Following the money: What are super PAC donations telling us about Texas’ closely watched U.S. Senate race? Democrat James Talarico is outfundraising his Republican rival Ken Paxton big time. Who’s writing the checks and what does the money add up to in a high-stakes midterm?
Also, as the GOP puts finishing touches on next week’s national convention in Dallas, a closer look at the Bush Family Republican dynasty that was once built in Big D — and its resemblance to the party today.
On TV’s Food Network, a prestigious first-place finish for a pair of married pitmasters. We’ll hear the story of Esaul and Grecia Ramos of 2M Smokehouse.
Plus, the week in politics with the Texas Tribune.
September 4, 2026

