State Rep. Celia Israel announces run for Austin mayor
Outgoing Democratic state Rep. Celia Israel announced Tuesday she will run for Austin mayor. Israel, who was elected to the Texas House in 2014, said her campaign will focus on housing, …
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Austin voters could decriminalize small amounts of pot in May
As greater numbers of Texas voters sour on harsh punishment for marijuana offenses, Austin voters will …
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GOP sues NYC over letting immigrants vote in local elections
The Republican National Committee on Monday challenged a recent measure allowing foreign citizens with …
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Texas governor targets Latino vote ahead of O’Rourke face-off
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott kicked off his reelection campaign in the Rio Grande Valley this weekend as the …
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Gov. Greg Abbott plans 60 reelection campaign stops, fewer than 60 days before the GOP primary
Gov. Greg Abbott is preparing to rev up his reelection campaign — including 60 campaign stops in under …
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Ted Cruz and 16 other Texans refused to certify the 2020 election. None would say whether they see it as legitimate today.
One year ago, hours after a swarm of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol and briefly stopped …
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This Texas congressman voted to investigate the Jan. 6 riot. Now fellow Republicans are trying to unseat him.
A year after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, one Texas Republican congressman is facing a …
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Ted Cruz says Joe Biden could be impeached if Republicans take U.S. House
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz predicted Republicans will impeach President Joe Biden as political payback if …
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Beto O’Rourke’s blunt support of marijuana legalization gives advocates hope for policy change
At a crowded rally in downtown Austin, Beto O’Rourke ticked off his usual laundry list of …
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First part of Texas’ 2020 election audit reveals few issues, echoes findings from review processes already in place
The Texas secretary of state’s office has released the first batch of results from its review into the 2020 general election, finding few issues despite repeated, unsubstantiated claims by GOP …
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Texas attorney general cannot unilaterally prosecute election cases, state's highest criminal court rules
Texas’ highest court for criminal cases last Wednesday struck down a law that allows the attorney …
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Texas’ renewed voter citizenship review is still flagging citizens as “possible non-U.S. citizens”
Texas’ last attempt to scour its voting rolls for noncitizens two years ago quickly devolved into a …
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Primary Election fields set
The field for the March 1 Primary elections in Texas and Williamson County are set. In fact, the field …
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Texas’ 2022 races coming into focus as candidate filings close
Candidate filing for the 2022 primary in Texas closed Monday evening, and there were more than a few late …
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A Rick Perry — no, not that Rick Perry — files to run for Texas governor
Rick Perry is running for governor — but not that Rick Perry. The Republican Party of Texas …
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Ted Cruz has never recouped more than $500,000 he loaned his first campaign. He’s working to overturn the law that’s blocked him.
Locked in an expensive Republican primary for U.S. senator against a wealthy, better-known …
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Surgeon general warns of emerging youth mental health crisis in rare public advisory
Citing mounting evidence of ongoing harm, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy on Tuesday issued a …
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Democrat Matthew Dowd ends campaign for Texas lieutenant governor, citing need for “greater diversity”
Matthew Dowd, a former George W. Bush political strategist who had launched a bid to be the …
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Leander man charged with threatening Georgia election officials
The Justice Department on Friday arrested a Leander man and charged him with threatening election and other government officials in Georgia, according to court documents and media reports. This is …
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Navy extending basic training to 10 weeks so sailors can work with mentors
The Navy is adding two weeks to boot camp, extending basic military training to 10 weeks. The change …
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How often can you reuse KN95 or N95 masks — and how do you safely do it? What to know
Health experts have recommended switching to N95 or KN95 face masks as the omicron coronavirus variant …
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Fully vaccinated and just got COVID? Here’s how long you should wait to get a booster
The surge of COVID-19 cases across the nation is proving an unsettling yet well-known fact: you can still …
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COVID-19 tests: Different types and when to use them
There are various types of COVID-19 tests that people may choose from to find out if they are infected …
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Most states are wary of mandating COVID shots for kids
Every state requires children to receive an array of vaccinations before they enroll in school. …
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Days before Christmas, a letter: Repay your unemployment benefits
Not long before Christmas, Haven Whiteman got a letter from the Georgia Department of Labor. It …
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Omicron can make you contagious before you test positive, allowing for rapid spread
Ahead of Christmas, health experts suggested undergoing a rapid coronavirus test just before any …
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Mayo Clinic experts debunk COVID-19 vaccine myths
COVID-19 vaccines protect you from getting sick. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
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February’s winter storm caught Texans by surprise. Here’s how to prepare this year.
Last February’s winter storm marked a severe weather event unlike any Texans had seen in decades, leaving millions without power and …
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Who’s required to get vaccinated in Texas? Here’s what you should know
Texas has been at odds with the federal government over COVID-19 vaccine mandates since President Joe Biden first rolled out requirements in the …
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Gov. Greg Abbott says critics are "playing politics" over Texas National Guard suicides
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday pushed back against critics of his border security mission and the suicides that have been linked to it, saying the …
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Texas sheriff under investigation for routinely seizing cash from undocumented immigrants
A rural sheriff near the Texas border is under criminal investigation for allegedly having his deputies illegally seize money and a truck from …
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