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HTXYouthSummit to Examine Hurricane Harvey Recovery, Social Justice
Posted on · "There’s so much untapped talent and energy," Valeria Alvarado said
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World Cup 2018 Preview: What You Need To Know
Posted on · The soccer tournament kicks off in Moscow on Thursday. From new stars to controversial stadiums, here's our guide on what to follow.
Hurricane
Emmett: 2018 Hurricane Season Demands Different Mindset Than During Harvey
Posted on · Officials are stressing the differences between Harvey's impact on the Houston area and what a direct hurricane impact would look like
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Houston School Board Moves To Seek Outside Audit
Posted on · Any audit won’t be due until April 2019, which won’t help this budget cycle, with a $100 million deficit, but it could help rebuild trust in the board.
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Analysis: In Texas Elections, There’s Power In Small Numbers
Posted on · If you think Texas has lousy election turnout, you're right. But if you think the regular numbers are small, just wait and see what happens in the coming runoffs and special elections.
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Analysis: You Can’t Replace Some Texas Lawmakers Without Their Permission
Posted on · It's not enough to know that a political seat will be empty — you need to know when it will be empty. That's often up to the current officeholders, and the timing that works for them doesn't always match what works for others.
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Supreme Court Delivers Blow To Republicans, Declines To Take Up Pa. Redistricting
Posted on · The court decided Monday not to take up a GOP challenge to a Pennsylvania state court decision that could result in Democrats picking up a handful of House seats
Texas Elections 2018
The Texas Primaries: 6 Takeaways To Kick Off The 2018 Election Cycle
Posted on · Democratic enthusiasm was up in Texas, but it's still a very Republican state. Statewide, Democrats face an uphill climb, but in key suburban House races, they could make gains
Texas Elections 2018
Democrats, Women Candidates Score Big In Texas Primaries
Posted on · For Republicans, the primary was a vivid exhibition of the Trump effect on GOP politics
Texas Elections 2018
Here’s What Happened In The 2018 Texas Primaries
Posted on · As polls opened in the Texas primaries on Tuesday, The Texas Tribune laid out seven key questions for election night. Now that the smoke is clearing, here are the answers.
Texas Elections 2018
Cruz Releases Country Jingle Deriding O’Rourke
Posted on · Cruz tweeted the 60-second radio ad Tuesday night
Texas Elections 2018
Here’s What To Watch For As Texans Head To Vote In The First Midterm Primaries Since Trump Took Office
Posted on · Here’s what to watch for as Texans head to vote in the first midterm primaries since Trump took office
Texas Elections 2018
CHECK OUT: Your Voting Guide 2018 For Houston And Harris County
Posted on · The first day of early voting for the March 6 Texas primary begins Tuesday, February 20
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More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared To 2016
Posted on · Donald Trump is fueling many women's desire to run for office in 2018 — in the words of one analyst, he's "the gift that keeps on giving" to the resistance.
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Analysis: Three Texas Races Could Be 2018’s Political Harbingers
Posted on · Speculate all you’d like, but there are ways to tell if 2018 will be an election year for the Democrats or one for the Republicans