By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Oct. 7, 2020 “Fundraising in Texas House races signals a wildly competitive contest for control of the chamber” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Oct. 8, 2020 “How down-ballot candidates could help Democrats flip Texas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Like many others in…

By Aria Jones and Sami Sparber, The Texas Tribune Oct. 8, 2020 “How Texas has made it easier and harder for people to vote in the pandemic” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

By Alex Samuels and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, The Texas Tribune Oct. 7, 2020 “Gov. Greg Abbott says bars can reopen next week at 50% capacity if counties opt in” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By Robert Faturechi and Justin Elliott, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. The Department of Justice has weakened its long-standing prohibition against interfering in elections, according to two department officials. Avoiding election…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Oct. 7, 2020 “Harris County can’t send mail-in ballot applications to all registered voters, Texas Supreme Court rules” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Emma Platoff and Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Oct. 7, 2020 “Early voting can start Oct. 13 as scheduled, Texas Supreme Court rules” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune Oct. 7, 2020 “Essential workers and vulnerable Texans will be first in line for a coronavirus vaccine, state says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Oct. 7, 2020 “Federal appeals court says Texas doesn’t have to give geriatric inmates hand sanitizer for now” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

My name is J. M. “Chuco” Farias, and I am seeking re-election to the Maverick County Hospital District Board of Directors. I was an educator for 35 years, a Head Baseball Coach, Asst. Athletic Director, Assistant High School Principal and Principal of both high schools. My late wife and my two grown…