Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from South Texas

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 Republicans looking to gain ground in the Rio Grande Valley. But her staying power will be put to the test this November.

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 — but whether they will go all in remains an open question.

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 more mainstream supporters who are calling on state leaders in Arizona and Texas to deport migrants with state resources.

The Texas Tribune

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

More than 40 migrants are found dead in the back of a tractor-trailer in South Texas

A U.S. official says at least 46 people have been found dead inside a tractor-trailer in a presumed migrant smuggling attempt in South Texas.

WEKU

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 attempt in South Texas

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 Nov. 8 midterm elections.

Tribune News Service

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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 Dade Phelan is strident in his support of the rash of conservative legislation approved by lawmakers last year and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

Tribune News Service

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 votes in south Texas

The Guardian - US

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.

Texas Observer

Key results from Tuesday’s primaries and special election - Roll Call

Results are in from Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina and Texas congressional primaries and a special election.

Roll Call

Republicans seek midterm momentum in Texas special election - Roll Call

A win by Republican Mayra Flores could boost her party even if the open seat in Texas' 34th District flips back to Democrats in November.

Roll Call

The Rising Progressive Majority in South Texas

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

Texas Observer

Uvalde and the Border Security Scam

In South Texas, an international military apparatus lords over Latinos.

Texas Observer

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Tribune News Service

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 congressional primary runoff against nine-term U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar.

Salon

21 dead in Texas: "They failed our kids"

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

Axios

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.

Texas Observer

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.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

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 investigation that led FBI agents to search Cuellar’s South Texas home

Tribune News Service

Texas election is GOP’s chance to prove how midterm winds are blowing

WASHINGTON — Republicans seeking to win back the House see an opportunity for a symbolic victory in South Texas, where a June 14 special election to replace former Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela has given the GOP its best chance to flip a House seat since the 2020 elections.

Roll Call

Texas election is GOP’s chance to prove how midterm winds are blowing

Texas' Republican governor calling a special election in a district a Democrat won by 14 points in 2020 indicates the GOP sees an opportunity.

Tribune News Service

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 vacant by last week’s sudden retirement of Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela.

1 … 5 6 7 8

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

University of Houston

97 stories

US Justice Department

38 stories

Texans for Lawsuit Reform

29 stories

K Street

14 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.