Rep. Crockett's potential run for U.S. Senate in Texas would shake up the Democratic primary
If Crockett enters the statewide race, she will join former Dallas Congressman Colin Allred and State Representative James Talarico, of Austin.
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If Crockett enters the statewide race, she will join former Dallas Congressman Colin Allred and State Representative James Talarico, of Austin.
On Nov. 21, Justice Samuel Alito gave Texas Republicans a partial victory when he granted an administrative stay in the case.
He became the Democratic nominee nearly 20 years ago when he challenged incumbent Rick Perry in 2006.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett has yet to decide between running for re-election in the 30th Congressional District or running statewide for U.S. Senate.
The Supreme Court will review the lower court's decision on the new districting maps drawn by Republicans.
The GOP battle for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas is shaping up to be a very tight contest.
Two high-profile Democrats visited the Lone Star State recently and credited Democrats in the Texas House for igniting a nationwide redistricting battle.
Gov. Greg Abbott formally launched his campaign last week to be elected to a record fourth term.
Thirty Republican leaders in North Texas back Cornyn as polls show a close three-way race with Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt.
Thirty Republican elected officials from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, past and present, have endorsed Senator John Cornyn for re-election over his two GOP primary rivals, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Houston Congressman Wesley Hunt. The endorsements come amid what polls show is a tightening race in the marquee election for the upcoming March 3 primary.
The funding bill that would end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is headed to the House for a final vote as soon as Wednesday.
Members of Congress from North Texas expressed concerns about the reductions of flights at Dallas Love Field, DFW International Airport, and airports across the country.
Food insecurity is increasing as the government shutdown continues, leaving federal workers without paychecks and others at risk of losing SNAP benefits.
The list of Democrats vying for the U.S. Senate seat includes Crockett, who is testing the waters, as well as Talarico and Allred, who announced endorsements.
With filing set to open soon, a federal court has yet to rule on Texas' new congressional maps, leaving candidates uncertain about which districts they'll run in.
With the change of clocks on Sunday comes renewed debate on whether to keep Daylight Saving Time. Also, Jack looks at efforts to close the Texas GOP primaries and the future of DART as cities consider pulling out.
Jack Fink speaks with both state Rep. James Talarico and former Rep. Colin Allred about the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Rep. Jasmine Crockett may join the race as well.
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) president called on Congress to pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government as soon as possible. Jack Fink spoke with TSA officer and local AFGE president Johnny Jones about the impact. Also, people who rely on SNAP to buy groceries may struggle to put enough food on the table this month as funding remains in dispute amid the shutdown.
Federal workers and SNAP recipients are feeling the sting of the ongoing federal government shutdown. Colin Allred and state Rep. James Talarico fight for endorsements in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate as Rep. Jasmine Crockett weighs joining the race. Will this be the last time we set clocks back in the fall?
As the government shutdown halts federal food assistance, North Texas families are turning to food pantries, where demand is surging amid fears of going hungry.
Several North Texas school districts are holding voter-approved tax rate elections to offset inflation, expired federal aid, and state funding gaps.
Three candidates are running in the heavily conservative district: Republicans Leigh Wambsganss and John Huffman, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
If the federal shutdown continues past Oct. 27, funding for SNAP food assistance will run out in Texas, potentially leaving 3.5 million residents without benefits.
As the government shutdown drags on, Texans worry about their SNAP benefits. Some school districts are asking residents to approve new property tax rate increases. This is the last week of early voting before the Texas municipal elections on Nov. 4. Some voters in Tarrant County will also have a special election for the Texas Senate on their ballot.
Now that all 20 living Israeli hostages have been reunited with their families after being held by Hamas for two years, North Texas lawmakers share how there can be a lasting peace in the Middle East.
