Zohran Mamdami makes a public appearance in the Astoria neighborhood this summer during his mayoral campaign.

Analysis: Mamdani’s victory sure is triggering the f–k out of Texas Republicans

Here’s the reality: Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Chip Roy are less scared of Mamdani than what his victory says about voters.

by Sanford Nowlin November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Here’s the reality: Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Chip Roy are less scared of Mamdani than what his victory says about voters.

DNC Chair Ken Martin meets with union members as he tours the country to rebuild support for his party.

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Miracle Worker? Talking to Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin about his party’s fight to win in deep-red Texas

If the party’s going to bounce back, Martin said, it must meet voters on the ground, including in places where the GOP has long had the upper hand.

by Sanford Nowlin September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

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Trump approval with Latinos plummets, suggesting GOP trouble in 2026

The numbers spell trouble as the GOP bets on Texas’ redrawn congressional districts to help it keep control of the U.S. House.

by Sanford Nowlin September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

Pick your poison: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (left) is running against U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the 2026 Republican primary.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will challenge John Cornyn in GOP primary

Both are likely to scramble for Trump’s endorsement in what’s likely to be an expensive and ugly primary.

by Sanford Nowlin April 9, 2025May 7, 2025

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Bad Takes: The midterms show politicos’ eagerness to fearmonger about crime instead of averting it

Nationally, Republicans spent a flabbergasting $157 million on crime-related political ads, analysis firm AdImpact found.

by Kevin Sanchez November 17, 2022February 12, 2025

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Here’s what to do if you encounter harassment at the polls in Texas on voting day

Voting rights groups said incidents of harassment are incredibly rare. Just they same, they operate voter-protection hotlines in multiple languages.

by Sanford Nowlin November 8, 2022August 17, 2023

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Look out, ladies: Halloween-themed black cocktails may f—ck with your birth control

Many seasonal cocktails use activated charcoal to achieve a black appearance, but the ingredient also messes with many medications.

by Nina Rangel October 18, 2022December 29, 2024

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San Antonio’s Second Pitch Beer Co. holding banned book fair and voter registration drive

The brewery will host Nowhere Book Shop and Radical Registrars for the Saturday, Oct. 8 collaborative event.

by Nina Rangel October 3, 2022August 17, 2023

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Photo appears to show Beto O’Rourke lining up to see Iron Maiden concert

The iconic metal band played O’Rourke’s home town of El Paso on Sunday.

by Sanford Nowlin September 15, 2022October 16, 2024

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As voters key in on abortion, Texas delays release of new maternal death data until after midterms

‘There are a lot of us that want to know whether or not pregnancy in Texas is a death sentence,’ one Democratic lawmaker said.

by Sanford Nowlin September 14, 2022November 28, 2024

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Analysis: Mamdani’s victory sure is triggering the f–k out of Texas Republicans

Miracle Worker? Talking to Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin about his party’s fight to win in deep-red Texas

Trump approval with Latinos plummets, suggesting GOP trouble in 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will challenge John Cornyn in GOP primary

Bad Takes: The midterms show politicos’ eagerness to fearmonger about crime instead of averting it

Here’s what to do if you encounter harassment at the polls in Texas on voting day

Look out, ladies: Halloween-themed black cocktails may f—ck with your birth control

San Antonio’s Second Pitch Beer Co. holding banned book fair and voter registration drive

Photo appears to show Beto O’Rourke lining up to see Iron Maiden concert

As voters key in on abortion, Texas delays release of new maternal death data until after midterms

Greg Brockhouse Says San Antonio City Council Should Vote on Sheryl Sculley’s Bonus in an Open Session

San Antonio’s Monique Diaz Campaigns (and Wins) with a Personal Touch

Building the Next Wave: Energized By the Midterms, Texas Progressive Groups Look to Maintain Their Momentum

Why the Fire Union Won: Maybe the Status Quo Didn’t Do as Badly on Election Day as Republican Judges, But It Was Close

‘I’m So F—king Proud of You Guys’: Beto O’Rourke Gives Concession Speech in El Paso Following Narrow Loss to Ted Cruz

Will Hurd Beats Gina Ortiz Jones to Keep Congressional Seat in U.S. House District 23

The Texas Senate Race Has Been Called with Ted Cruz as the Projected Winner, Here’s What People Are Saying Online

Greg Abbott Has Won Re-election, Defeating Lupe Valdez in the Texas Governor Race

As Polling Locations Close Across San Antonio, Here’s How Election Night Will Unfold

Where to Get Free Food in San Antonio on Election Day