Democrat Christian Menefee defeated fellow Democrat Amanda Edwards in a special runoff to fill the deep-blue 18th District, which has been vacant for almost a year since the death of Democratic Rep.

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While Texans pay about $330 less annually for homeowners insurance than the national average of $2,802, their rates have climbed by 16% since 2019, according to data from insurance comparison site The ...