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?
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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.
Politics
Beto O’Rourke Announces His Run For President In 2020
Posted on · The former Texas congressman raised a national profile, and a lot of campaign money, in his unsuccessful bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018. He has been touring the country since.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Beto’s Presidential Run, Tax Prep Advice, And Steve Earle (March 14, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Beto's run for president, studying the farthest objects in the solar system, advice for filing your income taxes, and musician Steve Earle performs.
Party Politics
Emergency On The Border! Or… Emergency On The Border?
Posted on · President Trump’s border emergency declaration causes a political firestorm.
Party Politics
Trump Will Avoid A Second Shutdown But Will Also Declare A National Emergency At Border
Posted on · Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus also analyze the growing field of 2020 candidates.
National
Trump Took Fight For Border Wall To El Paso — Where O’Rourke Was Ready For Him
Posted on · In a near-showdown that seemed to mirror the ongoing dispute over the border, Trump was greeted by a counter-rally led by former Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke, who has criticized Trump on immigration.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: State Of The Union Analysis, And Gov. Abbott’s Emergency Items
Posted on · The Houston Matters experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas
Party Politics
Shutdown Is Becoming Biggest Legislative Skirmish Of Trump’s Two Years In Office
Posted on · Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer also discuss the latest on the Russia investigation, the Texas Legislature's opening week and Beto O’Rourke growing a beard.
Immigration
Congressional Delegation Calls For Shutdown Of Tornillo Facility
Posted on · Democratic lawmakers --including Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke-- toured the facility, where 2,700 migrant children are housed in tents.
Politics
Beto O’Rourke Still Undecided As 2020 White House Buzz Grows
Posted on · The outgoing Congressman from Texas is rising among top potential Democratic presidential candidates.
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West Nile Virus-Related Death In Montgomery County, HISD Reviews More Bus Routes, Paxton Visits Wounded Officers In Houston, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.