Texas gov ignores half of story that would cancel claims about hypocritical Democrats using using race to shut Republicans out in New England as analysis reveals 10 states without a single Dem in Congress and only 7 with no GOP reps. more Ted Turner, CNN founder who led news revolution, dies on May 6   Ken Paxton slams John Cornyn on immigrants in new ad May 2 Hobby School shows Cornyn on Paxton heels in marquee round two fight with Trump still on fence despite promise of endorsement that could be make-or-break for incumbent in race that could decide who has majority. more   Prominent Rice U. pair pen report that foresees GOP wins in less than half of US House districts targeted for takeovers in Lone Star State after governor says Republicans set to flip all five here despite signs and trends that suggest otherwise. more US Rep Vicente Gonzalez with WWII vet Jose Noe Mendez April 29   Fox News' Maria Bartiromo interviews Texas Governor Greg Abbott on May 3 Governor vows GOP will run table again in statewide races with promise Dem's Senate nominee has no chance to win after Republicans unleash dirt that Trump warned was coming before poll surge and historic fundraising. more   Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick backs Brett Ligon in special Senate District 4 contest Ligon gives Republicans something to celebrate in special Senate race that Democrats didn't take seriously before Democrat claims local post in major coastal city in part of southeast Texas that's been solid red. more   2026 Dem nominee running stronger in polls than Democratic candidate who'd been blue wave juggernaut while trailing Ted Cruz by 7 or 8 points on average en route to general election that incumbent won by less than 3 despite Trump rally before vote. more @baylisswagner shows Brandon Herrera and Ken Paxton on April 30   Donald Trump cuts in front of Queen Camilla to shake hands at WH April 28 Talarico up on Paxton by 8 in University of Texas poll of Texas Senate fight that has Democrat beating Cornyn by 7 one day after GOP loyalists dismiss findings by Democratic firm that has Austin rep ahead by smaller margins. more   Dem firm that found Paxton leading Cornyn by 8 in OT this month releases survey that shows Democrat beating either one of GOP runoff contenders he faces in fall with strong support of Latinos, indies and moderates. more Democrat Gina Hinojosa touts good schools in East Texas on April 26