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The Texas Democratic Convention is set to begin in Corpus Christi, featuring several notable figures from the party. This event comes as polls indicate a close race between Democratic candidate James…

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Texas Democrats head to convention with optimism, but questions about November remain

Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · As published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · June 25, 2026 · 1 min read

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The Texas Democratic Convention is set to begin in Corpus Christi, featuring several notable figures from the party. S. Senate seat.

Details about the convention and the upcoming election are available from Houston Public Media. The convention is scheduled to run for three days, starting on Thursday. S.

Senate race can be found through local news sources, including Houston Public Media.

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Category: local · Published: June 25, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Reading time: 1 min

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Texas Democrats head to convention with optimism, but questions about November remain

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