Trump returns to Texas in effort to boost Paxton's Senate campaign

President Donald Trump returned Tuesday to Texas, making campaign stops in an effort to keep the Lone Star State on the Republican side in next week's midterm election.

Texas Oyster Season 2026: TPWD opens 10 coastal harvesting areas on Nov. 2

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will open 10 shellfish harvesting areas to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2.

Election 2026: Top political party leaders speak on polls, voter surges

The top candidates on the Texas Midterm ballot are not debating, but two top party leaders spoke to Battleground Texas on Tuesday.

Zilker Park's Great Lawn gets partial reopening post-ACL

Now that the Austin City Limits Music Festival has loaded out and the annual maintenance period is wrapping up, part of Zilker Park's Great Lawn will be reopening to the public.

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If you've been waiting to get back into Zilker Park after ACL Fest, the city said you'll be able to do that starting Oct. 31.

Texas DPS rescues 6 women from suspected illicit massage parlors in Bexar County

Texas DPS says six adult women were rescued following a human trafficking investigation at three suspected illicit massage businesses in Bexar County, Texas.

Texas political leaders debate Donald Trump visits as midterm races tighten

RNC Chair Joe Gruters and Texas Democratic Chair Kendall Scudder debate whether repeated Texas visits by Donald Trump and heavy GOP spending signal tight statewide races or routine midterm turnout efforts.

Shane James trial: Jury selection begins

Jury selection has begun in the trial of Shane James Jr, a man accused of a random shooting spree that killed six people and injured three others. 

Economy remains top issue as Talarico, Paxton remain locked in tight race

James Talarico has a slight lead in the U.S. Senate race based on the latest Emerson College poll, but the race remains extremely close.

Millions of AT&T customers to receive payouts following approval of $177 million settlement

Millions of AT&T customers affected by two massive 2024 data breaches could begin receiving cash payouts within months following final court approval of a $177 million class-action settlement.

Trump to campaign in Lubbock and Corpus Christi as Texas Senate race tightens

Donald Trump will visit Corpus Christi and Lubbock on Tuesday, Oct. 27, holding two midterm campaign rallies as Republicans target key Texas races.

Some Webb Middle School parents say they were misled in petition to close campus

Some Webb Middle School parents are confused about a petition that could determine their school's future. A new petition process has sparked concerns about whether families fully understood what they were signing.

New H-E-B store coming to Ennis planned for late 2028

H-E-B plans to replace its downtown Ennis grocery store with a 112,000-square-foot location, more than doubling its size and adding services including a drive-thru pharmacy, curbside pickup and home delivery.