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Some Hispanic voters in South Texas who supported Donald Trump in 2024 say they are disappointed with the Republicans over the economy, immigration policy, and the cost of living. At the same time, some voters remain unhappy with the Democrats as well. In the Rio Grande Valley, activists are urging voters to go to the polls despite fears related to immigration enforcement.
Aziz KarimovDisruptive, a Dallas-based investment firm known for its investments in Palantir, Airbnb and Spotify, announced the creation of a $10 billion fund that will invest in at least 10 late-stage companies. This is the firm's first blind-pool fund and, according to the Dallas Business Journal, the largest venture fund in Texas history.
Otabek YusupovDemocratic Senate candidate James Talarico voted on Friday in Austin. His opponent is Trump supporter, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Polls show an even contest, and spending on the race has exceeded half a billion dollars.
Otabek YusupovPolls show that support for Trump among Texas Latino voters has declined since 2024: a majority now disapprove of the president and lean toward Democrats. The reasons include ICE deportations, the economy, and rising prices. In the redrawn 15th District, Democrat Bobby Pulido leads the Republican, even though Republicans hold a nominal 18-point advantage. The midterms take place on November 3.
Sevara AzamovaTexas residents reported to police a stranger wearing a rubber mask of former US President Joe Biden, who at night approached their porch, tapped on the camera, took a bite of a banana and left. Police found no signs of a crime but received several more similar reports from local residents.
Javlon TursunovA 17-year-old resident of McKinney, Texas, has been arrested on suspicion of planning the murder of Republican Congressman Keith Self and carrying out an attack on behalf of ISIS. According to WFAA, citing law enforcement sources, the arrest took place on October 5 after the purchase of a firearm. The FBI declined to comment; the suspect's name has not been disclosed.
Javlon TursunovBarbara Bush, daughter of George W. Bush, donated $2,500 to the Lone Star Rising PAC supporting Democrat James Talarico, and her uncle Neil Bush publicly endorsed the candidate and said he voted for him. Both explained their decision by disagreement with Republican Ken Paxton.
Sevara AzamovaEarly voting has opened in Texas ahead of the November midterm elections. Polls show Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones slightly ahead of incumbent Governor Greg Abbott, and James Talarico slightly ahead of Republican Senator Ken Paxton. Democrats are betting on voter discontent over prices and the war in the Middle East, while Republicans rely on Trump supporters' turnout.
Aziz KarimovUS Air Force Sergeant Ian Patterson died after falling during a descent from a 52-meter height at the Alamodome stadium in San Antonio before the UTSA — Navy game. He died at the hospital. The incident is under investigation; the game went ahead as planned, with the decision to play made before the death was confirmed.
Aziz KarimovFor the first time in decades, Texas Democrats hope for a breakthrough in the November 3 elections. Polls show James Talarico tied with or ahead of Republican Ken Paxton in the Senate race, while Governor Greg Abbott faces an unexpectedly close contest against Gina Hinojosa. Discontent over immigration raids and the cost of living is testing Trump's support as he actively campaigns for Paxton.
Otabek YusupovOn November 3, 2026, U.S. Senate elections will be held in Texas, where Democrat James Talarico, a 37-year-old former teacher and seminary student, will face Republican Ken Paxton, the 63-year-old state attorney general and MAGA supporter. Both appeal to Christianity, but offer opposing visions of policy. The race has proven competitive in a state where Democrats have not won a statewide election since 1994.
Aziz KarimovAccording to Federal Election Commission filings reviewed by the BBC, Elon Musk donated over $200 million in the quarter ending September 30, 2026, to help Republicans keep control of Congress. The bulk — $158 million — went to the Senate Leadership Fund, along with more than $80 million to America Pac and $10 million to Lone Star Liberty Pac. Particular attention is focused on Texas and the race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
Aziz KarimovShip 40, which flew on July 24 during the 13th suborbital flight with a controlled landing in the Indian Ocean, was towed by sea for 24 days and delivered to the port of Brownsville in Texas on October 7. It is now being studied in a hangar at Starbase.
Sardor QodirovStartup Ambrosia Energy, founded by alumni of Swarm (sold to SpaceX), has begun construction of a 10 GWh battery factory near Austin, Texas. CEO Ben Longmier announced this at TechCrunch Disrupt. The company builds solar-plus-storage power plants for data centers at a price of $100 per MWh and will begin its first commercial station in West Texas this year.
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