Hegar gets heavy outside support in crowded Democratic primary to challenge Cornyn
A pro-Hegar group, VoteVets, is launching a $3.3 million TV ad buy backing her as she tries to make it to an all-but-guaranteed runoff. Full Story
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5 takeaways from the latest congressional fundraising reports
The filings were due Friday and shed new light on Texas' massive U.S. House battlefield, which includes seven Democrat-targeted seats, six open seats, two Republican-targeted seats and a couple of serious primary challenges. Full Story
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Analysis: In 2020’s Texas legislative elections, competition is tricky business
Special interest groups and their lobbyists don't like to campaign against incumbent legislators, for fear they'll suffer if those incumbents return for another session. That "friendly incumbent" policy has spread to lawmakers themselves. Full Story
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Texans, tell us about your experiences with hair discrimination in schools
Have you encountered hair-based discrimination in a Texas public school? Fill out the form below, and we’ll be in touch. Full Story
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With a month to go, crowded Democratic primary to challenge Cornyn remains full of uncertainty
Some of the 12 candidates have clearer advantages than others, but it is an open question who will make a widely expected runoff. Full Story
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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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GOP super PAC focused on voter registration builds massive organization
Engage Texas disclosed Friday that it raised another $2.3 million over the past six months — and that it has also grown to have almost 300 staff members. Full Story
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Ted Cruz, John Cornyn join most GOP senators in voting against new witnesses in impeachment trial
The decision on witnesses comes after two weeks of arguments inside the Senate chamber from Democratic impeachment managers and the president's defense team. Full Story
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Stepping into GOP primaries, Dennis Bonnen donates to seven Texas House incumbents
The contributions mark the first notable movement from Bonnen's PAC since he announced in October he wasn't seeking reelection. Full Story
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University of Texas' poorest incoming freshmen to receive $20,000, laptops and more starting this fall
The Dell Foundation's $100 million gift to the University of Texas is a 10-year commitment to provide funds and services to Pell Grant recipients. Full Story
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Analysis: Fort Bend’s special election was just the first battle of the 2020 war between Texas Democrats and Republicans
The Republican elation and Democratic misery over this week's special election in Fort Bend County is just the first wave of the 2020 election year. The parties have dozens of challenges ahead of them. Full Story
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More Texas renters are struggling to find affordable housing, new report finds
Experts say that as more high-income Texans rent, prices on existing homes are driven up. Meanwhile, the number of expensive units in the state is increasing as more affordable homes disappear. Full Story
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Trump plans to collect DNA from nearly a million immigrants despite charges it violates privacy
Pilot projects could lead to the Trump administration storing genetic material from children as young as 14 years old in the name of fighting crime. Full Story
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Texas officials on the coronavirus: Keep calm and wash your hands
On Thursday, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a public health emergency. But officials say the flu is still a bigger threat in Texas. Full Story
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won't defend state agency in gay marriage case
The attorney general's office is charged with defending state agencies when they are challenged in court. But Paxton will not defend a commission sued after it issued a public warning for a Waco judge who refuses to perform same-sex marriages. Full Story
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Migrants, advocates mark the anniversary of "remain in Mexico" with fear, anger and trepidation
As lawmakers, immigration attorneys and advocates call for the end of the Migrant Protection Protocols, the Department of Homeland Security announced it would expand to include Brazilians. Full Story
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Democrats regroup after Republicans score easy win in Texas House special election
Campaign strategies — and the extent of Beto O'Rourke's involvement — were being contemplated after a big loss in a race that gained statewide attention. Full Story
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Ahead of explosion, Port Neches plant reported an increase of rogue emissions of explosive gas
After the federal government required TPC Group to install air monitors at its Port Neches plant, the company detected a significant increase in the number and size of butadiene emissions in the months leading up to multiple blasts at the plant on Nov. 27. Full Story
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TribCast: A special election blowout and checking in on the presidential primary
On this week’s TribCast, Matthew talks to Alex, Cassi and Patrick about the big Republican win in House District 28, growing unrest among grassroots conservatives and the state of the presidential primary in Texas. Full Story
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Watch: Conversations on the future of health care
We're sitting down in Edinburg with lawmakers, thought leaders and medical professionals from all corners of the state for a daylong series of conversations on health care issues affecting Texas. Full Story
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