Even amid a series of panic-inspiring results for the GOP, a new outcome in Texas stands out.

The reigning champion won't defend where you expect in 2026.

By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - A Democratic candidate won a special election for the Texas state senate by a double-digit margin, taking control from Republicans for the first time in decades in a result the losing candidate on Sunday called "a wake-up call" for the midterm elections.

Critics say the timing couldn't be worse as teachers wait and budgets shrink.

What went down for Texas baseball at the Longhorns' annual alumni game on Saturday? That game is always about seeing what this year's team will look like.

With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.

The program is expected to serve up to 100,000 students. If the applications exceed that, the state plans to run a lottery to determine who is first in line.