Daily Dispatch 6/7/24: Texas Dem Convention Underway, And More

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:

The 2024 Texas Democratic Party Convention is underway in El Paso, where abortion rights, border concerns, public schools and gun safety are among the top topics: https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/texas-democratic-convention-2024-el-paso/

...The party is looking to unify and end its long drought in statewide electoral wins, with a focus on Dallas U.S. Rep. Colin Allred's challenge to Republican Senator Ted Cruz: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/06/07/texas-democrats-begin-state-convention-in-familiar-position-out-of-power-but-hopeful/

...It's hot in El Paso - but, it's also unusually hot across the Southwest. ERCOT is set to announce its risk assessment for the hottest part of the summer today: https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/ercot-cps-energy-texas-shatter-peak-use-record-19496926.php

Also relative to El Paso, the narrow runoff win of Republican U.S. Rep Tony Gonzales is being called into question by his opponent, Brandon "The A.K. Guy" Herrera: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/06/06/texas-election-recount-brandon-herrera/

Houston-area Republican U.S. Rep Troy Nehls is being accused by his fellow conservatives and veterans of "stolen valor" as he has continued to wear a medal he did not earn: https://www.notus.org/congress/troy-nehls-combat-infantry-badge-pin-revoked

Lots of great Pride events happening this weekend across Texas: https://progresstexas.org/blog/deep-heart-pride-celebration-pride-month-texas

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