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sparklesandchalk · 6 years

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Field for 2018 GK U.S. Classic

As of July 15, 2018 Alphabetical by state; level included Arizona Jade Carey, Phoenix, Ariz./Arizona Sunrays, senior Arkansas Chavala Shepard, Bentonville, Ark./Hopes and Dreams Gymnastics, Hopes 12-13 California Ciena Alipio, San Jose, Calif./West Valley Gymnastics School, junior Carsyn Coleman, Anaheim Hills, Calif./Precision Gymnastics, Hopes 10-11 Claire Dean, Oakland, Calif./Head Over Heels, junior Levi Jung-Ruivivar, Woodland Hills, Calif./Paramount Elite Gymnastics, junior Emily Lee, Los Gatos, Calif./West Valley Gymnastics School, senior Myli Lew, Belmont, Calif./San Mateo Gymnastics, Hopes 10-11 Lillian Lewis, Dublin, Calif./San Mateo Gymnastics, junior Kaliya Lincoln, Mountain House, Calif./Airborne Gymnastics Training Center, junior Brenna Neault, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Precision Gymnastics, junior Rafaela O'Neill, San Jose, Calif./Airborne Gymnastics Training Center, Hopes 10-11 Autumn Reingold, North Hills, Calif./Gymnastics Olympica USA, Hopes 10-11 Ava San Jose, Northridge, Calif./Paramount Elite Gymnastics, Hopes 10-11 Ui Soma, Belmont, Calif./San Mateo Gymnastics, junior Tiana Sumanasekera, Pleasanton, Calif./San Mateo Gymnastics, Hopes 10-11 Mahleea Werline, Indio, Calif./Aftershock Gymnastics, Hopes 12-13 Madelyn Williams, Vacaville, Calif./San Mateo Gymnastics, senior Colorado CJ Keuneke, Denver, Colo./TIGAR, Hopes 12-13 Alyona Shchennikova, Evergreen, Colo./5280 Gymnastics, senior Delaware Love Birt, Camden, Del./First State Gymnastics, junior Morgan Hurd, Middletown, Del./First State Gymnastics, senior Florida Rayna Light, Brandon, Fla./Golden City Gymnastics, Hopes 12-13 Mya Witte, Greenacres, Fla./Genie's Gymnastics, Hopes 12-13 Kaela Yee, Miami, Fla./Leyva Gymnastics Academy, Hopes 10-11 Georgia Delaney Fisher, Flowery Branch, Ga./Georgia Elite Gymnastics, junior Ava Harper, Marietta, Ga./Georgia All-Stars Gymnastics, Hopes 12-13 Alonna Kratzer, Suwanee, Ga./Top Notch Training Center, junior Amber Lowe, Kennesaw, Ga./Everest Gymnastics, Hopes 12-13 Illinois Sydney Jelen, Algonquin, Ill./Legacy Elite Gymnastics LLC, Hopes 12-13 Indiana Elizabeth Gantner, Indianapolis, Ind./Jaycie Phelps Athletic Center, junior Iowa Adeline Kenlin, Iowa City, Iowa/IGN, senior Kansas Leanne Wong, Overland Park, Kansas/Great American Gymn. Express, junior Louisiana Ella Parker, West Monroe, La./North East