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An ICE officer has been charged after striking a man with a car in Houston

The Harris County District Attorney's office says Mario Alberto Morales was behind the wheel of an unmarked black vehicle on Oct. 10 when it struck Miguel Parra Hernandez, 48, who was running away.

Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day

The surge is especially pronounced in Texas, where voters are deciding closely watched Senate, House and governor's races. More than 6.3 million Texans had voted early as of Wednesday, compared with 4.2 million at the same point four years ago, a 50% increase.

Texas' red wall facing its biggest threat in decades as Republicans scramble to defend it

30 October 2026 at 13:31

DALLAS — Democrats see a rare opening in Texas, and James Talarico is giving them their clearest shot in years at turning the state blue. If he pulls off the upset, the former teacher and Presbyterian seminarian could knock the first brick loose in Texas’ red wall.

The polling and fundraising figures help explain why Democrats see that possibility.

To put it in perspective, Talarico’s polling leads are wider than those recorded against Ted Cruz in 2018, when Beto O’Rourke came closer than any Democrat in decades to winning a Texas Senate race. And the enthusiasm on the ground from those who spoke with Fox News Digital backs up the numbers.

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What's more, Talarico’s campaign raised $64 million from July through September, more than three times Trump-backed candidate Ken Paxton’s $18 million haul over the same period. Since launching his campaign, Talarico has raised more than $146 million.

But Paxton, currently the state's attorney general, has enjoyed Republican outside groups pouring more than $200 million into Texas to support him, nearly all of it bankrolled by Elon Musk, the world’s richest man. Additionally, MAGA Inc., President Donald Trump’s principal super PAC, has spent another $33.7 million on ads backing Paxton, according to AdImpact.

At his Dallas rally on Thursday, Talarico underscored that divide by casting the race as a David and Goliath fight, telling supporters they were his weapon against powerful interests.

"David wasn’t as big or as strong as Goliath. He didn’t have as many weapons, but he had hope. He had faith, and he had a slingshot," he said. "Dallas, you are my slingshot. The people of Texas are my slingshot."

Talarico's momentum has also shown up on the campaign trail.

'That’s a lot of Talafreakos in one room'

Earlier this week, Talarico hopscotched across Texas, stopping in El Paso before holding events in Midland and Amarillo and drawing a larger-than-expected crowd in deep-red Lubbock on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Trump campaigned with Paxton about four miles away that same night, shifting his rally time so it overlapped with Talarico’s event.

The dueling rallies put the race’s divide on display. Talarico’s campaign said more than 4,000 people signed up for his Lubbock rally, prompting a move to a larger venue.

"I know that we’re not the only show in town tonight, and I appreciate all 4,000 of you that showed up here this evening," Talarico said at the Fiesta Center in Lubbock on Oct. 27. "That’s a lot of Talafreakos in one room."

The Democratic candidate and his supporters have embraced the moniker "Talafreako," a nickname first given to him as a derogatory dig by Republicans and President Trump.

Voters at Talarico’s rallies in Lubbock told Fox News Digital that Trump’s repeated Texas visits signaled Republican anxiety, while Paxton backers remained confident the state would stay red after a costly and contentious primary that saw Republicans divided over Paxton and sitting Sen. John Cornyn, who was ultimately ousted in the May runoff.

"Trump’s in Lubbock? Trump’s in Lubbock, Texas? He’s scared, he is scared," one supporter told Fox News Digital.

Natalie, from Friona, called Trump’s same-day rally a sign Republicans were "nervous."

"I think it’s performative, like to come the exact same day as he is here," she said.

Jenny, from Brownsville, told Fox News Digital outside Trump and Paxton's rally that the race was "not close" and she predicted that "Paxton will wipe the floor" with Talarico.

DUELING RALLIES THRUST DEEP-RED LONE STAR TOWN INTO THE CENTER OF THE POLITICAL UNIVERSE

Beyond the rally crowds, some Talarico supporters in Dallas and Lubbock said Paxton’s past legal controversies and impeachment by the Texas House shaped their views of the Republican nominee.

"We’re here in support of honesty, decency and integrity," Lori, a Dallas voter who has voted Republican in the past, told Fox News Digital. "That’s what we like to see in a candidate, and we think Talarico is all that in one."

George, a lifelong Texan at the Dallas rally, said years of watching Texas politics had become "heartbreaking" and called Talarico "a breath of fresh air."

In Lubbock, Georgia cited several of Talarico’s policies and called him "authentic." She also said his lack of an indictment was a plus, contrasting him with Paxton.

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Elias, a nurse from Lubbock, described Paxton as a weak leader.

"He had a chance to kind of redeem himself despite his ugly past, but he’s not a man, he can’t stand up for himself. He needs daddy Trump to come and support him."

