Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the topics of crime and campaigning.

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Austin, Houston and Dallas lead the charge as Texas captures 34% of Southern Living's Top 50, proving the Lone Star State's ...

The system created by Tom Hofeller has helped Republicans and Democrats embrace partisan gerrymandering. Now that foundation ...

As a United States senator, Alex Padilla does not have much personally at stake in the congressional redistricting skirmish ...

The problem of too much wastewater is spreading across America’s biggest oil field, posing a pressing threat to a basin that has grown into a cornerstone ...

Even as some Texas Democrats are optimistic about their chances in next year’s midterm elections, the party’s most ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a law intended to curtail abortion pills, but at least one provider plans to keep shipping ...

Catch a glimpse of El Paso's culture through its films, including the inspiring story of Mike Flynt's return to football at ...

Discover North Carolina steakhouses, from Charlotte’s upscale chophouses to hidden local gems, where tourists rave and locals ...

Redistricting efforts in Missouri and Texas spark fears among Black voters and civil rights groups, who warn new district ...