Politics of Texas & Voting

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Tony Gonzales continues outraising challenger Brandon Herrera: A majority of donors have been from out of state for both candidates.

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Dallas appeals court rules against Ken Paxton in misconduct complaint: The ruling from the Dallas-based 5th Court of Appeals dealt a legal blow to Attorney ...

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Apr 10

Texas Gov. Abbott for Trump VP? Buzz has quieted, but here’s why he’s a good choice | Opinion

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Apr 17

Dallas Mavericks look to keep rolling ahead of playoff matchup with the LA Clippers

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Apr 10

Why many 18-year-olds aren't registered to vote in Texas: Voting is habit-forming and high schools are critical for starting that pattern.

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Houston Texans: Draft looks different after breakthrough season: After striking first-round gold with C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson a year ago ...

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Apr 17

Houston Astros: Forrest Whitley gets call to majors after 8 years: Nearly eight years after he was a first-round draft pick, Forrest Whitley got the call to the ...

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Apr 17

‘Victories would be nothing less than an earthquake’: can UAW win in the south?: United Auto Workers faces first real test in campaign to unionize 13 automakers ...

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Quick Glance: Historic Vote at Volkswagen Plant in Tennessee

This week, 4,300 hourly workers at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, are voting on whether to join the United Auto Workers union.

The significance of this vote lies in the potential shift in union dynamics in the South, with the UAW launching a strong campaign to penetrate non-union auto factories in the region.

The outcome of this vote could either significantly strengthen or hinder the union, with the UAW needing a majority of yes votes to win.

Southern politicians warn of job losses if unionization occurs in the region, while Volkswagen emphasizes respecting employees' right to choose and its substantial investments in the plant.

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Apr 17

3 people in their 70s voted twice during primary, Tarrant Election Integrity Unit says

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Apr 10

President Biden pledged on Tuesday to make adjustments to child care and elderly care support as he laid out proposals for his budget during a speech to ... Show more www.nytimes.com/live/2024/04/09/us/biden-trump-election/biden-care-economy

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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban

Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.

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Apr 13

Texas Democrats open to saving U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson: House Democrats voted in lockstep against former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This time some Texans say ...

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Apr 12

Spending by conservative-funded group can't dent Summer Lee's fundraising edge: Conservative billionaire financier Jeffrey Yass is funding a PAC supporting a ...

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Apr 12

GOP closes South Texas Hispanic community outreach centers: Heading into the 2024 election, and with Trump again at the top of the ticket ...

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Apr 16

Does Tarrant County need to number ballots? Here’s what election administrator says

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Sources: Rockets GM Rafael Stone extended on multiyear deal - ESPN: Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone signed a multiyear contract extension earlier ...

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Apr 16

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Apr 17

Texas Permanent School Fund adopts new anti-ESG stance: The move furth broadens the state’s war against so-called environmental, social and governance investment ...

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Under Steve Sarkisian, Texas Longhorns' NFL draft stock is hot: The Texas Longhorns sent a school-record 11 players to the NFL Scouting Combine and have a chance ...

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Apr 18

Rangers, Mavs broadcaster Diamond Sports readies for vote on bankruptcy plan: Diamond Sports Group will hold a creditor vote on a bankruptcy-exit plan backed by ...

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Apr 17

Houston voters to elect property tax board members for first time: Houston-area voters are being asked to elect three members of the Harris Central Appraisal ...

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Early voting for local elections starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Voters will decide on mayors, school board members, and approve or reject municipal ...

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Apr 18

Mansfield school board declares candidate ineligible but he will remain on May 4 ballot

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Apr 09

Is immigration the ‘No. 1’ issue in DFW? We asked North Texans what they care about

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Apr 15

Houston Texans mock draft: A look at all seven rounds: Houston's trade for receiver Stefon Diggs changes team's priorities and shifts focus to cornerback

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Apr 18

Johnson, Cook clash in race to succeed Whitmire in Texas Senate: The two candidates, running to succeed Mayor John Whitmire in the Texas Senate ...

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Apr 17

Potential Dallas Cowboys targets for each round of the NFL draft: The Cowboys have seven total picks in the NFL draft, with three in the first 100. However ...

