James Talarico is young, well spoken, and eager to talk with Republicans—exactly what some Democratic dreamers think they ...

Just before midnight on Friday, August 22nd, insects circled the bright lights outside the Texas state capitol and sprinklers ...

The Fort Bend County Citizens Advisory Redistricting Committee voted to advance five maps Monday night to public hearings.

Rep. James Talarico, an Austin Democrat, comes up as a possible contender for governor, when narrowing in on the Texas House as a candidate pool. The former teacher and pastor has viral moments as a ...

Doggett’s shocking decision to retire signals U.S. Rep. Greg Casar’s growing strength among Democrats in Austin politics and ...

The viral state representative from Austin will take on Colin Allred for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate and a ...

Early learning experts are voicing concerns around how much funding families could receive for a private pre-K program.

The administration has been testing a strategy of using the courts as leverage to force political outcomes. In Texas, the ...

Talarico’s sincere faith (as well as his youthfulness and made-for-television messaging) may serve him well in the primary ...

November marks Casa Azul’s four-year anniversary. It’s become a hub for Latino culture, hosting events like “Corridos y Cafecito” and “Cultura” markets that bring together local businesses to showcase ...

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