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María Méndez
María Méndez works on efforts to better connect with Texans and writes explainers and guides. She strives to answer Texans' questions about politics and public policy and to help them find resources. Previously, she reported on public education at the Austin American-Statesman, border and business issues at Texas Public Radio and politics and breaking news at The Dallas Morning News. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, interned at The Texas Tribune as an engagement fellow and worked for The Daily Texan, UT’s student newspaper. She was born in Mexico, grew up in Austin and speaks Spanish. She is based in Austin.
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Texas 2022 Elections
Texans make the case for why voting matters
The Texas Tribune spoke to Texans across the political spectrum and asked them to make their case for why voting matters this year. The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 11. Early voting runs from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4.
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Naririto ang mga paraan upang makaboto na eleksyon ng midterms sa estado ng Texas sa Nobyembre 8
Ang takdang-petsa upang magparehistro ay sa Oktubre 11. Ang huling araw upang mag-apply na bumoto by mail o sa pamamagitan ng sulat/koreo ay sa Oktubre 28. Ang early voting o maagang pagboto naman ay tatakbo mula Oktubre 24 hanggang Nobyembre 4.
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Đây là cách để đi bầu trong cuộc bầu cử ngày 8 Tháng Mười Một tại Texas
Hạn chót để ghi danh đi bầu là ngày 11 Tháng Mười. Ngày cuối cùng để ghi danh bỏ phiếu qua thư là ngày 28 Tháng Mười. Bỏ phiếu sớm diễn ra từ ngày 24 Tháng Mười đến ngày 4 Tháng Mười Một.
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Aquí te decimos cómo votar en las elecciones intermedias del 8 de noviembre en Texas
El periodo de votación anticipada será del 24 de octubre al 4 de noviembre.
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Guides
Comptroller, railroad commissioner, lieutenant governor: What do Texas state officials actually do?
For example, members of the Railroad Commission don’t deal with railroads. Here’s what the many officials elected statewide do with the power voters give them.
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Guides
How to care for your mental health in the age of climate change and worsening natural disasters
Call or text 800-985-5990 to reach the national Disaster Distress Helpline, or dial 211 to find local mental health resources in Texas.
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Guides
Here’s how to vote in Texas’ Nov. 8 midterm elections
The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 11. The last day to apply to vote by mail was Oct. 28. Early voting ran from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4.
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Guides
Texas is facing its worst drought since 2011. Here’s what you need to know.
The drought will likely continue into the fall and winter.
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Texas 2022 Elections
What issues matter most to you this election? Help us cover Texans’ top concerns.
Help us prioritize the policy issues and election questions we should report on ahead of the November midterms.