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fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

The Texas Democrat Who Wants to "Make Quinceaneras Great Again"

At a recent quinceañera in Edinburg, Texas, Bobby Pulido performed two songs and delivered a campaign message, urging attendees to support his candidacy.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states

James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, has raised a staggering $27 million so far this year, with California donors contributing just under $1.2 million to back his campaign - second only to Texas supporters among those donors whose names were disclosed.
Fundraising
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

The 2026 Races Giving Democrats New Hope in the South

Democrats are optimistic about flipping control of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterms, especially in the South.
fromConde Nast Traveler
8 years ago

The Best Hotels in Austin for Foodies, Fashionistas, and Formula One Chasers

Austin embodies a unique blend of growth and culture, featuring modern skyscrapers, lush green spaces, and Michelin-recognized restaurants, all while maintaining its quirky personality.
Austin
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Neither Austin Nor Dallas: These 2 Texas Cities Have The Most Whataburger Locations - Tasting Table

Whataburger presents the best value compared to any of the country's other top burger chains, coming in at just $1.66 per pound of meat.
Silicon Valley food
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Texas Republican Called Out For Sharing AI Rendering of Rescued Soldier

Governor Greg Abbott faced backlash for sharing an AI-generated image of a U.S. airman rescued from Iran, which was later identified as fake.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

After 'No Kings' rally, local organizers are looking to sustain momentum. What's next?

The 'No Kings' coalition in Boston emphasizes ongoing engagement and plans for May Day mobilization with weekly actions and community involvement.
Austin
fromThe Texas Tribune
2 weeks ago

Texas upends life for undocumented immigrants, DACA recipients

Texas Republicans have enacted laws severely restricting noncitizens' access to essential services and opportunities, creating widespread fear and uncertainty.
Agriculture
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

The Radical Texas War Against the "Devil's Rope"

The Great Die-Up of 1885-86 devastated cattle herds in Texas due to extreme weather and landowners' drift fences blocking their escape.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

One of the Hill Country's Most Charming Towns Is Less Than 1 Hour From Austin-With Wineries, Barbecue, and Scenic Views

Located just 24 miles southwest of Austin, Driftwood is a road trip-worthy spot beyond the barbecue. Here, you can sip award-winning wines in the heart of the Texas Hill Country AVA, tour a sotol distillery, and rest up in some of the cutest accommodations around.
Travel
#texas-politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
US news

Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points

Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

15 Best Texas Restaurants Featured On Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives - Tasting Table

Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' has featured exceptional Texas restaurants that gain increased visibility and customer traffic after appearing on the show.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Texas jury convicts protesters charged with plotting 'antifa' attack

A jury delivered a mixed verdict Friday afternoon in connection with the shooting of a police officer at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in North Texas last summer, convicting most of the nine members of an alleged "antifa cell" for supporting terrorists and one of the group for attempted murder. It was a landmark verdict in the Trump administration's efforts to crack down on left-wing protesters as what it calls an organized network of "domestic terrorists."
US news
#texas-senate-race
fromAxios
1 month ago
US politics

MAGA ramps up pressure on Trump to dump Cornyn

Republican leaders back Cornyn over scandal-plagued Paxton in Texas Senate runoff, fearing Paxton's electability could cost Republicans their Senate majority in November.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Populist crusade and anti-Maga outrage as Texas Democrats do battle in Senate primary

James Talarico, a Democrat running for US Senate in Texas, pursues an economic-focused strategy to appeal to disillusioned Trump voters and independents in a reliably red state.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

MAGA ramps up pressure on Trump to dump Cornyn

Republican leaders back Cornyn over scandal-plagued Paxton in Texas Senate runoff, fearing Paxton's electability could cost Republicans their Senate majority in November.
#texas-senate-elections
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Democrats must recalibrate Latino outreach, Univision exec says at SXSW

Hispanic voters prioritize issue-based messaging over partisan politics and require culturally tailored, consistent outreach rather than superficial engagement tactics.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Withholds Endorsement in Tight Texas Senate Race Says the SAVE Act Is the X Factor

Trump conditions his Senate endorsement in Texas on Republican passage of the SAVE America Act, which requires voter identification in federal elections.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Democrats set a turnout record in Texas, so is this the year it turns blue?

