Categories Selected Articles How a Self-Described Wallflower Came to Lead the Texas Democrats’ Walkout Post author By Mike Nova Post date August 7, 2025 State Representative Gene Wu represents a racially diverse corner of Houston when he’s not defending juveniles in court. The battle over redistricting has pushed him into the national spotlight. ← I’m a startup founder and father of 3. I’ve disappointed my kids by missing events due to work — the guilt is constant. → Israel is weighing its options in Gaza. Here are 4 scenarios for where things may be heading