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The struggle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters records
Read full article: The struggle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters recordsBillions of dollars in ads are raining down on voters across the Rust Belt, Rocky Mountains and American southwest as the two major political parties struggle for control of the U.S. Senate.
Ted Cruz, Colin Allred make spirited final pitches to Texas voters in Senate race
Read full article: Ted Cruz, Colin Allred make spirited final pitches to Texas voters in Senate raceRepublican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred are making their final pitches to Texas voters at campaign stops across the state as Election Day nears.
Colin Allred courts Black voters in the final days of his bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz
Read full article: Colin Allred courts Black voters in the final days of his bid to unseat Sen. Ted CruzWith stops in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley, Allred hopes to make the race competitive by running up the tally with the core of the Democratic base.
In complaint, Ted Cruz says Democrats broke campaign finance laws to help Colin Allred
Read full article: In complaint, Ted Cruz says Democrats broke campaign finance laws to help Colin AllredCruz alleged that national Democrats illegally exceeded contribution limits when it spent more than $10 million for television ads in Texas benefiting Allred campaign.
In final days of senate race, Colin Allred bests Beto OāRourkeās 2018 senate fundraising record
Read full article: In final days of senate race, Colin Allred bests Beto OāRourkeās 2018 senate fundraising recordColin Allred also continues to out raise Ted Cruz bringing in over $11.8 million in the first 16 days of October. Cruz raised $9.9 million in the same period.
BeyoncƩ endorses Kamala Harris while Donald Trump vows border crackdown in dueling Texas stops
Read full article: BeyoncĆ© endorses Kamala Harris while Donald Trump vows border crackdown in dueling Texas stopsHarris talked about reproductive rights to a stadium full of supporters in Houston. In Austin, Trump stumped to supporters and reporters at a private jet terminal and appeared on Joe Roganās podcast.
Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race
Read full article: Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate raceDemocrats backing Rep. Colin Allredās bid to defeat Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are investing $5 million in an ad campaign focused on abortion.
POLL: Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump among Bexar County registered voters, 13% remain undecided
Read full article: POLL: Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump among Bexar County registered voters, 13% remain undecidedA recent UTSA poll found Vice President Kamala Harris continues to lead former President Donald Trump among Bexar County registered voters, and about 13% of respondents remain undecided.
Races to watch around San Antonio in the Nov. 5 presidential election
Read full article: Races to watch around San Antonio in the Nov. 5 presidential electionVoters in Bexar County and beyond are already casting early voting ballots ahead of the Nov. 5 election, including for president, US senator, representatives in the U.S. and Texas houses, plus other candidates running for office at the state and local levels. Some voters will also decide municipal and school propositions.
Spriester Sessions: Texas Senator Ted Cruz looks to defeat Congressman Colin Allred
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: Texas Senator Ted Cruz looks to defeat Congressman Colin AllredCruz discusses what sets him apart, the huge amount of money raised by Allred, and his now well-documented trip to Cancun during the Texas power outage in 2021.
Spriester Sessions: Colin Allred, former Baylor, NFL linebacker, hopes to upset Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: Colin Allred, former Baylor, NFL linebacker, hopes to upset Ted Cruz in Texas Senate raceAllred discusses what sets him apart from his opponent, why he thinks Ted Cruz is to blame for some of the border problems, and how he feels about being compared to former Congressman Beto OāRourke, Cruzās last opponent, who narrowly lost.
āMore than our wombsā: Women in conservative Texas cities mobilizing to end GOP dominance
Read full article: āMore than our wombsā: Women in conservative Texas cities mobilizing to end GOP dominanceDemocrats in Lubbock and Amarillo hope Kamala Harrisā candidacy and a backlash to abortion laws will help make their long-held vision of a blue wave a reality.
Colin Allred, Ted Cruz blast each other as āextreme,ā throw jabs on border and abortion in Senate debate
Read full article: Colin Allred, Ted Cruz blast each other as āextreme,ā throw jabs on border and abortion in Senate debateThe debate proved combative from start to finish, with Cruz and Allred trading barbs on nearly every issue that came up.
Ted Cruz and Colin Allred to meet in the only debate in the Texas Senate race
Read full article: Ted Cruz and Colin Allred to meet in the only debate in the Texas Senate raceRepublican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred met Tuesday night in the only debate of their Texas Senate race that could help determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.