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With Election Day on Nov. 3, the question is whether Talarico can turn rally crowds and a polling lead into a historic win. A victory would crack the GOP’s decades-long grip on Texas. A loss would leave Democrats still searching for a path to turn the state blue.

Eleições nos EUA: Após 30 anos, democratas podem voltar a vencer no Texas

30 October 2026 at 13:22

Há mais de três décadas, o Partido Republicano domina as eleições no Texas, seja nas disputas presidenciais ou estaduais. Mas a insatisfação com a economia e a ascensão de James Talarico na corrida pelo Senado tornaram os democratas competitivos no estado novamente, segundo especialistas consultados pela CNN Brasil.

O Texas tem um forte peso nas eleições para o Congresso americano. É responsável por 38 das 435 cadeiras da Câmara dos Representantes, além dos dois senadores comuns a todos os estados. Os assentos texanos podem fazer diferença no resultado final das Eleições de Meio de Mandato dos Estados Unidos em 2026, também chamadas Midterms.

Desde a vitória de Ronald Reagan em 1980, os candidatos republicanos venceram todas as 12 eleições presidenciais no Texas. Os republicanos também ganharam as últimas oito eleições para governador, desde 1994. E o último democrata eleito pelo estado para o Senado foi em 1988.

Neste ano, porém, o incômodo dos eleitores com a economia está alterando tendências no país todo, inclusive no Texas.

Clifford Young, presidente de pesquisas de opinião pública na Ipsos nos Estados Unidos, afirma que o cenário é de “muito pessimismo” no país com o aumento do custo de vida e a pressão sobre os preços de energia em decorrência do conflito no Irã. “Um sanduíche de peito de peru custa US$ 20, pesa muito no bolso. Esse contexto tem uma influência muito grande e vai determinar se o Texas vai se tornar azul [cor do partido Democrata] de novo ou se manterá vermelho [cor do partido Republicano]”, diz.

Nos últimos três anos, pesquisas passaram a apontar a economia, e mais especificamente a alta dos preços, como a maior preocupação dos eleitores texanos, segundo James Henson, diretor do Projeto de Política do Texas da Universidade do Texas em Austin.

Em abril de 2022, 61% dos eleitores republicanos apontavam a imigração ou a segurança da fronteira como o principal problema do estado, segundo a Universidade do Texas. Em outubro de 2026, esse percentual caiu para menos da metade, ou 24%. No mesmo levantamento, economia e inflação somavam 35% das respostas entre republicanos, 29% entre democratas e 41% entre independentes.

A inflação nos Estados Unidos ficou em 3,7% nos 12 meses até setembro, índice inferior ao de outros países, mas um patamar elevado para os americanos, que estavam acostumados a taxas na casa de 2% antes da pandemia.

Segundo Young, iniciativas do governo Trump na área econômica, como as tarifas, o conflito com o Irã e as disputas com o Canadá caminham na direção contrária aos anseios dos eleitores. “Os americanos querem ter a habilidade de pagar as contas em dia e estão enfrentando muitos problemas com isso. Todo o resto é ruído para o povo americano. E isso não ajuda o governo Trump”, avalia.

O Texas é o segundo maior estado em território dos Estados Unidos, atrás apenas do Alasca, e também a segunda maior economia do país. As áreas rurais, com seus cowboys e rodeios, ocupam um importante espaço no imaginário do estado, mas a maior parte dos eleitores texanos está nos grandes centros urbanos, explica Henson.

O estado se divide em quatro grandes polos populacionais: Dallas–Fort Worth (norte), Austin (centro), San Antonio (sul) e Houston (sul). Segundo o professor da Universidade do Texas, nesses quatro centros urbanos as cidades grandes têm maioria democrata, enquanto os subúrbios têm vantagem republicana. Já as áreas rurais representam apenas 15% da população e tendem a votar de maneira conservadora, como no resto do país, garantindo 65% a 70% dos votos aos republicanos.

Tanto Henson quanto Young ressaltam, porém, que a maior competitividade no estado, em seus vários aspectos, pode refletir circunstâncias da eleição atual e não acreditam em uma transformação estrutural do Texas em um estado democrata.

“São fatores de curto prazo que estão influenciando. É o caso da disputa para o Senado: o histórico do candidato republicano, com problemas pessoais, éticos e legais, o torna excepcionalmente fraco em um ano em que muitos fatores estão favorecendo os democratas, como os baixos índices de aprovação de Donald Trump e as preocupações com a economia”, resume Henson.

