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Houston ChronicleMonday, 18 May 2026
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Cornyn, Paxton hit road in final push
Senator has blitzed media with ads, while AG has focused on high-profile lawsuits
The paper frames the approaching political runoff analytically, focusing on the contrasting tactical choices—media ad spending versus leveraging official legal actions—rather than ideological battles.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are engaging in final campaign efforts ahead of a Republican runoff election. They are employing distinctly different strategies to mobilize their respective voter bases in a closely watched race.
“blitzed media with ads”
“Civic-minded local observer”
Action is urged on Ebola outbreak
Emergency declared by WHO as nearly 90 have died in Africa
A straightforward wire report on a World Health Organization emergency declaration concerning an outbreak in Africa.
‘Not a startup anymore’
Good Reason Houston CEO takes helm amid nonprofit’s expanding reach
A positive profile charting the growth and expanding influence of a local education nonprofit under its new CEO.
Housing authority is planning to shut 318-unit Irvington Village
Local civic reporting detailing the planned demolition of a public housing complex due to updated federal flood maps and the resulting relocation of residents.
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