Latino Victory Fund, a political action committee that backs progressive Latinos running for office, announced another wave of endorsements on Friday, this time for two congressional candidates: immigration attorney Jessica Cisneros in Texas’ 28th Congressional...
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Austin DSA no longer supporting Greg Casar’s campaign
The Austin Democratic Socialist of America said Sunday they would no longer be supporting Greg Casar’s campaign for Congress in Texas’ 35th district. The announcement comes after a letter detailing Casar’s policy positions on Israel was published last week by...
Another Texas city steps up on wage theft — but state efforts remain underfunded
Austin City Council recently passed a resolution to address wage theft among construction firms, becoming the third major Texas city to do so after Houston and El Paso. The resolution will create an ordinance that allows the city to assist employees with filing wage...
Winter Storm Landon prompts response from Abbott, Dems
Texans can expect sub-freezing conditions this week due to Winter Storm Landon. The looming winter storm has led to reassurances from the governor, and vocal concerns from Democrats who say major changes have not been made to secure the power grid. In a Tuesday press...
Negative mailer prompts angry reply from Austin-San Antonio Dems
Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, a Democrat running in Texas 35th Congressional District caused an uproar among some Austin and San Antonio Democrats after using a campaign mailer to attack his opponent, former Austin City Councilman Greg Casar. The mailer, first reported...
Texas has no plan for an incoming wave of abandoned oil wells
In the past six years, 132 Texas oil and gas companies have filed for bankruptcy. Many went under as the pandemic drove down demand for oil, causing the price of oil to temporarily plummet to historically low levels. In general however, the industry is...
Molly Cook on playing out John Whitmire
When Senator John Whitmire, the longest-serving member of the Texas Senate announced he would be seeking reelection and running for Houston mayor, Molly Cook had heard enough. Republicans had just wrapped up their most extreme legislative session yet,...
Latino Victory Fund endorses Rochelle Garza for Texas attorney general
Latino Victory Fund, a political action committee that backs progressives Latinos running for office, announced Thursday they were endorsing Brownsville attorney Rochelle Garza in her bid for Texas attorney general. Garza is facing civil rights attorney Lee...
Working Families Party endorses Jasmine Crockett for Texas’ 30th Congressional District
Working Families Party, a grassroots political party that backs Democrats aligned with their platform, announced Wednesday they were endorsing state Rep. Jasmine Crockett for Texas' 30th Congressional District in Dallas. Crockett, an attorney representing House...
Dan Crenshaw snaps at kid who asks him about Jesus quote
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a Houston-area congressman best known for receiving an apology on SNL, was recently called a moron by a room full of conservatives after snapping at a 10-year-old girl who asked him to clarify something he said about Jesus. Speaking at what...