Bianca Seward

their grandparents did,' Taylor said. 'It's instilled in them their Christian beliefs that they have to vote red, and that's not the case.' A Democrat has not won statewide in Texas in more than three decades. Democrat Beto O'Rourke energized the party in... See more

At a Texas high school football game, fans offer a glimpse into evolving politics We talk with voters at a Texas high school football game at the tailgate, in line at the concession booth and in the stands to hear about the issues that matter to Texans th... See more

At a Deer Park High School football game outside Houston, voters grapple with rising costs, immigration and shifting political loyalties as Democrats mount competitive challenges in two of Texas' highest-profile races. Bianca Seward/Houston Public Media L... See more

In the bleachers at any high school football game across Texas, you'll be hard-pressed to find something fans love more.Eric Schultz called high school football in Texas a "function of the community." He came to the Deer Park High School homecoming game i... See more

SCOTT DETROW, HOST: Texas and football - a classic combination no matter who you root for. (CHEERING) DETROW: Root for or vote for. Texas has been a safe Republican state for three decades, but polling suggests next month's midterms could be tight. So Hou... See more