voter Concerns
Texas voters are participating in a record-breaking midterm election for the US Senate, marked by unprecedented spending from billionaires like Elon Musk and significant voter concerns about affordability and political influence.
PoliticsTexas Becomes Epicenter of Republican Midterm Campaign Against 'Islamist Influence' and Sharia Law
Texas is at the forefront of a Republican midterm election strategy focused on combating perceived 'Islamist influence' and the implementation of Sharia law. This campaign, amplified by rhetoric from President Trump and state officials, targets Muslim political participation and community development projects.
PoliticsTexas GOP Group Seeks to Halt Election Certification Over AI Fears Ahead of Midterms
A Texas Republican Party group has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt election results certification, citing fears of potential AI interference and compromised voting machines. The suit comes just before the midterm elections, with a key US Senate race in Texas showing a tight contest.
PoliticsTexas Teen Arrested for Alleged ISIS-Inspired Plot to Assassinate Congressman Keith Self
A 17-year-old boy in McKinney, Texas, has been arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate Republican Congressman Keith Self and carry out an attack in the name of ISIS. The suspect was reportedly radicalized and had acquired a firearm.
PoliticsTrump Interrupted by Protesters During Texas Rally Amid Global Demonstrations
Trump was interrupted by protesters during a Texas rally as global demonstrations marked the October 7 attack with calls for a Gaza ceasefire.
Breaking NewsMissing Jordanian-American Flight Attendant's Body Identified in Texas After Confession Lead to Arrest
The remains of missing Jordanian-American flight attendant Rana Nofal Soluri have been identified in Texas, months after her roommate confessed to her murder.
PoliticsVenezuelan Asylum Seeker Faces Federal Assault Charges After Being Shot by ICE Officer in Texas
A Venezuelan asylum seeker shot in the back by an ICE officer in Texas is facing federal assault charges, while his legal team fights both his removal and seeks medical treatment for his injuries.
EconomyDubai’s Sobha Realty Launches $600 Million US Housing Expansion in Texas
Dubai-based Sobha Realty is investing $600 million to build 700 homes in Texas as part of its expanding operations in the United States.
PoliticsRepublican Midterm Convention Concludes in Dallas with Donald Trump and JD Vance Setting the Stage
The Republican midterm convention concluded in Dallas, Texas, with party leaders rallying behind US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance ahead of crucial legislative elections.
PoliticsUS Voters in Texas Divided Over Donald Trump’s High-Stakes RNC Midterm Convention
US voters in Texas are divided as the Republican National Committee holds a Trump-centric midterm convention in Dallas, with supporters hoping for voter mobilisation and critics dismissing the event as a mere circus amid pressing economic concerns.
PoliticsUS Judge Rejects Minnesota's Bid to Force Texas Governor to Extradite ICE Agent Christian Castro
A US judge has declined Minnesota's request to force Texas Governor Greg Abbott to extradite ICE agent Christian Castro, who faces assault charges for a shooting during a Minneapolis immigration raid.