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No, Elon Musk Isn't Staying In A Boxabl — Here's How Much His Main Residence In South Texas Costs

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk may be the world’s richest person, but he calls a simple house in…

Republicans, Democrats prioritize legislative races targeting Collin County and South Texas seats

The Republican majority in the Texas House appears safe in November — and the battlefield is smaller than it was…

The Texas Tribune

A key ingredient to flip the House: A wave of Latino GOP candidates

The party may be on track increase the number of Latino Republicans in Congress by 50 percent or more in…

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To stay in Congress, Mayra Flores bets Democratic South Texas is ready for an outspoken conservative

A Mexican immigrant who worked in cotton fields to pay for school supplies, Flores is a source of hope for…

The Texas Tribune

Republicans, bullish on South Texas, weigh how hard to compete for a state Senate seat there

Republicans are starting to pay more attention to Texas Senate District 27 — the only competitive Senate seat in November…

The Texas Tribune

Republican county officials in South Texas want Gov. Greg Abbott to deport migrants. Only the federal government can do that.

Immigration law enforcement falls under the jurisdiction of the federal government. In recent months, a fringe legal theory has found…

The Texas Tribune

AP source: At least 40 found dead in back of tractor trailer

A U.S. official says at least 40 people have been found dead inside a tractor-trailer in a presumed migrant smuggling…

The Independent UK

Henry Cuellar wins Democratic primary to keep his South Texas congressional seat, recount finds

A separate recount found that Michelle Vallejo won the party’s nomination for another congressional seat.

The Texas Tribune

Key takeaways from the Texas GOP convention as the midterm election season nears

HOUSTON — Texas Republicans exited their state convention Saturday confident that they will have sweeping victories over Democrats in the…

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Republicans bet their conservative policies will win over voters, roll over Democrats

HOUSTON — Even with the specter of a Nov. 8 general election with more moderate voters, Republican Texas House Speaker…

Tribune News Service

Latino Democrats vent their fury after foreboding special election loss in Texas

Republicans picked up a district in the Rio Grande Valley that just a few years ago was giving Democrats comfortable…

Meet Mayra Flores, the newly elected Latina Republican from South Texas

The first Mexican-born congresswoman will serve for the next seven months after a big special election win.

Pro-Trump Republicans’ primary wins raise alarm about US democracy

Crucial races from Nevada to South Carolina returned candidates who back ‘big lie’ of stolen election while Democrats lost Hispanic…

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GOP Win Says More About Filemon Vela than a South Texas ‘Red Wave’

When Congressman Filemon Vela decamped for K Street, he created a predictable opportunity for a Republican upset in the Valley.

Republican Mayra Flores flips Dem House seat in South Texas

It's a continuation of recent GOP gains with Latino voters. However, she will only hold the seat until January.

The Rising Progressive Majority in South Texas

Our people are searching for new leadership, and progressive Democratic Latinas are a viable option.

Cisneros, lagging Cuellar by 281 votes, says she’ll demand recount in South Texas primary

WASHINGTON – Challenger Jessica Cisneros, lagging by a mere 281 votes, said Monday she’ll file for a recount in her…

Tribune News Service

Dems sweat GOP surge in South Texas special election

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez is warning his party of a "self-inflicted tragedy" in the making among Latino voters.

21 dead in Texas: "They failed our kids"

Texas community suffers worst school shooting since Sandy Hook: GOP offers prayers; activists demand gun reform

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Texas school shooting: 14 children, one teacher killed in elementary school as gunman (18) shot dead by police

A gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Texas killing 14 children and a teacher.

Irish Independent

Democrats' push to center abortion faces first test in Texas primary

A runoff between two Texas Latino Democrats with opposing views on abortion could shape how their party fares in November.

Bernie Sanders Shows Up to Stop Progressives From Slipping Further in South Texas

The Vermont legislator's endorsement of Jessica Cisneros in San Antonio comes ahead of Tuesday's runoff election.

Lawyer: US Rep. Cuellar not the target of FBI investigation

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s lawyer says federal authorities have informed him that the Democrat is not the target of an…

The Independent UK

Gov. Abbott sets June 14 election to replace Democrat Vela in Congress; Texas may see rare fight of incumbents

WASHINGTON — Gov. Greg Abbott set a June 14 special election Monday to fill a South Texas congressional seat left…

Tribune News Service

‘Corruption’ or ‘socialism’: GOP takes aim at South Texas either way

National Republicans are vowing to go all in to defeat what they see as a weakened opponent either way.