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Preview of debate between Sen. Ted Cruz and Congressman Colin Allred

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www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2024-10-14 18:28:38

SUMMARY: Senator Ted Cruz faces Congressman Colin Allred in a debate at WFAA’s studios in Downtown Dallas. Political science professor Matthew Wilson notes that this debate is crucial for Allred to introduce himself to Texas voters who may be unaware of him. While Cruz, known for his direct campaigning style, will likely label Allred as too liberal, Allred’s significant campaign funding could make the race competitive. However, Wilson believes the debate’s impact will be minimal unless a significant mistake occurs. Most viewers likely have already decided their candidate, with Election Day just three weeks away.

The debate between the two candidates will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the studio of our sister station, WFAA in Dallas.

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Texas Democratic Party chair to resign after Republican sweep in Texas | Texas

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-13 09:32:00

SUMMARY: After Republicans dominated statewide races, especially in South Texas, Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa announced plans to resign after 12 years. In the Nov. 5 elections, Hispanic voters in border counties largely supported Republican candidates, including President-elect Trump and Senator Ted Cruz. Hinojosa attributed Trump’s success with Hispanics to frustrations over border security and criticized the Democratic transgender agenda. Some Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, blamed the party’s cultural policies for the shift to the right. Hinojosa apologized for his remarks and called for party unity, but announced his resignation due to the party’s electoral losses.

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Texas Senate: School choice bill is top priority | Texas

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-12 17:17:00

SUMMARY: Following a Republican sweep in state legislative seats, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have made school choice and property tax reform top priorities for the upcoming legislative session. School choice, which faced opposition in previous sessions, is expected to pass with the support of newly elected candidates endorsed by Abbott. The proposed legislation includes the creation of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for 60,000 students and funding increases for teacher salaries. Polls show broad support for school choice across political groups. Patrick is hopeful the governor will declare it an emergency item to fast-track its passage.

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Texas Republican, gun rights groups oppose Cornyn as Senate majority leader | National

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-12 15:02:00

SUMMARY: Ahead of the U.S. Senate’s vote for a new majority leader, several Texas Republican groups oppose Sen. John Cornyn, citing his support for gun control and a failed border bill. Cornyn, seen as Mitch McConnell’s preferred candidate, faces competition from Sen. Rick Scott, who is backed by many conservatives. Cornyn has faced criticism for authoring the 2018 ‘FIX-NICS’ Act, which critics say infringed on veterans’ gun rights. Several local Texas GOP organizations have denounced Cornyn’s alignment with Democrats and support for omnibus bills, urging Senate Republicans to choose a leader who upholds conservative, America First values, like Scott.

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