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‘We can create transformational change’: Watson launches Austin mayoral bid
By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2022
Former Democratic Texas State Sen. Kirk Watson is running for another stint as Austin mayor.
'This is not just about Russia and Ukraine': Texans with Ukrainian ties worry about Putin's next move
By John Suayan | Feb 22, 2022
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine heat up, Texans with Ukrainian ties worry about Russian President Vladimir Putin's next move.
'It doesn’t really make sense': State leaders call for anti-China policy despite billions of Texas dollars already invested in the country
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 19, 2022
Texas lawmakers are calling for the state to adopt an anti-China approach, but the state has already invested billions in the country.
A vote by Justice Scott Walker could cost him his bid for re-election
By Solange DeLisle | Feb 18, 2022
Justice Scott Walker has found himself in a tough fight for re-election in the March primary after he recently voted in favor of a Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruling that removed authority from the state Attorney General to prosecute election violations.
Abbott leads in polls, but some GOP members disagree with Trump endorsement
By Bob Martin | Feb 18, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott was recently given a major endorsement for the upcoming GOP gubernatorial primary: former President Donald Trump.
Huffines 'honored' by gubernatorial primary endorsement by Texas Home School Coalition, which previously endorsed Abbott
By Karen Kidd | Feb 10, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott's Republican primary challenger, former state Sen. Don Huffines, said he's "honored" to receive Texas Home School Coalition's endorsement this year after the group previously endorsed the governor.
Huffines: 'I will keep Texas red'
By David Beasley | Feb 8, 2022
If Republicans want to maintain the governorship in Texas, they should not support Gov. Greg Abbott for another term, Abbott's opponent in the March 1 Republican primary told the Austin Journal.
'Tough luck': Cruz critical of Biden's promise to name a black woman to U.S. Supreme Court
By David Beasley | Feb 6, 2022
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is criticizing President Joe Biden's promise to nominate a black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Israel announces run for mayor of Austin: 'Let's make the Austin we love work for all of us'
By David Beasley | Jan 18, 2022
State Rep. Celia Israel (D-TX) is running for mayor of Austin, she announced Jan. 11.
Cruz reveals interest in running for president in 2024, predicts an 'enormous base of support'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jan 5, 2022
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has indicated an interest in running for president again in 2024, amid rumors that former President Donald Trump may also run, according to a Spectrum News report.
'Abbott did not have the opportunity to consider it': Abbott silent on whether he will pardon George Floyd
By John Kelly | Dec 30, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released eight pardons for Texans on Dec. 23, and George Floyd once again generated controversy by not being on the list even though the officer in his case later had many convictions overturned.