The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community celebrated the Democratic Party’s platform, which calls for marriage equality. For members of the LGBT community, it’s one of several milestones they have seen in recent years.
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Alana Rocha was the director of news partnerships for The Texas Tribune until June 2022. She was previously a multimedia reporter, after working in television and radio news for eight years. Alana covered politics for stations in Florida, Kansas and Texas and traveled the country reporting from the 2012 and 2016 presidential campaign trails. She was the lead reporter on several award-winning projects and launched “The Brief,” a daily audio update. A native of Tampa, Florida, Alana received bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from the University of Florida.
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Video: Texas Democratic Delegates Aim to Make Texas Blue
At the Democratic National Convention, Texas delegates see reasons for hope in making gains in their home state, and they say enthusiasm hasn’t waned for President Obama.
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Video: Gov. Rick Perry Makes the Rounds in Florida
Throughout the Republican National Convention, Gov. Rick Perry stayed busy shaking hands and meeting with delegates. He also further spelled out what the months ahead look like for him both politically and professionally.
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Video: GOP Delegates Shift Focus to Fall Campaign
On Tuesday, the Republican National Convention made it official, nominating Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan for the GOP’s presidential ticket. As the convention winds down, delegates are setting their sights on the general election.
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Video: 2014 Race for Lieutenant Governor Already Heating Up
As the 2012 Republican National Convention continues, the 2014 race for Texas lieutenant governor is already heating up. Candidates confirm their political intentions this week in Florida.
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Video: Todd Staples Still Eyeing Lt. Gov. Seat
Texas Agriculture Comissioner Todd Staples says he is looking forward to running for lieutenant governor in 2014 — regardless of who else is on the ticket.
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Video: Texas Delegates Fight New RNC Rules
The Texas delegates are uniform in their quest to stay independent – in spite of the Republican National Committee’s proposed rule change on national delegates.
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Despite Hurricane Delay, Texas GOP Delegates Convene in Florida
Though the Republican National Convention festivities are beginning a day late, Texas delegates are already getting down to business — and discussing much more than the weather.
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At RNC, Cruz Calls for Conservative Leadership
Texas’ 300-plus delegates and alternates at the Republican National Convention heard from U.S. Senate candidate and former solicitor general Ted Cruz on Monday.