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A House Defeated? Abbott, Paxton, Patrick Bag Rebellious State Legislators
The heavily contested GOP primaries brought about ousters and uncertainty in the state’s lower legislative chamber and highest criminal court.
Houstonians Force Anti-LGBTQ Democrat into Runoff with Progressive Challenger
Meanwhile, a long-term incumbent who backed a controversial state school takeover easily secures renomination.
Colin Allred Easily Wins Chance to (Not Easily) Beat Ted Cruz
The Dallas Democrat will now feature prominently in his party’s hopes to hold on to a razor-thin margin in the Senate this fall.
In the Ogg House: Harris County DA Ousted in Primary
Challenger Sean Teare handily took out the embattled two-term incumbent Kim Ogg.
Uninsured Country: Affordable Health Care Eludes Many Family Farmers and Ranchers
Americans who operate small family farms and ranches often cannot get adequate health care and insurance. A journalist who spent her summers on her family’s Texas ranch writes about family members’ struggles and the challenges rural residents face today.
Federal Judge Halts Texas Deportation Law
"Surges in immigration do not constitute an 'invasion' within the meaning of the Constitution."
Will Cornyn Take McConnell’s Place atop Senate GOP?
Texas' senior senator re-embraces Trump as he vies to become the chamber’s top Republican. That won’t come easy.
Texas Mother-Daughter Books Are More a Shot of Whiskey than a Sip of Tea
Undoubtedly, mother-daughter relationships are as varied in the Lone Star State as anywhere else on the planet, but in my experience, Texas moms are tough.
The Texas Observer Loses Three Editorial Staff, Plans to Grow Business Team
"I've been in this business a long time, and I've never had colleagues who were more dedicated to covering the people and the issues who usually don't get enough attention from the news media."