LUBBOCK — The recent arrival of the New World screwworm in the U.S. has sparked considerable concern and speculation following the confirmation of the first case earlier this month. As of Monday, the number of confirmed cases has risen to 26, with the potential for more as Mexico has reported nearly 28,000 cases since November…
In response to a state mandate that requires the removal of “political” messaging from public roads, several Texas cities are exploring vibrant alternatives to celebrate Pride and support their LGBTQ+ communities. El Paso has wrapped its street lamps in Pride flags, while Dallas has recently transformed the steps of a public library into a colorful…
HEMPHILL — Sarah Gipson felt a sense of unease when her usually talkative sonogram technician suddenly fell silent and summoned the doctor. At 32 weeks into her high-risk pregnancy, Gipson was already experiencing distressing symptoms, including dizziness and a persistent ringing in her ears, which had kept her on bed rest for weeks. Despite feeling…
CORPUS CHRISTI — Kendall Scudder has been officially elected as the chair of the Texas Democratic Party, a pivotal role as the party gears up for the upcoming midterm elections. This decision was made during the party’s convention held in Corpus Christi, where Scudder was chosen over former staffers Monique Alcala and Marco Orrantia in…
CORPUS CHRISTI — U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders concluded the Texas Democratic Convention on Saturday with a powerful speech criticizing oligarchy, encapsulating two days of state Democrats condemning Republican leadership and corporate influences that they argue are making life increasingly difficult for working-class Texans. Sanders’ address primarily addressed national issues, pledging to hold President Donald Trump…
Dolores Huerta, the esteemed Latina labor and civil rights advocate, made a surprise appearance at the Texas Democratic Party’s convention in Corpus Christi on Friday. During an engaging Q&A session, she urged party members to mobilize and enhance voter turnout ahead of the upcoming elections, emphasizing the necessity of a robust grassroots organizing effort to…
CORPUS CHRISTI — James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, the leading candidates for Texas Democrats in the upcoming November elections, concluded the first full day of their party’s state convention on Friday with impassioned speeches that emphasized populist economic policies. They accused Republicans of prioritizing cultural conflicts to divert attention from what they characterized as corruption…
The Texas Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from students and teachers of Robb Elementary School, who contended that the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Uvalde County played significant roles in the inadequate response to the tragic shooting incident in 2022, which resulted in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers. This ruling,…
In a significant political statement, Senator John Cornyn expressed his opposition on Friday to the push by leading Texas Republicans to close the state’s GOP primaries. He cautioned that such a move could potentially lead the party towards minority status. Texas is one of 17 states that maintain an open primary system, allowing eligible voters…
Brandon Mulder is currently a journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute. In 2022, Ty and Leslie Eggemeyer received a notice that would significantly impact the next four years of their lives. Their expansive 4,000-acre wildlife resort in Lampasas County, home to a range of animals from giraffes to wildebeests, lay in the…
