State Rep. Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, used the event to lay out his “New American Dream” economic proposals. Attorney General Paxton, his Republican rival, made his own campaign swing through Houston last week.

"When the top officials go looking for people to skewer for it, and then do it themselves, it really smacks of hypocrisy."

After a heated primary between James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett, some Democrats worried about losing Black voters. But ticket splitting is also a problem for Republicans.

State Rep. Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, used the event to lay out his “New American Dream” economic proposals. Attorney General Paxton, his Republican rival, made his own campaign swing through Houston last week.

Ken Paxton says he's confident Texans will reject James Talarico once they learn about his record on border security, energy and social issues.

The pair of events weren't likely to have much cross-over in the crowd, but the Star-Telegram saw both. Here's the rundown.

Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate against Democratic state Representative James Talarico. On the smaller upstairs stage: Meet Me @ the Altar, an all-female punk band, and Leisure Hour,