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Which Texans In Congress Voted To Reject Election Results?

Elizabeth Myong, KERA

Posted on January 7, 2021 · Here are the lawmakers who voted to object to states' election results after pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol building.

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Analysis: Texas Democratic Candidates Find Friendly Donors In Hostile Congressional Districts

Ross Ramsey, Texas Tribune

Posted on July 23, 2018 · A pack of Texas Democratic challengers out-raised Republican incumbents in Congress. Now they've got to figure out how to wrestle away districts where, in most cases, Republicans win with ease.

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Johnson avoids shutdown while tensions escalate in Congress

Troy Schulze

Posted on November 17, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Ted Cruz endorses Cy-Fair ISD school board candidates. Experts say it’s the latest in a growing trend.

Rebecca Noel

Posted on October 24, 2023 · The endorsement comes amid a sweeping trend of high-profile politicians and large, well-funded political action committees, or PACs, becoming involved in small, local elections.

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Why lawmakers are pursuing a bill to require some facilities to let truckers use their restrooms

Joshua Zinn / Craig Cohen

Posted on July 13, 2023 · We discuss that and other challenges truckers face on the road

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Supporting truck drivers (July 13, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on July 13, 2023 · On Thursday's show: Odds are pretty good just about anything you buy in Houston got here thanks to a truck driver. So, why are truckers so often underappreciated? We learn about some new fforts to support them.

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