What a Democrat-held House, GOP Senate could mean for Texas' 2027 legislative session
Texas' 90th legislative session starts in two months, but the election results set it up to be completely unlike any of the last dozen.
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Cora Neas, as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC) · · 1 min read
Texas' 90th legislative session starts in two months, but the election results set it up to be completely unlike any of the last dozen.

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Among the high-performance aircraft that took to the skies at this past weekend’s Amigo Airsho, one carried a particularly meaningful message for breast cancer warriors and their families. The Pink Jet, piloted by breast cancer advocate Stephanie Goetz, brought its mission of rai...
El Paso Matters · Nov 4, 2026

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Three incumbent candidates for El Paso City Council are facing runoff elections after Tuesday's election results. Incumbent District 8 Representative Chris Canales led 34% of the vote with 5,715 votes. He'll face Matthew Guzman, who reached 25% of the vote...
KVIA ABC-7 · Nov 4, 2026

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By Gisela Salomon / Associated Press MIAMI — A federal judge in New York temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plans to deport Afghans detained in the United States to Afghanistan or Pakistan on Tuesday, after advocates and dozens of members of Congress warned that their...
El Paso Matters · Nov 4, 2026
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Por Joe Sutton, CNN Un sospechoso y otra persona murieron tras un incidente en el Citibank Center en Brandon, Florida, según informó la Oficina del Sheriff del condado de Hillsborough. “Estamos al tanto de un incidente que afecta a nuestras instalaciones en Tampa, Florida, y esta...
KVIA ABC-7 · Nov 4, 2026

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Sarah Eckhardt declared victory Tuesday night against Republican Don Huffines.
KTSM 9 News (NBC) · Nov 4, 2026

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As a packed crowd of hundreds of supporters chanted her name, Vikki Goodwin stepped up to the podium on election night and claimed victory in the race for Texas Lieutenant Governor....
KTSM 9 News (NBC) · Nov 4, 2026

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students at Libertas Academy at Americas High School took an active role in democracy by speaking with candidates running in local races. The academy hosted city council candidate debates, and students spoke directly to candidates and asked questions. Loca...
KVIA ABC-7 · Nov 4, 2026

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There were hugs, cheers and gasps of "Texas is turning blue" at the watch party for Nathan Johnson, the Democratic candidate for attorney general who promised a "new era" for the office....
KTSM 9 News (NBC) · Nov 4, 2026

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As of Wednesday morning, Tucker had 51.4% of the vote and his opponent, Nate Sheets had 46.5% of the vote.
KTSM 9 News (NBC) · Nov 4, 2026

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By Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — A suspect and one other person are dead following an incident at the Citibank Center in Brandon, Florida, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. “We are aware of an incident impacting our site in Tampa, Florida and are coordinating with ...
KVIA ABC-7 · Nov 4, 2026

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Democrat Gina Hinojosa defeated longtime Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in a historic upset Tuesday night, ending nearly 12 years of his leadership and giving Democrats control of the Texas governor's office for the first time in more than three decades....
KTSM 9 News (NBC) · Nov 4, 2026
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Por Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Una persona murió y otras dos resultaron heridas cuando un helicóptero pequeño se estrelló a última hora de la mañana del miércoles frente a Key Biscayne, Florida, informó la Guardia Costera de Estados Unidos . La aeronave quedó volcada, con solo los pat...
KVIA ABC-7 · Nov 4, 2026