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Texas GOP amplifies voter fraud claims amid tight Senate race
Texas Republicans are making a preemptive push to paint the 2024 election as illegitimate and rife with fraud, a move that comes as Sen. Ted Cruz (R) fights for his political life. That rhetorical ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
College football rankings: Texas, Indiana among notable risers amid top-10 shakeup in CBS Sports 134
Top contenders taking losses over the weekend made a big impact on our weekly rankingsSports - CBS Sports - November 11 -
Trump border czar meets with officials in Texas amid plan to enlist local law enforcement
President-elect Trump's border czar met with federal and local officials in Texas and says he plans to "take the handcuffs off" Immigration and Customs Enforcement on deporting undocumented ...Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Trump border czar meets with officials in Texas amid plan to enlist local law enforcement
President-elect Trump's border czar met with federal and local officials in Texas and says he plans to "take the handcuffs off" Immigration and Customs Enforcement on deporting undocumented ...Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Texas State of Mind
From the Chihuahuan Desert to the Pineywoods, what are voters across the Lone Star State thinking about as they cast their ballots?Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Wake up the ghosts! Texas, Texas A&M rivalry that dates to 1894 is reborn
Any Texas or Texas A&M player who grew up in the state has heard the lore of the rivalry between the two schools, a grudge match that dates to 1894Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Timeline of 13 years of pettiness since Texas and Texas A&M last played
They haven't met on the field in more than a decade, but the rivals never missed a chance to take a shot at each other.Sports - ESPN - 3 hours ago -
Trump Flipped Hispanic South Texas
Donald J. Trump’s biggest gains were along the Texas border, a Democratic stronghold where most voters are Hispanic. He won 12 of the region’s 14 counties, up from five in 2016.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Abbott to Texas universities: Freeze tuition
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced Wednesday he has sent letters to all public universities in the state saying he would not support tuition raises over the next two years. His office spoke to ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
How Not to Fall Into Despair
When in chaos, try tragic optimism, wise hope and wise action.Top stories - The New York Times - 23 hours ago -
In the East Texas, what's on voters' minds ahead of the election?
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from Marfa to Nacogdoches to try to find the Texas State of Mind.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Trump beats Harris in Texas, keeping state red
Former President Trump is projected to win Texas, netting him 40 electoral votes, according to Decision Desk HQ. Trump was widely expected to win the Lone Star State, which he won by 6 points in ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Ted Cruz wins Texas Senate reelection fight
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) secured a third term in the upper chamber on Tuesday by knocking off Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) in one of the most expensive races on the 2024 map, depriving Democrats of ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Texas GOP wins big: 5 things to know
In the end, it wasn’t close at all. On election night, Texans handed sweeping victories to the Republican Party that controls the state, and in particular its ascendant MAGA faction. As Vice ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Gators QB Lagway to serve as backup vs. Texas
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway will serve as the backup for Saturday's game at No. 5 Texas, with plans for him to play only on an emergency basis.Sports - ESPN - November 9 -
Texas firefighters save toddler from burning home
Two firefighters are being hailed as heroes after saving a toddler from a burning home in Grandbury, Texas. Omar Villafranca spoke with the firefighters and the little boy's mother.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Passenger plane struck by bullet at Texas airport
No injuries were reported in the incident, but one bullet hit the cockpit, officials say.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
College football scores, results: Kansas stuns No. 6 BYU and No. 12 Georgia gets key SEC win
Georgia kept its playoff hopes alive with a big win over Tennessee.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16 -
Texas Democrats at a crossroads after devastating election
Texas Democrats are sorting through what went wrong after their shining hopes turned to ash in November — and what it means for their long-term plans to take power. The party was optimistic it ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
Texas offers thousands of acres to Trump for ‘deportation facilities’
Land commissioner says state is ready to allow facility for ‘processing, detention and coordination’ of deportation. The state of Texas has offered thousands of acres of land to Donald Trump ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
Exxon to Invest $200 Million to Expand Texas Plants
Exxon plans to expand its effort to build the plans to process 1 billion pounds of waste annually by 2027.Business - Inc. - November 21 -
Texas board approves Bible curriculum option in public schools
The Texas Board of Education voted Friday to implement its new K-5 curriculum that calls for expanding Bible teachings in classrooms.Top stories - ABC News - November 22 -
Ewers ankle 'a little tender' after Texas' win
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers told reporters Saturday that his ankle was "a little tender" after the Longhorns' 31-14 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats, and coach Steve Sarkisian added that it ...Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
Customers flock to beloved Texas pie shop for Thanksgiving
Houston's Flying Saucer Pie Company has a devoted following, with people camping out overnight and lines up to half a mile long to get dessert for Thanksgiving. Janet Shamlian takes a look at what ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Valencia-Madrid postponed amid fatal flooding
Real Madrid's LaLiga match at Valencia on Saturday has been postponed because of the deadly flash floods in Spain.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Plane fails to land amid fierce typhoon in Taiwan
A plane at Taoyuan Airport was forced to abort its initial landing amid strong winds.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Pep to lean on academy amid injury 'emergency'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he is willing to lean on the talent emerging from the club's academy with his squad hit by a number of injuries.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Simeone: Games amid fatal floods make no sense
Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone said on Saturday it made no sense to play this weekend after catastrophic floods swept the eastern region of Spain.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
Ancelotti: Football should stop amid Spain floods
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said all football in Spain should have been put on hold after flash floods in Valencia left at least 217 people dead.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Election anxiety on the rise amid high tensions
This has been a campaign season of strong emotions and high anxiety, and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has covered every part of it. On the eve of Election Day, he shares thoughts ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
States tighten security at polls amid threats
Officials in just about every state have been working to ensure that this year's election is the most secure ever. But it's not just the ballots that they're concerned about, it's the polling ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Spurs aim to compete 'hard' for Pop amid absence
In the wake of coach Gregg Popovich's indefinite absence from the San Antonio Spurs due to a health issue, point guard Chris Paul said the club wants "to play hard and compete for Pop because he ...Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Flamengo back Henrique amid match-fixing probe
Brazilian soccer club Flamengo issued a statement in support of its winger Bruno Henrique on Tuesday amid a match-fixing investigation that brought several federal police agents to the club's ...Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
Valencia game postponed again amid flood fallout
Valencia's LaLiga fixture against Espanyol set for Sunday has been postponed as the city continues to deal with the fallout of deadly flooding that hit the south-eastern region of Spain last week.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
Golden to coach Gators on Monday amid inquiry
Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden, who is the subject of an ongoing school inquiry, will remain in charge for Monday's home game against Grambling State.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
Golden coaches UF, asks for patience amid inquiry
After four "challenging" days, Florida men's basketball coach Todd Golden welcomed the reception he got when he took the court Monday night before the Gators played Grambling State.Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns amid backlash for failing to report serial abuser
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned Tuesday after an investigation found he failed to promptly report abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps.Top stories - NBC News - November 12