Liquid Sodium Testing Facility Blindsides Rural Caldwell Residents

The new 3,600 square foot development is surrounded by several small farms and residents worry about the impact it could have on humans and wildlife.

Jul 10 • Ben Salinas

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June 2026

From Jeffrey Epstein to Don Huffines: The story behind Zorro Ranch

An LLC linked to Republican businessman and comptroller candidate Don Huffines purchased Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, a property…

Jun 1 • Ben Salinas

May 2026

Greg Abbott gave data centers over a billion dollars in tax breaks

The State of Texas under Greg Abbott's leadership awarded over $1 billion to data centers in 2025 as they contribute to the water crisis affecting…

May 24 • Ben Salinas

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Polls show a tight race for U.S. Senate in "deep red" Texas

The latest polling suggests Democrat James Talarico has a legitimate shot at unseating scandal-plagued Republican Ken Paxton in Texas’ high-stakes U.S…

May 21 • Ben Salinas

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Democratic runoff turns bitter in Hays County as PAC tied to state representative targets county judge

A new political action committee called Hays Progressives United has been linked to Democratic State Rep. Erin Zwiener and seeks to unseat the incumbent…

May 20 • Ben Salinas

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April 2026

Talarico leads Cornyn, Paxton in latest U.S. Senate poll

The former school teacher and state legislator leads both of his potential GOP opponents in this nonpartisan poll.

Apr 28 • Ben Salinas

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Opinion: Democrat Marcos Vélez is the best choice for Lt. Governor

Marcos Vélez brings a blue-collar perspective to a campaign focused squarely on working-class priorities. Here’s why I believe he is the strongest…

Apr 27 • Ben Salinas

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Everything’s bigger in Texas—except our transit vision

Texas is growing faster than its roads can handle, and Texans are paying the price in traffic and lost time. Investing in affordable rail transit can…

Apr 25 • Ben Salinas

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Talarico announces plan to rein in billionaire power

James Talarico called for closing tax loopholes used by billionaires to rebalance what he says is a rigged system.

Apr 14 • Ben Salinas

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Everything is getting worse and it's no April Fools' joke

Republicans have held power for more than 30 years and Texans are paying the price.

Apr 2 • Ben Salinas

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March 2026

Old video shows GOP candidate promoting Confederate group

The video recorded by Brandon Herrera was filmed to promote the Sons of Confederate Veterans, a group dedicated to whitewashing the history of the Civil…

Mar 14 • Ben Salinas

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Corpus Christi is going to run out of water

As Texas temperatures soar, the city of over 300,000 residents is racing against time to avoid a looming water crisis.

Mar 14 • Ben Salinas

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