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Raul Alonzo

Journalist · 23 articles indexed on The Woodlands

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What does firebrand Bo French's railroad commission nomination say about the state of the GOP?

The former Tarrant County Republican Party chair has made a series of statements criticizing Muslims, LGBTQ Texans and diversity initiatives.

Texas Standard · May 28, 2026 · safety

'The Burning Side' examines memory and marriage struggles against Texas backdrop

The characters in author Sarah Damoff's new novel must navigate tensions in the aftermath of a fire that upended their lives.

Texas Standard · May 26, 2026 · safety

Democrat Nathan Johnson to run against Republican Mayes Middleton for Texas AG in November election

Texas voters appear to have selected State Sen. Nathan Johnson of Dallas as their candidate for Texas Attorney General in the November election according to early primary runoff results.

Texas Standard · May 27, 2026 · government

Texas runoff results: Paxton wins GOP U.S. Senate nomination, plus other key statewide race results

Texas voters decided party nominees for U.S. Senate, attorney general, and lieutenant governor, along with several congressional and local races.

Texas Standard · May 27, 2026 · government

Christian Menefee beats Al Green in Democratic primary runoff in new TX-18, according to AP

The race was an election rarity: Two incumbents of the same party facing one another. Its outcome could prove to be a bellwether for Texas Democrats.

Texas Standard · May 27, 2026 · government

Ken Paxton cruises to big win against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP primary runoff

Paxton, the Trump-endorsed Texas attorney general, will face Austin state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate, in November’s general election.

Texas Standard · May 27, 2026 · government

Texas Standard for May 25, 2026: A preview of key races for primary runoff Election Day

From marquee statewide races to matchups for the U.S. House, we'll delve into some of the contests to watch as Texans head to the polls tomorrow.

Texas Standard · May 25, 2026 · government

Texas Standard for May 28, 2026: Questions remain about where a Big Bend border wall could be built

Plans for new border barriers in the Big Bend region have remained murky since the Trump administration first announced them late last year. Residents, park advocates and landowners are still waiting

Texas Standard · May 28, 2026 · traffic

Ruben 'El Gato Negro' Ramos looks back on legendary career with 'Los Días de Calor'

The legendary Tejano singer is joined by Carrie Rodriguez and Sergio Mendoza on the album.

Texas Standard · May 29, 2026 · local

Texas Standard for May 29, 2026: Adrianne Palicki reflects on the enduring legacy of ‘Friday Night Lights’

Two decades after “Friday Night Lights” first transported audiences to small town Texas, the series continues to resonate with viewers and former cast members alike. Actor Adrianne Palicki is returnin

Texas Standard · May 29, 2026 · events

Investigation finds suicide rate among ICE detainees has increased over the past year

The probe found a lack of urgency regarding mental health treatment for detainees that resulted in deaths within the facilities.

Texas Standard · May 29, 2026 · local

Catholic Diocese fights federal government's effort to seize 'holy site' for border wall project

Mount Cristo Rey overlooks New Mexico, Texas and Mexico. The Catholic Diocese owns the property and considers it a holy site. The federal government has filed a lawsuit to seize some of the land at th

Texas Standard · May 29, 2026 · local

Why did Sen. John Cornyn lose? The GOP 'ground shifted underneath him'

Cornyn’s loss signals a total break from the Bush-style conservative politics in Texas.

Texas Standard · May 28, 2026 · local

New state park west of San Antonio will preserve nearly 54,000 acres of Hill Country land

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has acquired nearly 54,000 acres in Edwards and Kinney counties for what will become Silver Lake State Park. The land sits just about 150 miles west of San Antonio.

Texas Standard · May 28, 2026 · local

What the new Trump administration directive on green card applications means

Applicants have been told to return to their home country to start the process.

Texas Standard · May 27, 2026 · local

This week in Texas music history: Pauline Oliveros' 21st birthday

A life in deep listening unfolds with a special birthday gift.

Texas Standard · May 25, 2026 · local

Nuns pray for the Spurs to be their best in Game 6 against Thunder

The nuns from the parish of St. John Bosco, are members of the Salesian Sisters (formally known as the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians). They dedicate their lives to Christian education, missiona

Texas Standard · May 28, 2026 · local

Texas Standard for May 27, 2026: Ken Paxton’s Senate runoff win reshapes Texas GOP landscape

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton handily defeated longtime U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in one of the state’s most closely watched Republican runoffs, setting up a high-profile Senate race against Democrat

Texas Standard · May 27, 2026 · local

Study finds voting can help you live longer

Voting is typically associated with politics and civil engagement, but a new study finds evidence that voting helps older people live longer.

Texas Standard · May 26, 2026 · local

Results: 2026 primary runoffs

U.S. Senate, Attorney General and other statewide contests in Texas.

Texas Standard · May 26, 2026 · local

Researchers in Texas find cities can change the way some storms behave

The team analyzed two decades of climate data in Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio.

Texas Standard · May 26, 2026 · weather

Five races in Texas to watch tonight during the primary runoffs

The GOP senate contest is getting a lot of attention — but what else should you pay attention to?

Texas Standard · May 26, 2026 · local

Texas Standard for May 26, 2026: Researchers find cities can change the way storms behave

After analyzing more than 40,000 storms across Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston, researchers found urban areas can influence where storms form and how intense they become. The study examined de

Texas Standard · May 26, 2026 · weather

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