Sandra Bland, who was found dead at the Waller County Jail on July 13.
Sandra Bland, who was found dead at the Waller County Jail on July 13.

Grand Jury to Reconvene Over Sandra Bland Case

The grand jury decided in December not to indict anyone for Bland’s death in the Waller County Jail. But the door remains open for other charges, special prosecutor Darrell Jordan said, though details of what the grand jury is examining are confidential.

 
State Rep. Jonathan Stickland, R-Bedford, is shown during a legislative debate on gun legislation on April 17, 2015.
Photo by Bob Daemmrich
State Rep. Jonathan Stickland, R-Bedford, is shown during a legislative debate on gun legislation on April 17, 2015.

Analysis: For Politicians, There's No Statute of Limitations on Comments

All of us have to watch our mouths — particularly politicians. State Rep. Jonathan Stickland is under political fire for past online comments. He's apologized, but time is the enemy here for the Bedford Republican, who's facing a primary challenge.

Analysis: For Politicians, There's No Statute of Limitations on Comments

State Rep. Jonathan Stickland, R-Bedford, is shown during a legislative debate on gun legislation on April 17, 2015.
Photo by Bob Daemmrich
State Rep. Jonathan Stickland, R-Bedford, is shown during a legislative debate on gun legislation on April 17, 2015.

All of us have to watch our mouths — particularly politicians. State Rep. Jonathan Stickland is under political fire for past online comments. He's apologized, but time is the enemy here for the Bedford Republican, who's facing a primary challenge.

 

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Cruz Goes on the Air in New Hampshire With "Invasion" Ad

Presidential contender Ted Cruz's first TV ad for New Hampshire depicts bankers, lawyers and journalists fleeing across the border.
Presidential contender Ted Cruz's first TV ad for New Hampshire depicts bankers, lawyers and journalists fleeing across the border.

Ted Cruz's presidential campaign is launching its first major TV ad in New Hampshire, a dramatic spot that seeks to shore up his border security credentials in a Republican primary race that has been dominated by the issue for months. 

The Brief: Jan. 5, 2016

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz speaks to members of the press before a campaign speech at Kings Christian Bookstore in Boone, Iowa, on Jan. 4, 2016. Cruz kicked off a six-day, 28-county bus tour across Iowa in a push to reach out to voters before the state's first-in-the-nation caucus on Feb. 1.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz speaks to members of the press before a campaign speech at Kings Christian Bookstore in Boone, Iowa, on Jan. 4, 2016. Cruz kicked off a six-day, 28-county bus tour across Iowa in a push to reach out to voters before the state's first-in-the-nation caucus on Feb. 1.

With just four weeks remaining before Iowa voters kick off the process of finding the next GOP candidate for president, the candidates toughen their language as issues of terrorism and security crop up as top priorities of voters.

Athletic Director is Out at Texas A&M

Texas A&M Athletic Director Eric Hyman is leaving his post after three years on the job.
Texas A&M Athletic Director Eric Hyman is leaving his post after three years on the job.

Texas A&M Athletic Director Eric Hyman will leave his post, university officials announced Tuesday, wrapping up a stint during which A&M grew its college sports profile but at times failed to meet expectations on the field.

 

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