Texas Elite Gymnastics, Hopes 10-11 Massachusetts Stephanie Berger, Groton, Mass./Brestyan's American Gymnastics, senior Lauren Pearl, Milford, Mass./Brestyan's American Gymnastics, junior Maryland Kayla Di Cello, Boyds, Md./Hill's Gymnastics, junior Madeleine Johnston, Boyds, Md./Hill's Gymnastics, senior Sydney Morris, Bowie, Md./First State Gymnastics, junior Minnesota Sunisa Lee, St. Paul, Minn./Midwest Gymnastics Center, junior Grace McCallum, Isanti, Minn./Twin City Twisters, senior Lily Pederson, White Bear Lake, Minn./Flips Gymnastics LLC, Hopes 12-13 Lyden Saltness, Forest Lake, Minn./Midwest Gymnastics Center, junior Tori Tatum, Chanhassen, Minn./Twin City Twisters, junior Ella Zirbes, Stillwater, Minn./Flips Gymnastics LLC, Hopes 12-13 Mississippi Savannah Goveia, Diamondhead, Miss./Everest Gymnastics, Hopes 12-13 Missouri Kara Eaker, Grain Valley, Mo./Great American Gymnastics Express, senior Aleah Finnegan, Lee's Summit, Mo./Great American Gymnastics Express, junior Alexis Jeffrey, Warrensburg, Mo./Great American Gymnastics Express, junior JaFree Scott, Independence, Mo./Great American Gymnastics Express, junior Clara Wallace, Lee's Summit, Mo./Xtreme Gymnastics and Trampoline, Hopes 12-13 Nebraska Jordan Bowers, Lincoln, Neb./Solid Rock Gymnastics, junior Nevada Kailin Chio, Henderson, Nev./Gymcats Gymnastics, junior Trista Goodman, Henderson, Nev./Salcianu Elite Academy of Gymnastics, junior Selena Harris, Henderson, Nev./Gymcats Gymnastics, junior New Jersey Kylee Bromley, Runnemede, N.J./First State Gymnastics, Hopes 10-11 Olivia Dunne, Hillsdale, N.J./Eastern National Academy of Paramus, senior eMjae Frazier, Erial, N.J./Parkettes National Gymnastics Center, junior Zoe Gravier, Holmdel, N.J./MG Elite, junior Riley McCusker, Brielle, N.J./MG Elite, senior Camryn Nelson, Marlton, N.J./Will-Moor School of Gymnastics, Hopes 10-11 Hezly Rivera, North Bergen, N.J./Eastern National Academy of Paramus, Hopes 10-11 New York Skylar Draser, Huntington Station, N.Y./Infiniti Elite Gymnastics, Hopes 12-13 Olivia Greaves, Staten Island, N.Y./MG Elite, junior North Carolina Gabbie Gallentine, Iron Station, N.C./Everest Gymnastics, junior Lauren Little, Mooresville, N.C./Everest Gymnastics, junior Victoria Smirnov, Hickory, N.C./Shooting Stars Gymnastics, junior Calvary Swaney, Gastonia, N.C./First in Flight, junior Ohio Shania Adams, Plain City, Ohio/Buckeye Gymnastics, senior Shilese Jones, Westerville, Ohio/Future Gymnastics Academy, senior Lilly Lippeatt, Mason, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics, junior