Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaking at the grand opening of Buc-ee's travel center in Luling, Texas.

San Antonio Spurs send out new messages on arena vote targeting progressive voters

The ‘Vote Yes’ campaign now claims a vote against publicly funding the arena will send SA tax dollars to Gov. Greg Abbott.

by Michael Karlis October 16, 2025October 17, 2025

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Chicago mayor says Gov. Greg Abbott should ‘focus on Texas’ poverty instead of sending troops

‘The governor of Texas should be worrying about Texas,’ Mayor Brandon Johnson said. ‘Why he all up in my business?’

by Stephanie Koithan October 9, 2025October 10, 2025

Gina Hinojosa at the State Democratic Convention

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Austin Rep. Gina Hinojosa reportedly planning run for Texas governor

Hinojosa, daughter of the former chair of the Texas Democratic Party, is one of the most progressive voices in the Texas House.

by Stephanie Koithan September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Andrew White pictured wearing a cowboy hat.

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Democrat Andrew White is running for Texas governor. Again.

This is the second gubernatorial run for White, whose late father served in the role in the 1980s.

by Stephanie Koithan September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a public appearance.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott cheers on Sinclair’s refusal to let Jimmy Kimmel back on air

ABC said it would return Kimmel to the air after it briefly suspended him over a Charlie Kirk-related comment.

by Michael Karlis September 23, 2025September 23, 2025

Texas News

Gov. Greg Abbott denies allegation that Trump is deploying Texas National Guard to Illinois

Trump now appears to have walked back his claim, saying he instead wants to send the Guard to New Orleans.

by Stephanie Koithan September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott going after Democrats who broke quorum with $10,000 fines

The Democrats are sharing letters they received demanding they pay up for leaving the state to disrupt the GOP-led redistricting.

by Stephanie Koithan August 22, 2025August 28, 2025

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Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier sues for unlawful detainment while trapped in the Texas capitol

Collier has now been trapped in the capitol building for more than 24 hours.

by Stephanie Koithan August 19, 2025August 29, 2025

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Texas Senate Democrats walk out in symbolic protest against GOP’s redistricting plan

The Senate’s redistricting bill passed 19-2. Even so, the legislation can’t move forward while House Democrats remain in hiding.

by Michael Karlis August 12, 2025August 18, 2025

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San Antonio FBI agents helping Sen. John Cornyn locate Texas House Democrats … he claims

Texas House Dems say “Come and take it.” It remains to be seen whether anyone can.

by Stephanie Koithan August 7, 2025August 20, 2025

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Can anything halt the gerrymandering arms race?

Texas Dem quorum-breakers are seeking to protect voter rights nationwide, but they’re likely engaged in little more than a perfunctory game of chicken.

by Justin Miller, The Texas Observer August 6, 2025August 9, 2025

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Texas Attorney General Paxton will ask courts to vacate Democratic lawmakers’ seats

Legal experts say it’s “inconsistent with the Texas Constitution” to argue a quorum break qualifies as abandoning an office.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune August 5, 2025August 11, 2025

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Everything we saw as demonstrators marched in downtown San Antonio against Trump and his allies

by San Antonio Current Staff August 2, 2025

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Texas House Democrats launch initiative to fight Trump’s and Abbott’s redistricting effort

Texas House Democrats launched the website StopTheTexasSteal.com to lay out their plan to resist ‘illegal gerrymandering.’

by Stephanie Koithan July 18, 2025July 22, 2025

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AI deep fake of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bragging about deporting Mexican firefighters goes viral

It’s unclear who made the video, but experts have long warned that AI-generated content could be used to politically divide Americans.

by Michael Karlis July 14, 2025August 8, 2025

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Trump visiting Kerrville today, one week after Texas flood tragedy

The president will be joined by officials including Gov. Greg Abbott, who’s helping the White House dismantle FEMA.

by Stephanie Koithan July 11, 2025July 14, 2025

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says asking who’s to blame for Kerrville flood deaths is ‘word choice of losers’

Abbott also compared the tragedy to football, adding we’re going to ‘win this game.’

by Stephanie Koithan July 9, 2025July 24, 2025

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10 people charged with attempted murder over ambush at North Texas ICE facility

The suspects dressed in black military gear threw fireworks and opened fire on the ICE holding facility over the weekend, according to the feds.

by Michael Karlis July 8, 2025July 18, 2025

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Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg looking into run for governor’s office, sources say

Nirenberg would need to boost his name recognition statewide and raise considerable funds to match Gov. Greg Abbott’s $70 million war chest.

by Michael Karlis July 3, 2025July 16, 2025

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DOJ quietly closes investigation into Texas Muslim-centric housing development EPIC City

High-profile Texas Republicans demanded the probe, warning the Dallas-area development could bring Sharia law to the Lone Star State.

by Michael Karlis June 30, 2025August 5, 2025