A new Senator in Houston.
Rep. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) has narrowly avoided a runoff against Rep. Ana Hernandez (D-Houston) in the special election to fill the Senate District 6 seat left by Sylvia Garcia. Unofficial results have Alvarado as the winner of 50.4% of the vote, avoiding a runoff by 59 votes. A special election will need to be called to fill the House seat Alvarado is vacating. To read more…
Isaac to TPPF.
Former state representative Jason Isaac (R-Dripping Springs) has taken a job at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) as senior manager and distinguished fellow on energy issues. Isaac recently left another conservative think tank, the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute (TCCRI). To read more…
Texas Secretary of State stepping down.
Secretary of State Rolando Pablos is stepping down effective December 15th. Pablos was appointed to the position in January 2017 and has served as the chief elections officer for the state and as advisor to Governor Abbott on border issues. Pablos is returning to private practice as an attorney. To read more…
Only in Austin…
The Trail of Lights, one of Austin’s most beloved traditions, is up and glowing. Since its initial gathering as “Yule Fest” in 1965, the Trail of Lights has expanded to more than 65 displays and over 2 million lights. Don’t miss your chance to see Zilker Park at its brightest. The Trail of Lights runs through December 23rd. To read more…