After the Pasadena City Council election in Texas ended in a tie, a trusty coin flip was used to decide the winner.

NFL player and congressman, launched a Senate campaign against Sen. John Cornyn with promises to champion those who "play by the rules."

BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) - New election laws and guidelines have become cause for concern for Brazos County Elections Administrator Trudy Hancock. She took to the county’s commissioner court on Tuesday to highlight potential hardships.

Successful measures include a new early-voting schedule, revised mail-voting procedures and limits on curbside voting.

Northwest ISD Board Place 5 Trustee Steve Sprowls announced he will be running against Nate Schatzline in the 2025 November election.

Democrat Colin Allred has launched his 2026 campaign for U.S. Senate in Texas, challenging incumbent Republican John Cornyn. He is the first major Democrat to announce a Senate bid, but others, including Beto O'Rourke and Joaquin Castro, have expressed interest.

Birdwell has represented Senate District 22, which includes Waco and Marlin, as well as the Eastland area and a portion of Arlington, for 15 years.

Colin Allred, who lost to Sen. Ted Cruz last year, will run for Senate again in a closely watched 2026 contest.

It was a first for the City of Pasadena: a coin toss determined the winner of the city's council seat for District B.