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O candidato democrata ao Senado, James Talarico, fala em um comício no Rich’s Houston em 27 de maio de 2026 em Houston, Texas. Talarico realizou o comício após o segundo turno das primárias e para explicar seu plano sobre como enfrentará o candidato republicano Ken Paxton • Danielle Villasana/Getty Images

O fator James Talarico e as polêmicas de Paxton

A corrida pela vaga do Senado é o fator mais citado para explicar o acirramento da disputa, junto à frustração econômica. As pesquisas mostram uma disputa acirrada entre o deputado estadual democrata James Talarico, e o republicano Ken Paxton, procurador-geral do estado.

Uma pesquisa da CNN, divulgada em 29 de outubro, mostra Talarico com 49% das intenções de votos e Paxton com 43%.

James Talarico, de 37 anos, é estudante de teologia presbiteriana e tem um histórico de ligação com igrejas cristãs progressistas na região de Austin, onde nasceu. Ken Paxton, de 63 anos, é um político com bom trânsito entre as alas mais conservadoras do Partido Republicano e visto como um político que personifica as prioridades da sigla hoje no Texas.

Mas Paxton foi alvo de denúncias de corrupção e abuso de poder, que levaram à aprovação do seu impeachment pela Câmara estadual em 2023. O republicano, porém, foi absolvido pelo Senado estadual e, por isso, não foi destituído do cargo. Mas no ano passado, Paxton voltou aos holofotes ao passar por um divórcio amplamente noticiado, depois de 38 anos de casado, em meio a alegações de infidelidade conjugal.

“O confronto entre Paxton e Talarico criou um contraste marcante: de um lado, um republicano com problemas éticos persistentes e difíceis de ignorar; de outro, um democrata que se apresenta como um cristão progressista”, afirma Henson. “Há uma dimensão moral muito interessante nessa disputa”, completa o professor.

Trump ajudou a projetar Talarico ao dizer, em maio, que o deputado era “um insulto a Jesus Cristo”. A resposta do democrata ao presidente, o acusando de não seguir os preceitos cristãos, tornou-se um dos temas preferidos da sua campanha: “O verdadeiro insulto a Jesus é tirar a saúde dos doentes, deportar famílias, bombardear crianças e ignorar os pobres. O evangelho de Jesus é sobre amor, justiça e misericórdia, tudo o que a política de Trump rejeita”, disse Talarico.

Houve críticas dentro do próprio partido Republicano sobre o apoio de Trump a Paxton nas primárias para o Senado no Texas, em detrimento do senador John Cornyn. Em entrevista à CNN, Thom Tillis, senador republicano da Carolina do Norte, afirmou que “Trump cometeu um erro colossal”.

O próprio presidente tem zombado da aparência de Paxton com frequência. Durante uma convenção em Dallas, em setembro, Trump deixou escapar um elogio ambíguo ao candidato: “Ele pode não se vestir bem, pode não falar perfeitamente e pode não ser o cara mais bonito”. Na última terça-feira (27), ao elogiar os atributos físicos do senador Jon Husted, candidato por Ohio, disse que não poderia fazer o mesmo com Paxton. “Talvez eu devesse fazer isso com o Ken Paxton, mas não tenho certeza se seu corpo se encaixaria.”

Os comentários têm sido apontados pela oposição como um reconhecimento público de Trump sobre a fragilidade do candidato no Texas.

Vista do Capitólio dos EUA durante o por do sol
Vista do Capitólio dos EUA • 2 de março de 2026 REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

Câmara dos Representantes

As disputas pela Câmara dos Representantes, onde o Texas tem 38 dos 435 assentos, também estão no radar. Em agosto de 2025, o estado aprovou, sob a liderança do governador Greg Abbott, um redesenho dos distritos eleitorais para transformar redutos democratas em áreas de inclinação republicana.

Hoje, 24 dos assentos do estado são ocupados por republicanos, 13 por democratas e um está vago. Os republicanos esperavam garantir mais cinco distritos ao partido com a reconfiguração das linhas, mas o avanço inesperado dos democratas no Texas agora deixa a questão em aberto.

As pesquisas apontam que dois dos cinco distritos que os republicanos pretendiam conquistar com o redesenho podem se manter democratas: o 28º distrito, hoje representado por Henry Cuellar e o 34º distrito, de Vicente Gonzalez, ambos democratas moderados, latinos, que buscam a reeleição. Nos outros três distritos redesenhados, o resultado é mais incerto, mas uma forte votação democrata poderia trazer surpresas, segundo Henson.

Mesmo com os novos mapas eleitorais, Young projeta que os democratas conquistarão a maioria da Câmara dos Representantes, mas por uma vantagem menor. “Por causa da crise de custo de vida, há muitos distritos em jogo que normalmente não estariam. Os democratas, de uma maneira ou outra, vão levar a Câmara, por uma margem menor, mas que deve ser de oito assentos. O que fica em dúvida é o Senado e o estado do Texas importa nesse cálculo”, diz.

