Bobby Pulido, the New Scion of South Texas Democrats
The Tejano star ousted a two-term Republican incumbent, but now that the music’s over, what kind of congressman will he be?
Politics
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.
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.
‘Their Knees Are Still on Our Necks’: Black Women in Higher Ed
Female African American scholars still face significant obstacles in academia even without being slapped by Governor Greg Abbott’s regressive reforms.
Kim Ogg: DA Under Fire
Harris County had big plans to reform its criminal justice system. What went wrong?
‘It’s Time for a Change’: Dem Behind HISD Takeover Faces Challengers
House Representative Harold Dutton Jr. stands behind the state takeover of the district. Can he survive another reelection after its fallout?