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. Full Story
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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. Full Story
Complete with childhood pictures and an interview with his mother, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro stars in a new web video released by the Obama campaign ahead of his Tuesday night keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention. Full Story
At the Democratic National Convention, Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa says the Latino population is the potential "game-changer" in Democrats' hopes of switching Texas to their column. Full Story
Our Public Schools Explorer is a comprehensive database with statistics for the state's 1,300-plus school districts and 8,500 schools. This "Appsplainer" — yes, we're making that a word — helps you navigate all that information. Full Story
This week on the Newsreel: Redistricting maps tossed, Dewhurst runs for re-election, and the Senate's committees are being reorganized. Full Story
At the Republican National Convention, Gov. Rick Perry said he'd make a decision on his political future in June. Perry also talked about Michael Williams, who will replace Robert Scott as head of the Texas Education Agency. Full Story
At the Republican National Convention, Attorney General Greg Abbott said he was "offended" by a D.C. court's recent decision to reject redistricting maps approved by the Legislature. Full Story
At the Republican National Convention, state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, talks about a potential school voucher program. "You shouldn't be locked into a poor-performing school because that's where you happen to live," he said. Full Story
At the Republican National Convention, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, talks about the challenges ahead for the 2013 legislative session, including the issues of public education and drought. Full Story
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. Full Story
In this edition of the Weekend Insider: We check in with Jay Root on the road at the Republican National Convention, and Morgan Smith looks at the changing demographics in Texas public schools. Full Story
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. Full Story
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