Ken Paxton vowed to crack down on “illegal voting.” He may have violated Texas election law.
By Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2026 Two weeks before this year’s primary elections, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the creation of a tip line for the public to report people or groups suspected of voter fraud. “Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of a thriving republic, and with the authority…
Read MoreSenate Leader John Thune and other national Republicans rallying for Paxton at fundraiser this month
By Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2026 This article was adapted from our premium politics newsletter, The Blast, which delivers exclusive reporting, nonpartisan analysis and the first word on political moves across the state. Subscribe today. U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune will be a special guest at an upcoming fundraiser for Attorney…
Read MoreGina Hinojosa proposes sending every Texas household $1,500 in her bid to oust Greg Abbott
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune July 7, 2026 State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, is promising to send each Texas household a $1,500 check drawn from the state’s rainy day fund if she defeats Gov. Greg Abbott this November. “Texans are just struggling to take care of basics right now,” Hinojosa…
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TDLR Statement Regarding Pending Litigation Against the Texas Lottery Commission
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATION July 7, 2026 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) today issued the following statement regarding litigation related to the former Texas Lottery Commission: “The litigation concerns matters that predate the transfer of the Texas Lottery to TDLR. Because the Texas Lottery Commission was abolished and…
Read MoreOp-Ed: God’s mercy endures forever, but He cannot compromise
LIVING ON PURPOSE By Dr. Billy Holland For the last two weeks, we have been discussing the afterlife and who will receive it. Most religions are dogmatic about their salvation ideas, and Christianity may be the most narrow theological view of them all. The exclusive view that following Jesus Christ is the only way to…
Read MoreBlue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A All-State Softball Team
From: Jack Stallard jack.stallard@news-journal.com LONGVIEW – Listed is the Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association Class 6A All-State Softball Team for the 2026 season. Voting was conducted by TSWA members based on nominations from coaches and sportswriters around the state. COACH OF THE YEAR: Michele Hyden, Pearland PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Michaela Landers, Waxahachie FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Madalyn Guzman,…
Read MoreTexas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for April 2026
July 06, 2026AUSTIN, Texas – Statewide and county crude oil and natural gas production for April 2026 reported in the tables below came from 158,173 oil wells and 83,387 gas wells. Crude oil production reported by the RRC is limited to oil produced from oil leases and does not include condensate, which is reported separately…
Read MoreTexas GLO Posts Amendment 5 to the Mitigation State Action Plan for Public Comment
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. AUSTIN – Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted Amendment 5 to the Mitigation State Action Plan for a 30 day public comment period. This amendment introduces the new Mitigation Reallocation Program (MRP) — a strategic effort designed to ensure mitigation funding continues to…
Read MoreThousands of Medicare Beneficiaries Thought Their Drug Plan Was Free. Then They Lost It.
By Susan Jaffe Jul 7, 2026 Jude Pare and his partner, Diane Tix, live in rural Minnesota until temperatures dip below freezing, when they take refuge in Arizona for the winter. While away, their mail is forwarded. But Pare, 77, said he didn’t receive any warning from his Medicare prescription drug plan that his $0…
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