Ted Cruz warns Texas Republicans that his reelection is not in the bag

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz told Texas delegates he thinks President Joe Biden will withdraw, offering Democrats a chance to energize their voters.

by Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune July 18, 2024August 29, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz told Texas delegates he thinks President Joe Biden will withdraw, offering Democrats a chance to energize their voters.

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Allred outraises Cruz in latest quarter, but Cruz has more cash on hand

Cruz now has a cash advantage, with $12.1 million cash on hand compared to Allred’s $10.4 million.

by Isaac Yu, The Texas Tribune July 16, 2024August 22, 2024

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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz holds narrow lead over Democrat challenger Collin Allred

According to the poll, 47% of likely voters said they’d vote for Cruz, while 44% opted for Allred.

by Michael Karlis July 12, 2024July 23, 2024

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With $27.6 million haul, Beto O’Rourke sets a new fundraising record in Texas politics

Incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott entered this year with a much larger war chest and still has the financial upper hand in the race. He raised $24.9 million over the same time period.

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune July 16, 2022May 26, 2024

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The San Antonio Symphony’s musicians work to revive orchestra — this time with a viable future

‘That’s a decision by a group of people, but they cannot wipe out history, legacy, and heritage,’ the orchestra’s former music director Sebastian Lang-Lessing said of the Symphony Society’s move.

by Abe Asher June 28, 2022January 24, 2025

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San Antonio-based H-E-B deploys mobile kitchens, launches donation initiative in support of Uvalde

H-E-B has so far committed $500,000 to aid community support centers, first responders and the local school district.

by Nina Rangel May 26, 2022October 11, 2024

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The Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade action will energize Democratic voters. What’s that mean in Texas?

If considerable funding rolls into the state, it could help narrow margins for Democrats, experts say, but that’s a big “if.”

by Sanford Nowlin May 5, 2022July 25, 2025

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Jessica Cisneros saw a fundraising boost after an FBI raid on U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s home

Cisneros raised about $700,000 between Jan. 1 and Feb. 9. Cuellar, whose office was raided Jan. 19, raised $146,000 — about $100,000 less than what he raised during the same reporting period before the 2020 primary.

by Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune April 28, 2022August 17, 2023

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The silence of Mayor Ron Nirenberg on the symphony strike is deafening

Given what’s at stake for one of the city’s artistic crown jewels, why is the mayor reluctant to weigh in?

by Sanford Nowlin April 6, 2022July 8, 2024

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After two-year hiatus, LGBTQ events return to Fiesta San Antonio

All of these events are organized to raise funds for queer nonprofits.

by Sam Sanchez March 30, 2022May 13, 2025

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San Antonio-based grocer H-E-B commits $1 million to families affected by Ukrainian conflict

The company’s chairman also made a $500,000 personal donation.

by Nina Rangel March 21, 2022March 28, 2024

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These San Antonio restaurants are conducting fundraisers to support Ukrainian families

The fundraisers range from sweet treats to specialty cocktails.

by Nina Rangel March 11, 2022December 3, 2024

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Gov. Greg Abbott promised “transparency and accountability” for border wall donations. But donors don’t have to use real names.

by James Barragán, The Texas Tribune July 26, 2021August 3, 2023

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Ted Cruz warns Texas Republicans that his reelection is not in the bag

Allred outraises Cruz in latest quarter, but Cruz has more cash on hand

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz holds narrow lead over Democrat challenger Collin Allred

With $27.6 million haul, Beto O’Rourke sets a new fundraising record in Texas politics

The San Antonio Symphony’s musicians work to revive orchestra — this time with a viable future

San Antonio-based H-E-B deploys mobile kitchens, launches donation initiative in support of Uvalde

The Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade action will energize Democratic voters. What’s that mean in Texas?

Jessica Cisneros saw a fundraising boost after an FBI raid on U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s home

The silence of Mayor Ron Nirenberg on the symphony strike is deafening

After two-year hiatus, LGBTQ events return to Fiesta San Antonio

San Antonio-based grocer H-E-B commits $1 million to families affected by Ukrainian conflict

These San Antonio restaurants are conducting fundraisers to support Ukrainian families

The legacy of the San Antonio Symphony’s prolonged strike may be a diminished music community

Assclown Alert: Counting the campaign money with U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas

Analysis: At Beto O’Rourke’s San Antonio stop, the vibes felt familiar, but he’ll need to build on them

Epilepsy fundraiser will allow San Antonians to rappel down the side of a 21-story downtown hotel

Beto O’Rourke enters 2022 a weaker candidate with a harder race

Pinkerton’s Barbecue in San Antonio to hold fundraiser for Dyslexia Awareness Month

Analysis: Abbott’s mishandling of COVID-19 may become his biggest liability — if Dems seize on it

Gov. Greg Abbott promised “transparency and accountability” for border wall donations. But donors don’t have to use real names.