O peso dos votos latinos

O apelo entre os eleitores latinos é outro fator que pode fazer a diferença nas eleições texanas. Eles representam 27% do eleitorado no Texas e, tradicionalmente, 60 a 65% votam nos democratas no estado, segundo Henson. Na última eleição presidencial, porém, Trump conquistou um apoio significativo entre os latinos, com pesquisas de boca de urna revelando que pouco mais da metade votou no republicano.

Uma pesquisa da Hart Research/TelevisaUnivision, no entanto, aponta que neste ano os eleitores latinos de três distritos competitivos do Texas devem votar nos democratas por uma margem de 56% a 36%. E outra pesquisa da CNN divulgada nesta quinta-feira (29) mostra o democrata James Talarico com 63% das intenções de voto contra 29% do republicano Ken Paxton no eleitorado do mesmo grupo.

Os números sugerem que o apoio a Trump foi condicional e agora a frustração econômica e a rejeição às duras políticas de imigração do governo abrem caminho para os democratas.

A disputa pelo governo estadual do Texas

Outra camada das eleições no Texas que tem extrapolado o noticiário local e chamado atenção a nível nacional é a disputa pelo governo do estado.

De um lado, o republicano Greg Abbott tenta se reeleger para um quarto mandato que o transformaria no governador com mais tempo no cargo na história do Texas. Sua adversária é a deputada estadual democrata da região de Austin, Gina Hinojosa.

Inicialmente vista com poucas chances, a candidata latina cresceu nas pesquisas e aparece empatada tecnicamente com Abbott, o que transformou a disputa na corrida mais apertada para o governo do Texas dos últimos 20 anos.

Presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump
Presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump • Truth Social / @realDonaldTrump

Consequências para o Trumpismo

Nos últimos 100 anos houve apenas dois casos em que o partido do presidente ganhou as Eleições de Meio de Mandato, segundo Young, que afirma que a tendência deve se manter. “Trump ganhou em 2024 em cima da questão do custo de vida. Este era o problema principal, que ele dominava naquele ano, mas agora esse problema pertence a ele e o povo americano o culpa pela crise”, afirma.

O presidente da Ipsos vê 85% de chances de os democratas obterem a maioria dos assentos na Câmara e uma probabilidade de 60% de ganhar a maioria no Senado, onde a vantagem dos republicanos é maior (de seis assentos). Ainda assim, ele ressalta que a insatisfação econômica deixa a disputa para o Senado mais incerta.

Uma vitória dos democratas nas duas casas mudaria por completo o cenário em Washington, acrescenta Young. “Se eles [democratas] controlarem o Senado e a Câmara, eu imagino que vai haver abertura de processo de impeachment. Só com a Câmara, eles podem criar problemas para o governo, mas o cálculo realmente muda se eles controlarem também o Senado”, diz.

As Midterms tendem a enfraquecer Trump, mas Young discorda de análises que as classificam como o início do fim do Trumpismo. “Há uma guerra hoje nos Estados Unidos sobre identidade, sobre quem é americano e quem não é. Trump era muito importante para alimentar essa confusão, obviamente, mas com ou sem ele isso vai permanecer. Nós estamos vendo a mesma dinâmica em outros países, na Europa, na América Latina. As Midterms podem enfraquecer Trump como um líder político, mas o movimento que ele representa vai continuar mesmo sem ele”, avalia.

Para Henson, uma derrota dos republicanos na Câmara, e especialmente no Senado, seria vista como um sinal de que “a magia política de Trump não funciona mais” e teria consequências de natureza prática e simbólica. No aspecto simbólico, ele lembra que Trump tem dominado seu partido “por meio do medo e da intimidação”, mas parlamentares republicanos já começaram a se distanciar do presidente e uma vitória robusta dos democratas pode mudar o cálculo “sobre o quanto é preciso temê-lo”.

No nível prático, prossegue Henson, se os democratas recuperarem a Câmara, terão mais capacidade institucional de resistir a Trump e às suas iniciativas. “Eles poderão abrir investigações, inclusive sobre o presidente, e bloquear suas iniciativas de forma mais agressiva. E o resultado será uma situação que acontece quando um presidente sabe que não voltará ao cargo: ele se torna um ‘pato manco’, alguém que está no cargo, mas não consegue fazer muita coisa”, afirma.

O professor acredita ainda que uma vitória democrata e a perda de influência dos republicanos sobre o Congresso podem encorajar Trump “a agir de forma mais agressiva e unilateral no exercício do cargo”. “Isso [derrota republicana] tem o potencial de tornar Donald Trump mais perigoso, em termos de seu desejo de agir fora do processo e de violar as normas da política e da democracia que existem há muito tempo nos Estados Unidos”, conclui Henson.

