The National Book Award-winning author and historian discusses his new book with UT Austin’s Peniel Joseph at 2:15 p.m. Friday.
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The 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Hinojosa seeks to expand the Democratic tent with ad featuring support from Jan. 6 protester
At the Texas Tribune Festival, Hinojosa rejected the “progressive” label in favor of a populist branding in her race against Gov. Greg Abbott.
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Garnet Coleman, longtime Democratic Texas House member, dies at 65
Coleman served for more than 30 years. He championed several healthcare and mental health bills.
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2026 Texas Elections
Here’s your 2026 Texas ballot for the November election
See the full list of candidates and who will be on your personal ballot on Nov. 3.
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The 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Watch: Rahm Emanuel speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
The former ambassador, mayor of Chicago and White House chief of staff sits down with The Washington Post’s Naftali Bendavid at 9:15 a.m. Thursday.
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2026 Texas Elections
Republicans see warning signs for Paxton in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs
The area’s Republican voters are typically reliable, but Paxton’s political baggage has some contemplating skipping his race or voting for the Democrat.
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2026 Texas Elections
Texas agriculture commissioner 2026: Who is running and what you need to know
Agriculture is the state’s second largest industry. Here’s a look at the 2026 midterm candidates to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.
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ICE shootings prompt different reactions from longtime Democrats leading Austin, Houston
Mayor Kirk Watson ordered Austin police to investigate, saying he didn’t trust the feds. Mayor John Whitmire initially said Houston lacked jurisdiction.
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2026 Texas Elections
After Texas DPS neglected tens of thousands of voter applications, Democrats demand an investigation
The number of unprocessed applications continues to grow. Texas Democrats, locked in tight races in November, want Gov. Greg Abbott to probe the failure.
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Senate Republicans increase ad buy for Ken Paxton to $100 million
The nine-figure spend from Senate Leadership Fund comes as Paxton trails Democrat James Talarico in the polls.
