Town Square
Beto O’Rourke on why he’s running for the Office of the Texas Governor
Posted on · Legal experts also join to unpack the Kyle Rittenhouse case hours after the verdict of not guilty on all counts was announced.
Tag: Texas Governor
Town Square
Beto O’Rourke says he wants to bridge the political divide as Texas governor
Posted on · Texas Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Beto O’Rourke joined Friday's episode of Town Square to discuss his motivation to run and his want to bridge the gap between Texans.
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.
News
Police Had Lupe Valdez’s Missing Gun All Along
Posted on · The 9mm Berretta was found in the department's property room
Texas Elections 2018
Valdez Commits To A Gubernatorial Debate With Abbott — But Not The One Abbott Has Agreed To
Posted on · Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez has agreed to debate Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 8 in Houston. A week ago, Abbott committed to a different debate — on Sept. 28 in Austin.
News
Special Education Advocates Worry Abbott’s School Safety Plan Will Accelerate School-To-Prison Pipeline
Posted on · As a recent spate of school shootings has provoked nationwide panic, some advocates and parents are worried school and state officials' response to the May massacre at Santa Fe High School could harm some students more than it protects them.
News
Former Ambassador Tony Garza Applauds Greg Abbott’s NAFTA Advocacy
Posted on · The Texas governor supports continued negotiation of contentious NAFTA issues, including rules of origin, and investor state provisions
News
Democratic Candidate For Governor Lupe Valdez Calls For Increased Minimum Wage, Is Open To A Tax Increase
Posted on · Valdez spelled out some policy positions and avoided criticizing one of her main competitors for the nomination, Houston businessman Andrew White
News
Andrew White Runs For Texas Governor; Says He Wants To Grow Economy, Health Care And Raise Teachers’ Salaries
Posted on · Watch how the son of former Democratic governor Mark White announced his candidacy for the position currently held by Greg Abbott
News
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, A Democrat, Is Running For Governor
Posted on · Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez announced Wednesday morning that she is running for governor, giving Texas Democrats a serious candidate for the top job with five days until the candidate filing deadline for the 2018 primaries.
News
Houston Councilman Dwight Boykins Exploring Run For Texas Governor
Posted on · As Democrats look for a serious candidate for governor, another big-city official is surfacing as a potential contender: Houston City Councilman Dwight Boykins
News
Harris County Receives $4.4-Million In Grants To Address Sex Traffickers
Posted on · “Let’s make it the number one city in trauma informed response to its victims,” says Andrea Sparks, Director of the Child Sex Trafficking Team for Governor Greg Abbott
Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 25: Castro Says No, Where Are The Texas Democrats?
Posted on · "I just believe that if I work hard and do well, who knows what the future holds?" - Joaquin Castro
Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 18: Senate v. House Showdown
Posted on · "There's a growing number of conservatives in the House that don't understand why Speaker Straus is blocking a conservative agenda," - state Rep. Matt Schaefer
Weather
Historic Cresting Of Brazos River Continues To Flood Brazoria And Fort Bend Counties
Posted on · Fort Bend County residents are slowly trying to get into recovery mode. This after the flooding caused by the historic cresting of the Brazos River this week.