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Houston Chronicle

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Apr 08

Texas lawmakers allege 'violations of state law” in Houston ISD: Houston-area Democratic state legislators are requesting a formal state committee hearing to ...

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2024 NFL draft: Houston-area players hoping to hear names called: Adonai Mitchell, who started his high school career at Ridge Point, could be a first-round NFL ...

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The Wall Street Journal

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Apr 08

Watch: Inside the Messy Battle for the Biggest Swing State of 2024: President Biden and former President Trump both see Pennsylvania as a must-win state in the ...

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Apr 07

2024 NFL Draft prospect, former Texas star T'Vondre Sweat arrested on DWI charge, per report

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Apr 16

Bedford candidates for mayor include man who tried to free ‘Tiger King Joe Exotic’

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Apr 15

Why Texas Republicans say Democrats shouldn’t lead House committees: Critics say Democratic committee leaders have stonewalled GOP priorities ...

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Apr 17

Houston Rockets' draft pick inventory for upcoming NBA drafts: A look at the draft picks the Houston Rockets hold over upcoming years after recent trades.

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Apr 09

Republican lawmaker warns that billionaire influence threatens to turn states into 'an oligarchy'

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Tesla is taking Elon Musk's feud with Delaware to a new level : In a proxy statement, Tesla is asking shareholders to okay a move to Texas and re-approve Musk's ...

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Quick Glance: Why Tesla Wants Approval for Elon Musk's $55 Billion Compensation Package

Tesla is seeking shareholder approval for Elon Musk's compensation package, which was previously rejected by a judge.

The company asserts that implementing the plan is crucial for Tesla's future growth.

Elon Musk will be rewarded with stock options that become available when Tesla achieves specific financial objectives.

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Apr 17

Tesla just asked shareholders to approve Elon Musk's nixed $56 billion pay plan again

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Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues

The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.

A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.

Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.

Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.

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2024 Chevron Championship Friday tee times: Round 2 groupings: The first women's major of the year is here! Take a look at the tee times and groupings for Round ...

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NBA: Clippers prepare to have Kawhi Leonard for Game 1 vs Mavericks: LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard has yet to practice five-on-five with the Los Angeles Clippers ...

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Holiday Giving Machines with push-button donations at Pearl raise over $100,000 for local charities

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Houston ISD school bond: What you need to know about the plans: Houston ISD leaders are preparing to propose a multi-billion dollar bond package for voters to ...

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North Richland Hills electing first new mayor in two decades. Here’s our endorsement | Opinion

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Apr 15

'No one blueprint:' How the Spurs aim to build around Wemby: The Spurs' season is over, but the work of building around Victor Wembanyama never stops

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Lacking a definitive top prospect, the 2024 NFL Draft’s running back class could face a historically long wait

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Apr 10

Conroe city secretary demands $800K following May ballot controversy: A Conroe official at the center of a local election controversy is offering to quit in ...

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An Orioles’ pitcher’s 6-year journey back to MLB; how the Rangers’ draft philosophy changed

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We recommend Gene Sprague for another term with Alamo Colleges.: Gene Sprague has been a voice for good governance and a champion for the health and education ...

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Stars cap off one of franchise’s best seasons with shootout win, Western Conference title

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Apr 18

Who has the edge? Clippers, Mavericks meet in Game 1 of first-round NBA playoffs

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Orlando Sentinel

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Dubious claims about voting flyers at a migrant camp show how the border is inflaming US politics

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Mansfield school board scheduled to discuss election during closed meeting: Among the items to be discussed in closed session are the employment status of ...

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Apr 10

Everything to know about Masters 2024 at Augusta National: Start times, odds, TV info and more

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Quick Glance: Tiger Woods Sets Record

At this year's Masters in Augusta, Georgia, attention was on whether Tiger Woods would make the cut.

Woods finished his opening rounds with a 1-over-par and an even-par, securing him comfortably above the cut line.

His score was well above the projected cut, marking his 24th consecutive cut, a tournament record.

As one of 27 players still on the course, Woods had a grueling day, mentioning fatigue after playing 23 holes.

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New Uvalde police chief vows to restore 'trust and credibility': Chief Homer Delgado promised a top-to-bottom review of police training, policies and community ...

