Republican Reggie Smith is poised to replace former state Rep. Larry Phillips, R-Sherman, after Smith drew no opponents Thursday in the special election for the seat. Full Story
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Courtney Phillips currently leads the Department of Health and Human Services in Nebraska. Full Story
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Patrick has refused to debate his November election opponent, Democrat Mike Collier. Full Story
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A video of Beto O'Rourke, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, expressing support for NFL players kneeling during the national anthem has gone viral, earning national attention. But how does it play among Texas voters? Full Story
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A Trump administration official told Education Week that Texas first raised the possibility of using federal grants for that purpose. Full Story
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A Texas Tribune analysis of fundraising by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, show O'Rourke has raised $8 million more than Cruz since 2017. Full Story
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Whether they’re closer to the top of the ballot or the bottom, many Texas Democrats running for office are finding it hard to compete for voters’ attention against “Betomania.” Full Story
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Meanwhile, 15 percent of homes damaged or destroyed by the storm are still unlivable. Yet FEMA and Texas officials aren't keeping track of how many people remain displaced one year later. Full Story
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Harris County voters will head to the polls on Saturday — the first anniversary of Hurricane Harvey — to decide on a $2.5 billion bond measure that would finance hundreds of flood control projects. Flood experts say it would be a good start, but that it won't come close to solving the region's chronic flooding problems. Full Story
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