HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - The Untold Story

The Distance Between Dying and Death

After a botched execution in Tennessee, Texas is set to kill Jamaal Howard, who has so many mental health problems and intellectual disabilities that he doesn't understand how he will be killed.

Texas Observer · Oct 6

From $500 to 1 million acts: How a Texas boy turned a kindness speech into a movement

After winning a speech contest, Texas teen Orion Jean launched the Race to Kindness project, channeling his prize money into a heartfelt toy drive for hospital-bound children. His subsequent campaigns tackled food desert issues and promoted literacy among youth. Through his compassionate efforts, he has uplifted countless underserved communities, with…

The Times of India · Oct 6

Greg Abbott outraised Gina Hinojosa but burned through much of his campaign cash in Texas governor’s race

Abbott outspent Hinojosa 6-to-1 from July to late September, but the governor’s narrow polling lead was largely unchanged as he tapped a war chest that once topped $100 million.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 6

Texas was expected to be a Republican stronghold. A new poll shows Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa gaining ground in two major 2026 races

Polls indicate Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton by six points in the U.S. Senate race. Meanwhile, Democrat Gina Hinojosa has a narrow lead over Governor Greg Abbott, with a three-point margin. Talarico's support is strong among women and younger voters, while Hinojosa performs well with similar demographic groups.…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

South Texas Is Moving On from Trump

The region looks poised to return to its centrist-Democrat roots, as the president fails to bring down costs and the reality of mass deportations takes hold. But 2028 could be another test.

Texas Observer · Oct 6

Democrats upbeat as unpopular Trump imperils Republican midterm hopes

Polls show GOP candidates trailing Democrats in Senate races, and Republicans also struggling in House contests

The Guardian - US · Oct 6

Texas Attorney General Probes UnitedHealth Over Allegations It Paid Nursing Homes to Delay Hospital Care for Patients

Texas AG Ken Paxton issued civil investigative demands to UnitedHealth over allegations that it paid nursing homes to delay hospital transfers.

Medical Daily · Oct 6

Texas college campus protest law faces First Amendment challenge

A federal appeals court will consider whether restrictions on protests at Texas’ public universities and colleges violate constitutional rights.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 6

These are the most competitive November races up and down Texas’ midterm ballot

Texas has an unusually large slate of competitive races for the state Legislature and U.S. House this year. Here’s our list of contests to watch.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 6

Who is Nidal Hasan? Donald Trump orders firing squad for gunman who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas

Donald Trump has approved the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, convicted for the deadly 2009 Fort Hood shooting. Hasan’s execution would be the first military execution since 1961 if carried out. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the execution, and the Army will decide the timing. Hasan could delay this through…

The Economic Times · Oct 6