Colin Allred
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Dad, 4th generation Texan, former NFL linebacker, running to represent TX-33.
Dallas ISD just made universal pre-K available to every 3 and 4-year-old in the district. For working families already stretched thin, thatâs one less bill to worry about. This investment is a major step towards ensuring every child gets a fair shot to pursue their dreams.
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Dallas ISD Now Offers Universal Pre-K
The districtâs school board voted unanimously Thursday night to offer pre-k to every three and four-year-old within its boundaries. Itâs a huge win for the city and the region.
https://www.dmagazine.com/news/2026/03/dallas-isd-now-offers-universal-pre-k/
about 18 hours ago
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Today, people across Texas and around the country are sending a clear message: we do not bow to kings, we do not answer to authoritarians, and we will not stay silent while our freedoms are chipped away. Democracy belongs to the people.
www.dallasnews.com/news/politic...
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Watch live: A thousand No Kings protesters rally at Dallas City Hall
The demonstrations, organized by the nonprofit Indivisible and several partner organizations, are meant to express opposition to the Trump administrationâs...
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2026/03/28/no-kings-protests-dallas-fort-worth-saturday-live-updates/
3 days ago
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Our TSA workers have been working without pay since mid-February, and our airports are in chaos. The Senate has acted. The House should stop dragging its feet and do the same.
4 days ago
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ICE terrorized Minneapolis â and working families and small businesses are still paying the price. When you terrorize and send fear through our communities, the damage is everywhere. Everyone is left to pick up the pieces.
www.wsj.com/us-news/iice...
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ICE Has Left Minneapolis. The Economic Hangover Hasnât.
In spots like East Lake Street, businesses fight a financial effect that âwill ripple out for months.â
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/iice-minneapolis-minnesota-economic-impact-38f1ef1a
4 days ago
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The TSA shutdown is a perfect picture of everything wrong with Washington. Hardworking TSA agents aren't getting paid because Congress can't get its act together. And instead of fixing it, Trump deploys untrained ICE agents to fill the gap. [Continued...]
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TSA shutdown is all about our broken political system
American politics no longer delivers for the people. It only serves itself.
https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2026/03/26/tsa-shutdown-is-all-about-our-broken-political-system/
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Republicans created this airport nightmare. If they need Democratic votes to fix it, they're going to have to earn them by establishing real standards and accountability for ICE.
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Trump has deployed ICE agents to the nation's airports. What's their role?
The president says ICE agents are being stationed at airports to help reduce long wait times. Here's a look at what they're authorized to do.
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/26/nx-s1-5759159/trump-ice-airports-tsa
5 days ago
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Honored to have the endorsement of Jaime Resendez, Dallas City Council Member for District 5 and former Dallas ISD Board of Trustees representative.
5 days ago
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President Trump just voted by mail while actively trying to end that right for millions of Americans. If mail-in voting is good for him, it should be good enough for everyone else, too. Every American deserves access to the ballot, and we should be making it easier to vote, not harder.
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President Trump just voted by mail despite wanting to end mail-in ballots
President Donald Trump has cast another mail ballot in Florida as he continues to publicly bash the voting method as a source of fraud and push Congress to...
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/elections/2026/03/24/president-trump-just-voted-by-mail-despite-wanting-to-end-mail-in-ballots/
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While Texas families struggle with the cost of rent, groceries, and healthcare, Stephen Miller is focused on kicking kids out of their classrooms. Texans deserve leaders focused on solving problems, not creating more chaos.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/u...
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Stephen Miller Asks Why Texas Pays to Teach Undocumented Children
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/us/politics/stephen-miller-asks-why-texas-pays-to-teach-undocumented-children.html
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Honored to have the endorsement of UFCW Local 1000 â a union that fights for the workers who keep our communities running. These workers show up every day and deserve a leader who will show up and fight for better wages, lower costs, and dignity on the job.
7 days ago
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ICE locking up children at Dilley is a clear moral failure. These are kids â anxious, exhausted, and frightened â held in conditions no parent would accept for their own kid. This is cruelty, plain and simple. And I wonât stop fighting it.
www.ms.now/news/dilley-...
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Children âcontinue to sufferâ at Texas immigration detention facility, attorneys allege
A new court filing details suffering at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center. Federal officials say conditions are fine.
https://www.ms.now/news/dilley-detention-center-ice-immigration-children-court
7 days ago
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As a civil rights attorney, I've seen what happens when people can't afford legal help. Everyone deserves a fair shot in court â regardless of how much money they have. Trump's DOJ gutting this legal aid program is a betrayal of that idea.
www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...