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Trump annulla i comizi in Kansas e Iowa, roccaforti repubblicane oggi contendibili per i dem

30 October 2026 at 12:31

Niente comizio in Kansas. E neppure in Iowa. A pochi giorni dalle elezioni di metà mandato, Donald Trump dà forfait in due stati da decenni solidamente repubblicani, ma che per queste midterm sono ritenuti contendibili e non più sicuri per il Gop. Le ragioni dietro l’annullamento degli appuntamenti non sono state rese note, ma al loro posto il presidente ha in programma fino a 20 comizi telefonici (o virtuali), una mossa che segna un cambio di strategia a pochi giorni dal 3 novembre. Per il momento, l’unico evento in presenza previsto da Trump è un comizio in Florida, in programma oggi, riferisce Cnn.

Il presidente ha dichiarato che la decisione di cancellare l’evento in Kansas non ha nulla a che fare con le prospettive elettorali dei candidati repubblicani né con la sua stessa resistenza fisica, arrivando a rimproverare un giornalista della Reuters che gli aveva chiesto informazioni sul suo stato di salute. In Kansas e in Iowa il tycoon rischia di pagare gli effetti della sua guerra in Iran, che ha fatto aumentare il prezzo dei carburanti, un’impennata che pesa sugli agricoltori dei due stati. Il presidente rischia di pagare dazio anche in South Carolina, altro stato fortemente repubblicano, per aver imposto come successore ad interim del defunto senatore Lindsey Graham con la sorella Darline, che non ha alcuna esperienza politica.

Intanto, il Texas resta lo Stato su cui puntano maggiormente i democratici, nella speranza di conquistare un seggio al Senato che manca loro da 33 anni. È quanto emerge, secondo Axios, da un briefing riservato del Senate Majority Pac, il principale comitato di finanziamento elettorale democratico impegnato nella corsa per il Senato, con alcuni dei suoi maggiori finanziatori. Il presidente dell’organizzazione, Jb Poersch, avrebbe espresso fiducia nella possibilità di riconquistare la maggioranza alla Camera alta, indicando proprio il Texas come lo Stato in cui i democratici avrebbero le maggiori possibilità di strappare un seggio ai repubblicani, seguito dall’Ohio. Anche Iowa e Alaska vengono considerati alla portata, mentre persino il Kansas, tradizionale roccaforte repubblicana, sarebbe diventato contendibile.

Per riconquistare il controllo del Senato, i democratici dovrebbero conquistare almeno due dei quattro seggi in palio in Texas, Ohio, Iowa e Alaska, vincere anche in North Carolina e Maine e difendere il seggio del Michigan. Una sfida tutt’altro che semplice, considerando che Donald Trump aveva vinto tutti e quattro gli Stati nel 2024 con margini superiori ai dieci punti percentuali. In Texas, dove l’ultimo democratico eletto al Senato fu Lloyd Bentsen nel 1988, per i sondaggi il candidato James Talarico risulta in leggero vantaggio sul repubblicano Ken Paxton. “Ci sono segnali di ottimismo in Texas, ma la corsa resta incerta, così come in Iowa, Ohio e Alaska”, ha dichiarato Lauren French, portavoce del Senate Majority Pac.

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Mexico urges respect for treaties after Texas seizes nine islands on Rio Grande

Since the start of Donald Trump’s second term, border security and stopping illegal immigration have become two of the main pillars of his administration. Based on those principles, and acting unilaterally, the Texas government has announced it has taken control of nine islands located in the water border between Mexico and the United States, along its territory between Laredo and McAllen. In a statement on Tuesday, Dawn Buckingham, that state’s land commissioner, authorized the Texas National Guard to access those small river islands in order to maintain the operational security of the southern border. The Mexican government has responded by asking that the 1970 Boundary Treaty between the two countries be respected and says that determination of the international boundary is the sole responsibility of the International Boundary and Water Commission.

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The Rio Grande between Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) and El Paso, Texas, on February 11.A map of the islands.

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View of an island in the Rio Grande in Starr, Texas, in November 2024.

Congressional Democrats demand answers over ICE treatment of hunger strikers

30 October 2026 at 11:00

Immigrants at Texas detention facility, protesting against harsh conditions, say they face threats of force-feeding

Members of Congress sent a scathing letter to federal immigration officials this week demanding answers about conditions inside a Texas immigration jail, as detained immigrants on a prolonged hunger strike claim officials are retaliating against them and threatening them with force-feeding.

A group of seven congressional Democrats sent the letter earlier this week to Markwayne Mullin, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, and David Venturella, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) acting director, protesting about the treatment of hunger strikers.

