Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bids
Read full article: Supreme Court’s map ruling sends Texas Democrats toward potential primaries, retirement or higher office bidsHouston Democrats are barreling toward a primary while North Texas Democrats await Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Senate decision.
Texas congressmen demand answers from Trump administration on North Side immigration raid
Read full article: Texas congressmen demand answers from Trump administration on North Side immigration raidTexas Congressmen Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar are pressing the Trump administration for detailed answers regarding a North Side raid that led to the detaining of more than 150 immigrants, according to a joint news release.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
Read full article: Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the HouseThe Senate has passed legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end after a small group of Democrats struck a deal with Republicans.
BCSO spokesperson Johnny Garcia announces candidacy for Texas’ redrawn 35th Congressional District
Read full article: BCSO spokesperson Johnny Garcia announces candidacy for Texas’ redrawn 35th Congressional DistrictA public information officer for the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office announced his plans to run for the newly redrawn Texas 35th Congressional District.
Boat strikes, warships and Venezuela rhetoric raise questions about Trump's goals
Read full article: Boat strikes, warships and Venezuela rhetoric raise questions about Trump's goalsPresident Donald Trump has sent American warships to the waters off Venezuela and has boasted about strikes on alleged drug boats.
Members of Congress take steps to tighten their own security after Kirk's killing
Read full article: Members of Congress take steps to tighten their own security after Kirk's killingMembers of Congress are taking steps to tighten their own security as the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has deeply shaken lawmakers who were already concerned for their safety.
House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie Kirk
Read full article: House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie KirkThe House declined late Wednesday to punish one of its own over commentary in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
How Democrats pressured U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett to step aside for the next generation
Read full article: How Democrats pressured U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett to step aside for the next generationDoggett’s shocking decision to retire signals U.S. Rep. Greg Casar’s growing strength among Democrats in Austin politics and in Congress.
Texas Rep. John Lujan files to run in redrawn 35th Congressional District
Read full article: Texas Rep. John Lujan files to run in redrawn 35th Congressional DistrictLujan, a Republican, represents a state House district that covers southern and eastern portions of San Antonio, overlapping with the new congressional seat.
Texas Gov. Abbott says he'll swiftly sign new maps on his desk that will boost GOP in 2026
Read full article: Texas Gov. Abbott says he'll swiftly sign new maps on his desk that will boost GOP in 2026Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to sign a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans maintain their slim majority in Congress.
Doggett won’t seek reelection to Congress if new district is upheld by courts, paving way for Casar
Read full article: Doggett won’t seek reelection to Congress if new district is upheld by courts, paving way for CasarCasar moved quickly to coalesce Austin Democrats, launching his campaign for the 37th Congressional District Monday with endorsements from 42 current and former Texas elected officials.
Bexar County Commissioner Grant Moody eyes congressional run amid redistricting
Read full article: Bexar County Commissioner Grant Moody eyes congressional run amid redistrictingWith Republicans rearranging congressional districts in hopes of picking up more seats in the 2026 midterms, the Marine reservist announced Monday he is “actively exploring” a run in the 35th congressional district.
In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on board
Read full article: In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on boardDemocrats have struggled to find effective ways to oppose President Donald Trump, and even some Democratic voters describe the party as weak.
Casar, Doggett would run for same Austin congressional seat under GOP map, setting up clash of generations
Read full article: Casar, Doggett would run for same Austin congressional seat under GOP map, setting up clash of generationsThe contest would unearth brewing Democratic tensions over age and experience, forcing Austin politicos to choose between two well-liked progressives.
The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to know
Read full article: The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to knowTexas Republicans are trying to redraw congressional districts to pick up five additional U.S. House seats. Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.
Texas Republicans unveil new US House map with more winnable GOP seats
Read full article: Texas Republicans unveil new US House map with more winnable GOP seatsTexas Republicans have proposed a new congressional map that creates five additional GOP-leaning districts as they brace for a challenging midterm election in 2026.
US Rep. Greg Casar calls ICE arrests in downtown San Antonio ‘disturbing,’ to meet with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones
Read full article: US Rep. Greg Casar calls ICE arrests in downtown San Antonio ‘disturbing,’ to meet with Mayor Gina Ortiz JonesCongressman Greg Casar held a press conference in downtown San Antonio over immigration court proceedings and Agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests.
Staffing shortages at National Weather Service under federal investigation after Texas flooding
Read full article: Staffing shortages at National Weather Service under federal investigation after Texas floodingThe Department of Commerce Office of the Inspector General will investigate staffing shortages at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) following the deadly Hill Country floods.
