KTRE’s Avery Gorman has updates on what’s going on in the city of Zavalla in the wake multiple city council member resignations. She speaks with one of the city’s residents who has signed up to run for one of those vacancies.
Lloyd Nichols launched his campaign for Tyler City Council, District 5 Tuesday. Council member Bob Westbrook currently holds the seat but will not run for re-election due to reaching his term limit.
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed in two rounds of voting to become House speaker Tuesday, a historic defeat with no clear way out as House Republicans dug in for a long, messy start for the new Congress.
While Kevin McCarthy is as of now facing no serious Republican challenger for the constitutionally mandated office, which would make him second in line to the presidency, his ascension to speaker is an open question.
By GARY FIELDS, ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and SUDHIN THANAWALA
State-level law enforcement units created after the 2020 presidential election to investigate voter fraud are looking into scattered complaints more than two weeks after the midterms but have provided no indication of systemic problems.
Under Texas law, homeowners can claim a homestead exemption only on their primary residence. The GOP Senate candidate registered to vote in Georgia last year.
Speaking to the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, the Texas Republican said he would seek reelection, but he also did not rule out running for president.
After defeating Beto O’Rourke — Texas’ most promising Democrat in recent history — Abbott begins his third term in a strong position, with a rising national profile and a governing mandate in the eyes of fellow Republicans.
“I am proud of every person that went out there and voted for me, voted for our movement, voted for better schools and better education. I’m happy all around,” Grace said.
The Associated Press projects that Smith County Judge Nathaniel Moran has won the contest to fill the U.S. House District 1 seat vacated by Republican Louie Gohmert. Moran was challenged by Democrat Jrmar Jefferson.
Hughes Springs moved their polling location to the First United Methodist Church on Taylor Street due to the community center losing electricity during Fridays storms.
The Board approved calling for a $23.5 million bond election which will be presented to voters as three separate propositions. In November, Winona ISD voters will vote on each one individually.
Hall talked about how he intends to “continue to serve as a conservative” who is “pro-life, pro-free markets, pro-religious freedom, pro-secure border, pro-liberty, pro-property rights and pro-limited government.”
She discussed her campaign thus far, her priorities including advocating for expanded access to healthcare for rural residents and supporting the legalization of marijuana, as well as how she sets herself apart from her opponent, Republican incumbent Sid Miller.
U.S. Rep. District 4 candidate, Iro Omere, joined East Texas Now to talk about staying true to her Texas roots, energizing the youth vote (regardless of who they might support), and how her background as an educator has informed her approach to addressing the needs of teachers and students.
Jay Kleberg, Democratic candidate for Texas Land Commissioner, spoke with East Texas Now about his campaign and what separates him from his Republican opponent, State Senator Dawn Buckingham.
Registration applications must be submitted in-person or by mail. If you’re mailing it in, it must be postmarked by the Oct. 11 deadline. Completed forms can also be dropped off at your county’s election office. but that must be done before the close of business on Oct. 11.
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