Freshman force: The newly elected Democrat who got 15 bills passed in the Texas legislature, 11 sent to Gov. Abbott

“Our freshman of the year was relentless,” said state Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins. “Our freshman of the year never gave up.” DALLAS — By the numbers, Texas Democrats might appear to be sidelined at the state legislature. But don’t tell that to state Rep. Aicha Davis, D-DeSoto. As a brand-new legislator, Davis got 15 bills passed, … Read more

Rep. McCollum posts photo of Rep. Hortman’s desk, Gov. Walz orders flags to be flown at half staff to honor former House speaker

House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed early Saturday morning. 🙏 ST PAUL, Minn. — Rep. Betty McCollum posted a photo of Rep. Melissa Hortman’s desk with flowers and a picture, and Gov. Tim Walz ordered flags to be flown at half staff to honor the former House speaker who was … Read more

Mayor Nirenberg, other local officials share gratitude for peaceful SA demonstrators

San Antonio leaders expressed gratitude for peaceful anti-Trump protests amid a surprise National Guard deployment. SAN ANTONIO — This week’s caution gave way to thankfulness Saturday night on the part of San Antonio leaders who had urged the public to remain peaceful during anti-Trump protests, particularly with the sudden news this week that Gov. Greg … Read more

Amid unease about National Guard’s arrival, SA leaders say protesters carried themselves ‘with purpose and respect’

San Antonio leaders expressed gratitude for peaceful anti-Trump protests amid a surprise National Guard deployment. SAN ANTONIO — This week’s caution gave way to thankfulness Saturday night on the part of San Antonio leaders who had urged the public to remain peaceful during anti-Trump protests, particularly with the sudden news this week that Gov. Greg … Read more

‘Just the coolest guy’: Family of flash flood victim remember Matthew Tufongo as man of faith and optimism

Matthew Angel Tufongo had just celebrated his 51st birthday with loved ones. Hours later on his way to work, he became trapped in the chaos of rushing floodwaters. SAN ANTONIO — The early morning hours of Thursday brought about historic rainfall and severe thunderstorms to the Alamo City, leading to destructive flooding and the deaths … Read more