GOP’s Cornyn Defeats Democratic Challenger MJ Hegar in Texas

Associated Press Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas has defeated Democrat MJ Hegar. Cornyn held an edge in polls and fundraising for most of the race but was still forced into mounting an unusually aggressive defense of his 18 years in the Senate. Democrats poured millions of dollars behind Hegar, a former Air Force helicopter…MORE

North Texas Surpasses 200,000 Positive Coronavirus Tests

(WBAP/KLIF) — A number equivalent to 3.2% of the Texas population has tested positive for COVID-19.  After conducting more than 8.3 million tests, almost 917,000 have come back positive. Nearly 18,200 have resulted in deaths, a 2% mortality rate. State health officials reported more than 7,200 newly confirmed positive tests, Tuesday, with 97 additional deaths.  Dallas…MORE

GOP’s Cornyn, Hegar in Another Close Texas Senate Race

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republican Sen. John Cornyn is facing his toughest reelection bid in 18 years against Democrat MJ Hegar. Cornyn said in the run-up to Tuesday’s election that he expected to prevail but also predicted a single-digit finish, six years after coasting to his last reelection in Texas by 27 points. His vulnerability underscored…MORE