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Your November 2024 voting guide for North Texas
Election Day is Nov. 5. Control of the White House and Congress is at stake.…
Endorsement: Texas Supreme Court choices are about more than abortion
Weighing abortion rulings, voters will choose between Jimmy Blacklock or DaSean Jones,…
Supreme Court Spurns Biden Administration in Texas Abortion Case
The US Supreme Court rebuffed the Biden administration in an abortion clash, leaving intact an…
US Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration on emergency abortions in Texas
Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a bid by President Joe…
No recommendation in the race for Texas House District 64
If you are concerned about what gerrymandering and limitless campaign financing are doing to our…
The Rise of the Right-Wing Tattletale
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No recommendation in the race for Texas House District 63
Texas House District 63 spans a stretch of Denton County that includes parts of Fort…
We recommend in the race for Texas House District 65
The state GOP is mid-schism, and the race to represent House District 65, a narrow…
‘As goes Texas, so goes the country’: Bernie Sanders on turning Texas blue
“We think Texas has huge potential to become a more progressive state,” Sanders said in an…
Texas Standard for Oct. 2, 2024: The religious backdrop surrounding debate over migrant aid
Texas Republicans often invoke their Christian faith when supporting conservative legislation, whether it’s about gun…
Dems weigh whether to go big in Florida and Texas Senate races
National Democrats are mulling whether they have cash and time to go all in against…
We recommend in the race for Texas House District 66
Voters in state House District 66 have to make a choice between two strong candidates…
Ken Paxton sues TikTok for violating new Texas social media law
click to enlarge Shutterstock / DenPhotos “I will continue to hold TikTok and other Big…
The Texas Case That Could Change Reproductive Choice Forever
A Texas “wrongful death” case could radically alter the concept of reproductive choice if it…
We recommend in the race for Texas House District 67
Texas House District 67 stretches from Plano through parts of Allen and McKinney and into…
Donald Trump stops in Houston on Texas fundraising swing
The former president was set for a private fundraiser in the city with Houston Rockets…
Can Democrats keep the Texas House anti-voucher?
click to enlarge Flickr / Randy von Liski Democrats will likely need to flip at…
Austin area emerges as ‘ground zero’ for Senate Bill 2038 as proponents, opponents, legislators mull changes
As developers and cities clash over new deannexation options, one thing is clear: Senate Bill 2038…
Texas among the worst states for police assaulting students on school campuses
click to enlarge Shutterstock A security guard at an Ohio school looks out over students…
Texas sues TikTok over handling of minors’ data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued the social platform TikTok for allegedly operating in a…
We’re conservatives. Texas must stop starving its public schools.
Per-pupil funding is down 18% — at a time when our students are struggling. We can…
Democrats see signs of growing momentum in Texas Senate race
Democrats are seeing signs of growing momentum in the Texas Senate race between Sen. Ted Cruz…
Welcome the stranger? How religion has influenced the immigration debate in Texas
In the leadup to Election Day, public radio stations across the state are exploring how…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton makes another attempt to find illegal voters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wants the secretary of state to identify registered voters who…
‘They’re terrified’: TX Republicans fear Dem surge with 2.5M new voters added since 2018
Texas is typically viewed as one of the safest states in the country for Republicans.…
We recommend in the race for Texas House District 89
In the Texas House 89th District in Collin County, we recommend Republican Candy Noble for…
We recommend in Texas House District 108
At a glance, the race to represent the Park Cities and a stretch of northern…
Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key…
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Ellis County Republican Party event
By Emily RamirezPhoto by: Anthony Council Ellis County, Texas—This October 1st, the Republican GOP Meeting featured…
Does Dade Phelan have the votes to keep his job as Texas House speaker? It depends on how you count.
“Does Dade Phelan have the votes to keep his job as Texas House speaker? It…
Texas man pays $4,000 for ‘autographed’ Taylor Swift guitar at auction then smashes it to pieces with hammer
A man in Texas paid $4,000 for what was described as an “autographed” Taylor Swift…
Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Austin Over Abortion Travel Fund
Protecting Texas families is “clearly not the intent of our attorney general,” an Austin council…
A New Poll Reveals Rising Minority Support For Trump in Texas | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News
It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but not only is former president Donald Trump continuing…
A look at Attorney General Ken Paxton’s multiple legal battles with Texas cities
A look at Attorney General Ken Paxton’s multiple legal battles with Texas cities, Vice President…
Is Texas about to put a Democrat in the Senate?
“Could Donald Trump inadvertently help Democrats win Ted Cruz’s seat?” (Image credit: Illustration by Stephen…
Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred w…
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Cook Political Report shifts Texas Senate race toward Democrats
The Cook Political Report on Tuesday shifted Texas’s Senate race from “likely Republican” to “lean Republican,”…
Cook Political Report shifts Texas Senate race toward Democrats
The Cook Political Report on Tuesday shifted Texas’s Senate race from “likely Republican” to “lean Republican,”…
E&E News: Ex-Trump official floats moving EPA to Texas or Florida
Former EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara also urges the “closing of federal agencies” and firing…
3 necessary adjustments Texas must make during bye week
For the first time in well over a decade, Texas football goes into the bye week…
No recommendation in race for Texas House District 106
Voters in state House District 106 will have to choose between incumbent Republican Jared Patterson…
How Two Billionaire Preachers Remade Texas Politics
Last December, Sid Miller, the Texas commissioner of agriculture, posted a photo of himself brandishing…
How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with alm…
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How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with almost no private schools
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Can Democrats Keep the Texas House Anti-Voucher?