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Hinojosa: Republicans Using Culture Wars as a Distraction

30 October 2026 at 00:41

Thursday on MS NOW’s “The Weeknight,” Democratic nominee for the Texas gubernatorial election, Gina Hinojosa said Republicans use of culture wars are a distraction. Co-host Luke Russert said, “I think it’s really interesting in this race in Texas, you’re neck

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Man dressed as zombie allegedly stabs two in coffee shop, flees and hits robotaxi

30 October 2026 at 01:04

A man dressed as a zombie allegedly stabbed two people at an Austin, Texas coffee shop Wednesday night before speeding away in a pickup truck and crashing into an unoccupied vehicle.

The Austin Police Department (APD) identified the suspect as Shankar Temple Grace, 20, who was arrested after a search.

The incident unfolded shortly before a local comedy show was scheduled to begin at The Buzz Mill, a coffee shop and bar.

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Officials said police responded to reports of a "disturbance hot shot" inside the business, a classification for a rapidly escalating altercation involving an immediate threat to life or serious physical harm.

First responders found one victim with life-threatening injuries and another with non-life-threatening injuries, APD said.

Both victims were rushed to a hospital. They were last reported in stable condition, according to authorities.

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After the stabbing, the suspect fled in a pickup truck, speeding away before striking an unoccupied autonomous vehicle, KEYE reported.

Officers launched a search and eventually located him on a walking trail roughly 3 miles from the scene, police said.

The suspect was wearing a Halloween costume at the time of the attack, APD said.

A witness told police the man was dressed as a zombie with his face covered in makeup, according to KEYE.

People at the establishment also told police the man had caused a disturbance at the bar before Wednesday night's stabbing, the outlet reported.

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Grace was booked into the Travis County Jail and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony.

International Bridges in Texas Closed Due to Mexican Cartel Terror

Three international bridges in Texas closed for several hours as the Gulf Cartel spread terror on the Mexican side. The incidents took place on Thursday afternoon in the Mexican border city of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, after Mexican authorities arrested Axel “Titan”

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Vance makes fiery closing pitch for Paxton: ‘Texas is not surrendering a damn thing’

29 October 2026 at 20:28
WEATHERFORD, Texas — Vice President delivered a fiery closing pitch for Republican Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday, telling supporters the Lone Star State would not surrender “a damn thing” on Election Day.  “I need you to send a message on November the 3rd that America belongs to those who love…

Vance makes fiery closing pitch for Paxton: ‘Texas is not surrendering a damn thing’

29 October 2026 at 20:28
WEATHERFORD, Texas — Vice President delivered a fiery closing pitch for Republican Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday, telling supporters the Lone Star State would not surrender “a damn thing” on Election Day.  “I need you to send a message on November the 3rd that America belongs to those who love…

UT San Antonio Student Reads Vile Poem Celebrating Charlie Kirk Assassination, Threatens TPUSA Event Speaker

29 October 2026 at 17:08

A student at the University of Texas at San Antonio approached the microphone at a Turning Point USA campus event, cheerfully read a poem celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and then told the speaker he was "so brave" for appearing in public without neck protection.

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Texas Ag Commissioner Bans Grants to Companies Hiring H-1B Visa Holders

29 October 2026 at 16:43

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced a major policy shift prohibiting the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) from awarding department-administered grants to businesses that employ foreign workers on H-1B visas.

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Sky-high gas prices aren't shaking Trump's MAGA faithful in oil country as supporters warn of bigger threat

29 October 2026 at 17:35

TEXAS — Gas prices are soaring ahead of the midterm elections, but President Donald Trump's supporters at campaign rallies in Texas say the rising costs aren't shaking their loyalty to the president, with some warning that the country's future is at stake.

"I do experience that costs are high, but I'm in for the long haul and I support everything that he's been doing," one supporter told Fox News Digital at Trump's rally in Lubbock, Texas.

Fox News Digital spoke with Trump supporters at rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, two cities in a state deeply tied to America's oil and gas industry where voters acknowledged the economic squeeze but remained firmly behind the president. For some, concerns about the country's future and the rise of socialism are adding urgency to the approaching election.

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline stood at approximately $4.25 on Wednesday, up nearly 40% from roughly $3.05 a year earlier, according to AAA.

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Trump acknowledged the higher costs during his Lubbock rally while pointing to increased American oil production and his administration's recent energy deal with Venezuela as steps toward bringing prices down.

"Our country is making a fortune while people have to pay more at the pump," Trump said, adding that gas prices are "going to come down really fast."

"The ones we care about are our people at the pump," Trump told the crowd. "And those numbers are going to start coming down very, very rapidly."

