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Houston-Area Lawmaker Defends Controversial Twitter Exchange With Beto O’Rourke
Posted on · State Rep. Briscoe Cain told O’Rourke, “My AR is ready for you Robert Francis.”
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Politics
5 Takeaways From The 1st Democratic Debate
Posted on · If you're a Democratic voter, did you come away with a clear feeling of who of that first batch of 10 candidates could be president — and is best positioned to take on President Trump?
Politics
Castro, O’Rourke Enter First Debate With Much To Prove
Posted on · The two Democratic presidential candidates from Texas are among those in Miami this week for the first debates of the 2020 primary.
Politics
Beto O’Rourke Calls For A ‘Moonshot’ To Combat Climate Change
Posted on · Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke told NPR's Steve Inskeep that "we're going to have to free ourselves from the dependence we have on fossil fuels and that means a greater investment in solar and wind."
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Heavy Rain Pounds Greater Houston, Secretary DeVos Highlights Texas’ Efforts For More Workforce Training, Law Will Target State’s Rape Kit Backlog, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Politics
New Poll Shows Texas As A Presidential Battleground, With Biden Leading Trump
Posted on · The former vice president is the only Democrat with a lead over Trump, according to Quinnipiac University. Julián Castro and Beto O'Rourke trail the president by 3 points.
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Mueller Steps Down After Leading Russia Inquiry, Alleged Cleveland Gunman Takes His Own Life, And O’Rourke’s Immigration Plan
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Politics
Beto O’Rourke’s Immigration Plan Calls For Pathway To Citizenship
Posted on · The former Texas congressman becomes just the second major candidate in the packed field of Democratic presidential hopefuls to offer a comprehensive immigration proposal.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Immigration Plans From Texas Presidential Candidates, And The Week In Politics (May 29, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We examine what presidential candidates from Texas are proposing regarding immigration reform. Our local experts break down the latest political stories. We discuss how to stay active in the Houston heat. And former Houston Oiler Eddie George tries his hand at musical theatre.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Judge Rules Prop. B Unconstitutional, And Texas Poised To Raise The Legal Smoking Age
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with a focus on how they might impact Houston and Texas.
Party Politics
Analyzing Beto O’Rourke’s Run For President
Posted on · The former Democratic Congressman enters the 2020 race. How well will he stack up against so many other candidates?
Politics
Beto O’Rourke Raises $6.1 Million In First 24 Hours — Beating Bernie Sanders And All Other 2020 Contenders
Posted on · The Texas Democrat says he raked in over $6.1 million for his presidential bid in the first 24 hours of his campaign — an eye-popping number that beats every other Democrat who has disclosed first-day figures so far.
Politics
In A First, Two Democrats From Texas Are Running For President At The Same Time
Posted on · Former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary Julián Castro and former Congressman Beto O'Rourke are vying for the Democratic ticket. The last Texas Democrat to run for president was four-term U.S. Sen. Lloyd Bentsen in 1976.
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Texas Reacts To Beto O’Rourke’s Presidential Run, 43 Percent Of Houston-Area Children Have An Immigrant Parent, And Santa Fe High School Families Testify Against Parole Changes
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Politics
Here’s How Texans Are Reacting To Beto O’Rourke’s Presidential Run
Posted on · Some say the popularity he gained last year when he ran against Senator Ted Cruz strengthens his candidacy. Republicans are criticizing his stance on immigration.