Party Politics
Party Politics: The GOP vs. Corporate America
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
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Town Square
Power Is Restored But Water And Food Insecurity Remain – How To Find Supplies, As Houston Expects Another Overnight Freeze
Posted on · We bring you the latest status on power, food and water distribution, and tonight’s freeze with local and state organizers, including former Congressman Beto O'Rourke.
Politics
Poll Shows Most Texans Disapprove Of D.C. Insurrection, But Republicans Are Much More Likely To Show Support
Posted on · Overall, 83% of Texans strongly or somewhat opposed the Capitol riot. However, the results also showed that Republicans were significantly more supportive, with about 32% of Texas Republicans polled saying they strongly or somewhat support the insurrection.
Texas
Some Texas Republicans Decried Capitol Insurrection — But Didn’t Connect The Violence To Their Own Rhetoric
Posted on · Texas lawmakers and other officials have taken the lead on baseless lawsuits that sought to dismiss the results of the presidential election and have tried to rally Trump supporters to protest his loss.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Following the Money
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Texas
As The Democratic National Convention Begins, Some Texas Democrats Wish Their State Had A Bigger Role
Posted on · Some party leaders have pushed for convention organizers to give more prominent slots to Texans in the convention lineup, eager to show it is a battleground in November.
News
Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke Ends Presidential Bid
Posted on · O'Rourke struggled to translate the energy from his 2018 Senate bid into a successful White House campaign.
News
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.”
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."
Top Stories
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.
Top Stories
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.