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A proposed international bridge has become one of the most contentious local issues for some borderland residents in the Eagle Pass area. Despite not being on the ballot, the issues surrounding the Puerto Verde Global Trade Bridge appears to be driving voter interest in this region wrestling with fundamental economic development issues. -
Ahead of election day it's important voters are informed and have trustworthy information as they cast ballots. It's also crucial as the ballots are counted and winners announced to avoid falling for misinformation shared by mistake or disinformation created deliberately to create conflict and cast doubt on the results. -
A spokesperson for the Republican Women's Caucus Fund said the group had "absolutely no involvement" with the texts that prompted a call for an investigation. -
Ken Paxton built a loyal conservative following long before Donald Trump entered politics. That support has helped him survive scandals, criminal charges and impeachment. Now he's counting on it to help him win a competitive U.S. Senate race. -
Law enforcement targeted alleged illegal gambling operations with electronic eight-liner machines in the City of Galveston, Texas City and La Marque. -
Deepfakes and AI generated political advertisements are legal in Texas, barring the last 30 days before an election, but studies show members of the public are as uncomfortable with the practice as they are susceptible to believe the ads are human-made.
