Texas
North Texas Congressman Ron Wright Dies After Testing Positive For COVID-19
Posted on · The conservative Republican was being treated for lung cancer. He was 67.
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Immigration
With John Cornyn’s Support, New Texas Coalition Forms To Push For Congressional Fix For ‘Dreamers’
Posted on · The Texas Opportunity Coalition includes chambers of commerce, other economic development groups and institutions of higher learning.
Texas
John Cornyn Says He Won’t Join Growing Number Of Texas Republicans Planning To Object To Certification Of Joe Biden’s Win
Posted on · The state's senior senator said Tuesday he will not object to certifying President Donald Trump's reelection defeat "based on unproven allegations."
Texas
Texans Begin New Congressional Terms As Fights Over GOP Attempts To Overturn Election Continue
Posted on · U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Austin, sought to undermine his GOP colleagues' attempts to question the election results. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats helped Nancy Pelosi win another term as House speaker.
Texas
After Weeks Of Demurring, Cornyn Calls Biden ‘President-Elect’
Posted on · The senator made the acknowledgement in an early morning tweet Wednesday.
Election 2020
John Cornyn Defeats MJ Hegar To Retain U.S. Senate Seat
Posted on · With an estimated 63.9% of the votes counted and Cornyn in front by 1 percentage point, Decision Desk called the race for the incumbent, 49.3% to 48.3%.
Election 2020
Live Results: How Will Texas Vote In The Presidential, U.S. Senate And Houston-Area Congressional Races?
Posted on · We're proving live results of all the returns in Texas, through the Texas Tribune.
Election 2020
Where Presidential, Senate and Congressional Candidates Stand On Immigration Issues Affecting Houston
Posted on · Immigration continues to be a controversial topic ahead of the 2020 election. In a metro area home to 1.6 million immigrants, here's what local and national candidates have to say.
Election 2020
Houston-Area Voter Guide: Here Are The Races To Watch In The 2020 General Election
Posted on · Nationwide, statewide, or right here in Greater Houston, here's everything you need to know before casting your ballot.
Election 2020
MJ Hegar Nearly Doubles John Cornyn’s 3rd-Quarter Fundraising In U.S. Senate Race, Erasing His Cash-On-Hand Advantage
Posted on · The Democratic challenger raised $14 million to $7.2 million for the Republican incumbent, and she has $8.5 million cash on hand to his $8 million.
Election 2020
Friday’s Senate Debate A Chance For Cornyn And Hegar To Reintroduce Themselves To Voters
Posted on · “People still don’t have an opinion of these candidates,” says Renée Cross of the University of Houston’s Hobby School. “This debate should give an opportunity for the voters to become much more aware of the candidates and their stances.”
Election 2020
Poll: 90% Of Texas Latino Voters Plan To Cast A Vote This November
Posted on · New polling data show excitement from Latino voters, as a majority believe the upcoming presidential election is more important than the last.
Election 2020
The Race For U.S. Senate In Texas Is Competitive Again. But This Year It Has A Lower Profile
Posted on · Incumbent John Cornyn is pitching himself as a "steady hand on the wheel." Democratic challenger MJ Hegar says that hand is driving Texas toward a cliff.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Houston Matters: Tropical Storm Beta Arrives, And Senate Candidate MJ Hegar (Sept. 22, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: The latest on Tropical Storm Beta, new developments in the Texas Central high-speed rail project, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate MJ Hegar answers questions, Guy Raz talks about his new book, How I Built This, and Ramy Youssef discusses his Hulu series.
Election 2020
John Cornyn, MJ Hegar Set For First Debate, Though Hegar Wants 2 More
Posted on · Cornyn previously said he's open to debating Hegar more than once, and his campaign said Tuesday it looks "forward to considering other opportunities."