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Christian Castro, a former ICE agent charged with shooting a Venezuelan man during an immigration raid, was freed from a Texas jail Thursday after the extradition deadline lapsed. A judge ruled he could not block the release because Governor Greg Abbott refused to sign the extradition warrant, citing political reasons.
CAIR condemned Texas Governor Greg Abbott for opposing airport wudu foot-washing stations, calling it anti-Muslim political theater. DFW airport canceled plans for the stations after Abbott threatened to withdraw state funding, while Houston's airport already has them.
Recent polls show Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton in Texas's U.S. Senate race, with independents favoring Talarico significantly. The gubernatorial race between Gina Hinojosa and Greg Abbott is also tight, indicating potential shifts in a traditionally Republican state.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a special investigation into a Tesla Model 3 crash near Houston, Texas, that killed a 76-year-old woman in her home. The driver reportedly told authorities the car was operating in autonomous mode, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk disputed that claim, saying the vehicle was traveling at high speed.
A shooting in Midland, Texas, has left at least one person dead and nine hospitalized. The suspect is confirmed dead after a hours-long standoff with police. Witnesses reported hearing about 40 gunshots, and authorities are investigating.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, backed by Donald Trump, defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Republican primary runoff. Cornyn's criticism of Trump and support for gun control hurt him, while Paxton's Trump endorsement proved decisive. Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in November, a race that could affect Senate control.
The Texas Senate primary pits Trump-backed Ken Paxton against incumbent John Cornyn, with the winner facing Democrat James Talarico in November. Polls indicate Talarico could be competitive, as independent voters may tip the balance, creating what analysts call a 'perfect storm' for Democrats.
Former US President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for the US Senate, set for next week. Polls show a tight race between Paxton and incumbent Senator John Cornyn, with Trump's backing potentially reshaping the contest and broader Senate dynamics.
