Texas court stops Rodney Reed’s execution to further review claims of innocence
The ruling came hours after the Texas parole board recommended that Gov. Greg Abbott delay Reed’s death for 120 days. Full Story
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Elizabeth Warren expands Texas campaign, naming senior staff
The Democratic presidential candidate now has easily the biggest organization devoted to the state of any primary campaign. Full Story
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Pressure is mounting to stop Rodney Reed's execution. Where does his case stand?
Dozens of lawmakers — both Republicans and Democrats — have asked Gov. Greg Abbott and the parole board to stop Reed's execution. There are also multiple appeals in the courts. Full Story
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Analysis: Two Texas House scandals, unrelated but linked
Topically, a state legislator's cocaine possession case and the intemperate conversation that undid the speaker of the Texas House aren't related. But both are fodder for anyone who wants to shake up state government. Full Story
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Texas education officials face local resistance to Houston ISD board takeover
Houston ISD parents and residents made it clear Thursday night that they don't want the state to replace their elected school board. Full Story
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UT System increases tuition 2.6% for all campuses for 2020 and 2021
Chancellor J.B. Milliken said 2.6% is the rate of inflation in the higher education sector. UT institutions have increased tuition between 0.1% and 8.5% in recent years. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Will Hurd rolls out group to build more diverse GOP
The Future Leaders Fund, a super PAC, plans to spend millions of dollars in the 2020 primaries. Full Story
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Arrest warrant issued for state Rep. Poncho Nevárez after he was caught on tape dropping envelope with cocaine
The document says that the envelope had Nevárez's official House seal and held “four small clear baggies” containing a substance found to include cocaine. Full Story
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Apprehensions of undocumented immigrants on the Southwest border continue to fall
The figure is the lowest since July 2018 and marks the fifth consecutive month that the number has dropped. Full Story
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As Walmart reopens, El Pasoans are still grappling with mass shooting's aftermath
The store where a gunman killed nearly two dozen people and shot dozens more in August opened its doors Thursday, setting off a wave of mixed emotions in a community still grieving. Full Story
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Optimistic Democrats are lining up to run for Texas’ high courts in 2020
The depth of the bench for non-marquee statewide races, like the state’s two high courts and the Railroad Commission, is a measure of how high Democratic hopes have soared ahead of the 2020 election. Full Story
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Watch: Conversations on the future of urban Texas
We're livestreaming our two-day event in Houston exploring the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Texas' largest cities. Full Story
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Toxic algae blooms that kill dogs are becoming more common. And climate change is making it worse, scientists say.
A toxic algae bloom in Austin that killed five dogs caught officials by surprise, but despite how dangerous the blooms are, there's almost no way for cities to combat them. Full Story
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Texas education board likely to approve African American studies course in 2020
"We will be passing this," said Pat Hardy, a Republican on the Texas State Board of Education. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Ratcliffe emerges as strong defender of Trump during public hearing on impeachment
See what the Texans in Congress are asking the witnesses in today's public impeachment inquiry hearing. Full Story
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TribCast: Sid Miller's Facebook rhetoric, Rodney Reed finds bipartisan allies
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Ross, Emma and Jolie about Ag Commissioner Sid Miller’s latest Facebook rhetoric, the escalating pressure on the governor in the Rodney Reed death penalty case and a court of criminal appeals race that has everything going for it but an actual election. Full Story
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Appeals court overturns mandate for Texas to implement online voter registration for drivers
A lower court previously ruled that Texas was violating federal law by failing to register residents to vote when they updated their driver’s licenses online and ordered the state to implement its first system of online voter registration. Full Story
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Introducing Teach Me How to Texas, a newsletter for Texas voters
Subscribers will learn interesting facts about Texas' past and culture, how to spot a good poll from a bad one, how to decode their November ballots and more. Full Story
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Retiring U.S. Rep. Will Hurd endorses candidate to succeed him
The Helotes Republican gave his support Wednesday to former Navy officer Tony Gonzales. Full Story
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Analysis: For Texas candidates, 2020 officially started last weekend
The starting gun wasn't loud, but the 2020 elections in Texas began — officially — last Saturday, when candidates could start filing for office. That's the beginning of a sprint from now to the March primaries. Full Story
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