Texas Republicans attending Dallas RNC Midterm Convention believe it will energize their base
This week on Eye on Politics, Republicans share why they think a midterm convention will motivate their base for November's elections.
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This week on Eye on Politics, Republicans share why they think a midterm convention will motivate their base for November's elections.
A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll finds most Texans oppose the construction of data centers in their communities, citing concerns about water use, energy costs, environmental impacts, and quality of life. Texas Politics Project Director Jim Henson joins CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink to discuss the findings and why data centers could become a key issue in competitive races this November.
This week on Eye on Politics: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa discusses her next steps and focus amid a tight race in Texas.
The race for Texas governor is heating up, and we sit down with Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa. Plus, the RNC is headed to Dallas in September. What Republicans expect from the convention and the debate over data centers continues. All and more on this week’s edition of Eye on Politics.
Three Republicans from North Texas spoke with Jack Fink.
30% of respondents supported the construction of data centers in their community, while 57% were opposed.
A new poll released last week shows Hinojosa trailing three-term Republican incumbent Greg Abbott by five percentage points
North Texas Republicans discuss their excitement and expectations for first RNC Midterm convention to be held in Dallas. Among the group that spoke with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink were Jennifer Stoddard Hoydu, former chair of the Dallas County Republican Party, conservative activist Sanjay Narayan and Isaac Laster, the chairman of the Young Republicans of Texas. The group discussed how the midterm convention could help revitalize voters as a whole.
Jim Henson, the director of the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin, discusses new poll results. He talks about the Senate race between AG Ken Paxton and James Talarico. The poll also provided new insights into public opinion on data centers in Texas.
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa discusses the new poll from the Texas Politics Project that shows her within 5 percentage points of incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott. She talks about how she plans to attract the undecided voters. She also discusses her stance and vision for data centers and property taxes.
Even though the state legislature is not in session, lawmakers held a hearing last week on the controversial facilities at the Capitol, where Texans expressed their concerns.
Some groups have filed lawsuits and emergency injunctions to keep the government from doing construction projects in the national nark.
The highly regarded Cook Political Report has moved the contest from Lean Republican to Toss-Up.
Data centers have become a flashpoint in the November election in Texas and across the country. Rural and suburban voters have pushed back over data center projects in the Lone Star State. Even though the state legislature is not in session, lawmakers held a hearing last week on the controversial facilities at the Capitol, where Texans expressed their concerns. Gov. Greg Abbott has paused construction on data centers until state regulators can conduct a comprehensive audit on each proposed project, which will take months to complete. The governor previously developed what he calls guardrails and guidelines on how new data centers operate in the state.
After the uproar more than a week ago involving the Trump administration's border-related construction in Big Bend National Park, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Rodney Scott, halted all work temporarily. Videos showing contractors using bulldozers angered local residents, Democrats, and a few Republicans. The CBP previously said it is not building a 30-foot border wall or installing stadium lighting in the park, and instead, was building a new road, improving existing roads in the park, and building some vehicle barriers.
Political analysts have shifted their focus to the Texas Senate race after weeks of polls showing that Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton are neck and neck. The highly regarded Cook Political Report has moved the contest from Lean Republican to Toss-Up. The latest Real Clear Politics average of polls between June 3 and August 10 shows Talarico ahead of Paxton by 1.2 percentage points, 46% to 44.8%.
This week on Eye on Politics, we take a closer look at the data center pause in Texas. Plus, what James Talarico and Ken Paxton are saying about each other as the race for a Senate seat continues.
Residents have been protesting for months amid rumors over border construction.
As the public backlash to data center construction continues in both suburban and rural parts of Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott is touting that major tech companies like Google, Amazon and Microsoft are signing on to guidelines he has implemented to "ensure data center development does not come at the expense of Texas families or communities."
Construction is underway in the Big Bend region of Texas amid public concern, following months of rumors. Residents in the area first reported contractors with heavy machinery moving into the area in early August. Video and pictures taken by Terlingua resident Natalie Newman and shared widely on social media show bulldozers clearing brush in Big Bend National Park near Santa Elena Canyon, one of the park's most recognizable and visited spots.
This week on Eye on Politics, Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle discuss data center backlash statewide, along with construction concerns within Big Bend National Park.
A recent poll shows the majority of Texans support requiring large AI data centers to disclose water use and fund their own power grid upgrades.
Democrats prepare counterprogramming as Republicans open free public ticket lottery and expand events outside the arena.
"This is President Trump's third attempt to illegally impose tariffs that would make life more expensive for American families and small businesses, and this is the third time we're taking the administration to court over this misuse of power," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement announcing the lawsuit.
New Irving Mayor Al Zapanta has a list of priorities that begins with making plans for the former Dallas Cowboys site. "Number one, we have what I call a dead asset," he said. "And that's the 80 acres of the former Dallas Cowboys site, Stadium site." Zapanta made his remarks during a recent interview with CBS News Texas. The former Texas Stadium site has been empty for the past 14 years. That's 14 years without any revenue being generated from the property that the city still pays taxes on.
Online county records showed that Fields was charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. TCU is located in Tarrant County.
As the death toll from the Nepal floods surges over 900, Americans with loved ones among the 4,000 people missing are still hoping for miracles.
Will we end the 46-day streak without measurable rainfall in DFW? Hopefully, but rain chances aren't looking great.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Online county records showed that Fields was charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. TCU is located in Tarrant County.
As the death toll from the Nepal floods surges over 900, Americans with loved ones among the 4,000 people missing are still hoping for miracles.
Will we end the 46-day streak without measurable rainfall in DFW? Hopefully, but rain chances aren't looking great.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
"We're going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario, effective immediately, to Lake America," the president said before he signed the order.
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
Three Republicans from North Texas spoke with Jack Fink.
30% of respondents supported the construction of data centers in their community, while 57% were opposed.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Online county records showed that Fields was charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. TCU is located in Tarrant County.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Scottie Scheffler is the FedEx Cup champion for the second time.
Tessler did not say what Pete's next steps would be or if he has spoken with other teams.
Romo was cited with passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, court records show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
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.
