Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has been quiet about U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's lack of support for Donald Trump, warned Monday Cruz will be left "in the rearview mirror of the Republican Party" if he doesn't endorse the businessman. Full Story
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In the run-up to the legislative session, we're beefing up our editorial team with two new additions — and moving some of our most talented reporters into new roles. Full Story
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While campaigning for San Antonio GOP Congressman Will Hurd, Gov. Greg Abbott revealed that the severe burns that landed him in the hospital earlier this year came from a hot shower. Full Story
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With demolition set for late this year to make way for a new bridge, tenants of the D.N. Leathers housing project in Corpus Christi have until Oct. 31 to find new homes. Many are having trouble, and say they aren't getting enough help. Full Story
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With one major legal battle seemingly behind them, Sandra Bland's survivors and advocates are gearing up for the next phase of their quest to wrest change from the 28-year-old black woman's death. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday revealed new details about how he was severely burned earlier this year, saying it happened in the shower. Full Story
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It was a banner year for The Texas Tribune at the annual Online Journalism Awards: We swept all three categories in which we were finalists, including General Excellence. Full Story
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump used a Saturday trip to Houston to address families of victims of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants — and blast Democratic rival Hillary Clinton as unsympathetic to their concerns. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday pitched freshman U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-San Antonio, as the "rookie of the year" in his fight for re-election, while seeking to boost the lawmaker among the same voters that Democrats hope will be Hurd's downfall in November. Full Story
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Rice University's marching band used its halftime performance in a Friday night football game against Baylor University to mock Baylor's recent sexual assault scandal. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, declared Friday that the GOP majority in the Senate is in serious danger and warned Texas Republicans in particular against staying home in November. Full Story
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The Texas secretary of state's office on Friday certified former CIA operative Evan McMullin, who is running as an independent, as a write-in candidate for the general election. Full Story
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Vice President Joe Biden, in a speech Friday at Rice University, announced the next steps in his ambitious drive to facilitate a cure for cancer, unveiling new proposals to raise awareness of clinical trials. Full Story
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No one was hurt and there was minimal property damage at Tarleton State after someone accidentally shot off a gun in a dormitory. Full Story
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is taking an official role with the campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, serving as his Texas state chairman. Full Story
CD-23 challenger Pete Gallego fires back on criticism that he's a "lazy" campaigner, Ted Cruz ponies up $100K to help protect fellow Senate incumbents and the insiders weigh in on Texas voter turnout numbers — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story
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The family of Sandra Bland has settled a wrongful death lawsuit for $1.9 million and the promise of “several changes” to jail procedures, the family’s lawyer said Thursday. Full Story
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"I feel real good," says U.S. Rep. Ted Poe, R-Humble, who was diagnosed with leukemia this summer. He talked with the Tribune about his battle and the support system he has enjoyed over the last couple of months. Full Story
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It's a question most Texas politicos aren't used to asking, let alone having to debate: How close, really, is the presidential race in the Lone Star State? Full Story
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In the Roundup: Rick Perry makes his TV dancing debut, Hispanic activists call a proposed textbook racist and lawmakers discuss whether to put the brakes on a tuition program for children of Texas veterans. Full Story
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