LONESTAR — 1.26.2026 — Abbott Assures Power Grid is Ready for Winter Storm — Paxton Investigates Alleged Financial Incentives Tied to Vaccines — and More...

LONESTAR — 1.26.2026 — Abbott Assures Power Grid is Ready for Winter Storm — Paxton Investigates Alleged Financial Incentives Tied to Vaccines — and More...

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Daniel Molina
Daniel Molina
January 26, 2026

Greg Abbott Assures Texans Power Grid Is Secure Ahead of Winter Storm

Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update to Texas's response to a severe winter storm expected to impact large portions of the state this weekend, emphasizing that the state's electrical grid is stronger and more secure than ever before. READ MORE.

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Rep. Keith Self: "Unbelievably disturbing. 57 House Republicans just joined almost all the Democrats to ensure the government can shut off your car whenever it wants."

State Rep. Brian Harrison: "Illegal aliens can no longer register vehicles in Texas... and the liberal media is melting down/ You're welcome!!"

Republican Party of Texas Chair Abraham George: "The WHO put China first. Thank you, @POTUS, for putting America first."

Governor Greg Abbott: "Texas is partnering with HUD under the Trump Admin. to prevent misuse of federal housing funds."

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Greg Abbott Assures Texans Power Grid Is Secure Ahead of Winter Storm — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update to Texas's response to a severe winter storm expected to impact large portions of the state this weekend, emphasizing that the state's electrical grid is stronger and more secure than ever before.

Ken Paxton Investigates Financial Incentives Behind Children's Vaccines — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened a landmark investigation into an alleged multi-level, multi-industry scheme that may have incentivized medical providers to recommend childhood vaccines that are not proven to be safe or medically necessary.

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Jack Smith Stands by Trump Investigation in Congressional Hearing — By Texas Politics' Joseph Quesada — Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Donald Trump and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, asserting that his team had gathered enough evidence for indictments.

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Greg Abbott Assures Texans Power Grid Is Secure Ahead of Winter Storm — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

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Daniel Molina

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Daniel Molina is an award-winning senior reporter based in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida International University.

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