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Kamala Harris rallies with Beyoncé to highlight ‘Trump abortion bans’
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.
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Colin Allred rallies for reproductive freedom with Kamala Harris in Houston
US Rep. Colin Allred leaned into his record of defending reproductive rights during a rally on Friday in Houston with Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Trump comes to Texas to troll Harris, invite Cruz on trip to Venezuela
Former President Donald Trump rallied in Austin on Friday, claiming Texas is home to the “largest border invasion in the history of the world.”
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How a local sheriff’s race could be a turning point for turning more of Texas blue
Waybourn and Moses are running on starkly different platforms, with the Republican incumbent running on issues like election fraud and immigration in Texas, while the Democratic challenger has said that he believes neither of those topics are relevant to the sheriff’s work.
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Dallas props on your ballot: From decriminalizing weed to increasing police force
Learn more about the propositions that will be on the ballot in Dallas.
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VIDEO: DFW voter details why it’s so important to vote blue
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Op-Ed: How medical marijuana helped my grandmother through breast cancer
Enrolling in the Texas Compassionate Use Program is easy and can help women navigate through the daily grind of breast cancer treatment.
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Early voting opens in Texas with more than 870,000 people casting ballots
As early voting opened on Monday in Texas, Democrats rallied in Austin to support local and statewide candidates, and scores of ballot measures.
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Two Texas cities represent the divide between those who vote and those who could, but often don’t
Deep in the heart of Texas’ sprawl, the city of Lewisville embodies the Lone Star State. Bisected by Interstate 35 and ribboned with six- and eight-lane thoroughfares lined with chain stores, Mexican restaurants and pawn shops, Lewisville, 23 miles north of Dallas, is the prototypical slice of the nation’s second most populous state. Its typical…
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Election officials vs. election observers vs. election campaigners: What’s the difference?
Election officials, observers, and campaigners have very specific jobs throughout the election process. Here’s what you need to know about each.
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Go Batty: October is Bat Appreciation Month
October is Bat Appreciation Month, and these winged creatures offer valuable benefits to the environment and economy.
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Colin Allred knocks Ted Cruz as ‘all hat, no cattle’ during Texas debate
Rep. Colin Allred and Sen. Ted Cruz met on Tuesday for the only debate of their closely-contested Senate race in Texas.
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Averie Bishop, Angie Chen Button vie for North Texas House seat
Both Button and Bishop, the first Asian woman to win Miss Texas, are among a small number of Asian women in Texas politics. The winner will not only be the sole Asian woman in the legislature, but also one of six members to ever serve in the 150-member Texas House.
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Here’s who is on the ballot to represent Tarrant County in the Texas Legislature
It’s almost time to cast your ballot. Early voting begins Oct. 21 and lasts through Nov. 1. Election Day will follow shortly after on Nov. 5. To help you prepare, the Fort Worth Report created a roundup of candidates vying to represent Tarrant County in the Texas Legislature. For other voting questions, like where to…
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VIDEO: Fort Worth voters says ‘I’ve never voted Republican and never will’
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VIDEO: Texas voter agrees with Colin Allred on his gun violence stance
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Texas’ abortion laws are straining the OB/GYN workforce, new study shows
More doctors are considering leaving or retiring early, while fewer medical students are applying to obstetrics and gynecology residencies in Texas. Texas’ new abortion laws are stressing the state’s already beleaguered OB/GYN workforce, and threatening the pipeline of new doctors that would help provide relief, a new survey shows. More than 70% of practicing OB/GYNs…
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Colin Allred rallies with voters, Republican supporters in Fort Worth
US Rep. Colin Allred picked up Republican support for his Senate campaign during a rally in Fort Worth on Saturday, just a month before Election Day.
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Supreme Court refuses to make it easier to get emergency abortions in Texas
The US Supreme Court let stand an injunction barring federal guidance that said Texas hospitals must perform emergency abortions to protect the pregnant woman’s health even if they violated the state’s abortion ban.
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‘We need to legalize it’: What Kamala Harris’ support means for weed in Texas
Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated her support for legalizing weed as voters in four Texas cities consider ballot measures that would mainstream Mary Jane.
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Facing a tight race, Ted Cruz goes quiet on abortion
US Sen. Ted Cruz has been a loud anti-abortion crusader throughout his political career. Until now, when he’s locked in a tight reelection campaign against Rep. Colin Allred.
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Vance, like Trump, lied about reality of abortion in Texas
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz criticized Texas’ abortion ban and blamed former President Donald Trump for its consequences during the vice presidential debate on Tuesday.
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Op-Ed: Why your down-ballot vote in Texas matters more now than ever
Here’s a guide from Progress Texas to critical down-ballot races in Texas and why voters should be paying attention to them.
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‘Women are afraid to get pregnant’: How the Texas abortion ban denies life-saving care
Two women filed federal complaints against two Texas hospitals, alleging they failed to provide care for the troubled pregnancies endangering their lives.
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VIDEO: Voter in Texas talks about prioritizing ‘people over profit’
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VIDEO: Texan, Senior voter has been voting for 50 years
@courierdfw After nearly 50 years of voting eligibility, Genie has never missed voting in an election. She wants you to join her this November! Need to check your voter registration status? Hit the link in our bio. #voting #texas ♬ original sound – CourierDFW
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VIDEO: First-gen Texas voter talks about why he’s voting in the 2024 election
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VIDEO: This first-time Dallas voter speaks on hopes and fears in upcoming election
@courierdfw Listen 👏 to 👏 Gen Z What are your biggest hopes for the future of this country? Here's how one Gen Z voter responded. Let us know how you feel. #texaswomen #genz #voting #votingmatters #hope #dallastexas #dallas #dallastx #texasvoter #texasvoters #texasvoterregistration #texasvotersmatter #texasvotereducation #texasvotersguide #texasvotersuppression #dallasvoter #dallasvotes #dallascountyvoter #texas #tx #texascheck ♬ original sound…
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Op-Ed: I asked Ted Cruz to help free my son Trevor Reed. He did nothing
Trevor Reed was held in Russia for three years. His father, Joey, says Ted Cruz didn’t do enough to free him. That’s why he’s voting for Colin Allred in the Texas Senate race.
