Politics
Mayor's Seat, Two City Council Positions Up for Election This Year
Bandera residents can seek elected office this month as filing opens for the mayoral seat and two positions on the City Council.
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San Antonio Mayor's Commission on Voting wants public feedback on its recommendations
A group created by Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to find ways to increase voter turnout has delivered a list of recommendations to improve civic participation in San Antonio.
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Gabby Giffords, Sheriff Salazar endorse Katy Padilla Stout for U.S. House
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords and Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorse Katy Padilla Stout for U.S. House
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Republicans eyeing American Airlines Center for midterm 'Trumpapalooza' in Dallas
Republicans are preparing for their first midterm convention in Dallas this fall.
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Abbott wants ban on data centers in rural neighborhoods
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center construction in rural neighborhoods
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Special panel upholds reprimand of Harris County District Judge Natalia Cornelio
A special panel upheld a reprimand of Harris County Judge Natalia Cornelio for being an advocate for a death row inmate.
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Fort Bend County Commissioners walk out of meeting over Daniel Wong dispute
Two Fort Bend County commissioners walked out of a meeting over a dispute with Judge Daniel Wong
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Tyler's former mayor appointed to Half Cent Sales Tax Board
Former Mayor Don Warren appointed to Half Cent Sales Tax Board
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'Extreme' prison sentences for anti-ICE protesters may have 'chilling effect'
A group of North Texas protesters was sentenced to decades in prison for their involvement in a Fourth of July protest at an immigrant detention facility near Fort Worth.
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Elected officials speak out against Boca Chica Beach name change
Elected officials in Cameron County are speaking out against a proposal to rename Boca Chica Beach to Cyber Beach.
Read moreGov. Abbott to probe Mission Regional over 'birth tourism' allegations
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for an immediate investigation of Mission Regional Medical Center by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for allegedly advertising “birth packages in South Texas” in foreign countries.
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Rep. Moran introduces bill that could require AI developers to report dangerous capabilities
U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran introduced new legislation that would require AI developers to report dangerous capabilities and security breaches to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
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Investigators determine recent damage to Comal County Democratic office was not politically motivated
Investigation finds damage to Comal County Democratic office was not politically motivated
Read moreDietert News - July 8, 2026
JP3 Mitchell and Precinct 4 JP Bill Ragsdale are retiring after decades of service to Kerr County.
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City of San Antonio names Jesse Salame as SAPD's acting police chief
The City of San Antonio appointed Jesse Salame as the acting police chief.
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Rep. Joaquin Castro calls for release of 13-year-old boy detained by ICE near San Antonio
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro calls for release of 13-year-old boy detained by ICE near San Antonio
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Does Fort Bend County have a judge? It depends on who you ask
Fort Bend County interim judge Daniel Wong took a seat in Thursday's commissioners court meeting after fighting back claims he was no longer the judge.
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Daniel Wong pushes back against claims he no longer has authority as Fort Bend County judge
Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong pushes back against claims he no longer has authority as county judge.
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Vehicle crashes into Comal County Democratic headquarters before Fourth of July weekend
The Comal County Democratic Party headquarters sustained significant damage after a vehicle crashed through the front of the building.
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The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on states to change election practices
President Donald Trump’s administration is threatening to withhold federal funding from states that don't change election practices and warning state election officials that they face arrest if they don’t remove noncitizens from voter rolls.
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James Talarico demands Paxton release files about child sex abuse plea deal he cut as Texas Attorney General
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico demands Attorney General Ken Paxton release files about a child sex abuse plea deal
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District 3 Councilmember Edwards to host open community forum
District 3 City Councilmember D. Lee Edwards will host an open community forum on July 11 at Casa Garcia's Restaurant.
Read moreUS Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children
A U.S. senator is warning of a Trump administration plan to remove over 500 children from the country, bypassing legal protections.
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