The White House is pushing for a new census that excludes undocumented immigrants, which could have major implications for Texas’ political power and potentially benefit Republicans.
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In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats’ last tool of resistance
Texas Republicans have used their control of the state government to push a partisan agenda, culminating in a long-shot legal bid to expel House Democrats and a push to deliver five additional congressional seats to President Trump.
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Five years after shedding Confederate moniker, a West Texas high school may be Lee High again
The Midland Independent School District board of trustees is set to consider reverting the name of Legacy High School to Midland Lee, sparking a debate over honoring Confederate leaders and the legacy of the school’s football team.
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Abbott’s bid to expel the House Democratic leader goes to a court filled with his appointees
Governor Greg Abbott has filed a legal petition to have the seats of Texas Democrats declared vacant after they left the state to deny the Legislature a quorum, in an effort to pass a new congressional map that adds additional GOP seats.
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Texas Republicans, Including Gov. Abbott, Were Reluctant to Redraw the State’s Congressional Maps. Then Trump Got Involved.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott initially resisted President Trump’s push for mid-decade redistricting, but Trump convinced him to call a special session to redraw the state’s congressional maps, despite the potential for legal challenges and the risk of spreading Republican voters too thin.
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As Trump Looks to Net Five GOP Seats Through Texas Redistricting, Democrats Grasp for Response
Texas Democrats are criticizing President Trump’s plan to redraw their state’s political map, fearing it could lead to a gerrymander that could come back to haunt Republicans, and are considering using their limited options to fight back.
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Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Happy Hump Day DW fam and welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025! In today’s newsletter, the White House is still a mess, our […]
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday, June 9, 2025
Happy Monday DW fam! Time to look forward and keep the faith. Coco won, Lil Wayne’s album is done, Sinners is streaming, folks all over are screaming, and this newsletter […]
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Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones Announces Bid to Succeed Sylvester Turner in Congress
State Rep. Jolanda Jones announced her candidacy for the congressional seat left open by the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, promising to fight for the right to abortion, healthcare, and education.
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Months After Detaining 47 People Accused of Being Tren de Aragua in Austin, Authorities Offer No Evidence of Gang Ties
A group of Venezuelan relatives and friends were arrested by Texas and federal authorities in Hays County, Texas, for allegedly being members of the violent gang Tren de Aragua, but the government has yet to provide any evidence to support these claims.