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Did Katherine Culbert commit fraud when she asked for donations from Democrats then filed to run as a Republican? Many are asking the same question.
Texas Railroad Commission hopeful faces allegations of donor fraud
Katherine Culbert began fundraising for the race on the ActBlue platform, which is reserved exclusively for Democrats and liberal independents, before filing to run as a Republican.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Did Katherine Culbert commit fraud when she asked for donations from Democrats then filed to run as a Republican? Many are asking the same question.
Texas Republicans thought redistricting would secure TX-35 for them in 2026. Now operatives in both parties say it may blow up in their faces.
The right kind of Democrat can win in the new TX-35
It may take some work, but Democrats can pull off a win here if they nominate somebody from the district who is trusted, respected, and can balance a very thin tightrope.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Texas Republicans thought redistricting would secure TX-35 for them in 2026. Now operatives in both parties say it may blow up in their faces.
FRAUD: Katherine Culbert, a candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, fundraised on ActBlue before filing to run as a REPUBLICAN
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
FRAUD: Katherine Culbert, a candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, fundraised on ActBlue before filing to run as a REPUBLICAN
LATEST: New reporting from NOTUS says the NRSC pursued a “sustained effort” to draw Jasmine Crockett into the U.S. Senate race with bogus polls
December 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
LATEST: New reporting from NOTUS says the NRSC pursued a “sustained effort” to draw Jasmine Crockett into the U.S. Senate race with bogus polls
MAGA rage-baiter Valentina Gomez Noriega failed to secure Donald Trump's endorsement in TX-31.
MAGA candidate known for viral racist stunts loses out on Trump endorsement
Valentina Gomez Noriega, a Colombian-born supporter of Donald Trump, is known for a variety of racist stunts designed to generate controversy and social media interactions.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
MAGA rage-baiter Valentina Gomez Noriega failed to secure Donald Trump's endorsement in TX-31.
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is all the buzz on social media. Here's what has changed:
Texas U.S. Senate race sees major shakeup as social media buzz grows
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas just got a whole lot more interesting after several candidates announced their next moves.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is all the buzz on social media. Here's what has changed:
@jamestalarico.bsky.social hopes to win over these key voters to propel him to victory in both the primary and general elections.
Talarico rallies draw huge crowds in South Texas
Thousands turned out for State Rep. James Talarico’s South Texas tour, reflecting the growing energy behind his progressive campaign.
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September 30, 2025 at 2:55 AM
@jamestalarico.bsky.social hopes to win over these key voters to propel him to victory in both the primary and general elections.
With just a couple of months until the March primary elections, we want to break down who’s running for Texas governor so far.
Who’s running for Texas governor (so far)
The race for governor is heating up, with several candidates announcing their campaigns ahead of the Spring primaries.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
With just a couple of months until the March primary elections, we want to break down who’s running for Texas governor so far.
Latino voters and candidates like Bobby Pulido could potentially reshape these key races in South Texas.
Texas Republicans may have overplayed their hand in redistricting
The new South Texas district lines, drawn to give Republicans an edge, may backfire as Latino voters continue reassessing their political loyalties in the region.
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September 24, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Latino voters and candidates like Bobby Pulido could potentially reshape these key races in South Texas.
The new congressional district map has been slammed by critics and civil rights groups for gerrymandering Democrats out of office.
The bill now heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk where he will sign it into law and the new map will go into effect before the upcoming midterm elections.
The bill now heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk where he will sign it into law and the new map will go into effect before the upcoming midterm elections.
August 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The new congressional district map has been slammed by critics and civil rights groups for gerrymandering Democrats out of office.
The bill now heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk where he will sign it into law and the new map will go into effect before the upcoming midterm elections.
The bill now heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk where he will sign it into law and the new map will go into effect before the upcoming midterm elections.
These extra Republican seats being drawn up for Congress are unlikely to deliver any meaningful benefits to Texas residents, which calls into question why this was such a top priority during these difficult economic times.
Redistricting offers little help for Texas residents
The Republican efforts to redistrict the state mid-decade will not improve the material conditions for Texas residents.
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August 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
These extra Republican seats being drawn up for Congress are unlikely to deliver any meaningful benefits to Texas residents, which calls into question why this was such a top priority during these difficult economic times.
The Tejano icon is steering clear of political labels and choosing instead to define his own identity.
Bobby Pulido charts his own path amid congressional decision
The Tejano icon is steering clear of political labels and choosing instead to define his own identity.
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August 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The Tejano icon is steering clear of political labels and choosing instead to define his own identity.
