Democrats Relieved After Texas Candidate Loses House Runoff
National Democrats breathed a sigh of relief after a liberal outsider lost her runoff in a high stakes U.S. House race for one of three Republican-held seats in Texas.
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National Democrats breathed a sigh of relief after a liberal outsider lost her runoff in a high stakes U.S. House race for one of three Republican-held seats in Texas.
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem in 2016, a quiet but powerful protest against police brutality and racial inequities in the justice system.
Former Dallas County sheriff Lupe Valdez has won the Democratic primary runoff for governor. She will face current Gov. Greg Abbott in November.
Colin Allred defeated Lillian Salerno in the Democratic Primary runoff for the 32nd Congressional District. He will face Rep. Pete Sessions in November.
Farmersville Mayor Diane Piwko has accepted defeat and will give up her seat on the city council Tuesday night.
One question will likely be answered Tuesday evening that's not on the May primary ballot: the impact of controversy and national criticism of two local candidates.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott convened the first in a series of discussions on school safety Tuesday, declaring in response to last week's shooting at Santa Fe High School.
Tuesday is the runoff election for candidates in several big Texas races. The winners will be on the ballot this November. The polls close at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Texans are heading to the polls to settle several primary runoffs after the first round of voting in March.
The killing of eight students and two teachers last week at Santa Fe High School prompted the governor to call a series of roundtable discussions on school safety, starting Tuesday in Austin.
The roundtables will include people from across the state, including parents, teachers, students, lawmakers and interest groups that advocate for and against new gun regulations.
One of the most contentious issues between Lupe Valdez and Andrew White is their views on abortion.
For the first time since the death of his wife of 73 years, Barbara, former President George H.W. Bush arrived at his summer home in Maine.
President Trump tweeted on Sunday that he is demanding the Department of Justice investigate whether the FBI "infiltrated or surveilled the Trump Campaign for "Political Purposes."
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says he wants to make schools as safe as airports and government buildings.
