Politics
Matthew McConaughey says he won’t run for Texas governor
Posted on · The actor said in a video Sunday that “political leadership” is a “path that I’m choosing not to take at this moment.”
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Politics
Beto O’Rourke enters the race for Texas governor
Posted on · The former El Paso congressman announced his candidacy on Monday, becoming the first Democrat to join the crowded race.
Politics
Who Is Don Huffines? Former State Senator Challenges Gov. Greg Abbott
Posted on · Huffines is a conservative Republican from Dallas who’s criticized Abbott for being too slow to fully reopen the state during the pandemic. He's also blamed Abbott for the statewide blackouts during February's catastrophic winter snowstorm.
Energy & Environment
Gov. Greg Abbott Vows To Fight Joe Biden’s Energy And Climate Agenda
Posted on · Abbott on Thursday signed an executive order that he said would "direct every state agency to use all lawful powers and tools to challenge any federal action that threatens the" energy sector in Texas.
Houston Matters
Dolly Parton Working 9 To 5 On A COVID Vaccine: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Election 2020
Texas Sues Harris County To Stop It From Sending All Voters Applications For Mail-In Ballots
Posted on · The Texas secretary of state had threatened the legal action last week, but Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins indicated he would not drop his effort to send out absentee ballot applications to more than 2 million registered voters.
News
Analysis: Lupe Valdez Is A Longtime Cop. Why Didn’t She Lead The School Safety Conversation?
Posted on · After the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, state officials and candidates were drawn into a public discussion of what to do next. The Democratic candidate for governor, someone with actual law enforcement experience, has had a more muted response.
News
Lupe Valdez Becomes First Openly Gay And First Latina Candidate To Win A Major Party Nomination For Texas Governor
Posted on · After swapping leads early in the Democratic gubernatorial runoff, Valdez pulled ahead of White and will face incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott.
News
Lupe Valdez, Andrew White Clash Over Abortion, Immigration In Debate
Posted on · The two Democratic candidates for governor sounded out their differences — sometimes with rancor — at a church in Austin on Friday evening in their first and likely only debate before the May 22 runoff.
News
Analysis: A Texas Governor’s Debate Can Only Be A Game-Changer If It Has An Audience
Posted on · Andrew White is finally getting his debate with Lupe Valdez tonight in Austin. In a low-profile race for the Democratic nomination for governor of Texas, that could make a difference — if, that is, people watch.
News
Democrats Lupe Valdez And Andrew White Readying For Their Only Gubernatorial Debate
Posted on · The contest is between an avowed progressive and the businessman son of a former governor who claims the outsider mantle.
News
Andrew White Long Avoided Politics; Then A Health Crisis, His Dad’s Death And A Hurricane Changed His Mind
Posted on · A series of life-changing events propelled Andrew White to follow in the footsteps of his father, former Gov. Mark White, and launch his own bid for Texas' highest office
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Lupe Valdez Agrees To Debate Andrew White On May 11 In Austin
Posted on · Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez has agreed to debate her runoff opponent, Andrew White, on May 11 in Austin.
News
Lupe Valdez Apologizes For Insufficient Answer At Latino Youth Town Hall
Posted on · "This weekend, I fell short," Valdez said in a lengthy statement. "A young woman asked me a question at a forum over the weekend regarding my track record, and she did not get the answer she deserved. I am sorry, and I understand why people are disappointed."
News
California Governor Says Jeff Sessions Acting Like Fox News In Response To Sanctuary Cities Lawsuit
Posted on · The Justice Department, in a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in Sacramento, is challenging three California laws that bar police from asking people about their citizenship status or participating in federal immigration enforcement activities