Texas revoked a Fort Worth man's anti-Trump license plate. See what other vanity plates were rejected.
The state's Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the "JAIL 45" plate after someone complained it was offensive. Full Story
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Add Texas 2020 election dates to your calendar
Make it your resolution this year to keep track of voter registration deadlines, early voting and more. Full Story
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State judge temporarily blocks Texas from taking over Houston school district
Texas will not be able to seize power of Houston ISD's school board until the state judge issues a final ruling on the lawsuit challenging the takeover. Full Story
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Dallas neighborhood established by freed slaves fights to keep its history alive
Despite its status as a historic district, the Tenth Street neighborhood’s history is fading. Residents say a 2010 city ordinance contributed to its decline. Full Story
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TribCast: A look ahead at the 2020 political landscape in Texas
On this week's TribCast, Alexa talks to Evan, Cassi and Matthew about the political year ahead with heated battles for the Texas House and the state’s 38 electoral votes. Full Story
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Tenth Talks: Watch five experts predict the future of health care in Texas
In this edition of Tenth Talks, a Texas Tribune video series on the next 10 years of Texas, five of the state’s top health industry innovators predict what’s in store for their field. Full Story
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An open-government mystery solved: McAllen paid Enrique Iglesias $485,000 for 2015 performance
The pop star's contract with the city — long hidden by what critics described as gaping holes in the state's open-records laws — became public this week after new legislation governing the public's right to know went into effect. Full Story
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He spent a month in Texas jail accused of hauling 3,350 pounds of marijuana. But lab results say it was legal hemp.
The man had told a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper that his truck contained hemp, not weed. He was released from detention after a federal crime lab tested the cargo. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott warns Texas agencies seeing 10,000 attempted cyber attacks per minute from Iran
State agencies are seeing an increase in cyber security threats as Iranian officials vow revenge against the U.S. for killing a top general. Full Story
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Former Castro supporters in Texas switch to Biden after Castro drops out
The new endorsements come a day after Castro, who ended his campaign last week, threw his support to one of Biden's opponents, Elizabeth Warren. Full Story
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National Democrats target Republican candidate over a child abuse case in battleground state House race
A Democratic super PAC is unveiling a TV ad that focuses on decades-old accusations authorities dropped against Gary Gates, the Republican running against Democrat Eliz Markowitz in the nationally watched contest for Texas House District 28. Full Story
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Analysis: Julián Castro’s unsuccessful bid for president wasn’t really an ending
It's possible for a political candidate to win by losing — to rise in prominence as a result of a losing campaign for office. Beto O'Rourke tried and failed to do that. But keep an eye on Julián Castro, whose profile rose as his presidential bid fell apart. Full Story
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![Presidential candidate and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro speaks to supporters at a rally in Austin on June 28, 2019. Fellow Texan and former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, also a candidate for president, held a rally an hour earlier and less than a mile away.]()
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Suburban Texas councilman faces recall after declaring a “black state of emergency” over police shootings
Over 3,000 people, including McKinney’s mayor and three members of the City Council, have signed a petition to recall La’Shadion Shemwell. He is the the lone black member on the council. Full Story
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After a man died, Greg Abbott blamed Austin's homeless policies. The mayor called it demonizing.
A fatal stabbing near downtown Austin on Friday has reignited a social media squabble between Abbott and Austin leaders over the city's decision to overhaul its homeless policies. Full Story
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National Democrats jump into new lawsuit over Texas voter registration requirements
Sensing opportunity in 2020, the Texas Democratic Party and campaign arms for Democrats in the U.S. House and Senate are ramping up legal challenges to voting restrictions, this time arguing that the state is unconstitutionally rejecting voter registration applications with digital signatures. Full Story
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Tzintzún Ramirez deals with back-to-back criticism in Democratic primary to challenge Cornyn
The candidate has had to confront backlash to two episodes in recent days: comments about her Mexican heritage and an endorsement from actress Susan Sarandon. Full Story
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Julián Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren days after ending presidential campaign
The former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor says there's "one candidate I see who's unafraid to fight like hell to make sure America's promise will be there for everyone." Full Story
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![Presidential candidates Julián Castro and Massachusetts Senator and Elizabeth Warren hug as they meet supporters during the Polk County Democrats Steak Fry in Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019]()
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Joe Biden endorses Democrat in battleground Texas House special election
The leading Democratic presidential candidate is wading into the Jan. 28 special election runoff for House District 28. Full Story
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remains quiet on whether the state will opt out of refugee program
It's still unclear if Abbott will join nearly 40 other governors who have decided to stay in the program. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas elections aren’t starting now — they’re already running at full speed
Candidates and campaigns start the year at full speed, sprinting their way to primary election voting that begins in less than two months. It's the start of what should be a momentous and turbulent presidential election year. Full Story
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![Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate gave their pitches to a gathering of North Texas Democratic groups at Collin County Community College on Sept. 5, 2019.]()
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