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DOJ guts office that helps indigent immigrants obtain affordable legal aid, sources say
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/justice-dept-guts-office-helping-indigent-immigrants-affordable-legal-aid/
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A 5-year-old child was detained, traumatized, and now his familyâs asylum case was deniedâbefore they could even fully tell their story. Thatâs not how justice is supposed to work. We need to fix this systemâprotect due process, treat families with dignity, and stop rushing decisions that hurt kids.
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Immigration judge denies asylum claim for family of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, Minnesota school district says
An immigration judge has denied the asylum claimâ for the family of Liam Conejo Ramosâ, a 5-year-old Minnesota boy whose arrest by ICE in January gained national attention.
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/federal-judge-denies-liam-ramos-family-asylum-claim/
12 days ago
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ICE detained a father on his way to his premature baby fighting for her life in the NICU. This is cruelty, plain and simple. ICE is an out of control agency that needs to be overhauled immediately.
www.ms.now/news/ice-det...
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âAmericans at heartâ: ICE detains DACA recipient on way to visit premature baby in NICU
Juan Chavez Velascoâs case reflects a growing pattern: The Trump administration is targeting Dreamers who once believed DACA shielded them â and letting their renewals expire unanswered.
https://www.ms.now/news/ice-detains-daca-recipient-premature-baby
13 days ago
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Happy St. Patrickâs Day to everyone celebrating across TX-33. Wishing you a day full of joy, community, and a little bit of luck! đ
14 days ago
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Beef prices are up and Texans are feeling it everywhere, from the grocery store to their favorite BBQ joint. Our small businesses and families deserve better.
www.khou.com/article/news...
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Texas barbecue under pressure as beef prices rise and competition grows
Pitmasters say rising beef prices, fierce competition and thin margins are making it harder to survive in Texasâ booming barbecue scene.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/texas-barbecue-beef-prices/285-72a4de5c-8e13-4dec-9761-95230a23ba2a
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Kids held for months at the Dilley detention center are writing letters about the inhumane conditions and begging to go home. This should outrage every one of us. Itâs past time to overhaul ICE and bring real accountability to our immigration system.
www.texastribune.org/2026/03/11/e...
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Family at Dilley ICE center details moldy food, medical neglect
The family, including the mother and her five children, detail in letters what they describe as neglectful medical care, inedible food and a disregard for their religious accommodations. Theyâve been ...
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/11/el-gamal-texas-egyptian-family-dilley-health-care-food-ice-detention-letters-children/
20 days ago
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The GĂĄmez-CuĂ©llar family followed the rules, showed up for their ICE check-in, and were detained anyway â separated, held in different facilities. Their kids even performed at the White House. ICE needs a complete overhaul, and Texans deserve leadership who will follow through with it.
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Teen mariachis and family from McAllen released from ICE custody
The detention of the family of asylum seekers after a routine check-in with immigration officials had caused an uproar in their community.
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/09/texas-antonio-gamez-cuellar-monica-de-la-cruz-ice/
21 days ago
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Across Dallas County, women are organizing, voting, and leading. Our politics and our communities are stronger because of it.
www.dallasnews.com/news/politic...
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The most powerful voting bloc in Dallas Countyâs latest Democratic primary: women
Dallas County women voters outpaced men in last week's primaries. The result included former Judge Amber Givens victory of incumbent District Attorney John...
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2026/03/09/the-most-powerful-voting-bloc-in-dallas-county-politics-remains-women/
22 days ago
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Grateful to have the support of Rev. Dr. Freddy Haynes. He is a leader who has spent his life fighting for justice and lifting up our communities here in Dallas. Honored to have him and so many Dallas leaders standing with us in this fight.
22 days ago
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92,000 jobs were lost last month, while families are already stretched thin from higher costs for housing, groceries, and gas. We need leadership focused on creating more jobs, not eliminating the ones we have.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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The U.S. labor market lost 92,000 jobs in February in warning sign for economy
With the unexpected setback, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4 percent, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/06/february-jobs-unemployment/
25 days ago
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Honored to have the support of former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. Heâs a proven leader who has always fought for Dallas. Iâm grateful for his support as we work to deliver for working families in TX-33.
