María Méndez, Author at The Texas Tribune https://www.texastribune.org/author/maria-mendez/ Independent news. Trusted by Texans. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cropped-cropped-texas-tribune-favicon-32x32.png María Méndez, Author at The Texas Tribune https://www.texastribune.org/author/maria-mendez/ 32 32 249301168 Here’s how to vote in Texas’ May 26 primary runoff elections https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/18/texas-primary-runoff-elections-2026/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.texastribune.org/?p=224271 A volunteer and a voter exit and enter the polling location at Westbury Baptist Church during primary election day on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Houston.

Voters will decide over 30 races, including a nationally watched battle between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. The registration deadline is April 27, and early voting is May 18–22.

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]]> 224271 When will Texas primary results come in? Here’s how the process unfolds. https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/03/texas-2026-primary-election-results-timeline/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.texastribune.org/?p=222317 A voting sign rests on the ground during the last day of early voting on Feb. 27, 2026, in Houston.

Results from early voting should start rolling out after polls close at 7 p.m. It will be hours before all races are called.

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Runoffs for close primary elections, such as the Republican U.S. Senate race, will take place on May 26.

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]]> 216361 The 2026 Texas primary is Tuesday. Here’s what to know https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/14/texas-2026-early-voting-rules-primaries/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.texastribune.org/?p=220643 The line wraps around the sidewalk at the Cinco Ranch Branch Library on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, in Ft Bend County.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This guide explains your rights at Texas polls.

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]]> 220643 How Texans can prepare for extreme weather https://www.texastribune.org/2023/12/11/texas-disaster-preparedness/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.texastribune.org/2023/12/11/texas-disaster-preparedness/

Natural disasters — including winter storms, hurricanes, extreme heat, wildfires and droughts — can happen at any time. Preparation is key to staying safe during an emergency.

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]]> 125204 How Texans can prepare for this weekend’s winter weather https://www.texastribune.org/2026/01/21/texas-winter-storm-watch-how-to-prepare/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:40:30 +0000 https://www.texastribune.org/?p=217325 Cars drive down the highways after winter weather went through Dallas on Feb. 2, 2023. Texans can take steps before the weather hits. This guide can help.

Freezing rain, sleet and snow are expected to hit a large portion of Texas beginning Friday.

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]]> 217325 Here’s your Texas 2026 March primary ballot https://apps.texastribune.org/features/2026/texas-march-2026-primary-ballot/#new_tab Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.texastribune.org/?p=215827

The primary will take place on March 3. See the full list of statewide candidates, as well as who will be on your ballot.

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]]> 215827 Texas is cleared to use its new congressional map in 2026. How does gerrymandering impact Texans? https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/21/texas-redistricting-congressional-map-texans/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/21/texas-redistricting-congressional-map-texans/ The Texas State Capitol in Austin on Aug. 6, 2025.

From urban cores to rural regions, Texans' needs differ. Experts say districts encompassing geographically distant communities will dilute their voices.

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]]> 135863 Former National Security Adviser John Bolton: GOP will become “Reaganite party” again post-Trump https://www.texastribune.org/2025/11/13/texas-tribune-festival-john-bolton-donald-trump-national-security/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:45:00 +0000 https://www.texastribune.org/?p=211294 John Bolton, Former U.S. National Security Adviser, sits down with historian Garrett Graff during a one-on-one conversation at The Texas Tribune Festival 2025 in Downtown Austin, on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025.

The indicted former national security adviser, who served under the president, spoke during The Texas Tribune Festival.

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]]> 211294 What to know about 17 statewide propositions on Texans’ ballots Tuesday https://www.texastribune.org/2025/09/22/texas-statewide-propositions-november-ballot-election/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.texastribune.org/2025/09/22/texas-statewide-propositions-november-ballot-election/ The Capitol dome from the north side of the complex in Austin on March 18, 2025.

A majority of the proposed constitutional amendments address tax cuts for homeowners and businesses.

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