Elections

The small group of church members and its pastor steer clear of political conversations to avoid offending one another and to let individuals form their own opinions.

Anxiety around the elections is at an all-time high. People across Texas are finding ways to deal with it.

In the first presidential election since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion has emerged as a leading issue on many voters' minds as they head to the polls. We talked with two Texas Christians who’ve come to different conclusions.

Hospitals in Texas must begin asking patients for their citizenship status under an executive order that took effect on Friday. Lubbock hospitals say “any response to questions regarding citizenship status will not affect patient care.” And Texas Public Radio's Jerry Clayton reports the State of Texas will not allow federal election monitors at polling places.

Every week, thousands of faith leaders across Texas share religious teachings with their congregations — and some even offer political guidance.

The three challengers seeking to unseat Railroad Commission Chair Christi Craddick focus on different issues, but share a common critique of the state's oil and gas regulator.

North Texas voters who are part of the LGBTQ+ community told KERA their top issues include access to gender-affirming care for minors and abortion.

This election season is taking a bitter toll on couples and families with political differences. But Texas Public Radio’s Kayla Padilla says there are a few things you can do to avoid letting the partisan divide wreck your love life and keep the peace at family gatherings.

Assistant professor of government for South Plains College, Drew Landry, came by the KTTZ studio to discuss early voter turnout, local propositions and county races, public education in Texas and the impact of these elections on next year’s school voucher fight, and how voters can approach the anxiety of election season.

As Nov. 5 rapidly approaches, the Texas Newsroom talked with voters across Texas about the importance of faith in their lives and how that’s shaping what they’re thinking about this election season.