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Trump-backed Ken Paxton unveils ‘Texas first’ datacenter plan aimed at ‘negative impact’

The Republican Senate candidate announced the plan with a graphic flagged as ‘Made with AI’

The Guardian - US · Aug 25

Ted Cruz Calls Texas Senate Race a $200 Million 'Real Fight' but Predicts GOP Victory

Sen. Ted Cruz predicts a $200 million battle to hold Texas's U.S. Senate seat as GOP nominee Ken Paxton faces Democratic Representative James Talarico in a race shifted to a toss-up.

Latin Times · Aug 25

'Achingly Close' to Jesus? Rainn Wilson's Podcast Defense of James Talarico Reopens a Fight Over His Faith: REPORT

Rainn Wilson calls Talarico's faith "achingly close" to Jesus on his podcast, reigniting months of debate over the Texas Senate hopeful's Christianity.

Latin Times · Aug 24

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Texas to receive at least $7.5 billion from stalled border reimbursement fund, Cornyn says

The state — which spent over $11 billion on Operation Lone Star — could receive more through a separate $3.5 billion reimbursement fund administered by the Department of Justice.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 24

Texas GOP cornered by Big Bend backlash

Most of the state’s GOP leaders have hedged on the White House's plans for the region

Salon · Aug 24

Two Texas Republicans Wade Into the Sophie Cunningham Fight — and the WNBA Commissioner Finally Responds

Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott weigh in on the Sophie Cunningham fight as WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert pushes back at critics of the league.

Latin Times · Aug 22

Talarico floods Texas airwaves

The Democrat has had TV nearly to himself, outspending his Republican rival more than 200-to-1 on advertising

Salon · Aug 22

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142,000 Women Crossed State Lines for Abortions in 2025: Journey Got Harder and Costlier After Bans

In 2025, women seeking abortions face longer travel times and costs due to state bans. Here's how restrictions impact access and the role of telehealth in providing solutions.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

Elon Musk Pledges Staggering $200M Financial Lifeline To Safeguard Republicans Ahead of Election

Elon Musk plans to invest up to £149 million to support Republican voter turnout in key battleground states, focusing heavily on Texas and embattled Senate nominee Ken Paxton.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump

Most of the state’s GOP leaders have hedged on the White House's plans for the region, welcoming a construction pause without breaking from a president they're loath to cross.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 21

Talarico floods Texas airwaves in U.S. Senate race as Paxton, GOP stay quiet

With early voting about two months away, the Democrat has had TV nearly to himself, outspending his Republican rival more than 200-to-1 on advertising as GOP groups weigh when — or whether — to get involved.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 20

Biological Parents Escalate Legal Battle Against Surrogate Who Defied Their Wishes To End Pregnancy

The biological parents have accused the surrogate of "malicious" conduct.

Bored Panda · Aug 19

Islamic Center's Allegation of Religious Targeting by Texas Funeral Services Commission Can Go Forward

From the longish opinion by Judge David Alan Ezra in East Plano Islamic Center v. Texas Funeral Servs. Comm'n, decided… The post Islamic Center's Allegation of Religious Targeting by Texas Funeral Services Commission Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Aug 19

A Newborn at the Center of a Three State Surrogacy Fight Has Now Had His Heart Surgery

The infant in the Texas surrogacy dispute underwent heart surgery on Monday. Here is what treatment for hypoplastic left heart syndrome actually involves.

Medical Daily · Aug 19

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

Baby at center of controversial surrogacy dispute undergoes first surgery for rare heart defect

The complex Norwood procedure performed this week is the first step in a multi-stage surgical process expected to stretch over the next several years

Roll Call · Aug 17

Rating changes: 10 of 11 races shift toward Democrats

ANALYSIS — With less than three months to go before Election Day, control of both chambers of Congress remains in play. While Democrats lack many guaranteed pickups, there continues to be growing softness or vulnerability for Republicans on the outskirts of the House and Senate battleground. President Donald Trump’s low…

International Business Times UK · Aug 15

Biological Parents Sued Surrogate for $250,000 Over Abortion, Now Court Bans Her From Seeing Baby

A surrogate mother in Texas is fighting for custody after refusing a $250,000 lawsuit threat to terminate a pregnancy due to a severe heart condition diagnosis in the unborn child.

The Economic Times · Aug 14

In 2025, Alaska nurse entered surrogacy agreement with Los Angeles based California couple, exactly a year after Rumi-Gabriel controversy in Texas reaches Dallas court's threshold even as baby boy suffers life-threatening hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a condition where one side of the heart is underdeveloped and prevents normal blood flow. If untreated, the condition causes severe symptoms such as trouble breathing, skin rashes, weak pulse and ashen or bluish skin.

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The Guardian - US · Aug 14

Baby with heart defect at center of US surrogacy dispute handed to parents

Biological parents given custody of child born in Texas amid dispute over surrogate mother’s claim of abortion request

Salon · Aug 14

How Paxton, Talarico differ on God

Campaigning for the U.S. Senate, Paxton says he was “delivered by God” to protect Texas from leftists

The Independent UK · Aug 14

What to know about a surrogacy dispute between a California couple, their surrogate and Texas courts

A surrogate who gave birth in Texas to a California couple's child is embroiled in a legal battle

Bored Panda · Aug 13

Surrogate Who Fought Parents’ Wishes To End Pregnancy Has Given Birth, Now She’s Banned From Seeing The Baby

“That’s going to be a Supreme Court hearing case,” a netizen said.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

Who Is McKenna West? The Surrogate Who Defied Abortion Orders and Gave Birth in Texas

Who is McKenna West? The Alaska surrogate whose decision after a prenatal diagnosis triggered a Texas parental-rights dispute.

Reason · Aug 13

Fifth Circuit Allows 2021 Texas Election Integrity Law To Finally Go Into Effect

"In short, we have been playing an exhausting game of Whac-A-Mole to correct the district court’s mishandling of this case."

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Texas surrogacy case takes shocking turn after baby with heart defect is born

A surrogate gave birth Wednesday after a judge ordered life-sustaining treatment for the newborn. The baby was diagnosed with a serious heart condition before birth. The surrogate and the California couple are in a bitter legal dispute. Texas authorities intervened on behalf of the surrogate in the case. The newborn…

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