The Latest Breaking News from Tony Gonzales

Rep. Tony Gonzales faces growing Republican calls to resign over alleged affair

The backlash from conservative lawmakers could create headaches for Speaker Mike Johnson.

Axios · Feb 24

New Details Emerge About the Final Hours of the Uvalde Congressional Aide Who Set Herself on Fire

Newly released documents shed new light on the final moments of Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, the 35-year-old congressional staffer who died last September after setting herself on fire at her home.

Latin Times · Feb 23

Nancy Mace among Republicans calling for colleague to resign over affair allegations with staffer who died by suicide

Republican reps have begun calling on Tony Gonzales to drop out of the upcoming election in Texas

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Rep. Tony Gonzales accuses dead staffer’s husband of trying to blackmail him amid affair scandal

The Republican congressman shared on social media an email requesting a settlement of up to $300,000 in exchange for a nondisclosure agreement.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 19

At the Races: Sitting tight in Texas

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the endorsements and redistricting.

Roll Call · Feb 19

Married Congressman, alleged affair with staff who killed herself, wronged husband: MAGA's Tony Gonzales says he won't engage with smears

US Representative Tony Gonzales is at the center of a major scandal as a former staffer of Gonzales claimed that Gonzales had an affair with another staffer Regina Ann Santos-Aviles who died by suicide in September. Regina's husband too supported the claim and said he found messages of very sexual…

The Times of India · Feb 19

Rep. Tony Gonzales attacks primary opponent amid reporting of his affair with aide who died by suicide

The San Antonio Express-News reported on a text message from a staffer admitting to having an affair with Gonzales. The staffer died last year after setting herself on fire in Uvalde.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 18

‘Absolutely insane’: Trump-endorsed Republican facing fury over alleged affair with staffer who poured gasoline over herself and burned to death

Strange things are afoot in Uvalde, Texas.

We Got This Covered · Feb 18

Trump lawyer sends cease-and-desist letter to Brandon Herrera over use of president’s image in campaign ad

The letter says Herrera’s mailer depicting him next to the president “is inconsistent with President Trump’s unequivocal endorsement” of Rep. Tony Gonzales in the GOP primary for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 12

These are the key Texas races for Congress in 2026 - Roll Call

Here’s how races in Texas are shaping up following Monday’s filing deadline for candidates for office in next year’s midterm elections.

Roll Call · Dec 10, 2025