Beto O'Rourke says Ted Cruz and Donald Trump "want you to be afraid of Mexicans"
O'Rourke also said he doesn't want to repeal the Second Amendment, and that taxes are too low for corporations. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke says he raised staggering $6.7M in first quarter of 2018
U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, says he raked in over $6.7 million for his U.S. Senate bid in the first quarter of 2018. It's an eye-popping number that poses a new category of threat to Republican incumbent Ted Cruz. Full Story
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![Democratic candidate for U.S. Senator Beto O'Rourke tosses a supporter a package of Girl Scout cookies as thanks for a question at a rally at Old Texas Brewing Company in Burleson on Saturday Feb. 24, 2018.]()
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Watch: A conversation with Beto O'Rourke, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate
We livestreamed our conversation in Waco with U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Watch the full video, or check out our recap. Full Story
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Touting career as "entrepreneur," Democratic candidate for governor Andrew White rolls out plan for 1 million jobs
Andrew White, a Houston entrepreneur in a Democratic runoff race to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott this fall, rolled out a plan to add 1 million jobs by promoting Texas oil and implementing a statewide mass transit system. Full Story
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![Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew White announces his plan to add one million Texan jobs at Impact Hub in Austin on April 3, 2018.]()
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Trump says he’ll send military to guard U.S.-Mexico border, threatens foreign aid to Honduras
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would soon meet with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to discuss having the U.S. military deployed to the border with Mexico. “I think it is something we have to do,” he said. Full Story
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Q&A: Three experts discuss civic engagement in Texas
Our Facebook community This Is Your Texas spent the month of March discussing civic engagement in the Lone Star State. We took some of the group’s questions to three experts on the subject. Full Story
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"A friendly vote on the court": How Greg Abbott's former employees could help Texas from the federal bench
As a longtime aide to Greg Abbott, Andrew Oldham has helped Texas fight the federal government. If he's confirmed to the federal bench, he could rule on the same type of cases. Full Story
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In Houston, calls for justice follow police shooting of Danny Ray Thomas
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Rep. Jarvis Johnson joined Houston-area law enforcement officials to talk about policy with the community after the March shooting of Danny Ray Thomas. Full Story
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![The Texas Organizing Project calls attention to a town hall meeting in north Houston at the intersection where Danny Ray Thomas, an unarmed black man, was shot by a Harris County Sheriff's deputy in March 2018.]()
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With new "Tough as Texas" slogan, Ted Cruz launches re-election bid emphasizing Harvey recovery
"Texans aren't afraid," U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said Monday morning in Beaumont. "Texans are strong. Texans are free...Texans are tough." The rally marked the beginning of a 12-city, three-day tour of Texas to kick off Cruz's re-election bid. Full Story
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Analysis: Changing the Texas Senate, a special election at a time
With all these candidates lining up, you might think there are going to be special elections for the Texas Senate in Houston and San Antonio. Eventually, you're probably going to be right. Full Story
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Defying earlier expectations, runoff to replace Rep. Blake Farenthold could be a toss-up
In last month's Republican primary, former Texas Water Board Commission Chairman Bech Bruun came in first but by a narrower margin than many expected, drawing more attention to runner-up Michael Cloud ahead of next month's runoff. Full Story
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![Bech Bruun (left) and Michael Cloud are Republican candidates facing off in the May runoff for the 27th Congressional District, currently held by outgoing U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Corpus Christi.]()
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