25 days ago
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Iâve been all across TX-33 talking with families and working alongside small business owners. No matter where I go, I hear the same thing: property taxes are too high. I hear you, and I will fight to make sure we have tangible solutions.
www.statesman.com/business/eco...
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Texas has no income tax â but still ranks among highest-tax states
According to a new study from WalletHub, the average U.S. household pays nearly $14,000 in federal income taxes.
https://www.statesman.com/business/economy/article/highest-property-tax-states-texas-21952705.php
26 days ago
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Proud to have the endorsement of State Rep. Ana-Maria RodrĂguez Ramos. Sheâs a dedicated advocate for our community, and Iâm grateful to stand alongside her as we fight for working families in TX-33.
26 days ago
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To the voters of TX-33, thank you for showing up and making your voices heard. Iâm grateful for every conversation, every vote, and every volunteer who brought us here. This fight for our community is just getting started. Let's finish what we started â together.
27 days ago
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TX-33 is showing up today and making their voice heard. This is where I grew up and where Iâm now raising my family. When we show up, we win. Every vote counts. See you at the polls.
28 days ago
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Iâve been all across TX-33 visiting small businesses, working shifts behind the counter, and hearing directly from Texans about rising costs and uncertainty. Small businesses are the backbone of our district and deserve our full support, not chaotic tariff policies.
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Tariffs Confound Small Businesses Again
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/business/economy/tariffs-small-business-confusion-refunds.html
28 days ago
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Today is election day! Go to
DallasCountyVotes.org
to find your polling place and make a plan to cast your ballot. Polls are open until 7 PM! Make your voice heard, get out and VOTE.
28 days ago
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Election Day is tomorrow! Thank you for walking this journey with us. If youâre ready for leadership that shows up, make your plan and go vote. Find your polling place at
DallasCountyVotes.org
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29 days ago
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This Womenâs History Month, we honor the women who built our communities and broke barriers. From our mothers and grandmothers to the women leading today, your strength and courage move this country forward. We celebrate you this month and every month.
29 days ago
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Trump and his Republican allies redrew the maps to split communities and silence our voices. Weâre here to remind them that the people still decide who represents them. Tomorrow is Election Day. Show up and make your voice impossible to ignore.
apnews.com/article/texa...
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In their own words: Texans vote under redrawn maps ordered by Trump
Millions of Texas voters are casting ballots under redrawn U.S. House maps that were engineered to boost Republicans in the 2026 elections.
https://apnews.com/article/texas-primary-redistricting-4cebe6c9461fc326c7e1f7ad1fc6ba8f
29 days ago
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Yesterday at OGK Dallas, I rolled up my sleeves alongside Councilmember John Bowers to make hamantaschen for seniors in our community. Service brings people together â and Iâm grateful for organizations like OGK that show up for our neighbors every day.
29 days ago
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Last night's mass shooting in Austin is another devastating reminder of the gun violence epidemic tearing through this country. My heart is with the victims and their families. We cannot keep accepting this as normal.
www.statesman.com/news/article...
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What we know: How many killed, who's involved in West 6th Street shooting
Three people were killed and 14 were injured in a shooting outside Bufordâs bar on Sixth Street in downtown Austin.
https://www.statesman.com/news/article/austin-6th-street-shooting-bufords-bar-update-21948661.php
30 days ago
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No president has the authority to seize control of our elections by executive order. States run elections. Congress writes the law. The Constitution is clear on this. Every American should be alarmed at this. Free and fair elections aren't negotiable, and Iâll protect them with everything I've got.
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Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency
Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/26/trump-elections-executive-order-activists/?utm_campaign=wp_power_up&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F46dc51f%2F69a17d86d01c7e76c5ee1cfb%2F6920aaf301046c13d03e84f5%2F40%2F61%2F69a17d86d01c7e76c5ee1cfb
about 1 month ago
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Today is the LAST DAY to vote early! Polls are open now until 7 pm. Go to
dallascountyvotes.org
to find your polling place. Make your voice heard and VOTE today!
about 1 month ago
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The Dallas Lowriders are rolling out for early voting and standing with our campaign â and I couldn't be more grateful. This is what it looks like when the community leads the way. Letâs show up, vote early, and keep building a Texas that works for all of us.
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about 1 month ago
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Texas voters are showing up like never before. Early vote turnout is outpacing past elections â because Texans are ready for leaders who'll fight for lower costs, honest government, and real results.
www.texastribune.org/2026/02/25/t...
