Monday, May 25, 2026

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Cornyn Won't Commit to Backing Paxton

Sen. John Cornyn on Sunday declined to say whether he would support Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton if the Texas attorney general wins their upcoming GOP Senate runoff. Cornyn said he expects to win the nomination and called the question speculative.

Trump endorsed Paxton last week, praising him as a "true MAGA Warrior" while describing Cornyn as a "good man" who was late to back him.

The runoff has drawn comparisons to the primary defeats of Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie, both of whom lost to Trump-backed challengers. Cornyn said his situation is different.

Election Day for the primary runoff is this Tuesday. The winner will face Democrat James Talarico in November.

Carry the Load Honors the Fallen

Several hundred people walked a three-mile loop through Trinity Park in Fort Worth on Saturday as part of Carry the Load, a national event honoring fallen service members and first responders.

The event drew veterans, active military, police, firefighters, and community members. Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia delivered opening remarks. Boy and Girl Scouts lined the route with flags. Photos honoring Texas fallen heroes were displayed near the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial.

The event is held in nearly 75 cities nationwide, including 14 Texas locations. Event director Matt Fryman said, "There have been so many that have sacrificed so much for our country and for our freedoms. Memorial Day is a day to give to honor those that have died in the line of duty, in our military service, and for those families that have lost somebody. Memorial Day is every day for them."

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➤ Beeville: First responders rescued an infant from a car that was swept into a flooded low-water crossing on Saturday, as heavy Memorial Day weekend rains inundated the south Texas city. (See Video)

➤ Statewide: Texas shoppers have until midnight Monday to use the Memorial Day Energy Star and WaterSense tax-free weekend, covering air conditioners, refrigerators, dishwashers, and water-saving products. (More)

➤ Allen: EagleNXT, a drone company supplying the U.S. Army, is opening its first Texas manufacturing center in Allen after relocating its global headquarters from Wichita, Kansas, to the DFW suburb. (More)

➤ Galveston: Gulf Copper breaks ground June 1 on a new shipyard to build Arctic Security Cutters for the U.S. Coast Guard, three of the five vessels in a $3.5 billion trilateral U.S.-Canada-Finland contract. (More)

➤ Rockwall: Rockwall County unveiled a Ten Commandments monument on the courthouse lawn, drawing a large crowd of supporters who called the installation a celebration of American legal heritage and religious history. (More)

➤ Corpus Christi has cemented its status as America's top energy export hub, shipping more crude oil than any other U.S. port, driven by shale growth and surging global demand. (More)

➤ South Padre Island: South Padre Island has been ranked the No. 1 most affordable family vacation destination in the U.S. for 2026, topping national rankings for beaches, budget-friendly lodging, and family-friendly activities. (More)

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This Metal Jumped 557% and Is Still Climbing

From semiconductors to EVs, aerospace, and more, tungsten is used across $12.33T in markets. And one company is unlocking this critical resource on U.S. soil for the first time in years.

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