Daily Archives: February 11, 2026

Interview with Jarvis Johnson

I’ve said before that the Republican-pushed mid-decade redistricting was partly about getting more Republican seats in Congress, but also partly about reducing Democratic power, especially for communities of color. You can see that in the destruction of CD09. That also … Continue reading

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Judicial Q&A: Katie Wilson

(Note: As I have done in past elections, I am running a series of Q&As for judicial candidates in contested Democratic primaries. This is intended to help introduce the candidates and their experiences to those who plan to vote in … Continue reading

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UH/Hobby primary poll: Crockett and Paxton lead

Make of it what you will. Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett are leading their respective Senate primary races, according to new public polling released Monday, just over a week before the start of … Continue reading

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Fifth lawsuit filed against Camp Mystic

This one goes a little farther. The family of an 8-year-old girl who remains missing after being swept away by Hill Country flooding that struck Camp Mystic last summer is suing its owners and demanding a judge prevent its reopening. … Continue reading

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