John Bridges
John Bridges is the managing editor of the Austin American-Statesman. An American-Statesman employee for more than 20 years, he previously served as the newspaper's senior editor for local and state news, national editor, news editor, metro editor and sports editor. His duties include oversight of PolitiFact Texas.
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Fact-checking Greg Abbott's 'Promises Kept' TV ad
We're fact-checking an education claim in Greg Abbott's new TV ad.
Why Rafael Cruz goes by Ted and Robert O’Rourke by Beto
Why Rafael Cruz goes by Ted and Robert O’Rourke by Beto...
UPDATED: Ted Cruz ad hearkens to Beto O'Rourke's 2009 call for debate on legalizing narcotics
A new Ted Cruz ad says Beto O’Rourke called for considering legalization of all narcotics.
Ken Paxton no longer nation's only indicted statewide official
Ken Paxton's reign as the nation's sole indicted statewide official didn't last long.
Ted Cruz 'SUMMONS ENCLOSED' envelopes might deceive--but mailers aren't illegal
We review a Ted Cruz campaign mailer inside a brownish envelope.
Greg Abbott ad about 'too liberal' Lupe Valdez looks mostly factual
We look at the factual claims in a May 10, 2018, Greg Abbott video ad critical of Democrat Lupe Valdez.
Did Greg Abbott activate Texas troops to monitor Jade Helm 15?
A fresh claim reminds us of a past fact-check.