Pennsylvania Addison Fatta, Wrightsville, Pa./Prestige Gymnastics, junior Lucy Tobia, Schnecksville, Pa./Parkettes National Gymnastics Center, Hopes 10-11 South Carolina Maeve Hahn, Lake Wylie, S.C./First in Flight, junior Texas Sydney Barros, Lewisville, Texas/Texas Dreams Gymnastics, junior Annie Beard, Coppell, Texas/Texas Dreams Gymnastics, junior Baylie Belman, Allen, Texas/WOGA Gymnastics, Hopes 10-11 Simone Biles, Spring, Texas/World Champions Centre, senior Skye Blakely, Frisco, Texas/WOGA Gymnastics, junior Sloane Blakely, Frisco, Texas/WOGA Gymnastics, senior Luisa Blanco, Little Elm, Texas/WOGA Gymnastics, senior Sophia Butler, Houston, Texas/Discover Gymnastics Inc., junior Audrey Davis, Frisco, Texas/WOGA Gymnastics, senior Amari Drayton, Lakeway, Texas/Olympia Hills Gymnastics, junior Karis German, Spring, Texas/World Champions Centre, junior Jaylene Gilstrap, McKinney, Texas/Metroplex Gymnastics, senior Hannah Hagle, Chireno, Texas/Texas East Gymnastics, junior Riley Harris, Spring, Texas/World Champions Centre, Hopes 12-13 Olivia Hollingsworth, Seabrook, Texas/World Champions Centre, senior Kaytlyn Johnson, Lantana, Texas/Denton Gymnastics Academy, junior Kaitlynd Kastl, Forney, Texas/Metroplex Gymnastics, Hopes 10-11 Isabel Mabanta, Frisco, Texas/Denton Gymnastics Academy, senior Emma Malabuyo, Flower Mound, Texas/Texas Dreams Gymnastics, senior Mallory Marcheli, Richmond, Texas/Stars Gymnastics Training Center-Houston, junior Zoey Molomo, Allen, Texas/Metroplex Gymnastics, Hopes 10-11 Michelle Pineda, Dallas, Texas/Metroplex Gymnastics, Hopes 10-11 Joscelyn Roberson, Texarkana, Texas/North East Texas Elite Gymnastics, Hopes 12-13 Katelyn Rosen, Boerne, Texas/Mavericks at Artemovs, junior Ragan Smith, Lewisville, Texas/Texas Dreams Gymnastics, senior Deanne Soza, Coppell, Texas/Texas Dreams Gymnastics, senior Alicia Zhou, San Antonio, Texas/Love Gymnastics, Hopes 10-11 Utah Lundyn Vandertoolen, Salt Lake City, Utah/Olympus Gymnastics, Hopes 12-13 Virginia Sophia Dennis, Burke, Va./Capital Gymnastics National Training Center, Hopes 10-11 Abigail Scanlon, Sterling, Va./Capital Gymnastics National Training Center, junior Jamison Sears, Yorktown, Va./World Class Gymnastics, Hopes 12-13 Ava Siegfeldt, Hampton, Va./World Class Gymnastics, junior Jaelah Warner, Suffolk, Va./World Class Gymnastics, Hopes 12-13 Washington Jordan Chiles, Vancouver, Wash./Naydenov Gymnastics Inc., senior West Virginia Konnor McClain, Cross Lanes, W.Va./Revolution Gymnastics, junior

