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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller called for the immediate resignation of Texas Republican Party Chair DRinda Randall following Tuesday's election.During the election, Republicans lost every statewide race on the ballot, control of the Texas House of Representatives and.....
With Democrats poised to take control of both chambers of Congress, attention is quickly turning from the 2026 midterm elections to the leadership battles that will determine who guides the new House and Senate majorities.Leadership elections are expected to begin next week,......
After a campaign season filled with outrage against data centers, the midterm elections ushered in a wave of Democrats pledging to clamp down on the energy-hungry behemoths.A tougher regulatory environment for artificial intelligence giants and data center developers is expected....
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44)— On Thursday morning multiple McLennan County school districts attended a demonstration of a school shooting defense drone system. Campus Guardian Angel (CGA) is an Austin-based drone company that is seeking to lower the severity of school......
KILLEEN, Texas Now that Texans have voted blue and made their voices heard at the polls, Republican leaders are grappling with what the results mean for the GOP.While many Republicans were voted out, Congressman Pete Sessions was one of the fortunate lawmakers re-elected on......
Following the midterm election, neighbors in the agriculture industry continue to have concerns about important issues that affect their way of life.Watch the full story here: Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller addressed some of the frustrations coming from the Texas......
McLennan County, Tx (FOX44) - TXDOT is alerting drivers that starting Monday some major delays can be expected at the Highway 6 twin bridges with " rolling closures" planned. TXDOT and its contractor will begin transporting precast bridge caps for the reconstruction of the SH 6.....
The price of politics is climbing, and experts say the effects of record campaign spending may extend beyond candidates and elections to local businesses and consumers.More than $573 million in political advertising spending and reservations went toward the U.S. Senate race in......
Bell County neighbors turned out in record numbers for the 2026 midterm election, making it the third-largest election in the county's history.More than 100,000 voters cast their ballots in the county, according to the elections office."Between early voting and election night,......
U.S. stocks are soaring Wednesday after President Donald Trumps party lost its sole control of Washington in the midterm elections.Stocks generally do well in the months following any midterm U.S. election, regardless of who wins, and the S&P 500 jumped 1.8%. The Dow Jones......
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will not seek election as the top Republican leader when Democrats take over as the majority after a historic sweep of Congress during Tuesday's midterm elections, according to a source familiar with his plans.The Republican congressman will......
Democrats finally got their wish in Texas.Shut out of power for decades, Democrats on Tuesday romped up and down the ballot in Republicans' most populous stronghold, flipping a U.S. Senate seat and retaking the governor's mansion in a history-making election that ushered in an......
Supporters gathered at State Representative Pat Curry's watch party on election night to watch the results roll in. "Were all trying to keep Texas, Texas," State Representative Pat Curry, District 56. Hundreds of thousands of voters hit the polls on Tuesday. State Representative....
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer, Savannah Ford | LTVN Social Media Editor Texas turns over a historic new leaf following midterm elections as top officials flip to Democratic leadership — the first time in over three decades. This follows a Democratic majority win in the Senate......
By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor, Olivia Erickson | LTVN Broadcast Reporter The McLennan County Republican Party gathered Tuesday night at the Urban Air Adventure Trampoline Park in Richland Mall to celebrate incumbent Texas State Representative Pat Curry’s reelection in.....
Democrats have won control of the U.S. Senate after a net gain of four seats, securing at least a 51-49 majority once all votes are counted.The results mark a significant setback for President Donald Trump and Republicans, who entered the midterm elections controlling the White.....
As Americans head to the polls on Election Day, affordability remains one of the top issues on voters' minds. Consumer spending has remained relatively strong despite higher prices, but shoppers and retailers alike are still grappling with uncertainty surrounding inflation,......
Texas' 2026 midterm election is underway as multiple important seats are up for grabs, including Governor and U.S. Senate.Texas voters will also decide on several propositions impacting residents across the state.The polls are open on Tuesday, November 3, from 7 a.m. until 7......
600 Election workers across Bell County are putting the finishing touches on preparations for Election Day, with 42 polling sites getting ready to welcome voters.More than 80,000 Bell County residents have already cast their ballots, and election officials expect those numbers......
Election officials have spent months preparing to run the 2026 vote and bracing for what could disrupt it. Theyre training workers, tightening security and readying legal challenges for threats that could stretch well beyond Election Day.Lately we have to take into account......
