Beto O'Rourke announces new plans while Julián Castro laments Kamala Harris' depature from the primary.
Among Texas Democrats, he was the toast of the party – his close race against Ted Cruz a stepping stone to a presidential bid. But after it all came crashing down a few weeks back, one question went conspicuously unasked: "Where's Beto?" Now we know the answer to that question, and if you missed the implications of his decision, along with our discussion of it, you've got a second chance in today's newsletter. And while we’re talking politics: It may be worth more than a passing mention that the lone Texan still in the presidential race got quite a financial boost
this week after fellow presidential contender Kamala Harris pulled the plug on her candidacy; Julián Castro says that when it comes to candidates of color, there's a double standard. Do you think he's right? Check out the rest of our picks from the past week of coverage below. And until next Wednesday, we'll see you on the radio.
- David Brown
Beto O’Rourke's New Focus: Turning The Texas House Blue
Instead of running for Senate, O'Rourke says he wants to help his party’s candidates take advantage of trends he sees moving in their favor.
One Man’s Quest For The Truth About A Forgotten Relative Ends At San Antonio State Hospital
Stigma, societal norms, a lack of information: they're all reasons why Jason Lucadou didn’t hear much about about his great-great-grandfather growing up. Now things are changing.
State Rep. Rick Miller Drops Reelection Bid After Saying Opponents Were Challenging Him Because They’re Asian (Texas Tribune)
Chip Roy Announces Run To Keep His Seat In Texas' 21st District (Texas Public Radio)
Delayed Houston District B Race Riles Harris County Leaders (Houston Public Media)
Amid Decline In Refugee Students, Fort Worth ISD Changes ESL Program (KERA)
El Paso is in the far west corner of the state – hundreds of miles from other major cities, even in its own time zone. And despite working for KERA News
, based in North Texas, the borderlands are also my beat. It’s a sign of the increasing prominence and importance the stories unfolding along the border play nowadays. In my time here, I’ve reported extensively on the situation facing asylum-seeking migrants: you can read my two-part look at the legal hurdles they face here and here
. I’m honored to share stories from this beautiful region with the rest of Texas, and I hope to accurately capture the complexity of this stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border. Thanks for reading, and for listening!
