McCaul to retire from Congress

Texas Republican Congressman Michael McCaul announced Sunday that he will not seek re-election in 2026. 

McCaul’s district, which represents Austin and Colorado County, last won reelection in 2024, defeating his Democratic opponent by nearly 30 points. 

McCaul, who was first elected to Congress in 2004 and is serving his 11th term, told “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz that he was “looking for a new challenge.” 

Read more in the Sept. 17 edition of The Colorado County Citizen