Close-to-final turnout numbers in Texas show the Democratic Senate primary had the highest number of people voting in it than for any other primary for statewide office in Texas' history. More than 2.3 million votes were cast in the primary in which state Rep. James Talarico defeated U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
US politics
#texas-democratic-primary
US Elections
fromAxios
1 month ago

How fired-up Texas Dems give Talarico a jolt toward November

Democrats achieved strong primary turnout across Texas counties, with crossover voters and competitive Senate races driving participation in traditionally Republican areas.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 month ago

How fired-up Texas Dems give Talarico a jolt toward November

Democrats achieved strong primary turnout across Texas counties, with crossover voters and competitive Senate races driving participation in traditionally Republican areas.
Typography
fromFast Company
1 month ago

James Talarico's vintage-print-inspired type signals a new political landscape

James Talarico won the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate using intentionally imperfect typography to signal a fundamental shift away from conventional political messaging and corporate influence.
#christian-nationalism
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

How the GOP Plans to Use Talarico's Christianity Against Him

James Talarico, Texas Democratic Senate nominee, faces attacks from Republicans and conservative Christians for his progressive Christian interpretation and criticism of Christian nationalism, with opponents labeling him a heretic despite his theological positions being mainstream in non-fundamentalist Christianity.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

How the GOP Plans to Use Talarico's Christianity Against Him

James Talarico, Texas Democratic Senate nominee, faces attacks from Republicans and conservative Christians for his progressive Christian interpretation and criticism of Christian nationalism, with opponents labeling him a heretic despite his theological positions being mainstream in non-fundamentalist Christianity.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Karl Rove Declares Democrat James Talarico Could Pull Off Wild Upset in Texas

Karl Rove warns that Democrat James Talarico could upset Texas's 2026 Senate race if Republicans nominate Ken Paxton instead of John Cornyn, citing Paxton's baggage and Talarico's appeal to Republicans.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The startup that turned Texas's book ban law into big business

Wandler spoke in support of SB 13, telling lawmakers it "empowers parental access" and "mandates accountability with the school districts." His investment in the bill's passage wasn't merely rhetorical: Public records show Bookmarked spent at least $80,000 lobbying in favor of the measure, and later hired the powerful Texas lobbying firm Moak Casey to help promote its cause.
Education
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Live with Bobby Pulido, the Tejano music star running for the United States Congress

That Democratic stronghold turned red for the first time in its history, and Pulido is determined to paint it blue again as part of a national wave to return control of the House to his party. The country is watching the contest closely as a barometer for the midterms nationwide.
Music
Austin
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The shift of the Latino vote towards Democrats reopens a political battle in Texas

Democratic primary turnout in five rural South Texas Latino counties exceeded 2024 Harris support, signaling potential reversal of Republican gains and threatening GOP redistricting strategies.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Dream of Blue Texas Rides Again

In Texas, where the Party hasn't managed to elect a Democrat as governor or to the Senate in more than thirty years, it nominated its arguably stronger candidate for the general election, and slightly more people voted in the Democratic primary than in the Republican one. I'd call that a good night.
US politics
Austin
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Talarico Wins Texas Senate Primary as GOP Heads to Nasty Runoff

Texas held competitive 2026 primary elections where Democrat James Talarico narrowly defeated Jasmine Crockett for Senate nomination, while Republicans sent John Cornyn and Ken Paxton to a runoff after neither secured a majority.
US Elections
fromAxios
1 month ago

Trump expected to endorse Cornyn in brutal Texas Senate runoff

Trump is expected to endorse John Cornyn in the Texas Republican Senate runoff, following months of pressure from Senate leadership and establishment Republicans who view Attorney General Ken Paxton as an electoral liability due to scandals.
#texas-primary-elections
US Elections
fromAxios
1 month ago

GOP insiders fretting about Texas Senate primary

Republican operatives believe James Talarico has a slight edge over Jasmine Crockett in Tuesday's primary, with GOP strategists viewing Talarico's progressive Christian pitch as a stronger general election opponent than the nationally prominent liberal Crockett.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Texas has its own Zohran Mamdani with viral video star Senate candidate James Talarico | Fortune

James Talarico's viral social media presence and progressive commentary on cultural issues are being weaponized by Republicans to undermine his Democratic Senate candidacy in Texas.
#texas-senate-primary
US Elections
fromEsquire
1 month ago

What Can America Expect from James Talarico?

James Talarico won Texas's Democratic Senate primary by appealing to independents and Republicans through anti-corruption messaging and Christian faith advocacy.
Austin
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Voting nears to a close in Texas primary that may be crucial to control of the Senate

Texas Senate primary races test party direction as Cornyn faces Trump-aligned challengers Paxton and Hunt, while Democrats compete between Crockett and Talarico for nomination opportunity.
US Elections
fromEsquire
1 month ago

What Can America Expect from James Talarico?

James Talarico won Texas's Democratic Senate primary by appealing to independents and Republicans through anti-corruption messaging and Christian faith advocacy.
Austin
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Voting nears to a close in Texas primary that may be crucial to control of the Senate

Texas Senate primary races test party direction as Cornyn faces Trump-aligned challengers Paxton and Hunt, while Democrats compete between Crockett and Talarico for nomination opportunity.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What Can the Texas Primary Tell Us About Democrats?