During his earlier stop in Corpus Christi, Trump announced the arrival of the first million barrels of Venezuelan oil secured through an agreement with the South American country, which the White House says is being provided at no cost to American taxpayers and will be refined in Texas.

The administration has touted the agreement as a major step toward expanding America's energy supply and supporting domestic jobs, arguing that the additional oil will eventually help lower costs for consumers.

The White House said the broader agreement would give the U.S. majority control over approximately 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves, expanding American access to energy resources as Trump pushes to boost supply and bring down prices.

NOT EVEN SKY HIGH GAS PRICES OR THE IRAN WAR WILL STOP TRUMP SUPPORTERS VOTING MAGA

Stephen Elsher of Corpus Christi said the economy remains his top concern heading into the midterms, but he believes Republicans are the ones who can turn things around.

"I'd like to see it turn around and do better for this next year," Elsher told Fox News Digital. "Without the Republicans in charge, we won't go that direction."

Meanwhile, the Democratic Party has faced growing pressure from its progressive wing, with democratic socialist candidates gaining prominence and sparking debate over the party's direction.

Trump repeatedly warned voters against what he described as the "radical left Democrat communist" agenda during his Lubbock rally, arguing that Democratic policies would raise taxes, threaten Texas oil and gas jobs, and weaken border security.

"The choice in this election is very simple," Trump told supporters, contrasting his economic agenda with what he described as the consequences of Democratic control.

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For some Trump supporters at the Texas rallies, concerns go beyond affordability, with attendees warning that the rise of socialism poses a threat to the country's future.

"We can't lose our republic," Susie, a Corpus Christi supporter, told Fox News Digital, warning that the country is under siege by Democrats, socialists and communists.

Elizabeth Trigo, who attended Trump's Lubbock rally with her daughters, said the midterms are about more than just the next election, pointing to the country's future and preserving opportunities for the next generation.

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"I think the main reason this election, the midterms, is a lot of it has to do with the future," Trigo told Fox News Digital. "The most important thing is opportunity again. Trump is on the side of opportunity."

Trigo said she wants Trump to continue fighting the war on drugs and pushing back against socialism during his remaining two years in office.

The race for Texas governor will decide control of the House

The upcoming Texas gubernatorial election between incumbent Greg Abbott and challenger Gina Hinojosa will determine if a new congressional map favoring Republicans or one protecting Latino representation becomes law.

The race for Texas governor will decide control of the House

The upcoming Texas gubernatorial election between incumbent Greg Abbott and challenger Gina Hinojosa will determine if a new congressional map favoring Republicans or one protecting Latino representation becomes law.

A Texas Cop Signed on to Help ICE Deport His Neighbors. It Tore the Town Apart.

29 October 2026 at 16:30

A year ago in tiny Ingram, Texas, a local police officer named Jaron Alexander responded to a noise complaint—a baptism party, it turned out, held by Joanna Martinez and her extended family. Shortly after, Alexander began working in tandem with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in an arrangement that has recently doubled the number of local police working with ICE. Within months, six people who attended Martinez’s party had been detained and deported, or else had fled from Ingram. Francesca D’Annunzio and McKenzie Funk grant impressive access to a local cop whose decision to work with ICE has transformed a small town into a claustrophobic nightmare, upending the local economy and fracturing countless relationships.

One family notarized guardianship papers, in case the parents were detained and the children left behind. One woman swore Alexander showed up outside a memorial service and asked people for IDs. Another woman said he detained her and her husband when they returned home from church. Parties dwindled. Invite lists shrank. People began to move away, to Kerrville and San Antonio, and Alexander’s reputation reached as far as La Ceja, a village in the mountains of central Mexico, where an elderly resident said he and his neighbors were familiar with the Texas town’s police. “El Charger negro,” he said, with a knowing nod. He estimated that some 20 or 30 people in the village were recent deportees from Ingram.

Alexander’s fortunes seemed to rise as the Martinez family’s fell. With her husband gone, Joanna Martinez couldn’t afford payments on the trailer they shared. She and their infant and her 4-year-old son moved back into her childhood bedroom in her mother’s crowded home, where several relatives and their children also lived. She tried to stay connected with her husband, Macias, via WhatsApp calls while working as much as she could as a house cleaner to keep afloat. “I can’t lock myself up in my room and just cry,” Martinez says.

The best US cities to retire in 2027

29 October 2026 at 16:15
Two people in hats hold hands while walking on a sandy beach at sunset.
Florida and Texas cities make up half of the top 15 best cities to retire in.

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  • US News & World Report released its list of the best places to retire in 2027.
  • Affordability is one of the most important factors for retirees in choosing where to live.
  • Texas has six cities in the top 15, but the top city is in the Midwest.

