● KERRVILLE · City warns of sanitary sewer overflow in Town Creek, urges public to avoid contact with waterway● BEXAR COUNTY · BCSO: 2 detained, 1 hospitalized after apparent exchange of gunfire between vehicles in NW Bexar County● AUSTIN · Texas lawmakers call for audit of state's broadband grant funding● AUSTIN · Jurors to receive nearly $27K payout from Travis County after case was dropped● BRYAN · Brazos Valley first responders gather to raise money for Special Olympics● LUBBOCK · 11th annual Battle of the Badges blood drive surpasses 500-unit goal in Lubbock● BONHAM · Fannin County courthouse feud continues with new investigative filing, lawsuit possible● TYLER · Tyler mayor, citizens gather for town hall addressing gun violence● KERRVILLE · City warns of sanitary sewer overflow in Town Creek, urges public to avoid contact with waterway● BEXAR COUNTY · BCSO: 2 detained, 1 hospitalized after apparent exchange of gunfire between vehicles in NW Bexar County● AUSTIN · Texas lawmakers call for audit of state's broadband grant funding● AUSTIN · Jurors to receive nearly $27K payout from Travis County after case was dropped● BRYAN · Brazos Valley first responders gather to raise money for Special Olympics● LUBBOCK · 11th annual Battle of the Badges blood drive surpasses 500-unit goal in Lubbock● BONHAM · Fannin County courthouse feud continues with new investigative filing, lawsuit possible● TYLER · Tyler mayor, citizens gather for town hall addressing gun violence
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Paxton, Talarico face tough questions in Fort Worth about issues that have emerged in Texas Senate race
Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico face political challenges as they remain in a dead heat for the Texas Senate race, with Talarico criticized for lack of Black community support and Paxton facing unspecified reports of controversy.
By Jack Fink ·5 hr ago
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July 21, 2026 / 8:15 PM CDT / CBS Texas.
Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico are facing some political headwinds as a variety of polls continue to show them in a dead heat.
Talarico is facing criticism from some in the Black community and from some Black leaders who say he has not done enough to earn their support in the November election.
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