Politics Apr 29 O'Rourke unveils $5 trillion plan to combat climate change The former Texas congressman unveiled his proposal Monday before a tour of California's Yosemite National Park.
Politics Apr 29 WATCH: Biden kicks off his campaign with first rally in Pittsburgh In his first public rally as presidential candidate, the former vice president accused President Donald Trump of abusing the powers of his office and ignoring everyone but his political base. He also argued that strengthening unions and promoting social and…
Politics Apr 04 O'Rourke, Sanders vie for young voters in 2020 campaign Both candidates lead the pack in fundraising, with money from thousands of small donors rather than a small core of major financial backers.
Politics Mar 18 Beto O'Rourke says nothing in his past will hinder 2020 run Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke told supporters Sunday that he's never taken LSD and there's "nothing" he hasn't already revealed about his past that could come back to hurt his run for office.
Politics Mar 14 Democrat Beto O'Rourke announces he is running for president The former Texas congressman gained popularity last year when he unsuccessfully challenged Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in the midterm elections.
Politics Mar 07 Oldest-ever U.S. representative Ralph Hall dies at age 95 Former Texas Rep. Ralph Hall was known in Congress for promoting NASA and energy production.
Politics Dec 14 Beto O'Rourke still undecided as 2020 White House buzz grows A onetime punk rocker, Beto' O'Rourke became a political star in national liberal circles, raised $80-plus million and came within three percentage points of upsetting Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018.
Economy Dec 13 Apple to build $1 billion campus in Austin, expand elsewhere Apple's investment, which will create at least 5,000 jobs ranging from engineers to call-center agents, adds to a city that has already become a bustling tech hub.
Politics Oct 26 Some Texans say voting machines are flipping selections to the other party The secretary of state's office said Friday that there have been reported issues with Hart eSlate voting machines, which are used in around 30 percent of counties statewide.
Politics Oct 17 Trailing in polls, Beto O'Rourke lays into Ted Cruz in Texas debate Democrat Beto O'Rourke abandoned his usual message of unity and optimism and laid into Ted Cruz, hoping to reverse polls that show him fading against the Republican incumbent during the second debate of a Texas Senate race that's become one…