Texans share how rising beef prices are affecting them this election season

NPR | By A Martínez

Published October 13, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT

The cost of living is one of the biggest issues in the upcoming midterm elections. NPR's A Martínez explores one slice of the economy in the key state of Texas: beef prices.

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