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Democrats’ hopes of flipping Texas again fall short as Republicans dominate the state’s 2020 elections
This year proved another disappointment for Texas Democrats, who underperformed the high expectations they had set for themselves, particularly in a hotly contested battle for dominance in the Texas House.
Man Drives 1,200 Miles From LA To Texas To Vote After Not Receiving Mail-In Ballot
One Texas man working in Los Angeles didn’t get his absentee ballot in the mail this year, so he decided to vote in person.
Biden camp cancels multiple Texas events after a “Trump Train” surrounded a campaign bus
The highway skirmish came as Democrats close ground in a state that is polling competitively in the race for president. Recent polls indicate the presidential race in Texas between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden is tight, with some national prognosticators calling it a “toss-up.”
Uvalde Main Street program wins two more awards
The Uvalde Main Street program has brought home two awards in the 2020 Texas Downtown Association President’s Awards Program
How Will Ex-Californians Affect the Election in Texas?
According to The Economist, nearly 250,000 Golden Staters made the sprint across the southwest and into Texas between 2006-2017.
City of Kerrville OKs housing agreement
Kerrville City Council held a special session Oct. 21 to discuss a subdivision development agreement with Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd., to build “affordable homes” on city-owned property.
Public Fridges Popping Up In Food Insecure Neighborhoods
On Austin’s Eastside, a public fridge stocked with food is a lifeline for the community. Potentially more westward and into the Hill Country.
More than 9 million Texans have cast ballots so far, surpassing the state’s total votes cast in 2016
Texas' population is growing, and it extended its early voting period this year due to the coronavirus. Experts are predicting the percent of registered voters who cast ballots this year will be higher than it has been for years.
For nearly 3 million disabled Texans, voting this year is even harder
Texas voters with disabilities have long faced challenges casting ballots in a state with spotty accommodations. The pandemic and record turnout have made it more difficult.
From behind the scenes to the front lines, Uvalde respiratory team saving lives
From helping premature babies breathe to saving the life of a patient in cardiac arrest, there’s no doubt respiratory teams have always been on the front line.
South Texas rancher gets the surprise of his life
One South Texas rancher got the surprise of his life as he checked his game camera last week.
Kerrville Area Chamber names Midland man as new CEO
Barnett, who was chosen during a Tuesday meeting of the board, has more than 20 years of business and chamber experience and most recently served as the executive vice president of tourism and facilities at the Midland Chamber of Commerce for the past nine years.
