Texas grand jury declines to indict federal agent over fatal immigration shooting
A Texas grand jury declined to indict a federal immigration agent in the fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen, last year.
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Whataburger employee fends off attacker with fry basket and trash can in viral Texas brawl
A Whataburger worker in Paris, Texas, used a wire fry basket and a trash can to fend off an attacker dressed in black. A bystander filmed the confrontation as employees shouted for help; the suspect, Anthony William Newhuis, 41, was later arrested and charged with assault resulting in bodily injury and public intoxication, with an additional count of criminal mischief. Whataburger said security remains a priority and is cooperating with authorities.
Texas court lets ExxonMobil defamation suit proceed against California AG over recycling remarks
A U.S. District Judge in the Eastern District of Texas ruled that ExxonMobil can pursue a defamation suit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta over his remarks about plastic recycling, including the claim that only 5% of plastic is recycled and that Exxon lied. The judge rejected Bonta’s official-immunity defense for a campaign email sent to Texas residents, allowing the suit to move forward against him, while dismissing the environmental groups’ claims.
Texas judge lets ExxonMobil remarks case against California AG move forward
A federal judge in Texas has allowed a lawsuit accusing California's attorney general of making remarks about ExxonMobil to proceed, clearing a legal hurdle in the dispute over state officials’ statements.
Johnson says Gonzales primary will test sexual-harassment allegations
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Rep. Tony Gonzales’ Texas GOP primary will serve as a referendum on serious sexual-harassment allegations against him, with Johnson not withdrawing his endorsement even as some Republicans call for Gonzales’ resignation; Gonzales denies the charges and says due process will play out, while the live updates also touch on Schumer defending Democrats who didn’t stand during the State of the Union and Trump’s stated policy asks.
Texas midterm turnout hits record highs as Democratic primary leads early voting
Early voting in Texas for the 2026 midterms is breaking records, with Democratic primary voters driving turnout well ahead of Republicans in the first week and overall Democratic primary votes topping 2024 and 2020 primaries; analysts credit high-profile Senate contests and Trump-era dynamics for energizing Democrats, while Republicans remain competitive but face a larger base, with countywide gains in places like Harris and Tarrant signaling a tight race come November.
Gonzales stays in Congress as calls for resignation mount over aide affair allegations
Rep. Tony Gonzales says he has no plans to resign amid growing calls from fellow House Republicans after allegations he had an affair with a staff member who later died after setting herself on fire; the Texas Republican also faces a tough primary in his sprawling border district.
Gonzales refuses to quit amid explicit texts with former aide
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will not resign after the release of explicit text messages with a former aide who later died by suicide, as some House Republicans call for his ouster while leadership remains cautious and an ethics review unfolds ahead of Texas primary.
Record Early Voter Turnout Signals High Stakes in Texas 2026 Primaries
Texas’ first week of early voting for the March 3, 2026 party primaries brought more than a million ballots and outpaced the last midterm pace, signaling strong engagement. Voters across the state cited a mix of concerns—from unemployment and high costs to opposition to current leadership and the importance of down-ballot races—reflecting diverse motivations as Texans prepare for November’s contest.
Gonzales vows to stay in Congress amid affair allegations and ethics probe
Rep. Tony Gonzales said he would not resign amid reports he had an affair with a senior staffer who later died by suicide, including allegations of explicit texts; he declined to confirm the affair and said he’s being blackmailed. The case is under a House ethics review, with some GOP colleagues calling for his resignation and others urging patience as details emerge. Gonzales is one week from a high-stakes primary against Brandon Herrera, while House leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, is involved in addressing the matter.
Gonzales vows to stay in Congress amid affair allegations
Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will not resign amid affair allegations, signaling he intends to remain in Congress despite scrutiny and pressure.
Gonzales refuses to resign as explicit texts surface amid staffer tragedy
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales says he will not resign following the release of text messages allegedly showing him seeking intimate photos from a former aide who later died by suicide, as he faces a competitive GOP primary and calls for his ouster; the live updates also touch on other Capitol Hill stories including DOJ- Epstein-file scrutiny and infrastructure/courthouse concerns.
Eyewitness to immigration shooting dies in San Antonio car crash
A key eyewitness who told lawyers for Ruben Ray Martinez’s family that a Homeland Security Investigations agent shot through a barely moving car died in a San Antonio crash, potentially affecting a forthcoming wrongful-death suit. DHS maintains its original account, while Texas Rangers investigate Martinez’s fatal shooting. The loss of the witness removes a central corroborating voice for Martinez’s family.
Texas Trial Probes Antifa Ties in July 4 ICE Protest
Opening arguments begin in Fort Worth for nine defendants accused of aiding an antifa-linked group that fired on ICE officers during a July 4 protest at the Prairieland Detention Center, a case that tests the Trump administration's push to label antifa as a terrorist threat; prosecutors cite firearms and group coordination, while defense argues the demonstrators sought peaceful protest.
New records reveal ICE officer fatally shot Texas man during traffic-control incident
Newly released records show an ICE officer fatally shot Ruben Ray Martinez, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen, in South Padre Island during a traffic-control incident, a finding that adds scrutiny to the Trump era's immigration crackdown; the DHS report says Martinez accelerated toward officers after failing to follow directions and struck an agent, prompting gunfire; the Texas DPS is investigating, while critics call for greater transparency and congressional scrutiny as similar fatal encounters drew national attention in Minnesota.