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Texas Hill Country AVA

https://j.mp/3kz15zQ Texas Hill Country AVA https://j.mp/3kz15zQ The Texas Hill Country AVA is located north of San Antonio and West of Austin. The key areas in the AVA are Austin, Fredricksburg, Lampasas, New Braunfels, and Johnson City. The size of the appellation is 9,000,000 acres, with approximately 750 acres under vine. Table of ContentsTexas Hill Country AVAWine ProductionWine GrapesWineriesMarketingTasting Notes of Texas WinesThoughts on Texas Wine Texas Hill Country AVA This AVA is the second largest in the US. The soil is predominately Limestone, Sandy Loam, and Granite. The area includes the Llano Uplift and the second largest dome in the US, Enchanted Rock. The eastern portion of the region is notable for the Edwards Plateau and is bound by the Balcones Fault in the East and the Llano Uplift on the West and North. Again, the predominance of Limestone, Sandy Loan, Granite rocks, and boulders with a fragile layer of topsoil do present a challenge; this topography is very prone to flash flooding. Wine Production Production levels vary from boutique producers putting out 500 to 1000 cases per year to larger producers putting out over 100,000 cases per year. Most of the wineries source their grapes from different areas within the AVA to produce and make their wines. As a result, there are very few estate wines from these wineries. Wine Grapes The grape origins are from France, Italy, or Spain despite many German descendants in this area. Wine types are numerous, to include; Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Malbec, most of the Rhone-style wines (Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre), Viognier and Albarino. A grape that is not so well known is also grown in the Texas Hill Country: the Tannat grape; light in body, high in tannins, traditionally used in Armagnac’s and full-bodied Rose’s. Since this grape is usually high in tannins, micro-oxygenation is used to soften the tannins. Wineries There are 60 wineries located within this AVA. Some of the more notable wineries are Becker Vineyards, Pedernales Cellars, Bending Branch Winery, and 4.0 Cellars, to name a few. Some of the more notable winemakers are Jonathan Leahy from Becker Vineyards, Gerald (Mac) McReynolds from Mc Reynolds Winery, Doug Lewis and Duncan McNabb from Lewis Vineyards, and Dean Valentine from Wimberley Valley Wines. Marketing The marketing for this AVA is done largely by the Texas Hill Country Wineries; this association is run by January Wiese, the Executive Director with whom I had the pleasure of speaking while researching this area. (46 wineries out of the 60 belong to this association). She was raised on her family’s winery located in Paso Robles, CA (they sold it in the ’90s). As a result, she has been an amazing source of information and data for this article. Tasting Notes of Texas Wines I was fortunate to have a contact who works for Glazer’s Distributors. As a result, I was able to secure two bottles of wine from this area. They were from Becker Vineyards and included a 2012 Viognier and a 2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. My notes are as follows; 2012 Viognier – Nose: Mineral, ripe peaches with a touch of Clove. Palate: Entry was lush, mid-palate was nectarines and honeysuckle. However, I thought the finish was a little hot, with an alcoholic taste and a slight burn. Tasting conclusion: While this was a decent wine, it was a little out of balance. 2012 Becker Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – Nose: Black fruit, spice, leather, mint, medicinal (in a good way), ruby color. Palate: Entry had chocolate and slight mint; mid-palate was raisins almost port-like with a balanced and a haunting awesome finish. I was blown away at how good this wine was. Tasting conclusion: these two wines were delightful, with the Cabernet being most impressive. Thoughts on Texas Wine The wines from this area tend to be slightly higher in alcohol, coming in from about 13.5 to 15.5% due largely to the warmer weather. The challenge is that while this area has over five million visitors per year, almost 95% of all the wine produced is consumed by Texans. As noted, with this level of quality wines, it is certainly understandable that tiny leaves Texas. Wine Courses L1 Online Wine Certification Core (L2/L3) wine Courses Advanced (L4) wine Programs Wine Region Articles Major Wine Regions Wine Regions of the World Italian Wine Regions Spanish Wine Regions Portuguese Wine Regions East Coast Wine Regions The Best East Coast Wineries Terroir of East Coast Wines Best Wineries Near Philadelphia International Wine Regions Austrian Wine REgions Israeli Wine Regions Beaujolais Turkish Wine Regions Swiss Wine Regions Texas Hill Country Vinho Verde The Story of Champagne

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wineanddinosaur · 5 years

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What You Should Know About the 15 Top-Ranked Red Blends at Total Wine

Red blends make up a massive category in the wine industry for a few reasons: Most importantly, they’re fairly inexpensive, and appeal to a range of audiences. Bottles below $15 tend to be sweeter and richer wines that are juicy and easy-drinking. Above $15, bottles tend to have more structure and less residual sugar, appealing to wine drinkers looking for accessible, yet more serious wines.

According to the data firm Nielsen, red blend table wine (excluding Chianti) has grown to nearly $2 billion in off-premise sales in the U.S. over the last year, from almost $1.7 billion just four years ago. It’s a bigger category than sparkling wine, which is at $1.75 billion, and rosé, at $576 million. VinePair’s own internal data confirms that consumers are deeply interested in the category. Per VinePair Audience Insights, consumer interest in “red blends” is quickly rising, with drinkers searching for the term as if it were a variety. Red blends were the third most popular “variety” in VinePair’s wine rankings in 2019, up from ninth place in 2017. Google Trends shows similar findings.

And retailers around the country are seeing the same. “It’s a huge category but it wasn’t always that way,” says Alex Poreda, director of sales at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, a Florida-based retail chain with 124 stores. Poreda says that red blends from the United States make up the majority of the category, and that they are a leading seller across the chain. “It’s really easy for people to take a chance on a bottle of wine under $12, but it did take a while to build,” he says.