Ted Cruz and Colin Allred wage another big US Senate fight in Texas
Read full article: Ted Cruz and Colin Allred wage another big US Senate fight in TexasRepublicans have a stranglehold on every statewide elected office in Texas and control the state Supreme Court, both chambers of the Legislature and both U.S. Senate seats.
Colin Allred raises $30 million in third quarter of 2024, outpacing Ted Cruz
Read full article: Colin Allred raises $30 million in third quarter of 2024, outpacing Ted CruzThe staggering fundraising numbers mean that Cruz and Allred have collectively raised at least $132 million, surpassing the final combined haul from 2018.
Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texasā 2024 election
Read full article: Abortion, private school vouchers and legislative control are the key issues in Texasā 2024 electionTexan voters will have significant influence in November, both within and outside the state. They will be electing a U.S. senator, 38 U.S. House members, 150 state House members, as well as various judges and local elected officials. Additionally, they will have influence over important questions.
Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would āmake all the differenceā
Read full article: Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would āmake all the differenceāJoining Sanders as he campaigns up and down the I-35 corridor are Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Greg Casar, and former El Paso congressman Beto OāRourke.
Senate Democrats boost Colin Allredās bid against Ted Cruz with multimillion dollar investment
Read full article: Senate Democrats boost Colin Allredās bid against Ted Cruz with multimillion dollar investmentThe late-cycle investment signals the party is taking Texas seriously ā a shift from past cycles.
POLL: Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump among Bexar County registered voters, 10% remain undecided
Read full article: POLL: Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump among Bexar County registered voters, 10% remain undecidedThe UTSA survey found that Harris has increased support for the Democratic ticket by double digits over Joe Biden
In his podcast, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz reveals his unfiltered side as he strives to expand his base ā and his influence
Read full article: In his podcast, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz reveals his unfiltered side as he strives to expand his base ā and his influenceCruzās thrice-weekly podcast, āVerdict,ā has become an integral part of his day-to-day life as a senator ā and a tool in his effort to win reelection this fall.
National Dems target Texas, but focus remains on protecting Senate incumbents
Read full article: National Dems target Texas, but focus remains on protecting Senate incumbentsU.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is challenging Sen. Ted Cruz this November, but the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee has vulnerable incumbents to defend first.
Colin Allred responds to comparisons with Beto OāRourkeās campaign, defends his strategy
Read full article: Colin Allred responds to comparisons with Beto OāRourkeās campaign, defends his strategyAllred has run a more traditional campaign in his bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, focusing on targeted ads and moderate policy.
Liz Cheney says Dick Cheney will vote for Kamala Harris, and she will support Democrat Colin Allred in Texas Senate race
Read full article: Liz Cheney says Dick Cheney will vote for Kamala Harris, and she will support Democrat Colin Allred in Texas Senate raceLiz Cheney endorsed Allred at The Texas Tribune Festival Friday.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs Ted Cruz for Senate over Colin Allred
Read full article: U.S. Chamber of Commerce backs Ted Cruz for Senate over Colin AllredAllred, who had previously gotten the Chamberās endorsement in his House races, had long used the endorsement as proof of his bipartisan credentials.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorses Colin Allred in US Senate race
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorses Colin Allred in US Senate raceAs the 2024 election heads into the home stretch, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred secured an endorsement from a high-profile elected official in Bexar County.
Colin Allredās understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow Democrats
Read full article: Colin Allredās understated campaign strategy draws mixed reviews from fellow DemocratsAllredās sharp divergence from Beto OāRourkeās more active campaign style has stirred dissent among some Democrats. His allies say itās working.
Colin Allred urges voters to back Kamala Harris at Democratic National Convention
Read full article: Colin Allred urges voters to back Kamala Harris at Democratic National ConventionAllred has largely run his Senate race keeping his distance from Harris. On Thursday, before a national audience, he said he is proud to support her.
Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history
Read full article: Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention historyPresidential conventions can be memorable for floor fights and bloody battles on the streets outside or for scenes that stand out as outlandish or awkward.
Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact
Read full article: Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enactIf nothing else, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris agree on one thing, at least: Both say they want to eliminate federal taxes on workersā tips.
Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Kim Ogg, a Houston Democrat, in bid for crossover votes
Read full article: Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Kim Ogg, a Houston Democrat, in bid for crossover votesOgg is no darling of the left. She lost her Democratic primary in a landslide election this year after a number of intraparty feuds.
Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killing
Read full article: Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killingFamily members of a 12-year-old Houston girl allegedly killed by two Venezuelans who entered the U.S. illegally are supporting legislation that would limit immigration authorities' ability to release immigrants they detain.
Colin Allred keeps Kamala Harris at arms length as he makes a play for the center
Read full article: Colin Allred keeps Kamala Harris at arms length as he makes a play for the centerU.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who is facing off against Allred in his reelection campaign, has worked to tie Allred to Harrisā political record.
Ted Cruz, Secret Service leader tangle at Senate hearing over assassination attempt
Read full article: Ted Cruz, Secret Service leader tangle at Senate hearing over assassination attemptCruz accused the U.S. Secret Service on Tuesday of making a politically motivated decision to deny former President Donald Trump extra security.
Immigration is taking center stage in Texasā Senate race. Hereās what Colin Allredās and Ted Cruzās records show.
Read full article: Immigration is taking center stage in Texasā Senate race. Hereās what Colin Allredās and Ted Cruzās records show.Poll after poll shows Texas voters rank immigration and the border as the most pressing issues.
After famously snubbing Trump in 2016, Ted Cruz adulates him at Republican National Convention
Read full article: After famously snubbing Trump in 2016, Ted Cruz adulates him at Republican National ConventionCruz struck a decidedly different tone from his 2016 RNC speech, when he refused to endorse Trump and told voters to āvote your conscience.ā
āHorrible and scaryā: Texas leaders express outrage and concern after Trump is rushed offstage
Read full article: āHorrible and scaryā: Texas leaders express outrage and concern after Trump is rushed offstageTexas Republicans across the state rallied behind former President Donald Trump after he was evacuated off the stage during a campaign event in Pennsylvania on Saturday after loud bangs were heard.
These Texans are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Read full article: These Texans are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in MilwaukeeGov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz will be among the Texas Republicans who will address the Republican National Convention beginning Monday in Milwaukee, the Republican National Committee announced Saturday.
Colin Allred punts on whether he thinks Biden should continue reelection bid
Read full article: Colin Allred punts on whether he thinks Biden should continue reelection bidAllred, who is running for U.S. Senate against Ted Cruz, is one of only a few House Democrats from Texas who has yet to say whether they support the presidentās reelection bid.
Sale of US Steel kicks up a political storm, but Pittsburgh isn't Steeltown USA anymore
Read full article: Sale of US Steel kicks up a political storm, but Pittsburgh isn't Steeltown USA anymorePittsburgh's most storied steel company, U.S. Steel, is on the cusp of being bought by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp. in a deal that's kicking up an election year political maelstrom.
Hundreds of thousands are still without power in the Houston area. Here's how it happened
Read full article: Hundreds of thousands are still without power in the Houston area. Here's how it happenedHundreds of thousands of people in the Houston area likely won't have power restored until next week, as the city swelters in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source says
Read full article: Ron DeSantis is now expected to speak at the Republican National Convention, AP source saysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now expected to address former President Donald Trumpās nominating convention next week.
Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94
Read full article: Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94Paul Pressler, a leading figure of the Southern Baptist Convention who was accused of sexual abuse and later settled a lawsuit over the allegations, has died.
Democrats block Cruzā IVF bill, saying it doesnāt go far enough to protect the procedure
Read full article: Democrats block Cruzā IVF bill, saying it doesnāt go far enough to protect the procedureU.S. Sen. Ted Cruzās effort to protect access to in vitro fertilization was blocked on Wednesday as Democrats instead rallied around their own version of the legislation.
Texas Democrats try to unify against GOP āextremismā as their own challenges and strife persist
Read full article: Texas Democrats try to unify against GOP āextremismā as their own challenges and strife persistThe party faces internal tension over the Israel-Hamas war and Bidenās new immigration policy heading into November.
After overlooking OāRourke, national Democrats show early confidence in Allred
Read full article: After overlooking OāRourke, national Democrats show early confidence in AllredSix years after Beto OāRourke nearly toppled Ted Cruz, Democrats outside Texas are expressing confidence in Colin Allredās 2024 challenge.
National Republicans target Henry Cuellarās South Texas seat after indictment
Read full article: National Republicans target Henry Cuellarās South Texas seat after indictmentThe move is a shift in strategy for Republicans who previously focused on other South Texas races even after federal authorities filed criminal charges against the Democrat.
