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Roundup: Cruz’s Debate, Immigration, Congestion

In the Roundup: Amid a debate full of substance, GOP presidential hopeful Ted Cruz had a rare flub. Plus, a federal appeals court ruled against a controversial Obama administration immigration program, and researchers identified the top 100 congested roads in the state.

By Alana Rocha and Justin DehnNov. 13, 2015, 6:00 a.m. CentralUpdated Nov. 13, 2015, 6:00 a.m. Central

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Roundup: Cruz’s Debate, Immigration, Congestion

by Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
November 13, 2015

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<p><span>In the Roundup: Amid a debate full of substance, GOP presidential hopeful&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.texastribune.org/directory/ted-cruz/">Ted Cruz</a><span>&nbsp;had a rare flub.&nbsp;Plus, a federal appeals court ruled against a controversial Obama administration immigration program, and researchers identified the top 100 congested roads in the state.&nbsp;</span></p>
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Roundup: Cruz’s Debate, Immigration, Congestion

Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn, The Texas Tribune
November 13, 2015

In the Roundup: Amid a debate full of substance, GOP presidential hopeful Ted Cruz had a rare flub. Plus, a federal appeals court ruled against a controversial Obama administration immigration program, and researchers identified the top 100 congested roads in the state. 

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Alana RochaDirector of News Partnerships

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Alana Rocha was the director of news partnerships for The Texas Tribune until June 2022. She was previously a multimedia reporter, after working in television and radio news for eight years. Alana covered... More by Alana Rocha

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Justin Dehn was a multimedia producer, focusing on video and audio production, from 2010 to 2023. He’s been shooting and producing news for more than two decades. Justin has been behind the camera for... More by Justin Dehn

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