To get a sense of the wines leading the red blend category, we looked to Total Wine, one of the country’s largest wine retailers, for its top customer-ranked bottles. Here’s what to know about the biggest red blend brands and bottles.

15 Best-Ranked Red Blends on Total Wine

Kendall-Jackson Napa Valley Vintner’s Reserve Red Wine Blend

When the Jackson family purchased a pear and walnut orchard in 1974, little did they know the eventual winery would become one of the most influential in California. It is still family-owned to this day. Vintner’s Reserve is the flagship range. This blend is made up mostly of Syrah and Zinfandel, displaying rich fruit, spiciness, and lush tannins. Average price: $15.

Robert Mondavi Oakville BDX

Another trailblazer in the California wine industry, Robert Mondavi winery was founded in 1966. BDX stands for Bordeaux — this is a Bordeaux-style blend with a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon. While many red blends are from larger AVAs like Napa Valley or California, this one’s grapes come specifically from the Oakville sub-AVA. It tastes like black plum, blackberry, baking spices, and cocoa. Average price: $52.

Witching Hour California Red Blend

The Witching Hour is a spooky-sounding red made by The Wine Group, the folks behind big brands such as Cupcake, Franzia, and Benziger. It’s a classic Bordeaux blend, showing dark cherry fruit and vanilla. Average price: $8.

Radius Washington State Red Blend

Radius was founded in 2008 and makes wines from both California and Washington, but it’s a wine from the latter that made it onto this list. The Washington Red Blend combines Bordeaux grapes like Cabernet and Merlot with Syrah. It’s red-fruit-forward, with hints of cocoa and tea. Average price: $12.

A3 California Red Blend

The three As are “anytime, anyplace, anyone,” a nod to enjoying the moment with a good glass of wine. A3 is a brand by Trinchero Family Estates, which owns Ménage à Trois, Sutter Home, Joel Gott, and many more. The red blend has flavors of red fruit as well as sweet, spicy oak notes. Average price: $7.

Crimson Thread California Red Blend

Crimson Thread is in the portfolio of one of the wine industry’s largest companies — see a pattern here? E&J Gallo was established in 1933 and is still family-owned today. This red is a blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and Zinfandel; it’s rich, with dark cherry and blackberry flavors rounded out by spice and vanilla. Average price: $8.

Ancient Roots California Red Blend

True to its name, Ancient Roots focuses on making wine from old vines, which tend to produce fruit with much more intensity and concentration. This bottling is no exception, exhibiting dark cherry and vanilla, with a plush mouthfeel. It’s a Cabernet-Malbec blend. Average price: $8.

Big Six Bourbon Barrel Red Blend

The Big Six wine is notable for being aged in bourbon barrels for three months prior to bottling, adding some oomph in the form of spice, vanilla, and caramel to the Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel fruit, which show off cherry and blackberry flavors. Plus, this wine is vegan. Average price: $16.

San Antonio Cardinale American Sweet Red

San Antonio is an urban winery in Los Angeles founded in 1917. It now also has locations in Paso Robles and Monterey. The Cardinale is based on Cardinal, a relatively unknown grape mostly used for sweet reds. Despite the residual sugar, this wine is described as juicy and refreshing. Average price: $8.

The Prisoner Napa Valley Red Blend

The Prisoner is one of Napa Valley’s biggest success stories. Star winemaker Dave Phinney created it in 2000; it would become so popular that the brand was sold to Huneeus Vintners in 2010, and then to Constellation Brands in 2016. The ripe and smooth kitchen-sink blend has mostly stayed the same, led by Zinfandel and complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Charbono. Average price: $47.

Cooper & Thief California Red Wine Blend

Here’s another wine aged in bourbon barrels — a trend! — and also for three months. This Cooper & Thief wine is a mix of several grape varieties, including Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s jammy with velvety tannins, and is 17 percent alcohol. Average price: $25.