‘Everything was just taken away from me’: Father reunites with family after immigration issues
Read full article: ‘Everything was just taken away from me’: Father reunites with family after immigration issuesA married couple is finally done battling the immigration system after losing thousands of dollars and being separated.
Progressive Rep. Greg Casar has a playbook he wants Democrats to use in 2026
Read full article: Progressive Rep. Greg Casar has a playbook he wants Democrats to use in 2026Casar, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, thinks economic populism and “authentic candidates” can win back recently converted GOP voters.
Texas politicians react to US striking 3 Iranian nuclear sites
Read full article: Texas politicians react to US striking 3 Iranian nuclear sitesNumerous Texas politicians have taken to social media to express their support or opposition to the U.S. military strike on three sites in Iran, as announced by President Donald Trump on Saturday.
Democrats look for reinvention and a new playbook against Trump in key committee race
Read full article: Democrats look for reinvention and a new playbook against Trump in key committee raceHouse Democrats are searching for a new leader on the powerful House Oversight Committee after the untimely passing of their previous ranking member.
Democrats clashed over their shutdown strategy. But the party's identity crisis runs far deeper
Read full article: Democrats clashed over their shutdown strategy. But the party's identity crisis runs far deeperDemocrats are confronting stark divisions within their party as leaders grapple with their losses in the 2024 election cycle and how to confront an emboldened Trump administration.
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
Read full article: Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running highThe Democratic Party appears fractured as a torrent of frustration and anger has been unleashed on Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.
Speaker Johnson tells GOP lawmakers to skip town halls after an onslaught of protests
Read full article: Speaker Johnson tells GOP lawmakers to skip town halls after an onslaught of protestsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is encouraging Republican lawmakers to skip town halls that have been rife with protesters.
After learning hard lessons in Austin, Greg Casar to take Congressional Progressive Caucus in new direction
Read full article: After learning hard lessons in Austin, Greg Casar to take Congressional Progressive Caucus in new directionThe freshman congressman will lead the influential progressive caucus next year with plans to focus on working class and economic issues instead of culture wars.
Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would “make all the difference”
Read full article: Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would “make all the difference”Joining Sanders as he campaigns up and down the I-35 corridor are Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Greg Casar, and former El Paso congressman Beto O’Rourke.
Watch a conversation about progressive America at the 2024 Texas Tribune Festival
Read full article: Watch a conversation about progressive America at the 2024 Texas Tribune FestivalMSNBC host Katie Phang will moderate a conversation with three leading progressives: U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. The conversation starts at 1:15 p.m. Saturday.
Biden administration proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
Read full article: Biden administration proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heatThe proposal comes a year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Austin and Dallas. Last year was the hottest on record in Texas.
San Antonio College receives $1 million grant to fund Empowerment Center expansion
Read full article: San Antonio College receives $1 million grant to fund Empowerment Center expansionSan Antonio College (SAC) plans to use funding from U.S. Rep Greg Casar to expand a facility geared toward low-income, at-risk students.
Texans in Congress stay silent on Cuellar indictment, unlike with Santos and Menendez before him
Read full article: Texans in Congress stay silent on Cuellar indictment, unlike with Santos and Menendez before himSome Texans called on Sen. Bob Menendez and former Rep. George Santos to resign amid their own scandals, but have been silent about the Laredo Democrat.
How the looming government shutdown will affect Texans
Read full article: How the looming government shutdown will affect TexansA federal shutdown would put thousands of Texans in financial precarity. Congress has less than a week left until the end of the fiscal year on Oct. 1, and a shutdown appears imminent.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez calls on US to declassify documents on Chile's 1973 coup
Read full article: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez calls on US to declassify documents on Chile's 1973 coupU.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says in Chile that it is imperative for the United States to declassify documents that could shed light on its involvement in the South American country’s 1973 coup.
Texas congressman advocates for federal workplace heat standard with hunger, thirst strike on steps of U.S. capitol
Read full article: Texas congressman advocates for federal workplace heat standard with hunger, thirst strike on steps of U.S. capitolCongressman Greg Casar protested with a nine-hour hunger and thirst strike on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday against Texas House Bill 2127, calling for a federal workplace heat standard.
U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stages “thirst strike” to advocate for federally mandated water breaks in extreme heat
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stages “thirst strike” to advocate for federally mandated water breaks in extreme heatThere are no federal or state requirements that people who work outside receive paid water breaks. Casar, an Austin Democrat, wants to change that.
San Antonio, Austin lawmakers seek DOD funds to help military families secure adequate, affordable child care
Read full article: San Antonio, Austin lawmakers seek DOD funds to help military families secure adequate, affordable child careU.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio and U.S. Rep. Greg Casar on Tuesday filed a defense bill amendment that would provide child care funding for military families.
