Bexar County judge candidate Trish DeBerry lobs accusations over dark money attack ads

Without offering concrete evidence, the Republican said attorney Thomas J. Henry is behind TV spots targeting her record.

by Abe Asher October 3, 2022May 7, 2025

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Trump allies probe for election system weaknesses in Texas and other key states

Operation Eagles Wings, led by former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, is interviewing local election officials and compiling data that could be used to challenge or disrupt elections.

by Jen Fifield, Votebeat October 3, 2022August 17, 2023

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Gov. Greg Abbott stumbles when pressed at debate on Texas’ restrictive abortion ban

When asked about rape and incest victims, the governor pointed to a state program that offers baby supplies to pregnant women.

by Kevin Sanchez October 1, 2022January 21, 2025

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Creepy Craigslist Ad, Councilman Mario Bravo: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

San Antonio Councilman Mario Bravo had the dubious distinction of appearing twice in our top stories.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 30, 2022June 14, 2024

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Enjoy this drinking game for Friday’s Beto O’Rourke-Greg Abbott debate

The debate, which airs Friday at 7 p.m., is unlikely to change minds, so let’s get lit.

by Sanford Nowlin September 29, 2022September 18, 2024

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Targeting three congressional seats, Republicans blitz South Texas with attack ads

In two of the three races, Democrats are hitting back as outside Republican groups try to turn the region red.

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune September 29, 2022September 23, 2024

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Texas court confirms the attorney general can’t unilaterally prosecute election cases

Texas’ highest criminal court once again said the attorney general needs permission from local prosecutors to pursue election cases. Attorney General Ken Paxton had fought that decision.

by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune September 28, 2022August 17, 2023

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Why does Texas have so many elections, and why do few people vote in them?

The high number of contests contributes to the state’s low voter turnout — but it’s not the only reason.

by Emma Williams, The Texas Tribune September 18, 2022December 27, 2024

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Texas board rejects posthumous pardon for George Floyd — after recommending one to Greg Abbott

The state’s parole board did not explain why it was denying the request to pardon Floyd, who was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, for a minor 2004 drug conviction. Last year, the board recommended Abbott pardon Floyd, then rescinded.

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune September 16, 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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Gov. Greg Abbott leads Beto O’Rourke by 5 percentage points in new poll

The latest survey also gave Republican incumbents single-digit leads in two other statewide races. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick led Democrat Mike Collier by 7 points, and Attorney General Ken Paxton registered a 5-point advantage over Democrat Rochelle Garza.

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune September 14, 2022September 18, 2024

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White House signals that Biden won’t make cannabis reform announcement before midterms

Progressive Democrats have pushed Biden to address cannabis reform as they struggle to pick up momentum on decriminalization in Congress.

by Sanford Nowlin September 13, 2022March 14, 2025

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San Antonio’s mural of Ted Cruz snuggling knocked-up Greg Abbott has already been painted over

The artwork depicting a pregnant Gov. Greg Abbott with his belly being fondled by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has been obscured behind a coat of fresh purple paint.

by Sanford Nowlin September 8, 2022May 11, 2024

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San Antonio mural shows Ted Cruz squeezing Gov. Abbott’s baby bump — and Twitter goes wild

The wall-sized sticker was slapped onto a building in Southtown and resembles a similar large-scale image posted last year showing Cruz in bondage gear.

by Michael Karlis September 7, 2022May 16, 2024

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As his district gets redder, Uvalde’s Republican congressman faces heat for votes on guns and gay marriage

Gonzales broke with his party to support sweeping gun safety legislation that passed after the city’s tragedy. He drew backlash from GOP activists again after he voted to protect same-sex marriage.

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune August 26, 2022August 17, 2023

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Authorities release footage of vandalism of Democratic Party headquarters in San Antonio

Tuesday’s attack comes as election officials and political organizers face harassment and threats.

by Michael Karlis August 24, 2022August 17, 2023

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Bad Takes: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ghoulishly politicizing deaths of migrants in San Antonio trailer

Abbott blamed the tragedy on Biden’s ‘open border policy,’ but if the borders were open why would anyone smuggle migrants in a tractor-trailer?

by Kevin Sanchez June 28, 2022July 16, 2025

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Beto O’Rourke says he’ll work to reverse Texas’ abortion ban

Although the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade could energize O’Rourke’s campaign, he’d still face a GOP-controlled Texas Legislature.

by Sanford Nowlin June 27, 2022March 9, 2025

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San Antonio’s Juneteenth Coalition warns new state voting law leading to rise in mail-in-ballot rejections

During the March primary, more than 12% of the state’s mail-in ballots were thrown out due to new restrictions imposed by the bill.

by Sanford Nowlin June 20, 2022August 17, 2023

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Supreme Court draft ruling puts Henry Cuellar in hot seat over abortion votes ahead of runoff

Cuellar’s right race with Jessica Cisneros represents the most vivid illustration of how the leaked opinion in favor of reversing Roe v. Wade could reshape a number of the fast-approaching runoffs.

by Patrick Svitek and Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune May 6, 2022August 17, 2023