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Most Texans want lower property taxes and more school spending, UT/TT Poll finds

by Ross Ramsey

It's not a new contradiction, but it's persistent: Texas voters think that property taxes are too high and that school spending is too low, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story 

MJ Hegar leads the Democratic U.S. Senate candidates, UT/TT Poll finds

by Ross Ramsey

Hegar leads a crowded field of Democrats running for the seat held by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story 

The billionaire Wilks family bankrolls one of its own in run for Texas house

by Cassandra Pollock

The family has pumped millions from its fracking fortune into Texas politics, backing hardline conservative candidates and causes. Now one member of the clan is vying for the House District 60 seat being vacated by Rep. Mike Lang. Full Story 

Political Pick'em: Can you guess who will win these Texas primaries?

by Bobby Blanchard

The Texas Tribune is excited to present a return of its Political Pick'em contest. We've selected a handful of competitive Texas primaries, and we want you to pick the candidates who you think will get the most votes. Full Story 

Ted Cruz, once a Trump rival, worked to save his presidency

by Mike DeBonis, The Washington Post

Ted Cruz once called Trump ‘utterly amoral’ and a ‘sniveling coward.’ Then he worked to save his presidency. Full Story 

Clayton Williams, oilman and colorful candidate for Texas governor, has died

by Ross Ramsey

Clayton Williams of Midland, a well-known oilman and entrepreneur, has died. The one-time Republican candidate for governor of Texas lost a nationally watched race against Democrat Ann Richards in 1990 after a series of public gaffes. Full Story 

Trump administration taps elite Border Patrol units to arrest immigrants inside the United States

by Nick Miroff and Maria Sacchetti, The Washington Post

Houston is among the U.S. cities where highly trained teams will embed with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Full Story 

Julián Castro endorses Jessica Cisneros, the candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar

by Patrick Svitek

Castro, whose brother serves with Cuellar in Congress, is backing Jessica Cisneros. Full Story 

Judge calls opponent “selfish” for wanting to “break barriers” as first elected female chief justice of Texas Supreme Court

by Emma Platoff

Jerry Zimmerer, an appellate judge in Houston, said his campaign differs from Amy Clark Meachum's because “I actually want the best candidate to win.” Full Story 

Claims of carpetbagging fly in Texas congressional primary

by Patrick Svitek

Candidates across the state are being accused of "district shopping" as opponents question their ties to the places they want to represent. The dynamic is playing out mostly in GOP primaries and particularly in more rural districts. Full Story 

Bernie Sanders leaps to first among Texas Democrats in latest UT/TT Poll

by Ross Ramsey

Sanders now leads the Democratic presidential candidates among Texas voters, but Donald Trump maintains a slight lead over each of the top Democrats in the race, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story 

T-Squared: Meet our new Houston reporter and our new audience analyst

by Corrie MacLaggan

Mitchell Ferman joins The Texas Tribune in March as our first Houston-based reporter, covering energy and the economy. Jon Garza is the latest addition to our audience team. Full Story 

MJ Hegar says her military experience makes her the fighter Democrats need to take on John Cornyn

by Patrick Svitek

Hegar is best known for her heroism on the battlefield when she co-piloted a helicopter that was shot down by the Taliban. But her experience also includes other challenges she faced as a woman serving her country. Full Story 

Impeachment left Texas voters sour on the president and both parties in Congress, UT/TT Poll finds

by Ross Ramsey

Texas voters give low marks to the leaders involved in impeachment proceedings, showing their partisan stripes in their assessments, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story 

Diversion of aircraft purchases for border wall puts some Texas Republicans in a difficult position

by Sam Manas

Military aircraft construction is vital to the Fort Worth economy. The diversion drew condemnation from Democrats and at least one Texas Republican. Full Story 

Hearing airs sexual abuse claims against KIPP charter school co-founder Mike Feinberg

by Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune and Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat

An administrative hearing into whether Mike Feinberg can keep his Texas educator certificate turned into a de facto trial over the sexual abuse allegation that led to his dismissal from the charter network he co-founded in the 1990s. Full Story 

Pentagon to divert $3.8 billion from its budget to build more of Trump’s border barrier

by Nick Miroff and Paul Sonne, The Washington Post

Money that had been earmarked to buy military aircraft will instead be used for President Donald Trump's promised border wall. Full Story 

Greg Abbott plans pre-primary tour supporting GOP state House incumbents, candidates

by Patrick Svitek

The governor is hitting the campaign trail for at least 10 House incumbents and candidates whom he has endorsed. Full Story 

First case of coronavirus identified in Texas; group returning from China quarantined in San Antonio

by Stacy Fernández

The patient is among a group of people who returned from Hubei Province, China, and are under federal quarantine at a military base in San Antonio. Full Story 

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Mike Bloomberg’s apology for “stop and frisk” was key to endorsement

by Alex Samuels

Turner’s endorsement comes amid controversy over Bloomberg's “stop and frisk” policy during his time as mayor of New York City. Full Story