Jerry Patterson, a Republican, endorses Democrat Miguel Suazo over George P. Bush
In a rare cross-party move, former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson endorsed George P. Bush's Democratic opponent on Friday. Full Story
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Analysis: Property taxes rise, state education spending falls. That's the design.
Early discussions about the next state budget include an old and politically hazardous debate: Property values are rising, meaning the local share of education spending will rise while the state share drops. Full Story
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The Border Patrol is trying to stop truck drivers from smuggling migrants. But cases have increased.
After the bodies of 10 immigrants were pulled from a trailer in San Antonio, U.S. Border Patrol agents launched Operation Big Rig to combat immigrant smuggling by truck drivers. Full Story
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As Hurricane Florence bears down on East Coast, Texas faces flooding from Gulf Coast disturbance
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 78 counties Friday and instructed several agencies to increase preparedness as heavy rainfall, floods and gusty winds are expected across portions of the Texas coast this weekend. Full Story
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Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush signs plan to overhaul Alamo Plaza
Bush signed the proposal over the objections of several Republican lawmakers. Full Story
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Hundreds of separated families may get a second chance at seeking asylum
If a federal judge signs off on the new agreement, parents who failed their initial screening interviews and were ordered deported will have another chance to demonstrate their “credible fear” of returning to their home countries. Full Story
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MJ Hegar fires back at fellow Democrat Henry Cuellar for helping her GOP opponent fundraise
Hegar, a veteran running against U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, suggested that the decision by Cuellar, a fellow Texas Democrat, to attend a fundraiser for Carter was an example of "the good old boys' club" in Congress. Full Story
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Why the Dallas officer who killed her neighbor might have trouble with a "deadly force" defense
The shooting death of Botham Jean introduced several legal decisions for the Dallas County district attorney's office, including whether Dallas police Officer Amber Guyger was acting under the authority of the law in the shooting. Full Story
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Watch: A conversation with MJ Hegar, Democratic candidate for Texas' CD-31
Watch a conversation with MJ Hegar, the Democratic candidate challenging U.S. Rep. John Carter in Texas' Congressional District 31. The discussion is being moderated by Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith. Full Story
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Poverty in Texas drops to lowest levels in more than a decade
With poverty down and incomes up, 2017 proved to be a solid year of economic improvement for Texas even though Texans of color continue to be left behind. Full Story
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With a supermajority, Republicans have complete control of the Texas Senate. That's at risk this election cycle.
While the Texas Senate will remain Republican-dominated, the party could lose its ability to move legislation out of the chamber without the support of any Democrats. Full Story
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Federal government slashes grants to help Texans get health insurance
Texas grassroots health groups got $5 million less than last year for the navigator program, which helps them enroll hard-to-reach populations in the nation's least insured state. Full Story
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Rudy Giuliani to headline Pete Sessions fundraiser
President Donald Trump's personal attorney will headline an event that will raise money for one of the most powerful members of Congress from Texas. Full Story
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Federal judge upholds Texas' partisan statewide judicial elections system
A federal judge has ruled for Texas in a long-running challenge to the state's system of electing judges to its two highest courts. Full Story
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TribCast: San Antonio gears up for another special election
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about the SD-19 special election match-up, Ted Cruz's likability as a factor in his U.S. Senate race and the latest entrants to the Texas House Speaker's race. New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker intros, with a special message for his Texas colleague John Cornyn. Full Story
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Border Patrol apprehensions of families increased 38 percent in August
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson attributed the spike, in part, to smugglers and traffickers exploiting immigration laws. Full Story
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Texas projects state funding for schools to drop as local revenue grows
In a preliminary budget request, the Texas Education Agency revealed it expects the state to put less money into public education next year because of fast-increasing local property values. Full Story
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Analysis: The swoon for Beto O’Rourke doesn’t mean Ted Cruz will lose
The rise of Beto O'Rourke is one of the hottest stories in U.S. politics — enough to put incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in a defensive posture. But Cruz still holds the advantage. Full Story
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More than 400 kids remain separated from their parents. Here’s one lawyer's long-shot plan to reunite a family
A deported Guatemalan immigrant has been separated from his son for months. A legal team that includes Michael Avenatti is trying to reunite them in Texas. Full Story
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In the U.S. House, Democrat Henry Cuellar raises eyebrows by fundraising for Republican John Carter
Cuellar, who has served in the U.S. House since 2005, has long had a reputation as one of the chamber's most conservative Democrats. But Democratic leaders are hopeful MJ Hegar's bid against Carter gains traction. Full Story
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