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Texas elections may have often been one-sided, but no one could ever say they were not colorful. Texas’ second governor, George T. Wood, declared in 1849 during his campaign that Texas “was prepared ...

Elections in Texas have tended to be animated affairs, despite the fact that Texas has a habit of being a one-party state; from the end of Reconstruction until the late 1970s, Democrats wholly ...

Facing the possibility of losing control of the U.S. House next year, Republicans are considering aggressively gerrymandering ...

Republicans are eyeing potential redistricting opportunities in Ohio and Texas as they seek extra cushion to protect their ...

By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story June 22, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — Historic Trade Mission at Paris’ Former Republic of Texas Embassy By Francis Page Jr.

There’s an old story that comes from the Sabine River country. In those days, that river was more of an inconvenience than a ...

Map: Find Fourth of July fireworks, parades and more events near you in Dallas-Fort Worth Here’s a look at the biggest Fourth of July events happening across North Texas in 2025, all in one map.