News & Analysis
Tejano singer’s candidacy in South Texas may challenge Trump’s Hispanic support
Carlos Sanchez, a member of the Overby Center panel of experts, discusses Tejano singer Bobby Pulido as a Democratic candidate for the 15th Congressional District in Texas. The Texas 15th may determine whether Hispanic support for Trump two years ago was an anomaly or if the Republicans have the staying power to sustain the Hispanic vote.
Speculation about U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s future as a Dem is in the mix with indictments
Longtime U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, a conservative Democrat, and his wife are under indictment on charges of bribery, fraud, and money laundering. Speculation continues that Cuellar might switch parties to become a Republican in exchange for a pardon. Carlos Sanchez, a member of the Overby Center panel of experts, examines the issues.
A Hispanic version of ‘The Talk’ is needed as border crisis finally becomes reality
A father and daughter in Deep South Texas had "The Talk" regarding how to respond to questioning from immigration authorities.
GOP continues to make gains as Texas Hispanic voting bloc matures
Carlos Sanchez, a member of the Overby Center panel of experts, discusses the Hispanic voting bloc in Texas and the influence they have.