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By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune Nov. 6, 2024 “Republicans reassert their dominance in Texas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that…

By Zach Despart and Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune Nov. 6, 2024 “Texas GOP poised to increase its majorities in the Legislature” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for the…

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the results of the Presidential election:   “Congratulations to President Trump on his historic victory. Texans have made their voices heard and have had enough of Democrats’ failed policies and absent leadership. Faced with higher costs for just about everything, a wide-open southern…

AUSTIN — Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson shares important reminders for the November 5 election. “Just over 9 million Texans cast ballots during early voting, and more will head to the polls on Election Day,” said Secretary Nelson. “Election officials across the state are ready for the big day, and my office is prepared to support…

November 4, 2024 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 2.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.56/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 18.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 29.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore As the old timers used to tell us, “it’s time to fish or cut bait!” Decision time. No more room for mistakes. Never in my life have I felt the future of the country was truly at stake like it is now. We have lived through four of the most horrible…