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- 1Ken Paxton accused of hypocrisy on crime record●"Paxton is campaigning as “tough on crime” yet his office cut deals for four accused child sex abusers and traffickers.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, campaigning as tough on crime, faces criticism over reports that his office reached plea deals with four men accused of child sexual abuse and trafficking. Critics also point to a warm-up speaker at his campaign events who allegedly made offensive jokes about children and women. Opponents say the record undercuts his law-and-order image; supporters have not broadly responded.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into pediatricians in the state, according to the announcement drawing attention online. No further details about the targets, alleged conduct, or legal basis of the inquiry were provided in the available coverage. The move fits Paxton's pattern of high-profile investigations into medical providers and others, and reaction has been sharply divided along political lines.
- 3Paxton privately blames campaign struggles on Iran war and gas prices●Exclusive: Paxton privately blames campaign woes on Iran war, gas prices
Ken Paxton has privately attributed his campaign difficulties to the war involving Iran and rising gas prices, according to an Axios exclusive report. The Texas official's comments suggest he sees external national and economic issues, rather than his own legal and political troubles, as the main drag on his electoral prospects.
- 4SpaceX sues Texas officials over Terafab records release▼SpaceX sues Texas AG Ken Paxton, Grimes County over release of Terafab records
SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Grimes County over the planned release of records related to Terafab, its secretive semiconductor manufacturing venture in the county. The company is seeking to block disclosure of documents about the project, which has drawn attention for its scale and implications for Texas's growing tech manufacturing footprint.
- 5Texas GOP candidate Brandon Herrera under fire over COVID remarks●"On September 30, Brandon Herrera, the Republican nominee for Texas’s 23rd Congressional District, took the stage for #
Brandon Herrera, the Republican nominee for Texas's 23rd Congressional District, appeared with Ken Paxton on September 30 while comments from his past resurfaced online. On a 2022 right-wing podcast, Herrera said he wished COVID had killed more 'fat people', remarks now drawing criticism during his congressional campaign.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the criminal case against him in Washington, DC is being run as a campaign operation rather than a legitimate prosecution, accusing prosecutors of political motives. Paxton has long argued that legal actions against him are orchestrated by his political opponents, and the claim is drawing attention amid heightened scrutiny of politically charged prosecutions.
- 7Ken Paxton's Estranged Wife Drawn Into Texas Senate Race●Can Ken Paxton’s Estranged Wife Help Close the Deal With Texas Voters?
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's estranged wife, Angela Paxton, has become a talking point as his U.S. Senate campaign presses toward voters, with questions over whether her involvement or public stance could sway the outcome. The New York Times examined whether her role could help him 'close the deal' with Republican primary voters in a contested race.
- 8Donations pour in from out of state for Ken Paxton●Donations for Ken Paxton pour in from out of state
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, is receiving a wave of campaign contributions from donors outside Texas, according to CNN. The out-of-state fundraising highlights his national profile among conservative supporters, even as his legal and political troubles at home continue to draw scrutiny in the state.
- 9Students Recommend HBO Drama 'Big Love' for Binge-Watching▼Need entertainment? Look no further than “Big Love”
A student-run entertainment piece is urging readers to watch "Big Love," the HBO drama about a polygamous Utah family starring Bill Paxton, as a pick for anyone seeking something new to stream. The article presents the series as an overlooked option worth revisiting, adding to ongoing conversation about older prestige dramas finding new audiences on streaming platforms.
- 10Dallas newspaper letters weigh Texas education, Paxton, data centers, Romo●Letters — Texas education, Ken Paxton, data centers, Tony Romo
The Dallas Morning News has published a letters section in which readers discuss Texas education policy, Attorney General Ken Paxton, the spread of data centers in the state, and former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. The letters reflect ongoing local debate about school funding and oversight, Paxton's political standing, the land and power demands of data center projects, and commentary on Romo's public profile.