Here's what voters need to know in Central Texas about voting on Election day.Key DatesFriday, October 30: Early voting endsTuesday, November 3: In-person votingWe will provide election results here on November 3, 2026. Note: Any results shown before the evening of November 3......
McLennan County will receive nearly $1 million in federal funding to support and expand its Veterans Treatment Court program, according to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.The county was awarded a $971,216 grant through the U.S. Department of Justices Bureau of Justice Assistance Veterans.....
The 2026 midterm election is one of the biggest tests of Republican dominance in Texas and Democrats best shot in decades at winning a key U.S. Senate seat in the state.Voters in the Lone Star state will cast ballots in a hotly contested U.S. Senate race and elect U.S. House......
TEMPLE, Texas Inside Bell County polling places, democracy unfolds not through headlines or political debates, but through long hours, digital check-ins, and the quiet dedication of poll workers who return season after season.For veteran election judges, this year marks another.....
KILLEEN, Texas The city of Killeen is looking to move into the digital age, exploring a new vision that turns local libraries into hands-on learning hubs.Following a directive from City Council, library leaders are weighing plans for a hands-on "immersion center" and children's.....
Belton residents have two ways to make their voice heard Tuesday at the ballot box and at the blood drive.The "Battle of the Badges" blood drive returns to Belton on Election Day, giving donors a chance to support their favorite first responders. Each pint of blood donated......
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer As of Monday, Texas has tallied over five million early votes in the 2026 midterm election. And with roughly 19 million registered voters in Texas, that means 21% of Texas voters have voted early. Early voting runs until Friday, and McLennan......
President Donald Trump is set to speak at a campaign rally in Corpus Christi on Tuesday ahead of the midterm election next week.The president has rallies scheduled in Corpus Christi and Lubbock. Trump is trying to shore up support for U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who is......
McALLEN, Texas (AP) The Ford Expedition rumbled to a stop and Cindy Bandas bedazzled flip-flops landed on the asphalt of the Houston cancer centers vast parking lot. She threaded through the rows of cars, a tally of patients who gather here to sit with chemotherapy needles or......
Senate contender James Talarico has been reaching out to Bell County voters in the final days before the election, making a stop at Main Street Hall in Temple."Bell County you're my slingshot," Talarico said, referring to the story of David and Goliath.Talarico was in a crowded.....
Gov. Greg Abbott rallied voters at Clem Mikeska's Barbecue in Temple as the countdown to Election Day continues, touting his plans for Texas if re-elected this November."The bottom line is that Texans, they want safe communities and secure borders, and that is exactly what we......
With Election Day just weeks away, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says Republicans face a series of challenges heading into the November midterm elections, pointing to concerns over infrastructure, surveillance technology, and agriculture that he believes could......
Bellmead voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to raise the city's sales tax by a quarter cent, from 1 to 1.25 percent a measure the City of Bellmead says could generate up to $1 million.WATCH HERE: Bellmead voters to decide on quarter-cent sales tax increase that could fund city....
Early voting is now underway in McLennan County, and elections officials want voters to come prepared.WATCH HERE: Early voting begins in McLennan County: What you need to know before you head to the pollsCrysta Grady was among the first voters to cast her ballot at a Robinson......
Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton brought his statewide "Come and Take It" bus tour to Central Texas on Saturday, drawing supporters and opponents alike to his second campaign stop in Killeen.WATCH the full story here: Ken Paxton brings 'Come and Take It' Senate tour to.....
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas, clothes, and air fares got more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before the midterm elections that have focused heavily on issues related to affordability.The consumer price index......
The College Station City Council voted unanimously to draft a Safe Passing Ordinance, known as "Hannah's Law," following the death of local pro boxer Hannah Rapp in July.Watch the full story here: College Station City Council unanimously votes to draft 'Hannah's Law,' a safe......
Killeen city leaders are working to find the right regulatory approach for potential data center developments, even as a statewide moratorium has temporarily halted all new data centers from opening.At the most recent council workshop, leaders voted to reverse their earlier......
KILLEEN, Texas The Killeen City Council has approved Dr. Marie Peoples as its new city manager. Still, her selection is already drawing scrutiny over controversies tied to her previous government roles.The city manager position is the most powerful administrative job in Killeen,....
