Matt Hennie
Matt is the chief political correspondent for Courier Texas. He’s worked as a reporter and editor for nearly 30 years in Texas, Georgia, Arizona, South Carolina and Kansas, focusing on telling the stories of local communities so they become more engaged and better informed.
‘We don’t quit’: Where Texas Democrats can find hope in bleak election results
| November 6, 2024
Democrats hoped to make more progress across the state on Tuesday, but fell short thanks to a stronger than expected showing by Republicans.
Ted Cruz defeats Colin Allred to win third term in US Senate
| November 5, 2024
US Sen. Ted Cruz won a third term on Tuesday, defeating Rep. Colin Allred in a close US Senate race in Texas.
‘Your vote is your voice’: Texans make their choices on Election Day
| November 5, 2024
More than 9 million people took part in early voting in Texas. Millions more were expected at the polls on Tuesday for their last chance to cast a ballot.
Kamala Harris rallies with Beyoncé to highlight ‘Trump abortion bans’
| October 26, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris rallied in Texas on Friday to call attention to the state’s abortion ban, which she blamed on former President Donald Trump.
Trump comes to Texas to troll Harris, invite Cruz on trip to Venezuela
| October 25, 2024
Former President Donald Trump rallied in Austin on Friday, claiming Texas is home to the “largest border invasion in the history of the world.”
Early voting opens in Texas with more than 870,000 people casting ballots
| October 22, 2024
As early voting opened on Monday in Texas, Democrats rallied in Austin to support local and statewide candidates, and scores of ballot measures.