
Jack Fink
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FULL INTERVIEW: State Rep. Rep. Jared Patterson discusses how state lawmakers may respond to the deadly flooding in Central Texas during their upcoming special session. He also talks about efforts to raise money for the community. m.youtube.com/watch?v=RfUUlz… CBS News Texas

NEW: Governor Abbott orders all flags of the state of Texas to be lowered to half-staff immediately until sunrise on July 14 in mourning for all those who lost their lives in the devastating floods in Central Texas. CBS News Texas


BREAKING: Greg Abbott widens special session 7/21: including -flood warning systems & emergency communications -relief $ for Hill Country -natural disaster preparation & recovery -eliminate STAAR test -cut property taxes -protect kids from THC -redraw Congressional Districts

NEW: Greg Abbott adds flooding warning systems, emergency communications and more in an expansion of the special session agenda in the aftermath of the deadly flooding. But he also added raw politics - redrawing TX Congressional districts. youtu.be/WU4uBeD0TKo CBS News Texas

NEW: Rep. Marc Veasey responds to Greg Abbott decision to add redistricting to the special session agenda starting July 21. Veasey’s district, CD 33, is among those the Governor and USDOJ say should be redrawn. Veasey: “Trump and Abbott: BRING IT ON." CBS News Texas


NEW: Senator Senator Angela Paxton says she filed for divorce on biblical grounds from Attorney General Attorney General Ken Paxton after 38 years of marriage. It comes 2 years after he faced allegations during his impeachment trial that he had an affair. He was acquitted of charges. CBS News Texas


NEW: Attorney General Ken Paxton posts comment about his pending divorce. Senator Angela Paxton announced a short time ago that she filed for divorce on biblical grounds. CBS News Texas

MORE: Senator Paxton’s divorce filing comes amid a contentious Republican battle between Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent Senator Senator John Cornyn for the March 2026 primary. CBS News Texas

NEW: Former conservative State Representative Matt Schaefer, who voted against impeaching Attorney General Ken Paxton two years ago, is opposing the AG’s campaign for U.S. Senate. CBS News Texas

NEW: Spokesperson for the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) blasts Attorney General Ken Paxton after today’s divorce filing by Senator Paxton. CBS News Texas

MORE: Matt Schaefer says he’s also not supporting Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. CBS News Texas

NEW: Senator Senator Angela Paxton files for divorce saying in her court filing that Attorney General Ken Paxton committed adultery. It comes as the Attorney General is locked in a contentious battle with Senator John Cornyn for U.S. Senate in the March 2026 primary. m.youtube.com/watch?v=yUoEVv… CBS News Texas

TODAY: President Donald J. Trump & First Lady Melania Trump travel to Kerrville, Texas to meet with first responders, local and state leaders to discuss the deadly and horrific flooding in Central Texas. Ted Cruz and Senator John Cornyn will also be aboard AF1. CBS News Texas

NEW: Attorney General Ken Paxton campaign announces he raised $2.9 million in the second quarter for his Republican primary bid for U.S. Senate. Paxton: “…It's crystal clear that the people of Texas are ready for a change, and in March 2026, change is coming.” CBS News Texas



NOW: President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, & Governor Greg Abbott are getting a look at the devastation from the deadly flooding in Kerrville, Texas. The President & First Lady will then hold a roundtable to hear from first responders, local and Texas leaders. CBS News Texas
