Early voting is over. Here's what turnout looked like in Texas' 10 biggest counties.
Turnout was higher than in 2016 among Democrats, and lower among Republicans. Full Story
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Mandi Cai
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Mandi Cai was a designer/developer at The Texas Tribune from 2019 to 2022, telling stories with code and graphics as part of the data visuals team. Previously, she created dashboards for scientists at BioBright, a Boston-based biotechnology company, and visualized defense data for Defense Footprint, a project contextualizing the United States' international military presence. She graduated from Brown University in 2017 with a concentration in neuroscience, focusing on the intersection of cognitive science and design. Mandi enjoys murals, freestyle embroidery and animated films.
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Texas voter registration deadline is today
The last day to register to vote in Texas is Feb. 3. Full Story
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Voting in Texas on Super Tuesday: Everything you need to know
Primary election day is March 3. Here’s an overview of everything you need to know about casting a ballot in Texas. Full Story
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Texas had 7 mass shootings over 10 years. Meanwhile, gun control has loosened statewide.
Texas has a history of deadly mass shootings. Many have sparked public debate about what legislation should be passed to prevent another one. Full Story
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How the flow of migrants at the Texas border intersected with Trump's policies
During Donald Trump’s presidency, his administration introduced controversial policies like “zero tolerance” and the Migrant Protection Protocols, known as “remain in Mexico”, to curb migration at the Southwest border. Most migrants cross into Texas. Here's how the flow of people intersected with Trump’s policies. Full Story
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Texas schools with more student poverty got the most Ds and Fs in state ratings
At the same time, hundreds of high-poverty schools received A grades, including many in South Texas. Those are just some of the takeaways from this year's ratings. Full Story
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Three Texas school districts face state penalties after getting failing grades. Look up your campus' A-F grade here.
Houston ISD, the state's largest school district, is among those that could have its school board taken over by the state, due to consecutive low ratings of one of its schools. Full Story
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What do migrants experience when they request asylum at the Texas-Mexico border?
Asylum seekers can enter the U.S. legally by presenting themselves at ports of entry. But the immigration system is overwhelmed, and policy changes are adding to the confusion. Full Story
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