Rubio: US should go big on Brazil
On New Year's Day, President Jair Bolsonaro was inaugurated in Brazil, ushering in a new era in Brazilian politics that marks a dramatic departure from the leftist, anti-American governments of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Dilma Rousseff. Our bilateral …
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Why Trump is 'wrong' on climate change
"The Terminator" Arnold Schwarzenegger says US President Donald Trump is making a "big mistake" on environmental policy.
Family of Stephon Clark, unarmed black man killed by police, files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man who was shot and killed in his grandmother's backyard by Sacramento police last year, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the officers involved and the city of Sacramento.
Biden, Harris top candidates among Democratic voters, while majority of Americans say they won't vote for Trump, new poll shows
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris are the two Democratic candidates leading the large field of potential 2020 challengers to President Donald Trump, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
Former Obama aide joins Howard Schultz's team. Democrats aren't happy.
Bill Burton, a former adviser to President Barack Obama, defended his decision to join Howard Schultz's team as the former Starbucks CEO considers an independent presidential bid in 2020, pushing back against suggestions that Schultz could be a spoiler.
Texas Legislative Black Caucus Scholarship
I am pleased to announce that the Texas Legislative Black Caucus will be awarding over 60 scholarships to qualified and deserving students throughout Texas. There is an opportunity for two students in my district to be awarded the scholarship. The …
Governor Abbott Appoints Perkes To Thirteenth Court Of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Greg Perkes to the Thirteenth Court of Appeals for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Putting drug prices on TV will cause unnecessary patient panic
The Trump administration has proposed several reforms to drive down prescription drug prices.
NABJ Announces Three Key Appointments to National Office Staff
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced today three new additions to its national office staff.
Election Day for Texas State Representative District 145 Voters
Election Day is today for approximately 71,000 registered voters in Texas State Representative District 145. All polling locations for the Special Election to Fill a Vacancy will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Civil Rights, Community Groups Demand State of Texas Rescind Voter Purge Advisory
The ACLU of Texas and a coalition of civil rights and community organizing groups today sent a letter to the Texas Secretary of State, David Whitley, demanding that he rescind his Advisory purporting to identify non-citizen registered voters. The Advisory, …
Re-Cap: The Blackhouse Foundation at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival Day 3
For day three, The Blackhouse Foundation once again attracted enthusiastic participation from a star-studded crowd of attendees. Maintaining the electrifying pace set by the first two days, Sunday represented yet another series of unforgettable moments for the culture and thought-provoking …
Governor Abbott Statement On Houston Police Shooting
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after it was reported that multiple Houston Police Department Officers were shot while serving in the line of duty:
US immigration authorities detail so-called return-to-Mexico guidance for migrants
The Trump administration officially laid out its new policy to force migrants seeking asylum in the United States to remain Mexico to await their immigration court proceedings -- a significant change in US asylum policy.
Woman charged after 3-month-old suffocated in her daycare
A daycare owner has been charged after a 3-month-old suffocated in her Maplewood home back in November 2018.
