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Facebook Live: Star-Telegram reports from Ron Wright's CD6 campaign watch party

Shelley Kofler and Bud Kennedy from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram report from the campaign watch party of Congressional District 6 candidate Ron Wright, who is seeking the Republican nomination.

Bud Kennedy

'I am not more of the same': Former Joe Barton aide Ron Wright faces Sanchez call for change

Arlington, Texas, Republican and longtime elected official Ron Wright said he is "not running away from Joe Barton," but his views skew further to the right.

Ron Wright celebrates with supporters while winning Tuesday night's runoff for Congressional District 6.

Republican Ron Wright and Democrat Jana Sanchez win May 22, 2018, primary runoff elections for the 6th Congressional District in Texas. The two will square off in the general election in November, with the winner replacing Joe Barton.

Fort Worth

Wendy Burgess wins Republican runoff for top Tarrant tax official

Wendy Burgess wins battle for Republican Party nomination for the Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector post on May 22, 2018.

This type of sign was up across the state on Tuesday on the primary runoff election day.

Elections

Who won and lost in Tarrant County and Texas on primary runoff election day

The primary runoff election is finally here for Tarrant County and Texas. Keep checking this page for the latest results from the primary runoff election.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke during a press conference in the wake of a school shooting at Santa Fe High School on Friday, May 18, 2018 in Santa Fe, Texas.

State Politics

School safety: Social media monitoring, limiting gun access among Texas lawmakers' ideas

As Texas Gov. Abbott prepares for roundtables to discuss school safety, Tarrant lawmakers offer their own suggestions on how to keep schools — and students — safe.

Instructor evaluating medical student during practice procedure. Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Other Voices

New program will keep doctors from leaving North Texas

Medical City Healthcare and the University of North Texas Health Science Center announced a partnership that will create 500 new residency positions for doctors. Research shows doctors usually stay in communities where they have completed their residencies, so this new partnership should lead to more doctors in the growing DFW area.

Texas

Texans: Need an air conditioner, ceiling fan or light bulbs? They are tax free May 26-28

Texans can get some deals May 26-28, through sales tax holiday geared to help people buying energy and water efficient items.

A health textbook used by the Fort Worth school district has come under fire because it includes the term transgender. This is the textbook used to teach health to sixth-grade students.

Editorials

Opposition to 6th grade transgender lesson recalls battle over bathroom bill

Opposition in Fort Worth to a 6th grade discussion about gender identity and being transgender feels like the beginning of a fight that could help revive a bathroom bill when the legislature convenes again in January. Or it might add fuel to a looming battle over what state education officials approve next year in the health curriculum.

These are the candidates you'll see on the Tarrant County primary runoff ballots in May

Elections

Third election in three months? Yep, but the one Tuesday could be the most important

Texans will head to the polls May 22, 2018, to weigh in on the primary runoff election. Officials say turnout likely will be low, but that it's more important than ever for voters to weigh in on the races.

Fort Worth

An innocent man died in prison. How his legacy helps the wrongly convicted in Texas

Ten years ago, DNA evidence proved that Tim Cole of Fort Worth did not commit the rape he was jailed for years before. Since then, largely because of his family, Texas has been recognized as a leader in helping those who were wrongfully convicted.

Editorials

Texas: End the lawsuit. Let us register to vote online

Thursday, Texas officials have an opportunity to change course by ending legal challenges and allowing citizens to register to vote online when they renew or obtain a driver license online.

Elections

Voters guide to May 22 primary runoff in Tarrant County and Texas

Here's a look at the voters guide for the May 22, 2018, primary runoff elections in Tarrant County and Texas.

The Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals have joined together to create a commission that will focus the attention of the highest judicial officials in the state on mental health.

Opinion

Texas courts step up on mental health

The Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals, for the first time, have joined together to focus the attention of the highest judicial officials in the state on mental health. The new Judicial Commission on Mental Health will develop understanding among the judiciary, policies, and standards for including mental health considerations in matters of criminal justice.

President Donald Trump speaks during the 37th annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Washington.

National Politics

We asked 22 Texas Democrats running for Congress whether they'd vote to impeach Trump. Here's what they said

It's clear that many Democrats running for office in Texas oppose President Donald Trump. But when asked about a hypothetical impeachment, many Democratic candidates weren't so fast to say "yes" to oust a sitting president.

Early voting runs from May 14-18 for the May 22 primary runoff election.

Elections

Polls are open for the second election this month — the primary runoff. Are you voting?

Early voting for the May 22 primary runoff election in Texas runs from May 14-18.

Abram Street is under construction in hopes of bring a more pedestrian friendly atmosphere to downtown Arlington.

Richard Greene

Texas no longer #1 at job creation. Why?

The Texas Association of Business has a scorecard that ranks state legislators on whether they are business friendly. Last session, the standing of some Republicans dropped. TAB says those lawmakers voted for measures that would hurt economic development.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez of Dallas poses with Jennifer Trevino, a former Fort Worth city council candidate, after speaking to the Tarrant County Democratic Women's Club on Saturday, May 12, 2018.

Bud Kennedy

At 70, Lupe Valdez has 'the energy of a 2-year-old' for governor's race

Texas Democrat Lupe Valdez fired up for runoff, possible race vs. Greg Abbott

Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidates Andrew White, left, and Lupe Valdez, right, take part in a debate, Friday, May 11, 2018, in Austin, Texas, ahead of the state's May 22 primary runoff election.

Elections

Andrew White is the best Democrat to face Greg Abbott in the fall

Andrew White, a Houston businessman and the son of former Texas Gov. Mark White, is the best Democrat to face Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the fall. His runoff opponent, former Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez, is less able to explain her positions in detail.

Arlington

Battle to replace Joe Barton ramps up as voters head back to the polls this month

Republicans and Democrats who hope to replace Rep. Joe Barton, a Texas Republican, in Congress are reaching out to voters, hoping to win the May 22 primary runoff election.

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