Donald Trump, Texas politicians react to guilty verdict in hush money trial
Read full article: Donald Trump, Texas politicians react to guilty verdict in hush money trialFormer President Donald Trump, who was found guilty on all 34 counts related to falsifying records in a hush money trial, spoke to reporters Thursday afternoon outside a New York courtroom.
Congressmen, city leaders celebrate next step for direct flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.
Read full article: Congressmen, city leaders celebrate next step for direct flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Chip Roy and Rep. Joaquin Castro joined Mayor Ron Nirenberg and other city leaders to officially announce the fulfillment of a long-term goal for a direct flight between San Antonio and Reagan National Airport.
Alice Stewart, CNN political commentator and veteran political adviser, dies at 58
Read full article: Alice Stewart, CNN political commentator and veteran political adviser, dies at 58Alice Stewart, a CNN political commentator and veteran political adviser who worked on a number of GOP presidential campaigns, has died at age 58.
Texas delegation urges Congress to withhold aid to Mexico over water treaty dispute
Read full article: Texas delegation urges Congress to withhold aid to Mexico over water treaty disputeA bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers are demanding appropriators withhold funds for the country until Mexico lives up to its end of a 1944 water treaty that requires it to send 1.75 million acre-feet to the U.S. every five years.
Despite charges, few call for Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar to resign from office
Read full article: Despite charges, few call for Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar to resign from officeDespite being indicted on charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government, Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar is not facing widespread calls for his resignation.
Ted Cruz and Ronny Jackson push legislation to help ranchers who lost livestock in Panhandle wildfires
Read full article: Ted Cruz and Ronny Jackson push legislation to help ranchers who lost livestock in Panhandle wildfiresThe Republican senator and congressman introduced a bill that would expand a federal aid program to pay ranchers when pregnant cattle are killed in disasters.
Texas Republicans rue Democrats for dismissing Mayorkas impeachment without trial
Read full article: Texas Republicans rue Democrats for dismissing Mayorkas impeachment without trialMajority Leader Chuck Schumer called the trial the āleast legitimate, least substantive, and most politicized impeachment trial in the history of the United States.ā
Colin Allredās fundraising for U.S. Senate race surpasses OāRourkeās early 2018 pace
Read full article: Colin Allredās fundraising for U.S. Senate race surpasses OāRourkeās early 2018 paceU.S. Rep. Colin Allred raised over $9.5 million for his U.S. Senate campaign this quarter, surpassing Beto OāRourkeās 2018 first quarter sum of $6.7 million.
Democrats lean into border security as it shapes contest for control of Congress
Read full article: Democrats lean into border security as it shapes contest for control of CongressDemocrats are trying to outflank Republicans and convince voters they can address problems at the U.S. border with Mexico as immigration has become a major issue in elections that will decide control of Congress.
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred voted for TikTok ban despite continuing to use the app
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred voted for TikTok ban despite continuing to use the appAllred is the delegationās most prolific user of the app. He said he voted for the legislation because of national security concerns.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana's presidential primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana's presidential primariesLouisiana politics have been dominated this year by new Republican Gov. Jeff Landryās special legislative sessions to address crime and adopt new congressional maps.
Sen. Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing college sports legislation this year
Read full article: Sen. Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing college sports legislation this yearU.S. Senator Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing legislation regulating college athletics by the end of the year.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Hawaii's Republican caucuses
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Hawaii's Republican caucusesHawaii Republicans will hold caucuses Tuesday to cast votes in a presidential nomination contest in which former incumbent Donald Trump is the only remaining major candidate competing.
US official says Boeing hasn't turned over records about work on the panel that blew off a jetliner
Read full article: US official says Boeing hasn't turned over records about work on the panel that blew off a jetlinerBoeing has refused to disclose who worked on the door plug that blew off a jetliner in January, according to the head of the agency that's conducting the investigation.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Texas' state and presidential primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Texas' state and presidential primariesLess than a week after staging rival events on the banks of the Rio Grande River along the U.S.-Mexico border, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face voters on the Texas primary ballot in a state that has openly clashed with the Biden administration over how to address a record number of illegal border crossings.
āIāve made no secret of my intentionsā: Cornyn poised to launch bid to succeed McConnell as Senate GOP leader
Read full article: āIāve made no secret of my intentionsā: Cornyn poised to launch bid to succeed McConnell as Senate GOP leaderSen. Ted Cruz held back when asked if he would back Cornyn. āOh, thereāll be plenty of time to assess those questions,ā he told reporters.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri's GOP caucuses
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri's GOP caucusesThe Missouri Republican Party will hold presidential caucuses this Saturday, giving voters their chance to weigh in on who should represent the party on the November presidential ballot.