Four years after a failed attempt to flip the lower chamber, the minority party has set…
Welcome the stranger? How religion has influenced the immigration debate in Texas
In the leadup to Election Day, public radio stations across the state are exploring how…
How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with almost no private schools
“How a school voucher supporter won in a Texas House district with almost no private…
Texas can no longer investigate alleged cases of vote harvesting, fed…
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I moved to America’s hippest city – this is what they won’t tell you about it…
Earlier this month, The New York Times ran a story about American voters planning to…
With Texas Sulfur Emissions Out of Control, Enviro Orgs Urge EPA To Do Something
Texas has a big haze problem. Saharan dust plagues us every year, and soot from…
Greg Abbott endorses lockdown-defying salon owner Shelley Luther
Gov. Greg Abbott endorsed Shelley Luther in her bid for a Texas House seat. The…
Who’s running for Texas Railroad Commission? Meet the candidates
Railroad Commission Chairman Christi Craddick must defend her seat in the upcoming…
Despite warnings, Texas rushed to remove millions from Medicaid. Eligible residents lost care.
“Despite warnings, Texas rushed to remove millions from Medicaid. Eligible residents lost care.” was first…
The Odd Couple: How Ted Cruz and John Cornyn went from fractured to f…
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Could Colin Allred defeat Ted Cruz? National Democrats now investing in Texas with two symbolic announcements over 48 hours
“They’re cold blooded. They don’t do this on a whim. They make decisions on data…
A Texas Pipeline Giant Is Backing a Regulatory Disaster
Energy Transfer owns the pipeline that caught fire recently near Houston, and it’s setting another fire…
Texas, 16 states sue over listing ‘gender dysphoria’ as a disability
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading a 17-state lawsuit against the…
Texas’s Wealthiest Republican Donors Aren’t on Philanthropist List
The Chronicle of Philanthropy released its annual list of people who gave the most to…
Senate Democrats boost Colin Allred’s bid against Ted Cruz with multi…
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Why conservative Texas mayor defied peers and put the brakes on abortion “travel bans”
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Why a conservative Texas mayor defied his peers and put the brakes on an abortion “travel ban”
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Why a conservative Texas mayor defied his peers and put the brakes on…
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Despite warnings, Texas rushed to remove millions from Medicaid. Eligible residents lost care.
This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign…
The Texas election is more competitive. Hispanic voters to play a key role
lone star politics The Texas election is more competitive. Hispanic voters to play a key…
The Texas election is more competitive. Hispanic voters to play a key role
lone star politics The Texas election is more competitive. Hispanic voters to play a key…
Preparing for Texas’ biggest races
Election Day is Nov. 5. Control of the White House and Congress is at stake.
Rep. Colin Allred says he’s the Senate candidate who will move Texas forward
Rep. Colin Allred says he’s the Senate candidate who will move Texas forward, Texas’ down-ballot…
One day along the Texas-Mexico border shows that realities shift more rapidly than rhetoric
The Texas Tribune and The Associated Press spent 24 hours in five cities on Texas’…
Takeaways from an AP and Texas Tribune report on 24 hours along the US-Mexico border
The Texas Tribune and The Associated Press spent 24 hours in five cities on Texas’…
Funds are cutting aid for women seeking abortions as costs rise
Some groups that have been helping women pay for abortions and associated travel are…
Ted Cruz and Colin Allred Agree to Texas Senate Debate
In breaking political news, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and his opponent, U.S. Representative Colin Allred,…
Thousands of North Texas voter registrations challenged by just a few people
A handful of people in North Texas are responsible for challenges to many thousands of…
Republican and Democratic candidates see Texas as a cash cow
Republican and Democratic candidates see Texas as a cash cow, a Texas county tells a…
Could Ted Cruz actually lose in Texas?
Senator Ted Cruz is in a surprisingly competitive race in Texas as recent polls appear…
In a North Texas House race, two Asian candidates campaign on their version of the American Dream
By Isaac Yu This article was originally published by the Texas Tribune. GARLAND — Rep. Angie…
In his podcast, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz reveals his unfiltered side as he…
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2024 elections: What to know about North Texas races
Dallas voters will weigh in on 18 proposed amendment to the City Charter.
2024 elections: What to know about San Antonio area races
The presidency and control of Congress are at stake nationally, and local propositions could result in…
Houstonians will vote on everything from president to sheriff
Houston ISD’s bond will also be decided.
