AUSTIN, Texas -- A new poll shows most Texans haven't tuned in to a possible race to replace U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison should she resign to run for governor.A Texas Lyceum Poll released Wednesday showed 71 percent haven't decided who they suppor ... full story
AUSTIN -- Gov. Rick Perry is ready to raise campaign cash, while Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison may finally be ready to raise a ruckus as the Republican heavyweights begin combat for the governor's office next year.The race is projected to cost tens of m ... full story
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Senate foes Al Franken and Norm Coleman stepped off Minnesota's campaign trail last November after sinking $37 million into commercials, consultants and statewide tours.Lawyers' meters are about the only things running now.Sev ... full story
AUSTIN -- A comment by a strategist for Gov. Rick Perry that the Republican Party shouldn't open itself like "a whorehouse" to new members has infuriated prominent GOP women in Texas and given Perry's primary rival, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, fu ... full story
Years of experience or a fresh perspective?College Station voters will get the chance to decide when candidates for the City Council Place 4 seat compete in a June 13 runoff election.Neither Mayor Pro Tem Lynn McIlhaney nor political newcomer Katy-Ma ... full story
Bryan and College Station city officials are predicting a low turnout for Saturday's election based on the meager number of early voters.In Bryan and College Station, 2,259 residents voted early.Bryan City Secretary Mary Lynne Strata said 716 people ... full story
WASHINGTON -- Gay-marriage legalization in several states and the public's growing acceptance of same-sex unions have Democrats sensing political opportunity and some Republicans re-evaluating their party's hard-line stance on an issue that long has ... full story
Two Texas A&M University students are challenging an incumbent for a seat on the College Station City Council in the May 9 election. Clifton Eggers, 29; incumbent Dave Ruesink, 75; and Chandler Salome, 22, are vying for the council's Place 6 seat ... full story
Early voting in the May 9 College Station and Bryan city and school elections begins today and runs through May 5. Any registered voter may cast an early ballot.Locations and times for early voting are:* College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Ave., an ... full story
Three candidates have said they are running for a seat on the College Station City Council because they will serve as a strong voice to help lead the city.Mayor Pro Tem Lynn McIlhaney, 60; Katy-Marie Lyles, 24; and Douglas Cummings, 31, are vying for ... full story
* Name: Lynn McIlhaney* Age: 60* Political experience: Served on the City Council from 1982 to 1996. She served as mayor from 1996 to 2002 and then as a council member from 2006 to the present.* Community organizations: Member of Keep Brazos Beautifu ... full story
A Texas A&M student faces charges of driving while intoxicated and causing an accident involving damage to another vehicle. He failed to stop or leave information after hitting a parked vehicle, police said.Texas A&M police officers said they ... full story