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People over party was key to victory, Texas state senator-elect says

Rehmet became one of eight Democrats over the last several months to help flip the seats with his victory.
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Texas State Parks smash records with massive 2026 First Day Hike turnout

Texas State Parks set a national record on New Year’s Day 2026, with 12,835 participants logging over 28,000 miles to achieve record-high turnout for the fourth consecutive year.

Democratic victory in deep-red Texas district casts a pall over GOP plans to keep the House

DALLAS — Democrat Taylor Rehmet may never get the chance to cast a vote from his new seat in the Texas state Senate.

Texas State women's basketball rallies from 16-point deficit to defeat Georgia State

Texas State women's basketball rallied from a 16-point deficit Saturday for a 68-59 road win over Georgia State.

Texas Democrats taste victory, then turn on each other

Days after their win in a state Senate race, reports of a racially charged comment roil the U.S. Senate primary contest.