James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in US Senate race
State Rep. James Talarico has been declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
State Rep. James Talarico has been declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
Texas primary 2026 results, Senate race updates
We are getting all the latest updates as we take a look at election results coming out of the Lone Star State. Texans have gone to the polls tonight to decide the candidates for November's midterm election. The Associated Press is reporting that Ken Paxton and John Cornyn will be heading to a runoff election for U.S. Senate. The runoff election will take place on May 26, 2026. We are also hearing from current Representative Jasmine Crockett, who addressed supporters before the night ended regarding election results.
We are getting all the latest updates as we take a look at election results coming out of the Lone Star State. Texans have gone to the polls tonight to decide the candidates for November's midterm election. The Associated Press is reporting that Ken Paxton and John Cornyn will be heading to a runoff election for U.S. Senate. The runoff election will take place on May 26, 2026. We are also hearing from current Representative Jasmine Crockett, who addressed supporters before the night ended regarding election results.
Republican race for US Senate in Texas headed to runoff
The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.
The Republican Senate primary will head to a runoff after no candidate received more than half of the vote.
Austin 6th Street shooting: New video shows suspect leaving apartment
New doorbell camera footage has been obtained showing the suspect in the Austin mass shooting leaving his apartment.
New doorbell camera footage has been obtained showing the suspect in the Austin mass shooting leaving his apartment.
Austin 6th Street shooting: FBI probes attack as terrorism after 3 killed, 14 injured
Three people, including the gunman, were killed, and 14 others were wounded in a mass shooting outside a bar in Austin's bustling Sixth Street entertainment district early Sunday morning that authorities said may have ties to terrorism.
Three people, including the gunman, were killed, and 14 others were wounded in a mass shooting outside a bar in Austin's bustling Sixth Street entertainment district early Sunday morning that authorities said may have ties to terrorism.
Austin 6th Street shooting: What we know about gunman seen wearing 'Property of Allah' shirt
The story details a mass shooting in Austin's Sixth Street entertainment district that left three dead and 14 wounded, with investigators currently probing the gunman's potential ties to terrorism.
The story details a mass shooting in Austin's Sixth Street entertainment district that left three dead and 14 wounded, with investigators currently probing the gunman's potential ties to terrorism.
US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
Calls for Rep. Gonzales to resign after alleged affair
We are learning more as U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not leap to conclusions about U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales' alleged sexting scandal with an ex-staffer. This comes even as the Texas Republican faces additional calls to resign. "I've said to him publicly and privately, he's got to address that directly and head on with his constituents," Johnson said. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about Congress’ reaction with Juliegrace Brufke, a congressional reporter and host of ‘Sources Say with Juliegrace Brufke’.
We are learning more as U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not leap to conclusions about U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales' alleged sexting scandal with an ex-staffer. This comes even as the Texas Republican faces additional calls to resign. "I've said to him publicly and privately, he's got to address that directly and head on with his constituents," Johnson said. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about Congress’ reaction with Juliegrace Brufke, a congressional reporter and host of ‘Sources Say with Juliegrace Brufke’.
Coast Guard swimmer who saved 165 during Texas floods honored at State of the Union
A member of the Coast Guard who was credited with saving more than 100 people from the deadly Texas floods in 2025 was honored at the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
A member of the Coast Guard who was credited with saving more than 100 people from the deadly Texas floods in 2025 was honored at the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Democratic Rep. Al Green removed from State of the Union address holding sign: 'Black people aren't apes'
A prominent Democratic lawmaker was removed from President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night.
A prominent Democratic lawmaker was removed from President Donald Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Stephen Colbert says CBS nixed interview with James Talarico ahead of Texas primary
State Rep. James Talarico's interview with Stephen Colbert was allegedly blocked from airing the night before early voting kicked off in Texas.
State Rep. James Talarico's interview with Stephen Colbert was allegedly blocked from airing the night before early voting kicked off in Texas.
Conflict arises after El Paso airspace closing
The Federal Aviation Administration and the Pentagon appear to be at odds over Wednesday morning's sudden closure and reopening of the airspace over the city of El Paso. Flights resumed as normal after the FAA grounded all flights to and from El Paso on Tuesday night. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the airspace closure was due to a "cartel drone" breach. Duffy said after the incident that the FAA acted swiftly to address the incident in West Texas. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Oriana Pawlyk, POLITICO's aviation reporter, who covers drones, airlines, and commercial space.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the Pentagon appear to be at odds over Wednesday morning's sudden closure and reopening of the airspace over the city of El Paso. Flights resumed as normal after the FAA grounded all flights to and from El Paso on Tuesday night. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the airspace closure was due to a "cartel drone" breach. Duffy said after the incident that the FAA acted swiftly to address the incident in West Texas. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Oriana Pawlyk, POLITICO's aviation reporter, who covers drones, airlines, and commercial space.
El Paso flights resume; Trump official says cartel drones breached airspace
Temporary flight restrictions to El Paso International Airport have been lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration and all flights will resume as normal.
Temporary flight restrictions to El Paso International Airport have been lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration and all flights will resume as normal.
Alex Pretti shooting: 2 Border Patrol agents reportedly identified in Minnesota incident
CBP agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez were named as two federal agents allegedly involved in Alex Pretti's death, ProPublica reports.
CBP agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez were named as two federal agents allegedly involved in Alex Pretti's death, ProPublica reports.
Judge orders release of 5-year-old, father from Texas ICE facility
Judge Fred Biery called the Trump administration's deportation policy an "ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented government pursuit of daily deportation quotas."
Judge Fred Biery called the Trump administration's deportation policy an "ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented government pursuit of daily deportation quotas."
Disabled man dies as caretaker father remains in ICE custody in Dallas
Maher Tarabishi says he's been making annual check-ins with ICE since coming here in the 90s. While making one of those check-ins in October, he was detained. ICE has denied requests to allow him to attend his son's funeral.
Maher Tarabishi says he's been making annual check-ins with ICE since coming here in the 90s. While making one of those check-ins in October, he was detained. ICE has denied requests to allow him to attend his son's funeral.
Texas Democrats demand 5-year-old's release from ICE facility in Dilley
Three Texas Democrats visited the Dilley Detention Center demanding the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. Liam and his father were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota last week.
Three Texas Democrats visited the Dilley Detention Center demanding the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. Liam and his father were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota last week.
'They were holding on to each other': Frisco community mourns 2 teens killed in sledding accident
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
3 brothers die in North Texas frozen pond; mother says she 'couldn't save them'
Three young brothers died after falling into an icy pond in Fannin County during a winter storm, according to the Bonham Fire Department. This is the second fatal accident involving students in North Texas this week.
Three young brothers died after falling into an icy pond in Fannin County during a winter storm, according to the Bonham Fire Department. This is the second fatal accident involving students in North Texas this week.
Congressman Gill: Coordinated effort in Texas working well to deal with winter storm aftermath, restore power
In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist Christy Matino, Congressional representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) says Texas is getting through the winter storm with a coordinated effort with federal, state, and local officials.
In an interview with LiveNOW Digital Journalist Christy Matino, Congressional representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) says Texas is getting through the winter storm with a coordinated effort with federal, state, and local officials.