Rick Noriega's Speech to the Texas Democratic Convention

Blasts Cornyn, calls for end to Iraq War.

"...is the speech Rick Noriega just gave to the Texas Democratic Party Convention. (No, I didn't type it in..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...On the heels of Texas' Super Tuesday primaries in March, the coronavirus pandemic upended..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Texas Democratic Convention Picture Gallery

The sights from Austin

"...Some of the visual highlights from the convention. Click on the picture. (OMFG it's cold in the..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Latino Groups Sue Texas Democratic Party

Suit charges that Dems' dual primary/caucus system discriminates against Hispanics

"...Eight plaintiffs, including the Texas branch of the League of United Latin American Citizens..."

May 10, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

U.S. Senate Debate Closes Upbeat Texas Dem Convention

M.J. Hegar and Royce West seize the center

"...Young Texas Democrats yearning for more aggressively transformative policy positions were..."

June 8, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Follow the Excitement of the Texas Democratic Party Convention!

Donkeys from around the state converge on the blue island.

"...shape, size, and color running amok in the Austin Convention Center at this hour. They're currently having caucus meetings..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Texas Dems to DNC: Pick a Castro, Any Castro

State party suggests Joaquin, Julián to replace Wasserman Schultz

"...It was no secret that Texas Democrats hoped that Hillary Clinton would pick U.S. Department..."

July 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

First Views from the Convention Floor

Live blogging from the Texas Democratic State Convention floor

"...His speech concentrates on his military record and on Texas' massive investment in personnel in the war (as per..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Obama Takes Convention and Texas

For now, anyway ...

"...midnight on Sunday, before the second boot of the Texas two-step had really hit the floor, Texans for Obama..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

It's Party Time at the State Convention

There's still plenty of fun to be had …

"...While Democrats' eyes are still fixed on the National Convention, the Texas Democratic Party still has to get through..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dems Hopping Away From the Texas Two-Step

TDP starts reviewing the two-step presidential delegate system.

"...Seems like the Texas Democratic Party might be thinking about severing one foot..."

July 7, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas and the Numbers Game

How the Democratic presidential nomination could still come back to Texas

"...set on next week's primary states for settling the Democratic presidential nomination, there's a statistical possibility (read "long-shot") that..."

May 30, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Whose Money Is Behind the Convention Center Election Battle?

Local PACs raise and spend for and against Prop. B

"...dropped this week, and the Hotel Occupancy Tax and Convention Center expansion question (Proposition B) has gathered some predictable..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Fate of the Texas Two-Step

Texas Dems held the final hearing last week gathering testimony opposed and in favor of the Texas Two-Step

"...If the panel of Texas Democratic Party leaders gathered at the AFL-CIO hall last..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Texas 22

On this first convention day, Steve joins the history-making number of GLBT delegates and proudly counts himself amongst the TX22.

"...unity inside the Four Seasons Ballroom at the Colorado Convention Center. Seating was provided for nearly 400 people. The..."

Aug. 26, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Steve Rivas

Texas Rollergirls: The 2012 Outlook

Before this weekend's bout, what did we learn from the season opener?

"...chance to knock off some rink rust: This weekend's Texas Rollergirls bout is the real season opener, a chance..."

April 20, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Nader Raiders Target Texas Ballot

The indie campaign goes to court to get into state's presidential race

"...that there is "no compelling state interest" to justify Texas' onerous ballot-access requirements, lawyers for Ralph Nader's Texas presidential..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Dem Convention: Turning Texas blue

Travis County Dems have the spirit, yes they do!

"...to admit this past weekend was our first county convention. But it's fair to say the same was true..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...Surf's up for Texas Democrats, as the building blue wave of voter enthusiasm..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...concede the race for chairperson of the Travis County Democratic Party...."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Learning the Hard Way That Police and Democratic Socialists Rarely Mix

CLEAT alum Danny Fetonte's resignation from the Austin DSA raises questions for the local chapter

"...their national conference in Chicago in early August, the Democratic Socialists of America – the largest socialist organization in..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary: March 12, 2002

Early voting through Friday, March 8

"...The joint primary election allows the Republican and Democratic parties to nominate candidates to represent their parties in..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary:
March 12, 2002

Early Voting through Friday, March 8

"...The joint primary election allows the Republican and Democratic parties to nominate candidates to represent their parties in..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary: March 12, 2002

Early Voting: Saturday, Feb. 23, through Friday, March 8

"...The joint primary election allows the Republican and Democratic parties to nominate candidates to represent their parties in..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature

Big, Bright Eyes of Texas

Celebrating the life of the bigger-than-life Ann Richards

"...Richards was sworn in as governor of a "New Texas."..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...off Evan Smith's invitation to appear at this weekend's Texas Tribune Festival – for free, just like the hundreds..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Common Law

Clinton, Obama & the Texas State Convention

"...Confusion surrounds this year's Texas Democratic primary process as both the Clinton and Obama..."

June 6, 2008 Column by Andy Brown

Richie Rejects Clinton Request

Party already has a verification process, chairman says

"...to hang on to her slender delegate lead in Texas, made a request on Friday to the Texas Democratic..."

March 17, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Dirty Tricks Around County Conventions?

Texas Democratic Party warns against misleading info that county conventions have been cancelled

"...but we'll look into it. Press release from the Texas Democratic Party:Richie: Delegates Should Disregard Misleading Information Suggesting County..."

March 28, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

More Ike Cancellations

Democrats cancel Two-Step discussion in Houston

"...During their state convention, the Texas Democratic Party took some internal flack for..."

Sept. 10, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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