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Talarico returns to campaign trail after flu, challenges Paxton to debate
Summary by McKinney News Editorial Desk Phil Prazan , as published by NBC DFW
· October 11, 2026
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State Rep. James Talarico is back on the campaign trail after a nine-day absence due to the flu, dismissing online rumors about his health and challenging Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to a debate in their U.S. Senate race. Talarico returned to public events Friday, greeting voters at the Aus...
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Key points James Talarico is back on the campaign trail after a nine-day absence due to the flu, dismissing online rumors about his health and challenging Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to a debate in their U. Talarico returned to public events Friday, greeting voters at the Aus... More government Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? State Rep. James Talarico is back on the campaign trail after a nine-day absence due to the flu, dismissing online rumors about his health and challenging Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to a debate in their U.S. Senate race. Talarico returned to public events Friday, greeting voters at the Aus...
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