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'Texas is never, ever turning blue': Trump hints at possible presidential run at rally in Conroe
By Karen Kidd | Feb 4, 2022
Former President Donald Trump apparently believes that endorsing local GOP candidates and hinting at pardons for Jan. 6 insurrectionists will win votes from his vision of red-or-dead Texas – should he run again in 2024.
Abbott visits moving company for reelection campaign, pokes fun at CA: 'Moving trailers in CA are all going elsewhere'
By Trina Thomas | Jan 29, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) made a pitstop in Houston to campaign for reelection on Jan. 18.
Convention of States member calls 'block walk' successful in Houston ISD run-off election
By Bob Martin | Jan 14, 2022
With two Republican candidates knocking off Democratic incumbents in the Houston school board runoff elections last month, a member of the Convention of States Foundation feels that her organization’s work was highly successful in educating people and getting people to go out and vote.
'Idiot': Crenshaw spars with Greene over FEMA's role in COVID-19 response
By John Suayan | Jan 7, 2022
Two representatives recently engaged in a social media spat after one lawmaker suggested the federal government should help his state with COVID-19 testing.
'Among the recommendations withdrawn was one concerning Floyd': Abbott undecided on future pardon of George Floyd
By John Kelly | Dec 31, 2021
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued eight pardons for Texans on December 23, with George Floyd controversially not being on the list despite the officer in his case subsequently falling into disgrace
Cruz says he would run for president 'in a heartbeat'
By Bob Martin | Dec 31, 2021
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) feels that his last time running for president was successful enough with a “second place” finish that he recently said that he is considering running in 2024.
'People want to have a say': Upset wins in Texas school board race seen as response to COVID-19 restrictions, critical race theory
By John Kelly | Dec 30, 2021
Upset victories in two Texas school board elections has prompted discussion of the impact of national issues in local races, as well as the efforts of grassroots organization Convention of States.
'People want to be heard': Baker, Wade defeat Democrats in Houston School Board runoff
By Bob Martin | Dec 29, 2021
A pair of candidates running for the Houston Independent School District board came away victorious in a runoff election last week.
'I love Trump': Trump makes appearance in Houston
By Karen Kidd | Dec 24, 2021
Former President Donald Trump has the support of at least one Harris County man.