Greg Abbott reelected Texas governor, defeating Beto O’Rourke

The governor prevailed after a tumultuous period that included the pandemic, a statewide blackout, restrictions on voting and abortion and the Uvalde school shooting.

by Patrick Svitek and Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune November 8, 2022August 17, 2023

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Joe Biden wants everyone to know he’s not pardoning pot dealers

In a speech, the President said his cannabis pardon doesn’t extend people who sell the substance.

by Sanford Nowlin October 25, 2022May 23, 2024

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Sen. Ted Cruz flipped off, told to ‘go back to Cancún’ when he attends New York Yankees game

The following day, Cruz appeared on The View, where he refused to admit Biden won the 2020 election.

by Sanford Nowlin October 25, 2022October 13, 2024

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Houston-area highway renamed for slain U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillén

The ceremony comes two years after Houston native Guillén was reported missing.

by Nina Rangel October 12, 2022April 24, 2024

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Biden announces major federal cannabis reform, including pardoning all possession offenses

In a tweet, the president said the decision was made to remedy the effects of the racist war on drugs.

by Lee DeVito, Detroit Metro Times October 6, 2022November 16, 2024

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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn singlehandedly blocks bipartisan bill backing new cannabis research

Had the GOP politician not created the roadblock, the bill would have moved through the Senate and ended up on President Joe Biden’s desk.

by Sanford Nowlin September 30, 2022June 25, 2025

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Three Venezuelan migrants flown from Texas to Massachusetts sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

The lawsuit alleges an elaborate scheme of people luring migrants with hotel rooms, McDonald’s gift cards, hundreds of dollars in cash and false information about their final destinations.

by Stephen Neukam, The Texas Tribune September 21, 2022August 17, 2023

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Assclown Alert: Racing to the bottom with Govs. Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis

Anyone questioning whether Gov. Greg Abbott is chasing the 2024 Republican nomination need look no further than his despicable actions last week to see he’s all in.

by Sanford Nowlin September 20, 2022August 12, 2023

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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz blows off plea from Uvalde victim’s parents for gun law reform

‘That was really disheartening because this is our representative,’ the dead child’s mother said.

by Abe Asher September 15, 2022December 18, 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-area advocacy group to hold Vanessa Guillén memorial 5K and vigil Sept. 30

Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Mayra Guillén, younger sister of slain Texas soldier Vanessa Guillén, will speak at the event.

by Nina Rangel September 8, 2022August 17, 2023

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Judge in Texas border crackdown accused of using racist slur against migrants

Allen Amos, a visiting judge handling trespassing cases under Gov. Greg Abbott’s ‘catch-and-jail’ border operation, allegedly used the derogatory term in a recent conversation with a defense attorney.

by Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune August 23, 2022August 17, 2023

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Vanessa Guillén’s family moves forward with $35 million lawsuit against U.S. government

The family is seeking $35 million in damages based on alleged transgressions including sexual harassment, rape and wrongful death.

by Nina Rangel August 15, 2022August 6, 2024

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Bad Takes: Gov. Greg Abbott’s focus on fentanyl comes as he looks to deflect from his failures

The governor is showing concern about overdose deaths as he faces scrutiny for mishandling gun violence, COVID-19 and the electrical grid.

by Kevin Sanchez July 19, 2022May 11, 2025

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Texas sues to swat down White House guidance saying doctors can do abortions in emergencies

Texas AG Ken Paxton claimed the president ‘seeks to transform every emergency room in the country into a walk-in abortion clinic.’

by Sanford Nowlin July 14, 2022February 14, 2025

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Univision film #IAmVanessaGuillén looks at failure by Texas’ Fort Hood to address sexual assaults

The film features stories from soldiers and military sexual assault experts and examines how Guillén’s death ignited a national movement.

by Nina Rangel July 14, 2022July 25, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Beto O’Rourke narrows to 6 points, poll finds

The 6-point gap is smaller than when Republican George W. Bush ousted Democrat Ann Richards in 1994.

by Cecilia Lenzen, The Texas Tribune July 6, 2022September 10, 2024

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Biden signs order to protect transgender children as Texas continues efforts to restrict gender-affirming care

The executive order calls on the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services to increase access to gender-affirming health care and develop ways to counter state efforts aimed at limiting such treatments for transgender minors.