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Trump Administration Finally Aids Texas Coronavirus Response — What Happened to States’ Rights? — Farewell to John Lewis
Trump Administration sends refrigeration trucks to Texas for dead bodies and abandons Republican States’ Rights principles with actions in Portland.
‘Between a rock and a hard place’ — Uncertainty among Texas teachers due to schools reopening
Texas teachers stress over health dangers to them and their students as Trump Administration push to open schools continues.
Delia Garza Wins County Attorney Race
Update: Delia Garza is the winner in the Democratic runoff for the County Attorney nomination and her runoff opponent Laurie Eiserlod conceded late last night. There is no Republican opponent so this is the real election. From Earlier: It is unclear how many votes are...
No Election Days Votes Reported Yet – Totals Remain the Same
Voting totals in Travis County races remain the same because election day returns are not coming in yet. So the margins in the stories below, posted earlier, remain current. That includes the Special Election for Texas Senate District 14. In Travis County elections...
Sarah Eckhardt Leads in Texas Senate Special Election
Former Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt leads in early returns in the race to replace former Senator Kirk Watson. Eckhardt has 51% of the early and mail in vote. State Representative Eddie Rodriguez is second with 34%. If Eckhardt can stay above 50% she will win a...
Jose Garza Wins District Attorney Race – Delia Garza Leads in County Attorney Contest
by Daryl Slusher In the race for District Attorney Jose Garza is trouncing incumbent Margaret Moore, with 68% of the vote to her 32%. Mayor Pro Tem Garza leads Laurie Eiserloh in the County Attorney race with 55% to 45%. These totals are made up of the...
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