Child care, transportation, IDs: Some Texas voters face barriers that impede turnout
After nearly a decade of milestones in Taylor Toynes’ corner of southern Dallas, the one…
The shocking things I witnessed at the Texas Board of Education
Recently I traveled to Austin, Texas, to testify against the new curriculum proposed by the…
Jury clears all but one defendant in Texas ‘Trump Train’ trial
click to enlarge Twitter / ericcervini Video shared on Twitter shows Trump supporters harassing a…
Ted Cruz Challenger Gains Major Republican Endorsement in Tightening Texas Senate Race
Rep. Colin Allred Getty Images Former Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney has explained why she decided…
Texas AG sues Biden administration over lizard’s endangered designation
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Biden administration Monday after it declared a rare lizard…
Are Texas lawmakers in line with voters on climate change?
Local News By Brian New, Lexi Salazar September 23, 2024 / 10:35 PM CDT /…
Tomlinson: GOP leaders fight for the right to ban books
Attorneys general from 18 states will try to convince a federal appeals court that the…
Tomlinson: GOP leaders fight for the right to ban books
Attorneys general from 18 states will try to convince a federal appeals court that the…
Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Texas House District 130
Why did you decide to run in this election? It’s God’s calling that led me…
Navarrette: How Texas GOP policies are helping turn state purple
So even as a California native, I consider Texas my second home. My mom was…
Texas is Running Out of Water, Says Ag Commissioner [WATCH]
Commissioner Sid Miller sounds the alarm on Texas water shortage, highlighting the dire situation we’re facing.
2024 Presidential Election Impact on Texas: Abortion
This is a multipart series on the different ways the 2024 Presidential Election is likely…
AG Ken Paxton wants ruling by Tuesday in appeal of State Fair of Texas’ gun ban
Attorney General Ken Paxton asked an appeals court to act by Tuesday on his request…
Republicans who want to oust Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan unanimou…
This article was adapted from our premier politics newsletter, The Blast, which delivers exclusive reporting,…
Texas Democrats spar with Project 2025 writer, board member
Texas Reps. Greg Casar and Jasmine Crockett took aim at comments made by a Project 2025…
Bipartisan Texas legislators join calls for clemency for Robert Roberson
click to enlarge Texas Tribune / Michelle Pitcher Republican State Rep. Lacey Hull speaks at…
Federal law making it ‘nearly impossible’ for states to verify voter citizenship, Texas AG says
By CP Staff, Friday, September 20, 2024 Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican presidential candidate, fills out his…
Abortion Is on the Ballot in Ten States. Here’s Why It Won’t Be in Texas.
Politics & Policy Abortion Is on the Ballot in Ten States. Here’s Why It Won’t…
Poll: Texas Latinos overwhelmingly plan to vote for Colin Allred over Ted Cruz
click to enlarge Courtesy Photos / U.S. House (left) and U.S. Senate (right) A new…
2024 Texas Youth Summit Kicks Off Tonight! | NewsRadio 740 KTRH | KTRH Local Houston and Texas News
Tonight and tomorrow, conservative influencers and elected officials will be gathering in The Woodlands for…
Texas may look at safety changes for driverless vehicles
Ahead of next year’s regular legislative session, the Texas Senate Transportation Committee held a hearing Wednesday…
Texas Sued By Environmental Group For Anti-ESG Law
On September 1, 2021, the State of Texas enacted a law (SB 13) that constitutes…
The internal civil war in the Republican Party deep in the heart of Texas
GRANBURY, Texas — An American flag hung on the side of a barn and a country song…
Young Texans could decide 2024 election’s outcome if they vote
It is more important than ever to persuade young adults that their votes matter.
Tarrant County GOP sought an election advantage with failed effort to…
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Texas Standard for Sept. 18, 2024: Hindu voters in Texas weigh in as political ties grow stronger
With Hindu connections on both major presidential tickets, Texas Standard visited a Central Texas Hindu festival…
Texas officials sued, allegedly violated National Voter Registration Act
Two Texas officials were sued this week after they were accused of violating the National…
Do Bible stories belong in K-5 curriculum? Texas board to vote in November
Kimmie Fink and her husband are raising their children Catholic. Her family attends Mass, and…
Do Bible stories belong in K-5 curriculum? Texas board to vote in November
Kimmie Fink and her husband are raising their children Catholic. Her family attends Mass, and…
Texas may look at safety changes for driverless vehicles
AUSTIN (KXAN) — It’s becoming more common again to see vehicles with no drivers inside…
Texas Supreme Court to decide fate of delta-8, state’s hemp business
Hemp-derived products have become a multi-billion dollar industry in Texas.
A Texas reporter was arrested for asking questions. The state says that’s no big deal.
Next month, the Supreme Court will consider whether to take up Villarreal v. Alaniz, a…
A Texas Reporter Was Arrested for Asking Questions. The State Says That’s No Big Deal.
Next month, the Supreme Court will consider whether to take up Villarreal v. Alaniz, a…
Gov. Abbott, don’t let this East Texas man be executed
One doesn’t have to be for or against the death penalty to see that an…
Texas isn’t a battleground state, but that won’t make November’s election boring
Is Texas a battleground state? Hardly. The vast majority of races on November’s Texas ballots…
Texas judge dismisses Paxton lawsuit targeting Democratic voter registration
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a voter registration drive in…