There are a lot of financial concerns surrounding retirement, and choosing where to live might be one of the biggest challenges.

Unless you've managed to stockpile a large sum of money for retirement, the everyday costs of living could factor into your decision to retire altogether.

US News & World Report analyzed over 850 cities based on quality of life, affordability, healthcare, retiree taxes, job market, and population and migration for retirees 55 and older to rank what cities work best for retirees.

Affordability was a key factor in this year's list, as the pathway to a comfortable retirement isn't smooth for everyone.

"It's no secret that affordability is top of mind for Americans this year, which is why US News updated its weighting criteria to better align with what retirees prioritize," US News & World Report assistant managing editor Megan Wood said. "The 2027 rankings reflect key metrics used to highlight the places that best suit retiree needs."

The six factors used when ranking each city came from a survey of Americans 45 and older to determine what mattered most to them when considering where to retire.

The cliché of retiring to Florida still holds true, as two Florida cities ranked in the top 15. But Texas has become an even hotter spot for retirees. While last year's list included three Texas cities, this year's list has six, with two in the top five.

Texas' overall affordability makes it a popular choice not only for retirees but for other generations as well.

"Retirees are seeking a place that gives them a sense of security and comfort as they live out their golden years," Wood said.

While cities in Florida and Texas account for more than half of the top 15, neither city holds the top spot. Below, the best cities to retire in for 2027.

15. San Angelo, TX
Urban waterfront park with trees, walkways, and mid-rise buildings under a clear blue sky.
San Angelo, Texas.

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Housing costs 2025: $191,261

Value index: 9

Population 65+: 17%

14. Conroe, TX
Autumn trees with orange and green foliage reflect in a calm lake under a clear blue sky.
Conroe, Texas.

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Housing costs 2025: $323,622

Value index: 7.9

Population 65+: 15%

13. Pearland, TX
Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with houses surrounding a winding green lake and tree-lined streets.
Pearland, Texas.

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Housing costs 2025: $343,369

Value index: 8

Population 65+: 13%

12. Victoria, TX
Aerial view of a small downtown block with brick storefronts, parked cars, streets, trees, and a plaza.
Victoria, Texas.

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Housing costs 2025: $200,767

Value index: 9.3

Population 65+: 17%

11. Bismarck, ND
Aerial view of the North Dakota State Capitol in Bismarck, North Dakota, on a dramatic overcast sunset with a red-tinted sky in the fall.
Bismarck, North Dakota.

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Housing costs 2025: $290,274

Value index: 6

Population 65+: 21%

10. Palm Coast, FL
Aerial view of a residential canal lined with waterfront homes, docks, boats, and palm trees under clear sky.
Palm Coast, Florida.

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Housing costs 2025: $380,019

Value index: 7.5

Population 65+: 30%

9. Lynchburg, VA
Downtown skyline with illuminated streets and office buildings beneath a colorful sunset sky.
Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Housing costs 2025: $222,789

Value index: 7.5

Population 65+: 15%

8. Paducah, KY
Historic storefront buildings line a downtown street with parked cars, planters, trees, and empty parking spaces.
Paducah, Kentucky.

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Housing costs 2025: $161,025

Value index: 9.2

Population 65+: 19%

7. Altoona, PA
Snow-covered houses and brick buildings fill a small town below wooded hills in winter.
Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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Housing costs 2025: $115,035

Value index: 8.1

Population 65+: 19%

6. Rio Rancho, NM
Modern building complex and parking lot sit in a desert landscape with mountains under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

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Housing costs 2025: $311,135

Value index: 6.2

Population 65+: 19%

5. Spring, TX
Downtown Houston skyline rises beyond a tree-lined bayou under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Spring, Texas, is a suburb about 25 miles outside Houston.

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Housing costs 2025: $249,404

Value index: 8.6

Population 65+: 12%

4. The Woodlands, TX
Large waterfront houses line a calm lake at sunset in a landscaped residential neighborhood.
The Woodlands, Texas.

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Housing costs 2025: $472,814

Value index: 6.6

Population 65+: 15%

3. Weirton, WV
American flags hang over a quiet road lined with buildings and dense green hillside vegetation.
Weirton, West Virginia.

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Housing costs 2025: $124,681

Value index: 7.6

Population 65+: 26%

2. Homosassa Springs, FL
An airboat carries passengers across a calm river bordered by dense green vegetation.
Homosassa Springs, Florida.

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Housing costs 2025: $219,352

Value index: 8.8

Population 65+: 30%

1. Midland, MI
Aerial view of a downtown district with brick buildings, streets, parked cars, and surrounding green tree canopy.
Midland, Michigan.

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Housing costs 2025: $206,176

Value index: 8.7

Population 65+: 21%

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