Vinestone California Sweet Red

Vinestone is another sweet red on this list that exemplifies interest in this subcategory. The reviews for this wine note that it is quite sweet. Drink it as a dessert wine, or pair with spicy foods. But it also has a juicy and refreshing quality from cherry and peach flavors. Average price: $10.

19 Crimes Australia Red Blend

This is another roaring success in the world of red blends, but this one hails from Australia. Each label of 19 Crimes depicts a famous convict who comes to life and tells their story when processed through the winery’s augmented reality app. The bold Red Blend displays Irish separatist John Boyle O’Reilly and is a blend of Shiraz, Grenache, and Mataro. Average price: $9.

Melodramatic California Red Blend

Launched in 2016, Melodramatic Wines leans heavily into its retro-style, performance-art-inspired branding. The Red Blend allies Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Cabernet. Its flavor profile centers on cherries and blackberries, with a touch of black pepper. Average price: $12.

Pour Haus California Red Blend

Wine in boxes and cans is also a growing category. This medium-bodied and smooth Pour Haus wine comes in a 3-liter box and is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Noir. Average price: $16 for a 3-liter box.

The article What You Should Know About the 15 Top-Ranked Red Blends at Total Wine appeared first on VinePair.

source https://vinepair.com/articles/15-best-red-blends-2020-total-wine/

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isaiahrippinus · 5 years

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What You Should Know About the 15 Top-Ranked Red Blends at Total Wine

15 Best-Ranked Red Blends on Total Wine

Kendall-Jackson Napa Valley Vintner’s Reserve Red Wine Blend

Robert Mondavi Oakville BDX

Witching Hour California Red Blend

Radius Washington State Red Blend

A3 California Red Blend

Crimson Thread California Red Blend

Ancient Roots California Red Blend

Big Six Bourbon Barrel Red Blend

San Antonio Cardinale American Sweet Red

The Prisoner Napa Valley Red Blend

Cooper & Thief California Red Wine Blend

Vinestone California Sweet Red

19 Crimes Australia Red Blend

Melodramatic California Red Blend

Pour Haus California Red Blend

The article What You Should Know About the 15 Top-Ranked Red Blends at Total Wine appeared first on VinePair.

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johnboothus · 5 years

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What You Should Know About the 15 Top-Ranked Red Blends at Total Wine

15 Best-Ranked Red Blends on Total Wine

Kendall-Jackson Napa Valley Vintner’s Reserve Red Wine Blend

Robert Mondavi Oakville BDX

Witching Hour California Red Blend

Radius Washington State Red Blend

A3 California Red Blend

Crimson Thread California Red Blend

Ancient Roots California Red Blend

Big Six Bourbon Barrel Red Blend

San Antonio Cardinale American Sweet Red

The Prisoner Napa Valley Red Blend

Cooper & Thief California Red Wine Blend

Vinestone California Sweet Red

19 Crimes Australia Red Blend

Melodramatic California Red Blend

Pour Haus California Red Blend

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welcometomy20s · 7 years

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March 6, 2018

Podcast of The Day (Do you want to listen to Hank & Katherine?)

Decision 2018: Look at Congress - Texas

This is something I might do on Tuesday, or on Wednesday (if special events occur), there are 35 districts, so get your eyes ready, this will be a long post.

TX-01(Piney Woods - Tyler, Longview, Nacogdoches): Incumbent - Louie Gohmert (R), who may be the craziest person in the capitol and that’s saying something. Challenger - Shelley McKellar... she seems fine. PVI: R+25

TX-02(Gulf Coast - Rice University, Humble, Atascocita): Incumbent - Ted Poe (R) NOT RUNNING, Replacement - Runoff between Kevin Roberts, establishment favorite and Dan Crenshaw, who lost an eye in Afghanistan apparently... Challenger - Todd Litton, who raised lot of money for a... PVI: R+11

TX-03(Prairies/Lakes - Plano, McKinney): Incumbent - Sam Johnson (R) NOT RUNNING, Replacement - Van Taylor, ambitious state senator taking a safe seat. Challenger - Lorie Burch or Sam Johnson, no interest though.. PVI: R+13

