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The episode discusses the hesitation of John Cornyn's donors to support Ken Paxton amidst flooding issues and the booming semiconductor industry in Texas.

Torrential rain and flash flooding have swelled lakes in the Hill Country, forcing authorities to open floodgates.Also, why many major donors who supported Sen. John Cornyn are not backing Ken Paxton.Also, how Texas became a leader in semiconductor chip exports — and why the industry is now booming.Plus, a fashion show in Dallas puts models […] The post John Cornyn donors hesitate to back Ken Paxton appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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