The Texas Tribune: Marijke Friedmanhttps://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/marijke-friedman/The latest news by Marijke Friedman.enThu, 28 Aug 2025 11:00:48 -0500Former MLB player Mark Teixeira announces run for 21st Congressional Districthttps://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/28/mark-teixeira-congress-texas-21st-district-chip-roy/The former Texas Rangers slugger, who is running as a Republican, launched his campaign after incumbent Rep. Chip Roy announced he was running for attorney general.By Marijke FriedmanThu, 28 Aug 2025 11:00:48 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/28/mark-teixeira-congress-texas-21st-district-chip-roy/Former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores switches districts to challenge Rep. Vicente Gonzalez for third timehttps://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/26/mayra-flores-vicente-gonzalez-congress-2026-south-texas/Flores, who was going to challenge Rep. Henry Cuellar, is returning to her old district after a newly passed map improves Republicans’ chances of ousting Gonzalez.By Marijke FriedmanWed, 27 Aug 2025 09:10:58 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2025/08/26/mayra-flores-vicente-gonzalez-congress-2026-south-texas/Mayra Flores, the Republican nominee for the 34th Congressional District, speaks to her supporters during her watch party in Harlingen, Texas on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.Mayra Flores, the Republican candidate for the Congressional District 34, speaks to her supporters during her watch party in Harlingen, Texas on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.Gabriel Cárdenas for The Texas Tribune