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Newsom takes on Texas Republicans, says he'll redraw California map if Texas redistricts

Democrats are struggling to respond to a White House-backed push to redraw Texas’ congressional maps with five new safe GOP seats, which could short-circuit their entire midterm campaign effort, Semafor's Dave Weigel reports.

NBC News on MSN · 9h

Texas Republicans unveil congressional map that would give them a chance to pick up 5 seats

The proposal would redraw district lines in ways that target current Democratic members of Congress in districts in South Texas and around Austin, Dallas and Houston.

Politico on MSN · 2h

Republicans bet big on Latino voters in redistricted Texas

Trump outperformed Republicans among Latino voters throughout Texas last year. Across counties that were at least 75 percent Hispanic, Trump ran 8.6 points ahead of Sen. Ted Cruz, indicating Latino voters were more likely to cast their ballots for both Cruz’s Democratic rival, Colin Allred, and Trump.

Texas, Kerr County and flash flood

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1h

Did July 4 floods catch top Kerr County emergency officials sleeping? Texas may get answers soon

So far, no evidence has shown that key county emergency officials with jurisdiction along the Guadalupe River were even awake when the Hill Country floods hit.

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CBS News on MSN · 1h

Watch Live: Kerr County officials to testify on Central Texas flood response at Thursday public hearing

During Thursday's public hearing, testimony from several officials is expected, including the Kerrville mayor, the Kerr County sheriff, the Texas Division of Emergency Management, and a professor from the University of Texas at Arlington who's an expert in flood alert systems.

CNN on MSN · 4h

Local leaders to face Texas lawmakers today as questions linger about deadly July 4 flooding

Local leaders in Central Texas will face more tough questions Thursday as state lawmakers – and survivors – press again for information about the responses to July 4 flash flooding that killed at least 136 people.

Texas Democrats slam GOP redistricting plan

CBS News on MSN · 8h

Texas Democrats slam GOP redistricting plan as "grossly unfair" and "deeply undemocratic"

Top Texas Democrats are sounding the alarm over a GOP plan to redraw Texas' congressional maps, warning in interviews with CBS News it would dramatically dilute minority representation in the Lone Star State and set off a nationwide ripple effect.

USA Today · 12h

Texas redistricting plan backed by Trump sparks national backlash from Democrats

Texas Republicans, backed by President Donald Trump, are pushing a mid-decade redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms, drawing backlash from Democrats.

NPR · 20h

Texas Republicans release a redistricting plan that could achieve Trump's aims

Republicans in the Texas House have released a proposed new redistricting map that seeks to fulfill President Trump's desire to add up to five additional GOP congressional seats in the state.

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Texas won't be spared: Big changes coming to Medicaid, Marketplace health insurance in 2026

Marketplace insurance premiums expected to go up by 75% in 2026 as some people will no longer qualify for Medicaid or ...

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Search for answers after Texas' deadly floods brings lawmakers to devastated Hill Country

Texas lawmakers are expected to question local Kerr County officials on Thursday over their preparedness and response to the ...

‘Not a Damned Penny.’ Texas Flood Survivors Look for Help

Texas state legislators will be in Kerrville on Thursday for a hearing on the July 4 floods. They may get an earful.

The Texas Tribune on MSN17h

Texas Senate advances bill to ban THC — again

The Senate’s decision signals another potential standoff with Gov. Greg Abbott, who vetoed a similar ban earlier this year as ...

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North Texas dad nearly cut in half in Bahamas boat incident returns home, shares recovery journey

Brent Slough was nearly sliced in half by a boat propeller that ran over him in the ocean while he was snorkeling with his ...

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Texas QB Arch Manning Receives Tough Reality Check on Future

The Texas Longhorns and quarterback Arch Manning are widely predicted to be one of the best teams in college football during ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN12h

Texas GOP once again tries to ban local governments from hiring lobbyists in Austin

Senators gave preliminary approval to Senate Bill 12, which would forbid cities, counties and school districts from using ...

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First Watch Elevates Brunch With New Restaurant in Austin, Texas

The new location serving a full menu of breakfast, brunch and lunch opens its doors on Monday, July 28th in Austin, Texas ...

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