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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?

by Eden Shamy

Keep Reading

And Poof. There Goes Red Texas.

by Justin Miller

Holy Shit, Texas Democrats Are Gonna Govern

by Gus Bova

‘We Just Took Back Texas’: Watching the Blue Tsunami from Talarico’s Victory Party

by Eden Shamy

Gov. Greg Abbott, right, visit an unfinished section of border wall, in Pharr, Texas, Wednesday, June 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Jan 17, 2024

Greg Abbott’s New Year’s Resolution: Sow Chaos at the Border

The governor plants hints of a constitutional crisis in Eagle Pass after discussing shooting migrants.

by Gus Bova

An illustration of two suited men shaking hands as they stand on an outline of the state of Texas. A conceptual illustration of a network, showing red pushpins interconnected by red lines, floats behind them. Jan 16, 2024

Partisans Are Politicizing Our Schools

A network of consultants, PACs, and political activists has quietly infiltrated school board elections.

by Steven Monacelli

A Latinx mother and her waist-high daughter stand embracing by their home, a cement, graffiti covered ruin separated into makeshift shelters using hanging fabric. Jan 11, 2024

Immigrants in Ciudad Juárez Struggle for Survival

Migrants hoping to reach the U.S. are steering clear of government facilities—and facing a dangerous journey on their own.

by Lilette Contreras

A dramatic close up of Priscilla Villarreal, wearing a scoop neck black tee, a cameo necklace, large silver hoop earrings and bold makeup. Jan 10, 2024

La Gordiloca Goes to Court

An unconventional citizen journalist stands up for free speech by suing the Laredo public officials who had her arrested.

by Jason Buch

A color photo of Eddie Bernice Johnson, wearing a blue jacket, gold hoop earrings and a rainbow scarf. Jan 03, 2024

The Era of EBJ Comes to a Close

Longtime Dallas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson passed away after a career that will be etched into the history of Texas politics.

by Justin Miller

A collage image of Colin Allred, Ted Cruz and Roland Gutierrez. Cruz is centered in black nd white, while Gutierrez and Allred are behind him, with a cold blue filter on their photos. Abstract circls and brackets make up the background. Jan 02, 2024

Cruzin’ for a Bruisin: Can Anyone Defeat Ted?

After 12 years in office, the junior senator podcasts more than he legislates. But history suggests Texans will give him six more years to talk.

by Justin Miller

Former Harris County prosecutor Kelly Siegler Dec 21, 2023

Kelly Siegler: The Cold Case Killer

Kelly Siegler is a true-crime celebrity. Did she frame an innocent man for murder?

by Liliana Segura and Jordan Smith

A Border Patrol agent arrives to take custody of a group of immigrants from Texas Border Volunteers. Dec 20, 2023

Working Class Perspectives on the ‘Migrant Crisis’

NYC Mayor Eric Adams was supposed to welcome immigrants bused from Texas. That's not what's happened.

by Josephine Lee

Dec 14, 2023

Texas Is Challenging 150 Years of Immigration Law

Senate Bill 4 could be the vehicle for the U.S. Supreme Court to finally unleash Lone Star Republicans on the world’s huddled masses.

by Gus Bova

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