Photo: Memorial High students in San Antonio walk out of school in protest against ICE on Jan. 30, 2026. School staff and Edgewood ISD Police Department officers blocked off access to public sidewalks and the […]
Category: Politics
Clayton Tucker: A Populist Challenger Takes On Sid Miller in Texas Ag Commissioner Race
Clayton Tucker, a Central Texas rancher, organizer and former educator, is mounting a challenge to incumbent Sid Miller in the race for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, running on a platform centered on breaking up corporate concentration […]
Kennedy Center, Under Trump-Appointed Board, Hosted Evangelical Film Premiere
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosted the red-carpet premiere of The Revival Generation, an explicitly evangelical Christian documentary produced by the Christian Broadcasting Network, marking a notable shift in how the […]
White House Confirms ‘Second Strike’ on Venezuelan Boat as Bipartisan Concerns Mount Over Possible War Crime
The White House is facing intensifying scrutiny after confirming that a U.S. admiral ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan-origin boat in September—one that reportedly killed survivors from an initial blast. Lawmakers from both parties, […]
White House Labels Sitting Senators and Representatives “Seditious” After They Cite Basic Military Law
In an extraordinary break from long-standing professional norms, the White House this week used its official website to label multiple sitting Members of Congress and a U.S. Senator as “SEDITIOUS.” The lawmakers were targeted for […]
New 2026 National Parks Pass Features George Washington — and President Trump — in First-Ever Appearance by a Sitting U.S. President
The Department of the Interior has unveiled the 2026 America the Beautiful annual pass, and for the first time in the 108-year history of the National Park Service, the pass prominently features the image of […]
Talarico Draws Large Crowd in Wichita Falls, a City That Hasn’t Backed a Democrat in Nearly 40 Years
State Rep. James Talarico drew an unexpectedly large crowd in Wichita Falls this week, a city that has not voted for a Democrat in nearly four decades. Supporters packed into a local auditorium, holding signs […]
“Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef
Photo: Sergio and Sandra Garcia built popular restaurants over three decades in Waco. Credit: Courtesy of Sergio Garcia family By Sam Shaw, The Waco BridgeOct. 7, 2025 ““Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef” […]
Talarico launches Senate campaign, raises $1 million in first 12 hours
State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, officially entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race Tuesday with a rally at Centennial Plaza in Round Rock, drawing more than 1,000 supporters with just 12 hours’ notice. Flanked by local […]
In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political divides
Texas Rep. James Talarico D-Austin speaks during a redistricting rally at Delco Activity Center Friday, July 25, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Credit: Ronaldo Bolaños/The Texas Tribune By Kayla Guo, The Texas TribuneSept. 9, 2025 Texas Rep. James […]
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