Republicans look to expand gains in gerrymandered South Texas districts

In a region long seen as a Democratic stronghold, Republicans like Mayra Flores are moving to capitalize on newly drawn districts that tilt the balance…

Sep 5 • 

Ben Salinas

August 2025

Redistricting offers little help for Texas residents

The Republican efforts to redistrict the state mid-decade will not improve the material conditions for Texas residents.

Aug 21 • 

Ben Salinas

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Bobby Pulido charts his own path amid congressional decision

The Tejano icon is steering clear of political labels and choosing instead to define his own identity.

Aug 19 • 

South Texas Star

June 2025

South Texas healthcare on life support

The promise of Medicare Advantage is unraveling in rural South Texas, leaving critical hospitals in peril.

Jun 26 • 

Ben Salinas

May 2025

Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Fourth of July

Cinco de Mayo marks the historic Mexican victory over French forces in 1862—a moment that not only defied European imperialism, but also dealt a blow to…

May 5 • 

Ben Salinas

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Local power is on the ballot in Texas today

Texas voters are casting their ballots that will decide the balance of power in cities and school boards across the state today.

May 3 • 

South Texas Star

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Poll: Texas Republicans could lose U.S. Senate race

An internal poll conducted by former Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale showed Ken Paxton trailing Colin Allred by double-digits.

May 1 • 

Ben Salinas

1

April 2025

Texas Republicans just don’t want you to vote

The GOP-dominated Texas Legislature is considering a bill to ban cities and counties from mailing voter registration forms to residents.

Apr 28 • 

South Texas Star

2

Texas Senate votes to bring Jim Crow back

The Texas Senate recently advanced a bill that would require a passport, original birth certificate, or citizenship papers in addition to a photo ID to…

Apr 26 • 

Ben Salinas

1

Medicaid cuts would devastate rural Texas communities

Healthcare access in rural Texas has continued to decline over the past decade as House Republicans in D.C. weigh cuts to Medicaid.

Apr 25 • 

Ben Salinas

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Elon Musk set to tighten his grip over South Texas community

On the dusty outskirts of Boca Chica, Elon Musk’s vision of the future is quickly becoming a political reality.

Apr 23 • 

Ben Salinas

2

Texas Democrats need more than star power to win in South Texas

Tejano icon Bobby Pulido may draw a crowd, but if Texas Democrats are banking on celebrity status alone to win back South Texas, they could be in for a…

Apr 22 • 

Ben Salinas