Allred has run a more traditional campaign in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, focusing on targeted ads and moderate policy.
Colin Allred responds to comparisons with Beto O’Rourke’s campaign, defends his strategy
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Mayorkas: Texas’ immigration policies have wreaked havoc and disorder
The U.S. Homeland Security Secretary specifically called out the state’s policy of busing migrants to cities in other parts of the country.
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Criminal Justice
Former schools police chief says he was not at fault in Uvalde shooting, asks judge to toss charges
Pete Arredondo’s lawyers tell the court that the shooter, not the police, was to blame for the school violence.
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2024 Texas Elections
“It’s time for big change”: Texas Republicans seeking to oust Speaker Dade Phelan present united front
Reps. Tom Oliverson and Shelby Slawson, both members of House Republican leadership, became the first two candidates to challenge Phelan’s speakership.
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Liz Cheney says Dick Cheney will vote for Kamala Harris, and she will support Democrat Colin Allred in Texas Senate race
Liz Cheney endorsed Allred at The Texas Tribune Festival Friday.
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Environment
How we assisted Houston residents in monitoring air quality and reporting pollution
After identifying flaws in the state’s air monitoring, the Tribune hosted workshops to inform Houston Ship Channel communities.
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After four years, Wendy Davis’ lawsuit against “Trump Train” goes to trial
A jury will decide if a group of Trump supporters violated state and federal law when they allegedly harassed a Biden campaign bus on a Texas highway in 2020, frightening those on board.
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Gretchen Whitmer condemns political violence against Trump and herself
Speaking at The Texas Tribune Festival, the Michigan governor discussed her new book and the challenges she has faced.
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T-Squared
Announcing a bold vision for local news in Texas
The Texas Tribune is launching a network of community newsrooms to engage more Texans with reliable local information.
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Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales predicts GOP will lose control of the House
Gonzales, who represents a Texas border district, tells a Tribune Festival audience that his own party will be to blame for defeats in the November election.