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The Charlotte Observer

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Apr 12

Duke basketball guard declares for NBA Draft after freshman season: Blue Devils men’s basketball guard Jared McCain declares for NBA Draft after freshman year ...

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Los Angeles Times

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Clippers prepare for playoffs by resting starters in loss to Rockets: With the fourth seed in the playoffs locked up, the big question for the Clippers will be ...

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Dallas charter recommendations skip move to November elections: The Dallas Charter Review Commission rejects proposals to move city elections from May to ...

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2024 NFL Mock Draft: Commanders at odds on quarterback choice; Cardinals load up on defense

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Duke basketball star Kyle Filipowski leaves Blue Devils, enters 2024 NBA Draft

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Ex-Iowa State DB T.J. Tampa an underrated prospect: Mel Kiper Jr. thinks cornerback has the skills to play in the NFL

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NBA playoff sleepers: Why Knicks, Mavericks and Pelicans are in position to crash the contender party

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Did Tarrant County judge cross an ethical line in campaign for appraisal district board?

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2024 NFL Draft: Five 'mystery teams' that could surprise with a first- or second-round QB pick

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Apr 09

Montgomery County considers November road bond referendum: After almost a decade, Montgomery County commissioners are exploring crafting a bond referendum to put ...

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Councilman Manny Pelaez running for San Antonio mayor in 2025: Pelaez is the second City Council member to launch a campaign to replace Mayor Ron Nirenberg ...

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Opinion: A reversal cannot undo the damage caused by this voting fraud case: When a Texas appeals court reversed itself last week and acquitted Crystal Mason ...

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Cheaper parking, lot reservations coming to San Antonio airport: SP Plus Corp. is taking over airport parking, shuttle services as airport looks to modernize ...

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Thousands of people took to the streets in Turkey's southeastern city of Van to celebrate an election board decision restoring pro-Kurdish mayor-elect Abdullah ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkeys-high-election-board-reverses-mayor-decision-eastern-turkey-sources-2024-04-03/

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Quick Glance: Turkish Electoral Board Controversy: Van Mayorship Shifted from DEM Party to AKP Candidate

Despite the pro-Kurdish DEM Party's victory in the mayoral elections, the electoral board in Turkey's Van province on April 2 awarded the metropolitan mayorship to the ruling AKP candidate.

The board decided to hand the "certificate of election" to AKP's Abdullahat Arvas, who received only 27.15% of the votes in the province.

Zeydan's lawyer called this a "first" in the Republic's history and announced legal action against the electoral board's decision.

The DEM Party secured victories in all 13 district municipalities and the metropolitan municipality in the Kurdish-majority eastern province, which was previously under government-appointed trustee administration.

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The Far Right Is Crawling With Eclipse Conspiracy Theories: Alex Jones and other far-right influencers are pushing an array of conspiracy theories about the ...

Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington

An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.

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Apr 04

Joe Straus: Tim Dunn said only Christians should be in leadership: Straus, who is Jewish, publicly confirmed the conversation for the first time Thursday ...

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Apr 05

Ted Cruz Is Getting Nervous He’s Going to Lose His Senate Seat: Ted Cruz is facing ethics questions regarding his relationship with iHeartMedia amidst a tight ...

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Quick Glance: Ted Cruz's Worries Over Senate Seat

Ted Cruz, the Texas senator, is under pressure due to his questionable podcast deal with iHeartMedia, amidst his increasingly desperate fundraising efforts.

Cruz is being outpaced by his opponent Colin Allred in fundraising by three times, which might explain his fundraising concerns for reelection.

The payments from iHeartMedia to a Cruz-affiliated Super PAC raise questions of potential unlawful contributions, as federal officials are prohibited from soliciting over $5,000 to PACs.

Cruz is struggling to retain his Senate seat as Texas, once a reliable red state, is swiftly turning into a purple battleground, causing concern within the Republican Party.

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Election Officials School Musk for Boosting ‘Clearly Incorrect’ Voter Registration ID Claims

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Apr 06

New Texans WR Stefon Diggs Paid Insane Price to Get Desired Jersey Number in Houston

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2 Denton ISD principals charged, accused of electioneering scheme: Alexander Elementary Principal Lindsay Lujan and Borman Elementary Principal Jesus Lujan ...