In Texas' third legislative session, the state once again sparked controversy over the Republican-drawn redistricting maps which legal experts predicted, at the time, would bring the state a slew of lawsuits for violating Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. And...
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Texas Energy reps pledge the lights will stay on this winter
Two representatives in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss the changes their organizations have made to improve the electricity grid reliability for the winter. “The ERCOT grid is stronger and more reliable...
In his race for Texas Governor, O’Rourke visits Fort Bend
Continuing his run for governor of Texas, former El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke visited Fort Bend County on Dec. 6 to speak to voters about his vision for a better Texas. About 600 people waved Beto for Texas signs and wore Beto for Texas t-shirts surrounding...
Federal judge halts Texas social media law
On Wednesday, federal judge Robert Pitman blocked House Bill 20, a bill signed into law in September, that prohibits large social media platforms from censoring a user based on their viewpoints. Republican officials like Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney...
Rep. Michelle Beckley on her run for Texas Lt. Governor
State Representative Michelle Beckley recently announced her run against Lieutenant Gov. Dan Patrick and others in the bid for the second highest position in the Texas government. Right now, she enters into a crowded primary race with two other Democratic candidates,...
Kurt Lockhart on his run for Travis County Clerk
28-year-old Democratic progressive Kurt Lockhart announced his bid for Travis County Clerk earlier this year. Lockhart is hoping to replace current clerk Dana DeBeauvoir who announced her retirement in November after 35 years of service. According to his...
All three defendants found guilty for killing Ahmaud Arbery
All three defendants were found guilty in the murder of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery who was shot and killed after jogging through a Georgia neignboorhood in February of 2020. On Feb. 23, 2020 Arbery was jogging through the Satilla Shores Neighborhood in Glynn...
James S. Burnett announces bid for HD-76
Community organizer and activist James S. Burnett announced on Monday he’s running for state representative of House District 76. “I'm proud to announce my candidacy for State Representative in #HD76 to represent the place I have called home since I was four...
Day five of governor’s race, O’ Rourke visits Houston
Day five of his campaign for Texas Governor and former El Paso Congressman Beto O’ Rourke held a rally at Discovery Green Park in Houston, Texas on Nov.19. A crowd of fans waved BETO silver balloons and Beto for Texas signs behind the gubernatorial candidate as...
Republicans’ “Let’s go Brandon” lovefest continues
The Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas is catching some heat after a video went viral on social media showing people in the pews of the church repeatedly chanting “Let’s Go Brandon” at the “Reawaken America'' conference on Nov. 13. According to church...