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Democratic primary turnout breaking records across Texas
Turnout during the first week of early voting for the Texas midterm election exceeded the same period for the previous two presidential elections, years that typically see higher voter engagement.
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/25/texas-early-voting-turnout-democrats-midterm-election/?utm_source=thetexastribune.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-brief-february-25-2026&_bhlid=05445f3480bfbe2f874c06fc881acbb1bb31edbd
about 1 month ago
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Pete Hegseth is bullying Anthropic into dropping its protections against the mass surveillance of the American people. Building powerful technology responsibly isnât something that should be punished â it should be encouraged. Americans deserve innovation that works for them, not at their expense.
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Hegseth gives Anthropic CEO until Friday to back down in AI safeguards fight
"The only reason we're still talking to these people is we need them and we need them now."
https://www.axios.com/2026/02/24/anthropic-pentagon-claude-hegseth-dario
about 1 month ago
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Proud to stand with our letter carriers fighting for dignity and safety on the job. I was raised in a family of public servants and know firsthand the sacrifice they make to keep our country running. Working people deserve leaders who will fight for them, and I always will.
about 1 month ago
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Honored to worship with the congregation at St. Luke Community United Methodist Church yesterday. Grateful for the warm welcome and the reminder of what brings us together â faith, fellowship, and community.
about 1 month ago
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Honored to earn the endorsement of Senator Royce West, a leader who has spent decades fighting for Dallas, justice, and opportunity. Iâm grateful for his trust and partnership as we continue the work to deliver real results for working families in TX-33.
about 1 month ago
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Pulled up to the Dallas Lowridersâ âParty at the Pollsâ â and our community showed out. When we meet people where they are, we build a stronger community and a stronger Texas.
about 1 month ago
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When a federal agent kills a 23-year-old American, the public deserves the truth immediately â not a year of silence and a lawsuit to uncover ICEâs involvement. No agency is above scrutiny. Texans deserve a government that tells the truth, not one that hopes the story fades away.
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Records: Texan killed by ICE months before Minneapolis woman
The involvement of federal immigration agents in the fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez on South Padre Island in March had not been disclosed in initial reports.
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/20/texas-ice-fatal-shooting-south-padre-island/
about 1 month ago
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Spent this morning on a community block walk, talking with families about rising costs, public safety, and opportunity. Change happens when we show up, face to face. Grateful for every conversation.
about 1 month ago
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ICE is showing up in our communities, tearing families apart, and making people afraid to go to work, school, and church. Meanwhile, DHS wants a luxury jet for Kristi Noem. This administration runs on two things: cruelty and corruption.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
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'No expense has been spared': Inside a luxury jet DHS wants to buy for deportations
DHS leadership says the department needs the jet for immigrant deportations and Kristi Noemâs travel. A brochure given to passengers who recently flew on it with Noem highlights its âexceptional inter...
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/no-expense-spared-luxury-jet-dhs-wants-buy-deportations-rcna259425
about 1 month ago
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The Supreme Court of the United States just made it clear: no president is above the Constitution. Tariffs are taxes, and that power belongs to Congress. This is what accountability looks like, and I will never stop fighting for it.
www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme...
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Supreme Court rules most Trump tariffs illegal in major setback for economic agenda
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-tariffs-decision-trump/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab8d&linkId=909295256
about 1 month ago
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Early voting is your voice, your time. Make a plan, show up, and vote earlyâbecause democracy works best when we all participate. Find your polling place at
DallasCountyVotes.org
or
VoteTexas.gov
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about 1 month ago
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It was great to join
@claycane.bsky.social
this past weekend on his book tour. Grateful for the conversation, the community, and the reminder that our stories and our truth matter.
about 1 month ago
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A two-month-old baby with bronchitis should be in a hospital, not an ICE detention center. This isnât a one-off. ICE is terrorizing families and tearing apart communities across our country. This cruelty has to end and I will not stop fighting until it does.
news4sanantonio.com/news/local/c...
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Castro says 2-month-old in Dilley ICE custody deported with mother after hospital visit
UPDATE AT 9:10 AM - A two-month-old boy, who was in custody at Dilley Detention Center, was taken to the hospital Monday night.Sources say the child was treate
https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/congressman-castro-calls-for-release-of-two-month-old-baby-from-dilley-detention-center-footage-respiratory-issues-medical-attention-mother-child
about 1 month ago
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