Jury finds state Sen. Carlos Uresti guilty of 11 felonies, leading to calls from Democratic colleagues to resign
BY EMMA PLATOFF | The Texas Tribune
SAN ANTONIO — The courtroom was silent and thick with anxiety Thursday morning as the judge’s deputy read the verdicts: “Guilty,” “guilty,” “guilty” — 11 times over, and on all felony counts.
Democratic candidate for governor Lupe Valdez calls for increased minimum wage, is open to a tax increase
By Patrick Svitek | The Texas Tribune
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez sat down Thursday with Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith for her most in-depth interview since entering the race in early December.
Democratic Party holds candidate ballot drawing
Jose G. Landa
Staff Writer
Maverick County Democratic Party Interim County Chair Luis A. Ruiz along with Pct. Chairs Alfredo Sanchez, Lynn Balderas and Party Secretary Brandon Garcia held their candidate ballot drawing for the scheduled March 2018 Texas Democratic Primary on Wednesday, December 20, 2017.
The drawing determined the place that all candidates in the Democratic March primary will appear on their respective race and ballot space.