TX-04(Piney Woods - Paris, Sulphur Springs): Incumbent - John Ratcliffe (R), former US Attorney, who beat the previous incumbent in 2014 on a primary. Challenger - Catherine Krantz, who is a nobody and... PVI: R+28

TX-05(Prairies/Lakes - Mesquite, Athens, Palestine): Incumbent - Jeb Hensarling (R) NOT RUNNING, Replacement - Runoff between Lance Gooden and Bunni Pounds, what a name! Challenger - Dan Woods. PVI: R+16

TX-06(Prairies/Lakes - Arlington, Waxahachie, Corsicana): Incumbent - Joe Barton (R) NOT RUNNING (you do not know why), Replacement - Runoff between Ron Wright, former tax assessor, and Jake Ellzey, navy vet, both anti-establishment??? Challenger - Ruby Faye Woolridge or Jana Lynne Sanchez... both long names but also this is a long shot... maybe? PVI: R+9

TX-07(Gulf Coast - Bellaire, other assorted rich villages in Houston): Incumbent - John Culberson (R), he’s... well, he’s what would expect from a Republican these days. Challenger - Oh boy... what a mess, it’s going to be Lizzie Fletcher and Laura Moser, going on a DCCC backfire, competition soon... PVI: R+7

TX-08(Piney Woods - The Woodlands, Huntsville, Crockett): Incumbent - Kevin Brady (R), he’s more normal than above? Challenger - Steven David. PVI: R+28

TX-09(Gulf Coast - SW Houston, Mission Bend): Incumbent - Al Green (D), he called for impeachment last year. NO CHALLENGERS PVI:D+29

TX-10(Hill Country - north Austin, La Grange, Cypress): Incumbent - Michael McCaul (R) foreign security stuff? Challenger - Runoff between Mike Seigel, Austin guy, and Tawana Walter-Cadien, who ran in 2016. PVI:R+9

TX-11(Big Bend - Midland, Odessa, San Angelo): Incumbent - Mike Conaway (R) involved in Russian investigation. Challenger - Jennie Lou Leeder. PVI:R+32

TX-12(Prairies/Lakes - Weatherford, Decatur, west Fort Worth): Incumbent - Kay Granger (R), no comment. Challenger - Vanessa Adia. PVI:R+18

TX-13(Panhandle - Amarillo, Wichita Falls): Incumbent - Mac Thornberry (R), quiet guy... Challenger: Greg Sagan, no need to mention, because... PVI:R+33

TX-14(Gulf Coast - Freeport, Galveston, Beaumont): Incumbent - Randy Weber (R), this is the former district of Ron Paul... Challenger - Adrienne Bell. PVI:R+12

TX-15(South Plains - McAllen, Three Rivers, Seguin): Incumbent - Vincent Gonzales (D), typical Latinx district. Challenger - Tim Westley. PVI:D+7

TX-16(Big Bend - El Paso): Incumbent - Beto O’Rourke (D), NOT RUNNING (he’s running for the senate), Replacement - Veronica Escobar, probably will be the first latina congressman. Challenger - Rick Seeberger. PVI:D+17

TX-17(Hill Country - Waco, College Station, Pflugerville): Incumbent - Bill Flores (R), CEO of a fracking company? Challenger - Rick Kennedy. PVI:R+12

TX-18(Gulf Coast - Houston, Westfield): Incumbent - Sheila Jackson Lee (D), nothing more to add. Challenger - Ava Pate, not related to Chyna. PVI:D+27

TX-19(Panhandle - Lubbock, Big Springs, Abilene): Incumbent - Jodey Arrington (R), worked with Bush. Challenger - Miguel Levario, latino influence? PVI:R+27

TX-20(South Plains - west San Antonio, including Leon Valley): Incumbent - Joaquin Castro (D), who always comes up in 2020 potentials, and I always wonder why?... just why? NO CHALLENGERS PVI:D+10

