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In Texas Senate Primary, the Influencer Class Was (and Is) the Problem 

The content creators undeniably have a role in the political ecosystem nowadays. The issue is when their arguing, infighting, and mudslinging obscures—even consumes—a compelling race.

by Daniel Johnson

Keep Reading

How a High School Librarian in Abilene Fought Back Against Moms for Liberty 

by Kalyn Gensic

Loon Star State: Give Me Your…

by Ben Sargent

Sanctioned Judge Upsets Incumbent in Dallas District Attorney Race

by Michelle Pitcher

Jan 06, 2026

Midterm Memo: The C-Team. Maybe B-.

It could definitely be worse.

by Gus Bova

Dec 18, 2025

At the Texas AFL-CIO, a Changing of the Guard in a Time of Growth

“No one has done more than Rick Levy for the modern-day labor movement in Texas.”

by Josephine Lee

Dec 16, 2025

Everyone Knows Jasmine Crockett. Could That Be a Good Thing?

Her critics would prefer a lesser-known candidate who can concoct a bipartisan pitch. But the Dallas congresswoman believes she’s starting “on second or third base.”

by Justin Miller

Dec 10, 2025

Ex-Con Congressman Attempts a Texas Comeback

Steve Stockman, the felonious GOP politician, wants to return to Washington with a bid for a newly gerrymandered Houston-area district.

by Lise Olsen

Dec 09, 2025

Lina Hidalgo Had a Vision. Harris County Won’t See It.

Her anti-climactic exit from office caps a saga of waning power and growing discord. But what her rise once promised is worth remembering.

by Sam Russek

Dec 02, 2025

With Primary Field Still in Flux, James Talarico Pitches His Big Tent Revival

"I'm not interested in tearing down my fellow Democrats, because we are all on the same team ... but I think that I've got a compelling case to make."

by Josephine Lee

Nov 25, 2025

In Tarrant County, a Grassroots Coalition Pushes Back on Christian Nationalists

The GOP's recent redistricting of the county commissioners court has galvanized progressive organizers heading into 2026.

by Edward Brown

Nov 13, 2025

Texas’ Top Voucher Vendor Taps Abbott Allies in Contract Bid, Program Rollout

The New York firm Odyssey is now running the state’s lucrative voucher scheme with a little help from the governor’s friends.

by Justin Miller

The Austin downtown skyline at sunrise, with the light reflecting off the water of Town Lake and the skyscrapers bordering it. Oct 20, 2025

Why the City of Austin Wants Voters to Hike Their Property Taxes

And what Prop Q could mean for the future of local governments in Texas

by Jack Craver

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