T-Squared: Robert Downen wins Nyhan Prize for Political Journalism
The prize honors a political journalist who covers politics and social policy in the public interest. Full Story
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The prize honors a political journalist who covers politics and social policy in the public interest. Full Story
Early voting runs from April 22-30. The last day to apply to vote by mail is April 23. Full Story
A majority of donors have been from out of state for both candidates. Full Story
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred raised over $9.5 million for his U.S. Senate campaign this quarter, surpassing Beto O’Rourke’s 2018 first quarter sum of $6.7 million. Full Story
Rio Grande City officials called Ediel Barrera’s requests “vague or ambiguous.” Full Story
House Democrats voted in lockstep against former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This time some Texans say they’re open to saving the Louisiana speaker. Full Story
The former lawmaker registered “RaTmasTeR Holdings” along with Texas GOP Chair Matt Rinaldi. The name is a nod to Stickland’s alias as an infamous internet troll. Full Story
Examining charitable bail organizations and banning Delta 9 were also among Patrick’s priorities in the next legislative session. Full Story
A state-appointed board of managers overseeing the La Joya Independent School District is set to consider the policy this week. Full Story
Reserve your spot to connect with other Texans and big-name speakers on issues that affect our daily lives. Full Story
Voting is habit-forming and high schools are critical for starting that pattern. Full Story
Cruz rose to fame as a right-wing fighter, but he hopes to highlight his unsung accomplishments as he faces Rep. Colin Allred. Full Story
Los residentes presentaron más de 60 quejas en contra de Colony Ridge. No obtuvieron muchas soluciones del estado. Full Story
Texas’ turnover rate has held steady at 40% since 2014. That’s slightly above the new national average. Full Story
The two dozen Republican signatories called on the next House leader to commit to their list of conservative demands that served as a repudiation of Speaker Dade Phelan. Full Story
End Citizens United and the Campaign Legal Center asserted Cruz could have broken campaign finance rules. Full Story
Many independent school districts, including the largest ones, do not allow chaplains to serve as counselors, which is now allowed under a new Texas law. Full Story
Justice John Devine’s comments at a conservative event are the latest to prompt concerns about his impartiality as a jurist. Full Story
The Texas 2024 primary runoffs will take place May 28. See the full list of candidates statewide and see who’s on your ballot. Full Story
Straus, who is Jewish, publicly confirmed the conversation for the first time Thursday. It had previously been reported by Texas Monthly. Full Story