TX-21(Hill Country - Austin, Fredericksburg, north San Antonio): Incumbent - Lamar Smith (R) NOT RUNNING, Replacement - Chip Roy, political veteran, or Matt McCall, perennial candidate. Challenger - Mary Wilson, the underdog, or (bronze star) Joseph Kopser This is a long-shot but a gettable seat... PVI:R+10

TX-22(Gulf Coast - Sugar Land, Richmond, Pearland): Incumbent - Pete Olson (R), this is Evangelical district... Challenger - Sri Kulkarni, foreign service officer, or Letitia Plummer, dentist who hauled big money apparently. PVI:R+10

TX-23(Big Bend - Alpine, Fort Stockton, Del Rio): Incumbent - Will Hurd (R), this is the only true swing district in Texas. Challenger - Gina Jones and Rick Trevino. Another potential Latina seat and this might be close. PVI:R+1

TX-24(Prairies/Lakes - Grapevine, Carrollton): Incumbent - Kenny Marchant (R), major pro-life advocate. Challenger - Jan McDowell, an accountant? PVI:R+9

TX-25(Prairies/Lakes - Lakeway, Fort Hood, Cleburne): Incumbent - Roger Williams (R), quiet... Challenger - Chris Perri or Julie Oliver. PVI:R+11

TX-26(Prairies/Lakes - Lewisville, Denton, Sanger): Incumbent - Michael Burgess (R), pro-life fanatic. Challenger - Linsey Fagan close race. PVI:R+18

TX-27(Gulf Coast - Corpus Christi, Bay City, Wyldwood): Incumbent - Blake Farenthold (R) NOT RUNNING (again, let’s not get into why), Replacement - Bech Bruun or Michael Cloud. I don’t know much more about this. Challenger - Roy Barrera or Chris Holguin. Same thing here. PVI:R+13

TX-28(South Plains - St Hedwig, Laredo, Zapata): Incumbent - Henry Cuellar (D), more conservative Democrats and yet... NO CHALLENGERS PVI:D+9

TX-29(Gulf Coast - Northline, Cloverleaf, Pasadena): Incumbent - Gene Green (D) NOT RUNNING, Replacement - Sylvia Garcia, another latina candidate. Challenger - runoff between Phillip Aronoff and Carmen Montiel... PVI:D+19

TX-30(Prairies/Lakes - Dallas, DeSoto, Wilmer): Incumbent - Eddie Bernice Johnson (D), had primary competitions but... NO CHALLENGERS PVI:D+29

TX-31(Hill Country - Round Rock, Killeen, Temple): Incumbent - John Carter (R), suburban rebellion... Challenger - Mary Hager, Air Force veteran or Christine Mann, community activist... battle of stars versus grassroots. PVI:R+10

TX-32(Prairie/Lakes - Preston Hollow, Richardson, Garland): Incumbent - Pete Sessions (R), Clinton with no challengers, but now... Challengers - Runoff of NFL player and attorney, Colin Allred and USDA official, Lillian Salerno. PVI:R+5

TX-33(Prairie/Lakes - Forest Hill, Grand Prairie, Irving): Incumbent - Marc Veasey (D), he’s okay. Challenger - Willie Billups, what a name. PVI:D+23

TX-34(Gulf Coast - Brownsville, Kingsville, Smiley): Incumbent - Filemon Vela (D), another latinx district. Challenger - Rey Gonzalez. PVI:D+10

TX-35(Hill Country - east Austin, San Marcos, San Antonio) Incumbent - Lloyd Doggett (D), it’s a weird district. Challenger - David Smalling. PVI:D+15

TX-36(Piney Woods - Baytown, Woodville, Orange) Incumbent - Brian Babin (R), say that five times fast. Challenger - radio personality Dayna Steele. PVI:R+26

Whew! We made it! I promise it would be... too much longer.

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