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Abbott to Skip Trump’s San Antonio Rally
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— Oct 6, 2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will skip President Trump’s San Antonio rally because of other campaign commitments, while praising Trump’s ability to mobilize Republican voters. The absence comes as polls show Democrat Gina Hinojosa narrowly leading Abbott and Republicans face competitive races in the state.
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Texas Democrats Plan 2026 Challenge to GOP Control
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— Sep 17, 2026
Democrats in Texas are mounting what could be their best statewide challenge in years, with a full slate including Gina Hinojosa for governor and James Talarico for the U.S. Senate as Paxton and Abbott face stiff headwinds amid economic strains and shifting Latino politics, while polls show a near deadlock in the Senate race and Hinojosa trailing in the governor’s contest. In the Legislature, candidates for House District 94 push pro-public-education and affordability platforms, highlighting concerns over school funding and inflation as both parties vie for seats in a historically Republican stronghold.
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Hinojosa Seeks Data Center Moratorium
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— Jul 23, 2026
Texas Democrat Gina Hinojosa urged Gov. Greg Abbott to issue an emergency moratorium on new data centers until lawmakers craft rules, arguing the industry is draining water and electricity and residents deserve a say. The push—backed by affected residents and aligning with broader Democratic calls for transparency, union labor requirements, and ending lucrative sales-tax exemptions—highlights a debate over how to regulate a data-center boom that Abbott has signaled he could address more fully in coming sessions.
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Carlson Warns Abbott Faces Tight Texas Reelection Race
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— Sep 4, 2026
Tucker Carlson warned that Texas Governor Greg Abbott could lose reelection to Democrat Gina Hinojosa as polls tighten and Abbott’s evolving stance on AI data centers fuels voter concerns. The coverage notes that despite Abbott’s current edge in several polls, the race remains competitive amid a state audit of data-center projects and ongoing debate over their impact.
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Federal Regulator, Seven States Ask Federal Judge To Hold Securities Fraudster Martin Shkreli In Contempt
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 1h