Amber Guyger fired from Dallas Police Department after shooting of Botham Jean
Guyger shot Jean after she said she mistakenly entered his apartment on Sept. 6. Full Story
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Analysis: A few Texas Republicans are singing the blues
It's not unusual for former opponents to turn around and endorse their party's candidates, or to go quiet in general elections — to say nothing at all. But it's unusual to endorse the other party's general election candidates. And yet, that's happening in several Texas races this year. Full Story
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Texas farmers on edge as $430 billion farm bill runs up against deadline
Funding for crucial safety net programs for thousands of Texas farmers expires Sept. 30. Congress has four working days to act. Full Story
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Trump administration seeks to limit access to U.S. for immigrants who use or are likely to use public assistance
The proposed changes amount to a broad expansion of the government’s ability to deny visas or residency to immigrants if they or members of their household benefit from programs like Medicare Part D or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Full Story
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"Modern-day Jim Crow." "We're going to protect pre-existing conditions." Here’s a closer look at claims made at Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke's debate.
At the first of three U.S. Senate campaign debates, Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke lobbed attack after attack. Here's the history behind some of their claims. Full Story
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![Sen. Ted Cruz turns toward Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, to make a point during a debate at McFarlin Auditorium at SMU in Dallas, on Friday, September 21, 2018.]()
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Watch Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke in first Senate debate
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic opponent, U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, held the first of their three hourlong debates at Southern Methodist University. Here's the full video, courtesy of KXAS-TV. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz shakes hands with U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, prior to the start of a debate at McFarlin Auditorium at SMU in Dallas on Friday, September 21, 2018.]()
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Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke clash over immigration, Trump, guns during intense debate
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Democratic opponent Beto O'Rourke held a feisty debate Friday evening at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Full Story
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![Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, during their debate at McFarlin Auditorium on the SMU campus in Dallas, on Friday, September 21, 2018.]()
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Texas’ Teacher Retirement System will not raise health premiums for retired teachers
The decision means TRS will need to ask the state for $238 million to keep the health insurance program running through 2021. Full Story
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Federal officials unveil plans for four-mile, 18-foot-tall wall on Texas-Mexico border
The El Paso "wall" — a steel bollard fence — is a reminder that the White House is doing what it can to make good on one of President Trump’s signature campaign promises. Full Story
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Texas Attorney General warns Austin ISD: Don’t stop churches from renting school facilities
Austin ISD is considering a policy change that would limit rental use of its facilities, including to a church that uses one building for Sunday sermons. Full Story
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Number of migrant children in Texas shelters reaches new high despite end of "zero tolerance"
New data shows the number of migrant children held in privately run shelters in Texas reached a new high in September, even after the Trump administration said it would reunify families separated under the now-paused “zero tolerance” policy. Full Story
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3D-printed gun designer Cody Wilson arrested in Taiwan
Wilson, an Austin resident, was wanted on a charge of sexual assaulting a teenage girl. Full Story
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Analysis: Dan Patrick and the reddest Texas Senate ever
Texas Democrats had a chance to limit Republican legislators' power in the state Senate. But with a special election loss this week, they may have cemented it instead. Full Story
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Federal judge rules against Dallas County bail practices
A U.S. district judge said Dallas could not impose pre-set bail amounts on poor defendants without individual consideration. Full Story
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Democratic lieutenant governor hopeful Mike Collier talks school funding and property taxes
Collier says he can win the statewide election for lieutenant governor in November. Full Story
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Land Commissioner George P. Bush fighting with a Texas education board over allocations to fund schools
As each side argues over how to best manage the largest educational endowment in the country, their disagreement could affect funding for Texas schools. Full Story
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Some Texas Republicans are endorsing Democrats. Is it "Texas over party" or sour grapes?
Two statewide officeholders are among the Republican incumbents who have seen former primary opponents take the unusual step of endorsing their Democratic challengers ahead of the midterm elections. Full Story
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Trade wars, "Meatless Mondays" and BBQ. Texas Agriculture Commissioner candidates square off
In the latest edition of our "Split Decision" video series, watch Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Democratic challenger Kim Olson virtually debate. Full Story
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How Texas Democrats lost a state Senate seat amid talk of a blue wave
Republican Pete Flores defeated Democrat Pete Gallego on Tuesday in a state Senate district that Hillary Clinton won by 12 points, prompting Democratic soul-searching less than two months before the midterms. Full Story
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TribCast: Everything you need to know about the Texas Tribune Festival
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross, Patrick and Agnes about our first-ever downtown Texas Tribune Festival, Tuesday night's San Antonio special election upset and the latest U.S. Senate polling. Full Story
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