South Carolina's Republican primary: What to watch as Haley tries to upset Trump in her home state
Read full article: South Carolina's Republican primary: What to watch as Haley tries to upset Trump in her home stateNikki Haleyās best-case scenario for her home stateās Republican primary might be to do well enough to be competitive on Super Tuesday.
Democrats embrace tougher border enforcement, seeing Trump's demolition of deal as a 'gift'
Read full article: Democrats embrace tougher border enforcement, seeing Trump's demolition of deal as a 'gift'Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats plan to āconstantly over the next yearā remind voters that it was Donald Trump, the likely Republican presidential nominee, who torpedoed a bipartisan bill on border enforcement.
Southlake mayor and Dinesh DāSouzaās son-in-law lead pack in open North Texas congressional primary
Read full article: Southlake mayor and Dinesh DāSouzaās son-in-law lead pack in open North Texas congressional primaryThe two social conservatives are leading with money and endorsements in the crowded GOP primary to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess of Lewisville.
Once hesitant, Texas Republicans have united behind Donald Trump again
Read full article: Once hesitant, Texas Republicans have united behind Donald Trump againWhile polls once showed Trump and DeSantis tied in Texas, they now suggest the primary is all but over here. Trump leads Nikki Haley by a landslide.
In Texas House special election, big endorsements werenāt enough for Brent Money
Read full article: In Texas House special election, big endorsements werenāt enough for Brent MoneyMoney fell short in the runoff for House District 2, despite winning the support of a whoās who of Texas Republican leaders.
Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez show contrasts during U.S. Senate primary debate
Read full article: Democrats Colin Allred, Roland Gutierrez show contrasts during U.S. Senate primary debateDuring potentially their only primary debate, Gutierrez suggested Allred was pandering to Republicans, while Allred defended his bipartisanship as necessary to winning in GOP-dominated Texas.
āHold the lineā: Republicans rally to Abbottās defense in border standoff with Biden
Read full article: āHold the lineā: Republicans rally to Abbottās defense in border standoff with BidenFrom the Texas House to former President Donald Trump, Republicans around the country defended Gov. Greg Abbottās challenges to the Biden administration's border policies.
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred joins Republicans to condemn Bidenās handling of border
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred joins Republicans to condemn Bidenās handling of borderState Sen. Roland Gutierrez blasted Allred for the vote. Gutierrez and Allred are running for the Democratic nomination to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.
Democrats target GOP strongholds Texas and Florida with Senate majority on the line
Read full article: Democrats target GOP strongholds Texas and Florida with Senate majority on the lineDemocrats hoping to hold their slim Senate majority after November are looking for wins in two unlikely places that could neutralize potential setbacks elsewhere, Florida and Texas.
New George Soros-backed, Democratic PAC aims to turn Texas blue
Read full article: New George Soros-backed, Democratic PAC aims to turn Texas blueThe group is āhelping to build party infrastructure at the regional level, because the various regions of our state are distinct and therefore require different strategies,ā a PAC official said.
What to expect in the Iowa caucuses | AP Election Brief
Read full article: What to expect in the Iowa caucuses | AP Election BriefAfter months of campaigning, the Republican candidates vying to unseat President Joe Biden in November will face their first formal test at the ballot box in the Iowa caucuses on Monday.
Trump suggests unauthorized migrants will vote. The idea stirs his base, but ignores reality
Read full article: Trump suggests unauthorized migrants will vote. The idea stirs his base, but ignores realityDonald Trump is seizing on his partyās frustration with the recent surge of illegal crossings at the southern U.S. border to churn up fears around voter fraud.
Iowa's Christian conservatives follow their faith when voting, and some say it leads them to Trump
Read full article: Iowa's Christian conservatives follow their faith when voting, and some say it leads them to TrumpFormer president Donald Trump and his Republican rivals for the 2024 election have for months been heavily courting social conservatives and white evangelical Christians, seen as the most influential group in Iowaās Republican caucuses.
Cruz, Cuellar celebrate passage of construction project permit reform for border bridges
Read full article: Cruz, Cuellar celebrate passage of construction project permit reform for border bridgesU.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar on Thursday celebrated the passage of their proposal to reform the presidential process for new and expanded border bridges at Laredo, Eagle Pass and Brownsville.