With new federal food stamp limits coming, advocates mobilize to inform Texas recipients
Read full article: With new federal food stamp limits coming, advocates mobilize to inform Texas recipientsA requirement to work 80 hours a month, starting in September, could affect 44,000 Texans over age 49. Meanwhile, attention in Congress shifts to the farm bill’s significant impact on food stamp policy.
VIA to receive $3 million from transportation grant, will replace vehicles with ‘greener’ buses
Read full article: VIA to receive $3 million from transportation grant, will replace vehicles with ‘greener’ busesThe funding will help VIA continue to provide vitally important transportation services with disabilities while maintaining VIA’s commitment to environmentally-conscious mobility in the region.
Jill Biden invites Austin couple to State of the Union to highlight abortion access
Read full article: Jill Biden invites Austin couple to State of the Union to highlight abortion accessAmanda Zurawski developed a life-threatening infection last year after her water broke when she was only 18 weeks pregnant. Citing the state’s abortion ban, her doctors refused to intervene to induce labor even though there was no way her baby would survive.
Texas progressives want Title 42 ended, highlighting wide ideological gulf on Congressional immigration deal
Read full article: Texas progressives want Title 42 ended, highlighting wide ideological gulf on Congressional immigration dealThe spectrum of ideas on immigration could throw cold water on hope that there will be a breakthrough in Congress.
More Texans give away campaign donations from Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX affiliates
Read full article: More Texans give away campaign donations from Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX affiliatesIn November, The Texas Tribune reported that Beto O’Rourke had given back a $1 million donation that Bankman-Fried had donated to his campaign.
Texas Democrats to Biden: Protect out-of-state providers who prescribe abortion-inducing medication
Read full article: Texas Democrats to Biden: Protect out-of-state providers who prescribe abortion-inducing medicationThe request for a public health emergency declaration was part of a set of recommendations to allow abortion access to Texans who might not be able to travel out of state.
Watch: U.S. House candidate Greg Casar pushes progressive policies but stresses cooperation among Democrats
Read full article: Watch: U.S. House candidate Greg Casar pushes progressive policies but stresses cooperation among DemocratsCasar won the Democratic primary for Texas’ 35th Congressional District in a landslide victory last month and is expected to win the general election in November.
Greg Casar wins Democratic primary for Austin and San Antonio area congressional seat
Read full article: Greg Casar wins Democratic primary for Austin and San Antonio area congressional seatCasar will be among the most progressive members of Congress ever to serve from Texas. During his tenure on the Austin City Council, he was best known for supporting cuts to the police department and his fight against encampment bans.
Greg Casar wins Democratic nomination for Congressional District 23; GOP candidates to runoff
Read full article: Greg Casar wins Democratic nomination for Congressional District 23; GOP candidates to runoffFind the latest, updated election results for the 2022 primary election in Texas on March 1, 2022.
Watch: National progressives target Texas in contentious Democratic primary races
Read full article: Watch: National progressives target Texas in contentious Democratic primary racesNational progressive groups and their allies in Congress are looking to the Texas primary to send a new class of stars to Congress.
Dems vying to succeed Lloyd Doggett in Texas Congressional District 35
Read full article: Dems vying to succeed Lloyd Doggett in Texas Congressional District 35Two frontrunners have emerged in the Democratic primary for Texas Congressional District 35, a district that spans from Austin to San Antonio.
In fight for Congress, Eddie Rodriguez targets Greg Casar’s record on Austin homelessness, police funding
Read full article: In fight for Congress, Eddie Rodriguez targets Greg Casar’s record on Austin homelessness, police fundingCasar has impressive progressive endorsements, from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders. But he also is tied to some of Austin’s most progressive policies, which have attracted powerful enemies and turned off some moderate Democrats.
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Four Austin City Council members say they've lost faith in police chief after use of force on protesters, report says
Read full article: Four Austin City Council members say they've lost faith in police chief after use of force on protesters, report saysAustin Police Chief Brian Manley speaks during a news conference near the scene where a woman was injured in a package bomb explosion, in Austin on March 12, 2018. REUTERS/Sergio FloresMultiple Austin City Council members said they lost faith in Police Chief Brian Manley on Friday and some asked him to resign following his handling of the ongoing protests against police brutality spurred by the death of George Floyd. Countless protesters had called in to the virtual city council meeting on Thursday, which Manley and City Manager Spencer Cronk also attended, to demand the police chief resign or be fired. Despite protesters' demands, the City Council doesn't have the authority to outright fire Manley, and neither does the city manager. Cronk can only demote Manley to his rank before he became department head.