As Inquiry Lingers, Rep. Dawnna Dukes Resigns, Citing Health Concerns
State Rep. Dawnna Dukes, D-Austin, is resigning in January, she said in a statement Monday. Full Story
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The Brief: Cruz Endorses Trump, Is Met With Mixed Reviews
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz spent the weekend taking incoming fire from his political enemies and even some of his allies for his Friday endorsement GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. Full Story
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Watch the First Presidential Debate Tonight with The Texas Tribune
What's the Texas take on the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton? Watch along with us and tell us what you think, using the hashtag #TXWatching2016. Full Story
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Analysis: A Game of Chicken Between Texas, Its Biggest School District
Voters in the state's largest school district can say no to sending money to other school districts, putting Texas lawmakers in a bind and — maybe — raising their own school taxes in the process. Full Story
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Ken Starr: “I have great confidence" in Art Briles (Video)
Ken Starr, former president of Baylor University, pushed back against the notion that the school has systemic problems handling sexual assault investigations. Starr also offered support for Art Briles, Baylor’s ousted football coach. Full Story
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Ted Cruz Refuses to Say Trump is Fit for the Presidency
At the Texas Tribune Festival on Saturday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said he endorsed Donald Trump because the election is a binary choice between Hillary Clinton and Trump. This is the full video of Tribune CEO Evan Smith's interview with Cruz. Full Story
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Independent Candidate Evan McMullin Denounces Trump as Racist
Independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin on Sunday labeled Republican nominee Donald Trump a racist, calling for more people to "come out and say that cleanly." Full Story
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One Day After Endorsement, Cruz Refuses to Say Trump is Fit for the Presidency
One day after endorsing Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz refused Saturday to say whether he thinks the Republican nominee for president is fit to lead the country. Full Story
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Travis County Sheriff Questions Likely Successor’s Immigration Policy
Outgoing Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton said Saturday that his likely successor's promise to get U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement out of the county jail would be “dangerous.” Full Story
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Starr: Sexual Assault at Baylor Not "an Endemic Problem"
Former Baylor University President Ken Starr pushed back Saturday against the notion that the school — or its athletic department — has systemic problems with its handling of sexual assault allegations. Full Story
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Police Are Dead Because of Black Lives Matter, Dan Patrick Says
The five Dallas police officers killed in July would still be alive if the Black Lives Matter movement didn't exist, Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick said Saturday. Full Story
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Gary Johnson: I Would Pardon Edward Snowden
Amid a renewed debate over Edward Snowden, Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson said Saturday he would pardon the whistleblower based on his knowledge of the case. Full Story
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Cruz Says He's Willing to Forgive Trump for Family Attacks
When Ted Cruz declined to endorse Donald Trump earlier this year at the Republican National Convention, one sticking point was the businessman's attacks on Cruz's family during the primaries. When Trump, now the GOP nominee, went after Cruz's dad and wife, Cruz said, he "abrogated" a GOP unity pledge all the candidates signed last year. Full Story
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At TribFest, Ohio's Kasich Wasn't Endorsing Trump — or Criticizing Cruz
Hours after Ted Cruz announced a change of heart and endorsed Donald Trump, Ohio Gov. John Kasich wouldn't say who will get his vote. Full Story
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Medicaid Cuts to Children's Therapy Allowed to Proceed
A significant cut to the amount of money Texas pays therapists who treat children with disabilities was finally cleared to take effect when the Texas Supreme Court on Friday declined to hear a lawsuit over the budget cut's legality. Full Story
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Key Moments in Ted Cruz and Donald Trump’s Rocky Relationship
The pair began the presidential race as allies, but quickly became foes as Trump assumed front-runner status. Full Story
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Ted Cruz Confirms He Is Endorsing Donald Trump
In a statement released Friday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Donald Trump after months of withholding his support from the Republican presidential nominee who defeated him in the primaries. Full Story
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Donald Trump to Return to Texas
The GOP nominee will return to Texas on Oct. 11 for at least one fundraiser, in Dallas, according to two sources close to the Trump campaign. Full Story
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Texas Appeals Voter ID Rulings to U.S. Supreme Court
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday asked the justices to hear his arguments about why the state’s photo ID requirements for voting do not discriminate against Hispanics and African-American voters. Full Story
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In Houston, Tim Kaine Seeks to Energize Texas Democrats
Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine used a speech Friday in Houston to try to energize long-beleaguered Texas Democrats, reiterating his ticket's commitment to seeing the solidly Republican state become more competitive. Full Story
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