Donald Trump has clinched Texas for the third consecutive presidential election, securing its 40 electoral votes and adding a vital boost to his 2024 campaign. With victories in other pivotal states like Georgia and North Carolina, Trump extends his lead over Kamala Harris as Republicans edge closer to reclaiming the Senate.
With a decisive victory in Texas, Donald Trump solidified his lead in the 2024 presidential election and secured the state's 40 electoral votes, accelerating his path to the White House. Texas, a Republican bastion, continues to be a critical component of the former president's strategy to amass sufficient electoral votes to reclaim the presidency.
Trump's third consecutive victory in Texas is a testament to the state's importance, as it now possesses two additional electoral votes due to the 2020 census. This increase has been instrumental in Trump's current tally of 230 electoral votes, which places him ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris, who is only 210 electoral votes behind.
Despite former President Donald Trump's consistent victories in Texas and critical battlegrounds, Vice President Kamala Harris has maintained her hold on critical Democratic states such as California, New York, and New Jersey in a high-stakes presidential race. Harris reinforced the Democratic "Blue Wall" in her endeavor to remain competitive as Trump develops momentum elsewhere by securing California's 54 electoral votes and significant victories in New York and Illinois.
Harris has maintained critical Democratic territories such as California and New York; however, her path to the presidency is increasingly constrained as Trump expands his advantage. It is also anticipated that the Republican Party will regain a majority in the Senate, indicative of potential changes in legislative authority, as a result of Trump's state-by-state solid performance. Trump's victory in Texas indicates his impressive performance in red and swing states, contributing to his potential victory as the final results continue to emerge.
In a rare and unified stand, more than 200 presidents of U.S. colleges and universities have signed a joint statement accusing the Trump administration of dangerous political interference in higher education. The coordinated response comes on the heels of a federal lawsuit filed by Harvard University, claiming that the government is threatening its academic independence.
Texans turned out in full force this past weekend as The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival marked its 20th year with record crowds, perfect weather, and a strong dose of Texas-sized creativity. With over 200 artists, dozens of performances, and a mission to “Make Art Matter,” the festival once again proved why it’s one of the top-ranked art events in the country.
Children’s Safe Harbor marked its 15th year of honoring children saved from abuse by planting symbolic pinwheels across multiple counties — expanding its annual tradition to four separate locations for the first time.