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Texas Political Pulse for March 5, 2026. You received 15 news.
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San Antonio Current
Tony Gonzales, now under House investigation, admits to affair with staffer
...Joe Pags The same day the House Ethics Committee announced it’s looking into his conduct, U.S. Rep. ​Tony Gonzales admitted during a Wednesday syndicated right-wing podcast that he had an affair with a staffer...
Sanford Nowlin
03/05/2026 Online
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Fort Worth Report
As Superintendent Karen Molinar exits takeover, Texas signals a hard reset for Fort Worth ISD
...state leaders try to turnaround years of failing academics in Fort Worth. Texas Education Commissioner ​Mike Morath said the decision to move forward with new leadership reflects the scale of change the district...
Jacob Sanchez, Matthew Sgroi
03/05/2026 Online
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Uvalde Leader-News
Uvalde voters overwhelmingly choose Herrera over Gonzales
...social media personality and firearm manufacturer known as the "AK Guy," bested scandal-ridden U.S. Rep. ​Tony Gonzales by nearly 17 percent, or 500 votes, at the Uvalde County polls in the Republican primary race...
Staff Writer Hali Mecklin
03/05/2026 Online
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WOAI NBC 4 San Antonio
WWII veteran in Amarillo receives 5,000-plus cards for his 100th birthday A centennial celebration was held Wednesday for aWWII veteran in AmarilloCharles Elliot, a resident of the Ussery-Roan Texas State Veterans Home, turned 100.A
...honor. He was presented with a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol, letters from U.S. Senator ​Ted Cruz, Congressman ​Ronny Jackson, and a proclamation from the Texas House of Representatives. Last...
Jamie Burch
03/05/2026 Online
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KOSA (CBS) 7 (Odessa)
Texas judge declines to close Camp Mystic despite family’s request after last year’s floods
A ​Texas judge on Wednesday ordered Camp Mystic to preserve damaged cabins but stopped short of blocking reopening plans. (Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS) Published: Mar. 5, 2026 at 8:16 AM CST|Updated: 35 minutes...
Associated Press
03/05/2026 Online
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Kurv 710
Trump May Ask Unendorsed GOP Texas Senate Candidate To Drop Out
...may ask the one he doesn’t endorse to drop out. The GOP Senate primary between Texas Attorney General ​Ken Paxton and Senator ​John Cornyn went to a runoff on Tuesday. The president stated on Truth Social that...
Alex Brandon
03/05/2026 Online
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KRIV Fox (Houston)
Measles outbreak forces lockdown of Texas ICE detention facility
...Camp East Montana, comes as 14 detainees have tested positive for the virus. According to U.S. Rep. ​Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, another 112 individuals are currently being held in isolation to curb the spread....
Amber Kite
03/05/2026 Online
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Spectrum News Dallas-Ft​.‌ Worth
Whether primary ballots set aside in 2 Texas counties will be counted remains uncertain
It remained unclear Wednesday whether ballots cast during extended polling place hours in ​Texas’ primary will be counted in two counties that saw mass confusion over voting locations. Such votes have been...
Associated Press
03/05/2026 Online
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KSST Radio (Sulphur Springs)
Statement from Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller on Primary Election Results
March 5, 2026 - Congratulates Nate Sheets on His Primary Victory "While the results are not what we hoped and prayed for, I am deeply grateful for the support, prayers, and hard work of Texans across this...
03/05/2026 Online
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Houston Public Media
Texan James Talarico becomes a fresh face of Democrats’ midterm hopes after Senate primary win
State Rep. ​James Talarico, a U.S. Senate candidate, speaks at an Election Night watch party at Emo’s in Austin on March 3, 2026. AUSTIN — ​James Talarico barely mentioned Donald Trump when he finally got...
Associated Press
03/05/2026 Online
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Messenger
DETCOG Celebrates 60 Years of Regional Service during Houston County Stop
...creating a full-circle moment linking DETCOG’s founding generation to its present leadership. U.S. Rep. ​Pete Sessions, R-Waco, attended the event and presented DETCOG officials with a U.S. flag flown over the...
Greg Ritchie
03/05/2026 Online
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Community Impact Newspaper Dallas
Hopper, Evans, Patterson win Denton County Texas House of Representative primaries
Updated March 4, 2:14 a.m. Andy Hopper, Julie Evans and ​Jared Patterson have won their respective Texas House of Representatives primary races. What you need to know Hopper garnered 15,786 votes, or...
Michael Crouchley
03/05/2026 Online
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Houston Defender
Record March primaries turnout reveals Black political power in Houston
...historically significant districts such as Texas’ 18th Congressional District. Secretary of State ​Jane Nelson announces that more than 4.29 million Texans voted in the March 3 Primary Election, marking...
Tannistha Sinha
03/05/2026 Online
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Community Impact Newspaper Dallas
UPDATE: Angie Chen Button wins Texas House District 112 Republican primary race
Updated 12:18 p.m., March 4 ​Angie Chen Button will be the Texas House District 112 Republican nominee, according to unofficial Dallas County results. With all vote centers reporting, Button received 11,733...
Isabella Zeff
03/05/2026 Online
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Community Impact Newspaper Dallas
Incumbent O'Hare wins Tarrant County judge Republican primary election
...precinct chair. The Democratic primary race is between Alisa Simmons and Millenium Anton C. Woods, Jr. ​Marc Veasey’s name is on the ballot, though he previously withdrew from the race. What’s next? The winner...
Gabby Bailey
03/05/2026 Online
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