Everything you need to know about the May 26 Texas runoff elections

Runoff contests across Texas will determine final party nominees in several closely watched races, with early voting set for May 18-22.

• May 20

North Texas double shooting kills 18-year-old, wounds minor, police say

The shooting unfolded late in the evening on Tuesday.

• May 20

Texas AG investigating Meta Glasses for privacy issues

Ken Paxton notes that Meta Glasses are able to use cameras, speakers, and other components to capture data, including video and audio recordings and peoples' facial geometry.

• May 20

Mavs president Masai Ujiri says it was his decision to remove Jason Kidd as coach

A day after the Mavericks announced Kidd's departure, Ujiri said Wednesday he felt like the organization needed a clean slate.

• May 20

Bezos says bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax

The Amazon founder said eliminating taxes for lower-income Americans could ease financial pressure and encourage entrepreneurship.

• May 20

Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86

Barney Frank​, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.

• May 20

Assistant principal "did nothing" when told about 6-year-old with gun, prosecutor says

A prosecutor in the trial of a former assistant principal facing criminal charges over a 2023 school shooting said she dismissed concerns about a gun in a student's bag.

• May 20

Target reports stronger-than-expected sales under new CEO

Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.

• May 20

Temperatures to hit uppers 70s before heavy rain moves back in Thursday

Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the threat of heavy rain and non-severe thunderstorms.

• May 20

Suspected drug trafficker rescued from plane crash linked to politician

A survivor of a recent plane crash near Florida was allegedly found with roughly $30,000 inside a bag labeled with the name of a Bahamian politician.

• May 20

U.S. soldier fears newly freed wife could still be deported by ICE at any time

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class and Afghanistan war veteran Jose Serrano told CBS News his wife, Deisy Rivera Ortega, was detained by ICE despite doing the "right thing."

• May 20

The major cases the Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks

The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.

• May 20

Memorial for 7‑year‑old Athena Strand unveiled at Bob's Crossing in Wise County

Barbies, cowgirl hats, and handwritten notes surround the cross placed after her death.

• May 19

Confusion continues in Big Bend region over border wall plans

Since early 2026, a bipartisan coalition of local residents in the Big Bend region has banded together to fight against a border wall in the area​.

• May 19

Japanese figure skating champion celebrates Japan's World Cup 2026 match in North Texas

The five-time national champion will put the crown aside to be a fan of the Japanese soccer team, which is coming to Arlington for the World Cup.

• May 19

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