Politics

State Rep. Flynn Announces Prefiled Legislation

Press Release — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:43:27 +0000

AUSTIN - State Representative Dan Flynn took advantage of early filing opportunities this morning and filed his first round of House Bills focusing on education, free enterprise, and jobs. Through early filing, Representative Flynn ensures that these issues have the best chance at being taken up this 83rd Legislative session, slated to begin in January of 2013.

The Youth Vote: "We Want To Participate"

Press Release — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:03:56 +0000

INTERN CONTRIBUTION - As a young person, this I know: The last election affected our parents, but the turnout of this election can affect our parents as well as our youth.

North Texas Election Results

Daniel Starks — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:48 +0000

It's election night across the nation, and we are your source for local election results!

Battleground

editor — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:00:00 +0000

**Refresh this page often for the latest updates.**

A quick head's up on what this is. The Battleground is an aggregation of NPR member stations' content produced during election night. It's curated by the staff at NPR Digital Services, including Eric Athas, Teresa Gorman, Will Snyder, Kim Perry and Erin Teare Martin. The list of participating stations and states is posted at the bottom.

The big story tonight is that Obama has been projected to win a second term as President.

In Hunt County, Smooth Sailing for Election Day Voters

Jerrod Knight — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:25:28 +0000

According to election officials at the polling location inside the Westview United Methodist Church in Greenville, the "rush" associated with this year's presidential election was more prevalent during the early voting opportunities than during today's turnout.
The line for early voting did extend beyond the doorway at the Hunt County election office over the early voting period, but my sojourn to vote this morning was met with few other people.

Sulphur Springs, Paris Among Top Donors to Obama, Romney

Scott Harvey — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:03:00 +0000

The Texas Tribune has compiled donation totals for President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney as the two compete for support in the Lone Star State.

Deuell, Flynn to Address Greenville Breakfast

Brad Kellar — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:03:00 +0000

Texas lawmakers will appear before local business and government leaders later this month to provide a preview of the 2013 state legislative session.

Cities, School Boards to Conduct Elections this November

Brad Kellar — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:07:45 +0000

In addition to the national, statewide and countywide races, some local citizens will be choosing between city council and school board members.

Paul Sadler to Address Hunt County Voters Friday

Scott Harvey — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:01:58 +0000

GREENVILLE - Sadler, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, will speak during a breakfast Friday at the historic Dairy Manor, 5400 Business U.S. Highway 69 South in Greenville.

Finals for Hunt, Fannin and Rains County Primary Runoff Races

Scott Harvey — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 23:13:33 +0000

There were six races Tuesday night in three local counties. All but one of the Republicans elected are unopposed in November.