Beto O'Rourke Launches Run For President With 3-Day Visit To Iowa
O'Rourke joins a crowded field of Democratic candidates, months after nearly unseating Republican Senator Ted Cruz.
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O'Rourke joins a crowded field of Democratic candidates, months after nearly unseating Republican Senator Ted Cruz.
Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke has formally announced that he'll seek the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Former U.S. Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate from Texas, Beto O'Rourke told an El Paso TV station Wednesday he's running for president and he's going to make a formal announcement Thursday morning.
Texas is an early primary state, but the real draw of the South by Southwest Festival in Austin for Democrats is face time with young, social-media savvy crowds.
Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro is acknowledging that he will "seriously consider" running for U.S. Senate in 2020 against Republican John Cornyn.
As supporters await O'Rourke's pending announcement, SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson said O'Rourke can't wait much longer.
A new poll released Thursday morning has President Donald Trump essentially tied in possible 2020 presidential matchups with former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke and former Vice President Joe Biden in the upcoming election among Texans.
It is starting to appear former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke is leaning towards a presidential bid.
Texas voters are evenly split 48 - 48 percent on whether to build a wall on the Mexican border, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday.
Among the prominent Democrats on Coast Guard lieutenant Christopher Paul Hasson's hit list were former Texas Representative and possible 2020 presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke and current U.S. Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson (D-Houston).
O'Rourke, who became a political star by nearly upsetting Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in November, said in English that he may yet opt to challenge Texas' other Republican U.S. senator, John Cornyn, in 2020.
When Donald Trump visited El Paso to argue that walling off the border makes the country safer, former Democratic congressman and possible 2020 presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke was ready.
President Donald Trump and former Congressman from Texas Beto O'Rourke had competing rallies Monday night in El Paso with the main topic President Trump's border wall.
The President is expected to push his border wall demands while O'Rourke, who is mulling running for president in 2020, will join a march through town to protest the wall.
President Trump will hold his first campaign rally since November's midterm elections in El Paso, as he faces a defining week for his push for a border wall.
Beto O'Rourke will lead a march through his hometown of El Paso, to protest a border wall at the same time President Donald Trump is holding a rally there to promote it.
The former Texas congressman, who found political stardom in his unsuccessful Senate bid last fall, opened up about a potential 2020 run in a conversation with a bigger star, Oprah Winfrey.
Former Texas Representative Beto O'Rourke's weeks of near-silence end on a massive stage when he sits down for an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
While America ponders if Beto O'Rourke will run for president, the former Texas representative will sit down for a live interview with Oprah Winfrey next month.
If the deep field of potential Democratic presidential contenders is on pins and needles as Beto O'Rourke decides his next move, it could be a long wait.
Former San Antonio Mayor and HUD Secretary Julian Castro says he'll be making an announcement January 12.
When it comes to a 2020 presidential run, Beto O'Rourke is still playing hard to get — even as the buzz around him intensifies.
Outgoing El Paso Congressman Beto O'Rourke who lost his Senate bid to Ted Cruz, reportedly met with former President Barack Obama amid speculation he is mulling a presidential bid in 2020.
Asked about running for president at a Monday town hall in his native El Paso, the three-term Democratic congressman described vacationing last week with his family.
Tiffany Easter got pictures with the pair and said she was thrilled to witness Beto O'Rourke walk over to Sen. Ted Cruz and congratulate him on being reelected.
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
Children's Aquarium Dallas said that several nurse sharks, a large green moray eel, many lesser-known fish, crustaceans, and other reef species now call Texas home.
A 34-year-old man was shot by police on Sunday after officers discovered his parents, the former McKinney City Manager and his wife, dead inside their home during a welfare check.
The Dallas Police Department said officers responded to a shooting call at a 7-Eleven, located in the 1800 block of Sylvan Avenue.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
Children's Aquarium Dallas said that several nurse sharks, a large green moray eel, many lesser-known fish, crustaceans, and other reef species now call Texas home.
A 34-year-old man was shot by police on Sunday after officers discovered his parents, the former McKinney City Manager and his wife, dead inside their home during a welfare check.
The Dallas Police Department said officers responded to a shooting call at a 7-Eleven, located in the 1800 block of Sylvan Avenue.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Seven candidates are running for the seat, including four Republicans: Joan Huffman, Mayes Middleton, Aaron Reitz and Chip Roy.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, Joan Huffman, discusses her campaign and priorities. She tells Jack Fink her experience and qualifications include a long Senate career.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General Aaron Reitz discusses key points for his campaign and what his priorities are should he be elected for the position.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
A Georgia family celebrates their first Christmas with baby Anna Claire after life-saving heart surgery at Cook Children's in Fort Worth, a procedure other hospitals wouldn't attempt.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Caleb Hawkins ran for two touchdowns and caught a scoring pass, Ashton Gray added a pair of rushing touchdowns and Cameron Dormer had two scoring catches as No. 23 North Texas beat San Diego State 49-47 in the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday night.
Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and moved past Magic Johnson for seventh place on the NBA's career assists list while leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
The university fired ex-coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer.
Call it a Cowboys Christmas. It could be a new tradition for Cowboys fans.
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.