As a graduate student at UT, Kathie Tovo picked out 19th and 20th-century literature to teach a women’s autobiography course.  Now, she said, courses like the one she taught are being flagged for...

Gina Hinojosa said she never planned to run for elected office, but when her son’s school was about to close, she felt like she had to act and ran for the Austin Independent School District board.  After...

A former city council member and former UT adjunct faculty member announced a campaign for Texas state representative on Monday. Kathie Tovo will run as a Democrat for House District 49, which includes...

The governor’s mansion may be a mile from campus, but the Tower is casting its shadow long over next year’s race for Texas governor.  State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, joined a crowded field...

State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, announced his bid to become the next U.S. Senator on behalf of Texas on Sept. 9.  From Round Rock, Talarico graduated from UT in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree...

State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, launched his bid to be Texas’ next United States Senator at his first campaign rally on Tuesday in Round Rock, which is just north of Austin. The event drew at...