Is Tarrant County the Ohio of Texas?

The political ground in Tarrant County is red hot, and the battle for Texas' U.S. Senate seat​ is turning up the heat.

• Oct 19

Trump signs executive order on women's health

"Who the hell wouldn't have a women's health division?" President Trump said Monday.

• Oct 20

CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-up

Turnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.

• Oct 18

What Abbott, Hinojosa say about the tight polls in the governor's race

Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking a fourth term, faces Democratic State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, who has gained momentum during the past month.

• Oct 18

Sizing up the Texas Senate race as early voting begins

On the eve of early voting in Texas, James Talarico maintains a slim lead over Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate.

• Oct 18

Tarrant County judge candidates discuss key issues in race

Republican County Judge Tim O'Hare and Democrat Alisa Simmons spoke with Jack Fink about property taxes and the closure of polling locations.

• Oct 18

On economy, Vance says "we're turning the ship around"

As Americans express frustration with the country's economic outlook, Vice President JD Vance told CBS News this week it could take some time to see improvement.

• Oct 17

Tireless campaigning, big money and negative ads are driving a contentious U.S. Senate race between

Parker Hevron, a political science professor at Texas Woman's University, discussed the heated U.S. Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democratic candidate James Talarico.

• Oct 16

Republican Tarrant County judge incumbent Tim O'Hare says he's led the way for lower taxes and crime

Tarrant County is a major political battleground again this year. It's the largest Republican county in Texas and the United States. Republican County Judge Tim O'Hare is facing Democrat Alisa Simmons, who's currently a county commissioner, for the seat. O'Hare has said for years that one of his top priorities is to keep the county red.

• Oct 16

Democratic Tarrant County judge candidate Alisa Simmons promises fiscal responsibility and transpare

Tarrant County is a major political battleground again this year. It's the largest Republican county in Texas and the United States. Republican County Judge Tim O'Hare is facing Democrat Alisa Simmons, who's currently a county commissioner, for the seat. O'Hare has said for years that one of his top priorities is to keep the county red.

• Oct 16

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa clarifies her stance on a state income tax

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has criticized his Democratic challenger, Gina Hinojosa's vote in 2019 against changing the Texas constitution to ban a state income tax. Hinojosa disputes this during an interview with CBS News Texas.

• Oct 16

Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week

Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new White House press secretary, is being removed from the role after just five days on the job.

• Oct 16

Musk donates over $150 million to Senate GOP group, assisting Paxton

Billionaire Elon Musk is offering a nine-figure assist to Texas GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton, a decisive return to large-scale political giving for the world's richest man.

• Oct 16

Vance says "selling access to the White House" is "disgusting"

Vice President JD Vance told CBS News in a "Things That Matter" town hall in Michigan that anybody who is "selling access to the White House" should "suffer consequences."

• Oct 17

White House's Katie Zacharia confirms she never passed bar exam

The White House described Katie Zacharia as "uniquely qualified" to be the new press secretary.

• Oct 15

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