Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking a fourth term, faces Democratic State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, who has gained momentum during the past month.

Both Big Shell and Little Shell are also rich in sea beans, sea-polished tropical fruits, nuts, and seeds that wash up on the beach and tend to settle around the high-tide line. Visitors may take shells and sea beans home, but only as many as will fill a one-gallon container.

The race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is hotly contested and enormously expensive, with total ad spending topping $500 million.

Here’s how Republican Dan Patrick and Democrat Vikki Goodwin responded to the Star-Telegram’s questionnaire ahead of the election.

Arch Manning's late strip-sack fumble sealed Florida's 27-24 upset win over Texas as Steve Sarkisian says he will evaluate "everything," including a potential quarterback change.

On Texas’ other most disastrous play, a fourth-and-2 call near midfield, Manning saw receiver Cam Coleman covered on a slant and took off running … straight into Florida lineman Brendan Bett. Texas’ failure gave the Gators a short field and, six plays later, a 27-17 deficit.

Texas A&M heads back to Kyle Field for the final time this month, set to host The Citadel on Saturday afternoon after falling to Missouri on the road 27-6 in Week 6. Things are bad in College Station,

Here’s how Republican Bo French and Democrat Jon Rosenthal responded to the Star-Telegram’s questionnaire ahead of the election.

As Elon Musk prepares a $100 billion spaceport in Vermilion Parish, the transformation of Brownsville, Texas, may offer a view of what's to come.

Farmers represent an important constituency for Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton and other Republicans running statewide in what is expected to be a tight midterm election.