Dueling AI pictures with Greg Abbott and NY's Kathy Hochul June 15 Abbott slaps back at Hochul for making fun of Spurs hero portrayal in fake photo that some are calling jinx after SA collapse in four of five games with double-digit leads after entering NBA finals as big favorites over Knicks before leader's bid to milk glory before NBA finals start. more   Abbott slogans and publicity stunt with frightened animal fail to bring GOP together as planned thanks to Patrick, Cornyn, leadership revolt, ousted chairman who Senate nominee touted, House speaker and members feuding over TLR, ex-Tarrant judge and mayor and others. more Ken Paxton speaks at Texas Republican Convention in Houston June 12   Greg Abbott brought elephant to GOP convention June 12 Greg Abbott jumps out in front of parade his chosen election chief fought in court in one of long career's all-time flip-flops in bid to shore up support among conservatives in his first speech at state Republican convention in eight years. more   Hundreds of delegates stay seated during standing ovations for new Senate nominee whose speech seems anti-climactic after governor's epic publicity stunt at biennial event where giant animal leaves pools of urine in path in development Dems call perfect metaphor for Republicans. more Gov. Greg Abbott parades elephant through GOP conventionl June 12   State Rep Shelley Luther speaks at convention with colleagues June 12 Vice-chair wins top party job after plug from U.S. Senate nominee's estranged spouse who's state senator in race at convention where AG backed incumbent who's eliminated and throws support to the winner. more   Abbott slogan Unity Drives Victory may be case iof wishful thinking after state party gathering's opening day that features anti-TLR exhibit, tense encounter with Muslim delegates, chair's race with thriller finish potential and lame duck senator who says it's never enough for Trump beyond slavish adherence. more State Rep Brent Money in GOP convention clash on CAIR June 11   D'rinda Randall elected state chair at Texas GOP convention June 12   Ken Paxton raises money for fall after Texas Senate runoff win May 26