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LONESTAR — 6.22.2026 — Texas Democrats Decry 'Leave Big Bend Alone' — Bipartisan Effort Honors Juneteenth — and More...

LONESTAR — 6.22.2026 — Texas Democrats Decry 'Leave Big Bend Alone' — Bipartisan Effort Honors Juneteenth — and More...

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June 22, 2026
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Dan Patrick and James Talarico Clash Over Faith

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June 21, 2026
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Ken Paxton Says He Supports IVF Procedures, Unlike Rest of Texas GOP

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Thursday he is a "strong supporter" of in-vitro fertilization, which was demonized in the...
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Raeylee Barefield
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John Cornyn Leads Senate Resolution Honoring Juneteenth

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LONESTAR — 6.19.2026 — Oil Prices Lower Than $80 Per Barrel — Cornyn's PAID OFF Act Advances — and More...

LONESTAR — 6.19.2026 — Oil Prices Lower Than $80 Per Barrel — Cornyn's PAID OFF Act Advances — and More...

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June 19, 2026
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Payton Anderson
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Payton Anderson
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Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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Raeylee Barefield
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Oil Prices Drop Below $80 Per Barrel, Following the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

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Raeylee Barefield
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John Cornyn's PAID OFF Act Advances Targeting Foreign Influence

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Raeylee Barefield
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LONESTAR — 6.18.2026 — Paxton Targets Talarico Over DEI — Roy Criticizes MLB Over Pride Month — and More...

LONESTAR — 6.18.2026 — Paxton Targets Talarico Over DEI — Roy Criticizes MLB Over Pride Month — and More...

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June 18, 2026
Ken Paxton Targets James Talarico Over Alleged DEI Ties Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's U.S. Senate campaign is criticizing... READ...
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Payton Anderson
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Payton Anderson
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When three San Francisco Giants pitchers wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night caps, becoming controversial in the league, Congressman...
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