Texas Senator Cornyn Confirms He's Running For Reelection In 2020, Calls Midterm 'Wake-Up Call'
Sen. John Cornyn said there are lessons for him as he runs to keep his seat after Senator Ted Cruz narrowly beat Democrat Beto O'Rourke.
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Sen. John Cornyn said there are lessons for him as he runs to keep his seat after Senator Ted Cruz narrowly beat Democrat Beto O'Rourke.
While Democrats haven't won a statewide office since 1994, some of the candidates came closer to winning on Tuesday night than some Republicans expected.
It was not the statewide "blue wave" Texas democrats hoped for, but the gap narrowed in some of the biggest statewide races.
Rep. Beto O'Rourke didn't go quietly to defeat, which isn't surprising for someone many consider the first punk rock political candidate.
Cruz turned back O'Rourke with the help of Trump, his bitter rival in 2016. Trump took the unexpected step of traveling to reliably Republican Texas during crunch time, staging a Houston rally to energize his base for Cruz just two weeks before Election Day
Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz square off today in their hard-fought race that could help determine control of the Senate.
While all eyes in Texas are on the unexpectedly close U.S. Senate race, further down the ballot Tuesday are races that could determine control of Congress.
The Senate election pitting incumbent Ted Cruz in the red corner, against challenger Beto O'Rourke in the blue corner, represents more than just gripping political theater.
Senator Ted Cruz R-TX now has a 10 point lead in the race for U.S. Senate over his Democrat challenger Congressman Beto O'Rourke . Texas Governor Greg Abbott has opened a commanding lead over his challenger for that office, Democrat Lupe Valdez.
The burned signs were for Beto O'Rourke, the Democrat running for U.S. Senate and Colin Allred, the Democrat running for the 32nd Congressional District.
Both Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz are trying to fire up the loyalists they see as key to victory, even if it means slighting moderates and undecided voters.
The Democratic Senate candidate also said he believes Texas can lead the way to a national embracing of relaxed immigration policies and gun control.
The two Democratic nominees are running in deep-blue, majority Latino urban districts and are poised to cruise to victory in their respective contests in the November midterms.
Just days before President Donald Trump holds a rally in Houston for Texas Senator Ted Cruz, he inserted himself in the U.S. Senate race.
Tuesday night is the last televised debate in Texas between O'Rourke and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and you can watch it online.
Tuesday night is the last televised debate in Texas between Democratic Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, and from national polls to divided households the race appears to be close.
In an effort to deliver authenticity this election season, the Democratic party has tried to assemble a group of candidates with nontraditional backgrounds.
O'Rourke announced Friday that the funding came from more than 800,000 donors.
A new poll released by Quinnipiac University shows Democratic Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke trailing Texas Sen. Ted Cruz by nine points.
Before a standing room only crowd of hundreds of supporters in Plano, Senator Ted Cruz announced he raised $12 million during the third quarter.
In a tweet, the McKinney police department asked residents to resist the urge of removing a sign of a candidate they don't support.
With five weeks until Election Day and less than three weeks to go before early voting begins, the candidates in the close U.S. Senate race continue their push through Texas.
Congressman Beto O'Rourke wrote in Columbia University's student newspaper nearly 30 years ago a Broadway musical featured actresses "whose only qualifications seem to be their phenomenally large breasts and tight buttocks."
The campaigns for Republican incumbent Ted Cruz and Democrat challenger Beto O'Rourke are negotiating to reschedule a debate in Houston originally planned for Sunday night.
This Sunday's debate between Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Beto O'Rourke in Houston has been postponed until further notice.
Playing in this year's Super Bowl was Rockwall legend Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the Rockwall community couldn't be prouder of him.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
Dallas police are investigating a shooting involving an officer on Lemmon Avenue on Sunday night.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, the only immigration facility that houses children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
Playing in this year's Super Bowl was Rockwall legend Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the Rockwall community couldn't be prouder of him.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
Dallas police are investigating a shooting involving an officer on Lemmon Avenue on Sunday night.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, the only immigration facility that houses children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, the only immigration facility that houses children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet beat Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the special runoff election for the open state Senate District 9 seat.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller dismissed Gov. Greg Abbott's endorsement of his Republican challenger, Nate Sheets.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Playing in this year's Super Bowl was Rockwall legend Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and the Rockwall community couldn't be prouder of him.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
