Politics & Policy
December 18, 2019
The 2020 Bum Steer Awards
Beto O'Rourke, Dennis Bonnen, and the Houston Astros make our annual dishonor roll, along with assorted lesser-known idiots and evildoers.
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Politics & Policy
November 21, 2019
From Rick Perry to Kenneth Starr, Here Are the Texans Involved in the Impeachment Hearings
The Ukraine scandal is unfolding quickly, and quite a few Texans are playing significant roles in the drama.
Politics & Policy
August 13, 2019
We Are Firmly in the Boycott Era of Politics
Chick-fil-A won’t be hosting its 2022 convention in San Antonio and Joaquin Castro supporters won’t be eating at Bill Miller.
Politics & Policy
May 1, 2019
Joaquin Castro Says ‘No’ to Senate Run Against John Cornyn
The San Antonio congressman said he feels he can accomplish more in the majority party in the U.S. House
Politics & Policy
April 22, 2019
Flush With Cash, Senator John Cornyn Is Daring Democrats to Challenge Him
The state’s senior U.S. senator is calling out Joaquin Castro and MJ Hegar in particular.
Politics & Policy
March 15, 2019
Joaquin Castro “All But Certain” to Challenge John Cornyn for U.S. Senate, Source Says
A Joaquin Castro candidacy instantly makes next year's Senate race competitive, observers say.
The National Podcast of Texas
March 7, 2019
Wendy Davis: “The Midterms Were a Wake-up Call for Republican Leaders in Texas”
On the latest National Podcast of Texas, the 2014 gubernatorial candidate on her latest thinking about a potential run against John Cornyn, Beto O’Rourke’s future, and the status of the upcoming Sandra Bullock film centered on her filibuster.
Politics & Policy
February 26, 2019
Is the House Vote Against Trump’s Emergency Declaration Joaquín Castro’s Breakout Moment?
The House has passed legislation authored by the San Antonio Democrat to take on President Trump in a constitutional battle.
Politics & Policy
February 22, 2019
Joaquin Castro Files Legislation to Counter President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration
House speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House could vote on the bill as early as next week.
Politics & Policy
February 15, 2019
Joaquin Castro Takes a Lead in Fighting President Trump’s Emergency Declaration
The Texas Democrat is preparing a resolution to terminate the emergency declaration and already has 60 co-sponsors in Congress.
Politics & Policy
December 12, 2018
Julián Castro To Launch Presidential Exploratory Committee
The former San Antonio mayor and Obama cabinet member said he will announce his intentions in January.
Politics & Policy
October 13, 2018
Exclusive Excerpt: Julián Castro’s ‘Unlikely Journey’
In his forthcoming memoir, the former San Antonio mayor and Obama cabinet member recalls leaving Texas for college at Stanford.
Politics & Policy
September 22, 2017
Governor Greg Abbott is Almost Unbeatable in the 2018 Race
A Democratic survey of voters shows the governor's power, but it doesn’t mean Texans agree with Republicans on all the issues. Here's how the Democratic party can use that information.
Politics & Policy
May 1, 2017
Joaquin Castro Steps Away from Challenging Ted Cruz
Castro’s decision leaves Beto O’Rourke as the lone Democrat in the U.S. Senate race.
Politics & Policy
January 9, 2014
Mr. Castro Goes to Washington
The inside account of a rising congressman’s freshman year in office.
Politics & Policy
July 15, 2013
Capitol Gains
Politics can usually be described along the same lines as that old cliché about the weather: if you don’t like it, just wait five minutes and it’ll change. The will of the electorate is fickle, as constant in its attachment to any particular politician as to any particular variety of breakfast
Politics & Policy
July 12, 2013
The Life and Death (and Life?) of the Party
After ruling the state for a century, Texas Democrats were gradually reduced to irrelevance. Is the reawakening at hand?
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
How Did Julián Castro Do?
What people are saying about the San Antonio mayor's keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
The Lege Gets a “Pansexual” Representative
Mary Gonzalez of El Paso has been called the first lesbian member of the Texas legislature, but she tells the Dallas Voice that she prefers “pansexual.”
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Everything You Wanted to Know About Julián Castro
A primer on the San Antonio mayor, who was recently thrust into the national spotlight after he was tapped to deliver the DNC's keynote address.
Politics & Policy
January 21, 2013
Texas Redistricting Ball Now in Scalia’s Court
But does the U.S. Supreme Court Justice’s request for briefs mean he might rule in the state’s favor?
News & Politics
January 11, 2013
Texas Republicans Moderate on One Thing: Immigration
After a few hardline moves in 2011, the Texas Republican Party may be returning to its moderate stance on immigration policy.
Politics & Policy
October 26, 2012
Bill Clinton Stumps for Pete Gallego and Joaquín Castro in San Antonio
The 42nd president charmed a crowd of 3,000 gathered in South San Antonio High School's gymnasium Thursday afternoon.
Politics & Policy
March 30, 2011
Pre-filed amendments to budget bills set the stage for culture wars on spending
The next several days of Texas House budget debate may be as much about the culture wars as state spending. Pre-filed amendments to the three budget-related bills before the House contain limitations on private school vouchers, funding for Planned Parenthood and directives to higher education to fund centers for traditional
Politics & Policy
April 30, 2010
Alamo Heights
One year into his first term as mayor of San Antonio, Julián Castro is emerging as perhaps the most prominent young Hispanic politician in Texas. Get ready to get used to him.
Politics & Policy
April 29, 2009
Dueling Education Debates
First, here’s an update from Abby Rappaport on the House: Dawnna Dukes just lost the most exciting battle thus far on her amendment to eliminate school closures. Dukes spoke at length about the troubles at Webb Elementary School and argued that some school districts don’t mind school closure. “That just
Politics & Policy
January 19, 2009
Let the speculation begin
Committee appointments will be the first real test of the Straus speakership. How many of the 149 members can he satisfy? Here are some of the problems he will face: —Straus has said that there will be no retaliation against Craddick loyalists. Good luck in keeping that promise. The ABCs