Two men in Texas immigration detention are undergoing treatment after being bitten by a bat
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say the detention center where the bites occurred is being inspected. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn says he has the votes to pass a gun background check bill
Cornyn had been pushing the bill since the Sutherland Springs shooting last year. He now has enough co-sponsors to avoid a filibuster. Full Story
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At Houston energy conference, Texas is the focus of American oil optimism as the last bust fades
The Permian Basin in West Texas is the driving force behind what some key energy players say is a coming milestone: The United States passing Russia as the world's top oil producer. Full Story
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Texas students will march soon to protest gun violence. We’re asking them for answers.
As part of our ongoing efforts to engage people directly affected by policy issues, we want to learn more about what measures, if any, young Texans think should be taken to address mass shootings and school safety. Full Story
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Texas A&M spent more than a quarter-million dollars to draw attention from Richard Spencer's 2016 visit to campus
The university's handling of the case exemplifies how difficult — and expensive — it can be for schools to respond to controversial speech on their campuses. Full Story
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Analysis: Short of a landslide, even a win can haunt an incumbent
It's one thing for a significant share of the electorate to vote against a rising star like Democrat Beto O'Rourke. But what about one in four primary voters choosing an alternative to a powerful incumbent like Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick? Full Story
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