On Thursday, during a West City Council meeting, a shift took place, leaving the city with a new mayor, city manager, and new leadership.Everything that theyve done, Ive got confidence that it will be good for our town," said Bryan Anderson, owner of Gerik's Bakery.Matt Miller......
Bellmead, Tx (FOX44) - November 3rd Bellmead voters will be asked to decide a change to their city sales tax, but it won't change how much they have actually been paying, just how part of it would be used. The proposition calls for approving a quarter-cent general sales tax to......
Residents in Copperas Cove are working to remove a city council member from office before his term ends, launching a recall petition against Councilman Howard Hawk over comments he made during a Sept. 1 council meeting.WATCH the full story here: Copperas Cove residents push to......
As Central Texas election offices prepare for election season, officials are working through a backlog of voter registration and renewal records tied to issues with state web portals.Texas State University student Sierra Stage is moving from Hays County back to Bell County and......
President Trump announced that more than 20 million seniors on Medicare will soon receive a direct deposit of nearly $100, drawing Democratic criticism and questions about whether the payments made without congressional approval are legal."I am pleased to announce over 20......
WOODWAY, Texas (FOX 44) - Congressman Pete Sessions and his staff have assisted in securing $1.7 million in federal funding for the Woodway community. This was discussed at Monday night’s City Council meeting. The city says this funding will support important infrastructure......
The U.S. National Security Agency and other military intelligence and cybersecurity forces will guard election systems during the November midterms, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday.Military cybersecurity experts have routinely helped monitor systems and deter......
The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end chaos in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unrestricted transfers between schools.The overwhelming 77-22 vote to pass the......
Western Belle Farm in McLennan County is welcoming families this fall season after a devastating summer nearly derailed its annual harvest festivities.The extreme heat this summer killed the farm's entire pumpkin crop, forcing the farm to ship pumpkins in from other Texas farms.....
BELL COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) Bell County is dealing with a massive backlog of voter registration applications.The county elections office received more than 12,000 applications from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Some of those applications date back to the fall of 2025.The.....
Extreme weather is creating a challenging growing season in McLennan County, with some local farmers reporting significant crop losses as record heat and a dramatic swing from flooding rains to prolonged drought take hold across Central Texas.WATCH HERE: This year's extreme......
County election offices throughout Texas are scrambling to process a massive backlog of voter registration applications stemming from an error at the state level, a headache that is hitting just as they are preparing for voting to begin in the midterm elections.The problem,......
Juli McShay had a few pointed questions for James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Texas, when she stood up during a town hall in Houston.Black audiences like this one are key to Talarico's effort to defeat Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton and.....
Speaking to world leaders, President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that he believes he can make a deal with Iran after the November midterm elections.Trump said he believes Iran wants to wait until after the midterms to make a deal, hoping the war will......
Temple City Council voted to approve a tax abatement and a series of development requirements for the final planned project from Rowan Digital Infrastructure, as neighbors continued to voice concerns about the impacts on the community.At the September 17 meeting, the council......
Bell County added 15,684 new voters since March 2022, bringing its total registered voter count to 234,576, according to the Texas Secretary of State. With the midterms seven weeks away, residents are making sure they are on the voter rolls or registering for the first time.For.....
Seven people in Texas who are not U.S. citizens have been charged with illegally voting in federal elections or falsely claiming citizenship, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas announced Tuesday as part of a broader Trump administration focus on noncitizen......
College Station residents oppose Flock camera contract renewalWatch the full story here: College Station residents push back on Flock camera contract renewal ahead of city council voteCollege Station city leaders are set to vote on renewing the city's contract with Flock, a......
Congress is debating how and whether to regulate artificial intelligence, but meaningful legislation appears unlikely in the near term as key leaders pump the brakes on swift action.Anthropic CEO and co-founder Dario Amodei is among those who have warned about the development of....
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - If you love live music, local brews, and watching community leaders step way out of their comfort zones for a great cause, be sure to clear your calendar! The United Way of McLennan County paid a visit to our studio to discuss the upcoming......
City leaders in Killeen could move forward with a plan to add an extra layer of zoning rules to the north side of town, with a final council vote scheduled for Oct. 20.The North Killeen Overlay District would stretch from Fort Hood Street to S WS Young Drive, changing zoning......
