POLITICS
Lt. Governor candidate says she wants to send TX Republicans “packing”
| March 26, 2026
2026 Election | 2026 elections | Democrats | election 2026 | EXCO-Player | local politics | midterm | old texas | TEXAS
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-Austin) spoke about the urgent challenges facing Texas, from schools and health care to housing and water, and why she is running for Lt. Governor.
Houston NAACP president calls SAVE Act the “Sabotage Act”
| March 26, 2026
Bishop James Dixon, President of the Houston NAACP, addresses concerns about the SAVE Act and its implications for democracy and voter access, as the Houston chapter stands united with the national NAACP in their opposition to the act.
Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones shares her health story on ACA anniversary
| March 26, 2026
State Rep. Jolanda Jones, a Houston Democrat, reflects on the ACA’s 16th anniversary, recalling how a medical emergency once wiped out her savings before the law existed.
At the core of her message: affordable health care is essential for every community.
Travelers face hourslong wait times at Houston Bush Airport as shutdown affects TSA
| March 26, 2026
Long lines are stretching through Bush Airport as TSA staffing drops during the shutdown. Airport officials say on a normal day, 37 TSA checkpoints are open, but only a fraction are running.
James Talarico slams John Cornyn during Democrat convention in Dallas
| March 26, 2026
dallas county | Democrats | EXCO-Player | James Talarico | John Cornyn | local politics | old texas | talarico | TEXAS | US SENATE
WATCH: State Rep. James Talarico, the Texas Democratic nominee for US Senate, calls out Republican incumbent Sen. John Cornyn during the Dallas County Democratic Party Convention on Saturday, stating he has “ forfeited his right” to represent Texans.