South Texas is losing its rural hospitals at an alarming rate, and a surprising culprit is making things worse: Medicare Advantage plans.
South Texas healthcare on life support
The rural healthcare crisis is hitting South Texas hard and it is only projected to get worse unless there are major policy changes.
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June 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
South Texas is losing its rural hospitals at an alarming rate, and a surprising culprit is making things worse: Medicare Advantage plans.
Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Independence Day—it was one of many victories for Mexican democracy against European imperialism.
Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Fourth of July
Cinco de Mayo marks the historic Mexican victory over French forces in 1862—a moment that not only defied European imperialism, but also dealt a blow to anti-democratic conservatives in Mexico.
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May 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Independence Day—it was one of many victories for Mexican democracy against European imperialism.
It's #ElectionDay Texas! Make sure to get out and vote before polls close at 7pm. Check out these key races to watch:
Local power is on the ballot in Texas today
Texas voters are casting their ballots that will decide the balance of power in cities and school boards across the state today.
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May 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It's #ElectionDay Texas! Make sure to get out and vote before polls close at 7pm. Check out these key races to watch:
While it may be too early to make predictions, all signs point to a high-stakes U.S. Senate race in Texas.
Poll: Texas Republicans could lose U.S. Senate race
An internal poll conducted by former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale showed Ken Paxton trailing Collin Allred by double-digits.
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May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
While it may be too early to make predictions, all signs point to a high-stakes U.S. Senate race in Texas.
A poll from the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) found that 52% of Americans agreed with the statement that Trump "is a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy.”
April 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM
A poll from the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) found that 52% of Americans agreed with the statement that Trump "is a dangerous dictator whose power should be limited before he destroys American democracy.”
The pair of bills were introduced by State Rep. John Bucy III and State Senator Sarah Eckhardt and would allow state funds to be used on a high speed rail project.
April 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The pair of bills were introduced by State Rep. John Bucy III and State Senator Sarah Eckhardt and would allow state funds to be used on a high speed rail project.
Senate Bill 511 marks the latest effort by Texas Republicans to make it even harder to register to vote.
Texas Republicans just don’t want you to vote
The GOP-dominated Texas Legislature is considering a bill to ban cities and counties from mailing voter registration forms to residents.
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April 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Senate Bill 511 marks the latest effort by Texas Republicans to make it even harder to register to vote.
Texas Republicans have advanced so-called “election integrity” legislation that is reminiscent of Jim Crow era laws.
Texas Senate votes to bring Jim Crow back
The Texas Senate recently advanced a bill that would require a passport, original birth certificate, or citizenship papers in addition to a photo ID to register to vote.
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April 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Texas Republicans have advanced so-called “election integrity” legislation that is reminiscent of Jim Crow era laws.
Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten to unravel vital healthcare for South Texas’ rural communities.
Medicaid cuts would devastate rural Texas communities
Healthcare access in rural Texas has continued to decline over the past decade as House Republicans in D.C. weigh cuts to Medicaid.
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April 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten to unravel vital healthcare for South Texas’ rural communities.
Company town dreams, PAC money, and a billionaire’s beach: Inside the cash-fueled power grab unfolding in South Texas.
Elon Musk set to tighten his grip over South Texas community
On the dusty outskirts of Boca Chica, Elon Musk’s vision of the future is quickly becoming a political reality.
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April 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Company town dreams, PAC money, and a billionaire’s beach: Inside the cash-fueled power grab unfolding in South Texas.
The realities of TX-15 demand a more moderate approach to controversial political issues, but it would be incredibly foolish to take a moderate approach to the issues Democrats can actually lead on.
Texas Democrats need more than star power to win in South Texas
Tejano icon Bobby Pulido may draw a crowd, but if Texas Democrats are banking on celebrity status alone to win back South Texas, they could be in for a rude awakening.
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April 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The realities of TX-15 demand a more moderate approach to controversial political issues, but it would be incredibly foolish to take a moderate approach to the issues Democrats can actually lead on.
Pope Francis’ papacy was defined not by power, but by compassion, humility, and a bold vision for a more inclusive church.
The death of the “People’s Pope”
From the moment he stepped onto the balcony in simple white robes, Pope Francis signaled a papacy defined not by power, but by compassion, humility, and a bold vision for a more inclusive church.
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April 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Pope Francis’ papacy was defined not by power, but by compassion, humility, and a bold vision for a more inclusive church.
Pope Francis’ death leaves the roughly 8.5 million Catholics across the Lone Star State in a period of mourning.
April 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Pope Francis’ death leaves the roughly 8.5 million Catholics across the Lone Star State in a period of mourning.