Representative Jasmine Crockett, running in a Texas Democratic Senate primary, ejected Atlantic staff writer Elaine Godfrey from a campaign rally, adopting confrontational tactics similar to Republican strategies under Trump.
US Elections
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Texas Senate Primary Was a Preview of Creator Wars to Come

James Talarico defeated congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in a closely watched Texas primary race shaped significantly by digital creators and social media strategies beyond the candidates themselves.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Texas primary elections: Where to vote and what's on the ballot

Texas holds open primary elections on March 3, 2026, where Republican and Democratic voters select party candidates for federal, state, judicial, and local offices, with runoffs scheduled for May 26 if no candidate exceeds 50% support.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Texas Special Election Shocker Signals Big Trouble for GOP

Recent special elections show Democrats outperforming 2024 baselines and flipping multiple state seats, signaling potential national trouble for Republicans heading into November.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Crockett & Talarico Wage New Battle in Fight to Flip Texas

Texas Democrats must choose between two rising stars for U.S. Senate, facing fundamental questions about whether to pursue immediate victory or build long-term coalition strength amid demographic shifts.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What Kind of Fighter Do Democrats Want?

A journalist was forcibly removed from a Democratic Senate candidate's rally after previously writing a critical profile, illustrating tensions between political campaigns and press freedom.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Texas Senate Race Could Be a Match for the Ages

Texas will be central to the 2026 midterms due to a GOP gerrymander, high-stakes Senate primary, right-wing state policies, Latino voter shifts, Democratic Senate hopes.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

You Deserve an Unwavering Fighter': Ted Cruz Appears in Campaign Ad for Dan Crenshaw Primary Challenger

Senator Ted Cruz endorses and campaigns for Steve Toth to challenge incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw in Texas, despite their similar conservative and interventionist foreign policy positions.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Polymarket Gets Major Prediction Completely Wrong After Loudly Boasting About It

Polymarket presents betting market data as breaking news without polling methodology, misleading users about prediction accuracy and market-driven outcomes.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Democrats Had a Very Messy Week in Texas. Here's What That Means for the Rest of the Country.

U.S. politics remains chaotic as Texas' 2026 primary heats up with a contentious Democratic Senate race and Congress faces ongoing spending standoffs.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JUST IN: Trump Set to Endorse In Bruising Texas Senate Primary, Wants Other Candidate to DROP OUT OF THE RACE!'

Trump announced he will endorse one candidate in Texas's GOP Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, demanding the non-endorsed candidate immediately drop out.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Kamala Harris Gets Behind Jasmine Crockett in Texas Primary With Last-Minute Robocall Push

Kamala Harris recorded a robocall endorsing Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas's Democratic Senate primary against James Talarico, emphasizing Crockett's ability to challenge Trump and turn Texas blue.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Brutal Texas primary night points to trouble ahead for House incumbents

Thirty House Democrats face primary challengers who raised $100,000 or more, with a dozen out-raised by rivals, while Republicans face fewer coordinated challenges but deal with redistricting and Trump opposition.
#texas-state-senate
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Democrat stuns Texas GOP in special election for a state senate district that Trump won by 17 points in 2024, adding to signs of blue wave | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Democrat stuns Texas GOP in special election for a state senate district that Trump won by 17 points in 2024, adding to signs of blue wave | Fortune

US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Texas primaries could test whether Latino support for GOP is holding after 2024 gains

Latino swing voters in Texas, crucial to Republican gains in 2024, show signs of shifting away from the party due to economic concerns and cost-of-living issues that could undermine GOP support in upcoming elections.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Appeals court allows Texas drag ban to go into effect next month - LGBTQ Nation

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Texas' drag ban, allowing it to take effect March 18, ruling plaintiffs lacked legal standing to challenge the law.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

CNN Data Guru Reveals Democrats' Chances of Winning Midterm Landslide' Are Skyrocketing Thanks to Texas

Democrats’ prospects for a midterm landslide are rising as shifts in Texas and the generic House ballot narrow Republican advantages, enabling potential seat gains.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Democrats are campaigning as if the 2026 election will be fair. That's a mistake | Austin Sarat

U.S. elections face serious risk of not being free and fair due to potential executive interference, intimidation, and attempts to seize voting equipment.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Texas Man Uses New Anti-Abortion 'Bounty Hunter' Law to Cash in Against California Doctor

Texas' House Bill 7 allows private citizens to sue those who send abortion pills into Texas, threatening telehealth abortions and undermining shield laws.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Is Doubling Down on All the Wrong Things

Republicans face mounting electoral losses and internal criticism while Trump doubles down on high-profile actions, increasing risk of further defeats and party instability.
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