Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s “Independence Day.” It was the beginning of a long and bloody struggle against European imperialism and reactionary conservative forces determined to crush Mexico’s democracy.

A Democrat hasn’t won statewide in Texas since 1994. But a new poll shows James Talarico leading both Republican frontrunners.

A victory for @marcosisaiasvelez.bsky.social would send a strong message to the billionaires who believe they own our state government.

Texas is growing fast, but our highways aren't keeping up. It’s time to invest in rail transit.

POLL: 44% of Talarico voters said his criticism of Israel was important to them and swayed their vote for him, according to a new Data for Progress poll

It’s not just you, things are getting worse, but we can still fix it.

BREAKING: A new Senate Majority PAC poll shows Paxton maintaining a strong lead over Cornyn, regardless of a potential Trump endorsement

WATCH: David Martin Davies with @texaspublicradio.bsky.social says TX-23 GOP candidate Brandon Herrera dropped out of his scheduled call-in appearance on today’s show.

At SXSW, Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico responds to attacks from Donald Trump and Republicans. “Donald Trump sounds like he’s worried we’re about to flip Texas.”

In the video, recorded back in 2014, Herrera is seen promoting the Sons of Confederate Veterans, a group dedicated to whitewashing the real history of the Civil War.

Despite sitting on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi faces a growing water crisis as city leaders warn summer demand could soon outpace supply.

Senator Cornyn, who is facing a tough re-election fight, has announced his support for a bill that would outlaw Mifepristone, the most popular abortion medication currently available.

This latest poll is more evidence that Democrats are becoming more competitive in places once considered safe havens for Republicans.

PIONEER FACT CHECK: No, James Talarico did not call for open borders in a video posted by John Cornyn. The Cornyn campaign selectively edited the clip, cutting off the final part of Talarico’s sentence.

BREAKING: A new poll shows James Talarico leading both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate

NEW: Barack Obama called James Talarico after his primary win this week, telling him he brought “energy” and “enthusiasm” to the party, according to a report from the NYT.

Led by Gen Z creators, the team behind @jamestalarico.bsky.social’s online presence has played a major role in his viral success and primary victory.

Texas Democrats are ramping up opposition to the Trump administration’s plans to construct a border wall through Big Bend National Park.

James Talarico's campaign delivered much-needed fresh water to the residents of Sand Branch, Texas, who live without access to modern sewage infrastructure.

Join the Lone Star Pioneer on election night for live updates on the most important races across Texas. Follow @lonestarpioneer for real-time results across all our social media platforms.

BREAKING: People for the American Way, a political organization founded by the late, great Barbara Jordan, has endorsed @jamestalarico.bsky.social for U.S. Senate.

Mary Peltola in Alaska Graham Platner in Maine Dan Osborn in Nebraska James Talarico in Texas These candidates can and will flip the U.S. Senate.

What began as a relatively clean Democratic Senate primary in Texas has shifted into a more contentious final stretch, with Crockett launching negative attacks on Talarico.

Actress Melissa McCarthy reps @jamestalarico.bsky.social stickers during her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s disastrous tariffs today — a big win for Texas consumers and farmers

23-year-old Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen, was killed by ICE agents in South Padre Island on March 2025, but his citizenship status was not publicly disclosed at the time.

NEW: David Hogg’s “Leaders We Deserve” PAC has endorsed Gen Z candidate @julioforrgv.bsky.social in HD 41

BREAKING: New Mexican authorities have launched an investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch property that was secretly purchased by Texas GOP comptroller candidate Don Huffines

NEW: The Lone Star Rising PAC, a pro-Talarico group, is airing this new ad focused on ICE

BREAKING — The Texas Young Democrats, a statewide progressive youth organization, has endorsed James Talarico for U.S. Senate

JUST IN: The Talarico campaign has announced a record $2.5M fundraising haul following CBS’ decision to censor his interview

The ads in question directly criticize Crockett’s voting record in the U.S. House.

NEW: A pro-Palestinian group has launched a new website (genocidejasmine.com) slamming Rep. Crockett for her pro-Israel voting record.

Don Huffines just can’t seem to shake controversy — and this time, it’s raising eyebrows even among fellow Republicans.

Millions of views on TikTok are helping build momentum behind James Talarico’s campaign in the 2026 Democratic Senate primary.

Did Katherine Culbert commit fraud when she asked for donations from Democrats then filed to run as a Republican? Many are asking the same question.

Texas Republicans thought redistricting would secure TX-35 for them in 2026. Now operatives in both parties say it may blow up in their faces.

FRAUD: Katherine Culbert, a candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, fundraised on ActBlue before filing to run as a REPUBLICAN

LATEST: New reporting from NOTUS says the NRSC pursued a “sustained effort” to draw Jasmine Crockett into the U.S. Senate race with bogus polls

MAGA rage-baiter Valentina Gomez Noriega failed to secure Donald Trump's endorsement in TX-31.

The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is all the buzz on social media. Here's what has changed:

@jamestalarico.bsky.social hopes to win over these key voters to propel him to victory in both the primary and general elections.

With just a couple of months until the March primary elections, we want to break down who’s running for Texas governor so far.

Latino voters and candidates like Bobby Pulido could potentially reshape these key races in South Texas.

The new congressional district map has been slammed by critics and civil rights groups for gerrymandering Democrats out of office. The bill now heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk where he will sign it into law and the new map will go into effect before the upcoming midterm elections.

These extra Republican seats being drawn up for Congress are unlikely to deliver any meaningful benefits to Texas residents, which calls into question why this was such a top priority during these difficult economic times.

The Tejano icon is steering clear of political labels and choosing instead to define his own identity.

South Texas is losing its rural hospitals at an alarming rate, and a surprising culprit is making things worse: Medicare Advantage plans.

Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Independence Day—it was one of many victories for Mexican democracy against European imperialism.

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