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Julian Castro

Is a Strong Latino Candidate Texas Democrats’ Only Hope?

The party is long-overdue for such a leader at the top of the ballot.

by Justin Miller

Keep Reading

Julián Castro’s Bid May Be Over, But His Influence on the Presidential Race Will Continue

by Justin Miller

Texas’ Presidential Candidates Break Out Briefly During the Democratic Debate

by Amal Ahmed, Gus Bova, and Andrea Valdez

Julián Castro’s Climate Plan Addresses Environmental Racism

by Amal Ahmed

Hillary Clinton buttons for the taking at the 2016 Texas Democratic Convention. Jun 17, 2016

2016 Texas Democratic Convention Liveblog: Decisions, Disarray and (Super) Delegates

Dispatches from in and around San Antonio's Alamodome.

by Andrea Grimes

Feb 01, 2016

The House Always Wins

Some legislators want to keep affordable housing out of their districts — and they've given themselves the power to do it.

by Gayle Reaves

Rosie Castro, whose sons have carried on her decades-long fight for Latino political representation, in her hometown of San Antonio. Dec 28, 2015

The Interview: Rosie Castro

The matriarch of the Castro family reflects on fighting for Latino political representation and the rise of her twin sons.

by Alexa Garcia-Ditta

Hillary Clinton and Julian Castro grasp hands and cheer. Oct 16, 2015

Hillary Clinton Turns Up Texas Memories with Castros’ Blessing

by Christopher Hooks

A concept image of what the San Antonio Modern Streetcar would have looked like. Aug 29, 2014

Observer Radio Episode 73: How a Streetcar Fight Derailed San Antonio Politics

by Jonathan McNamara

A concept image of what the San Antonio Modern Streetcar would have looked like. Aug 25, 2014

A Desire Named Streetcar

How did Julian Castro’s streetcar project become a political train wreck?

by David Martin Davies

An artistic view of the Alamo, photographed on the evening of February 19, 2011. Aug 15, 2014

San Antonio Reimagines the Alamo

by Robyn Ross

May 05, 2014

Q&A with U.S. Rep. Joaquín Castro

Rep. Joaquin Castro talks to us in Washington this week about congressional dysfunction, immigration reform, Dan Patrick and his political future.

by Christopher Hooks

Apr 16, 2014

In Castro/Patrick Debate, Both Get What They Came For

by Christopher Hooks

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