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Politics

Beto O’Rourke sets new fundraising record in Texas politics with $27.6 million haul

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on July 15, 2022 · O’Rourke’s haul came from over 511,000 contributions, with the average donation being $54.

Tags Beto O'Rourke Gov. Greg Abbott governors race Texas Governor

Politics

Texas Gov. Abbott and Beto O’Rourke are set for an election clash after primary wins

Alana Wise, NPR

Posted on March 1, 2022 · Both Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic nominee Beto O'Rourke easily won their primaries. Texas hasn't elected a Democratic governor for more than three decades.

Tags 2022 primary Beto O'Rourke greg abbott Texas Governor

Town Square

Beto O’Rourke on why he’s running for the Office of the Texas Governor

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on November 19, 2021 · Legal experts also join to unpack the Kyle Rittenhouse case hours after the verdict of not guilty on all counts was announced.

Tags Beto O'Rourke criminal justice gun laws headlines kenosha Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty verdict Texas Governor Wisconsin

Town Square

Beto O’Rourke says he wants to bridge the political divide as Texas governor

Town Square

Posted on November 19, 2021 · 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.

Tags Beto O'Rourke Texas Governor Town Square with Ernie Manouse

Politics

Who Is Don Huffines? Former State Senator Challenges Gov. Greg Abbott

Elizabeth Myong, KERA

Posted on May 11, 2021 · 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.

Tags dallas Don Huffines Donald Trump governor greg abbott john carona Texas Governor

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Police Had Lupe Valdez’s Missing Gun All Along

Associated Press

Posted on August 21, 2018 · The 9mm Berretta was found in the department's property room

Tags Lupe Valdez texas Texas Governor

Texas Elections 2018

Valdez Commits To A Gubernatorial Debate With Abbott — But Not The One Abbott Has Agreed To

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on July 18, 2018 · 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.

Tags debate greg abbott Lupe Valdez texas Texas Governor

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Special Education Advocates Worry Abbott’s School Safety Plan Will Accelerate School-To-Prison Pipeline

Aliyya Swaby, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 22, 2018 · 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.

Tags Santa Fe High School school safety plan special education Texas Governor

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Former Ambassador Tony Garza Applauds Greg Abbott’s NAFTA Advocacy

Jill Ament, Texas Standard

Posted on April 5, 2018 · The Texas governor supports continued negotiation of contentious NAFTA issues, including rules of origin, and investor state provisions

Tags Canada greg abbott mexico nafta Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Texas Governor U.S.

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Democratic Candidate For Governor Lupe Valdez Calls For Increased Minimum Wage, Is Open To A Tax Increase

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on January 18, 2018 · Valdez spelled out some policy positions and avoided criticizing one of her main competitors for the nomination, Houston businessman Andrew White

Tags 2018 elections Andrew White Democratic candidate Lupe Valdez texas texas elections Texas Governor

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Andrew White Runs For Texas Governor; Says He Wants To Grow Economy, Health Care And Raise Teachers’ Salaries

HPM Digital Team / Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz / Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 7, 2017 · Watch how the son of former Democratic governor Mark White announced his candidacy for the position currently held by Greg Abbott

Tags Andrew White candidacy Democratic Party Texas Governor

News

Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, A Democrat, Is Running For Governor

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on December 6, 2017 · 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.

Tags election Lupe Valdez Texas Governor

News

Houston Councilman Dwight Boykins Exploring Run For Texas Governor

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on November 21, 2017 · As Democrats look for a serious candidate for governor, another big-city official is surfacing as a potential contender: Houston City Councilman Dwight Boykins

Tags Dwight Boykins Governor of Texas houston city council Texas Governor

News

Harris County Receives $4.4-Million In Grants To Address Sex Traffickers

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on November 13, 2017 · “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

Tags Ed Gonzalez harris county Kim Ogg sex traffickers Texas Governor victims violent crime

Podcast

Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 25: Castro Says No, Where Are The Texas Democrats?

HPM Digital Team

Posted on September 22, 2017 · "I just believe that if I work hard and do well, who knows what the future holds?" - Joaquin Castro

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Greg Abbott still leads Beto O’Rourke three months ahead of Election Day, new poll finds

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on August 15, 2022 · The poll found that 46% of Texans were in favor of the incumbent Gov. Abbott -- a seven-point lead ahead of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke.

Tags Beto O'Rourke greg abbott poll The Dallas Morning News University of Texas at Tyler

Politics

Beto O’Rourke curses at laughing heckler during speech about Uvalde school shooting

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 11, 2022 · The Texas gubernatorial candidate was speaking at a campaign rally in Mineral Wells when someone in the crowd laughed as he talked about the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School.

Tags Beto O'Rourke campaign rally mineral wells Texas governor's race Uvalde shooting

Politics

A new MAGA: Mothers Against Greg Abbott mobilizes against the incumbent governor seeking a third term

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 11, 2022 · Mothers Against Greg Abbott has grown into a potent political force in the governor’s race, with a membership of over 50,000 on Facebook. The group recently caught more attention after releasing ads that have gone viral on social media.

Tags Beto O'Rourke COVID-19 greg abbott Mothers Against Greg Abbott

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Politics

Greg Abbott agrees to one debate with Beto O’Rourke, but O’Rourke wants more

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 10, 2022 · The governor said Tuesday he has agreed to debate O’Rourke, his Democratic opponent, on Sept. 30 in the Rio Grande Valley.

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