Ask the candidates: What questions do you want answered before the November 2018 election?
Ahead of November’s general election, The Texas Tribune is creating an election guide with a primary focus on young Texans — and we need your help. Full Story
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Trump administration reunites "eligible" immigrant children under 5, but lawyers complain about blunders
In one case, lawyers say, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers left a woman alone at a bus stop with her young kids and no bus ticket. In another, ICE officers were unable to affix a mother with an ankle monitor, so they sent her back to detention without her children. Full Story
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![Pablo Ortiz and his 3-year-old son Andres (left), and Roger and his 4-year-old Roger Jr. (first names only given), speak at a press conference at the Annunciation House immigrant shelter in El Paso on July 11, 2018.]()
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Federal judge wants to know if Mexican reporter and son were needlessly targeted by ICE
Emilio Gutiérrez Soto faced death threats for reporting on cartel crime and government corruption and fled to the U.S. with his son. A judge has set a hearing to determine whether the government has detained them in violation of the First Amendment. Full Story
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There are new, tougher guidelines for migrants seeking asylum in the United States
The federal agency that handles the first step in asylum claims sent a memo to all its officers Wednesday that tightens restrictions on migrants who are seeking asylum. Full Story
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In volatile exchange, Louie Gohmert brings up FBI agent's affair in U.S. House hearing
The East Texas Republican earned howls from Democrats when he accused a controversial FBI agent of lying under oath and brought up a well-documented extramarital affair in an open hearing. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert questions FBI agent and former Deputy Assistant Director Peter Strzok at a joint hearing of two House committees responsible for FBI and Justice Department oversight.]()
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TribCast: Democrats make it rain in some key races
On this week's TribCast, Patrick talks to Evan, Ross and Neena about Democrats' impressive fundraising in the U.S. Senate race and some congressional contests, as well as about the latest developments in the family separation crisis at the Texas-Mexico border. Senate hopeful Beto O'Rourke also joins the show to discuss his second-quarter fundraising numbers. Full Story
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Lesser prairie-chicken population on the rise, but advocates say it's not enough
The latest aerial survey shows there are thousands more of the grouse in the Texas Panhandle and four surrounding states. Still, the total is tens of thousands short of what endangered species experts say is needed to achieve true conservation. Full Story
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Can separated immigrant children just walk out of shelters? Technically, yes.
The shelters are designed to keep kids in, but they're not detention facilities, and in most cases staff can't forcibly stop a child from leaving. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke raises $10.4 million in second quarter of 2018, again outpacing Ted Cruz by wide margin
Beto O'Rourke, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, said Wednesday that he raised a stunning $10.4 million in the second quarter of 2018, more than double what the Republican incumbent, Ted Cruz, will report taking in over the same period. Full Story
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As Trump backlash continues, STEM professionals in Texas run for office
Across the country, hundreds of candidates with academic or professional experience in science, technology, engineering and mathematics have left their businesses and laboratories to compete in state legislative contests, congressional elections and even governor’s races. Full Story
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![Top row, right to left: Michelle Beckley, Joseph Kopser and Carla Morton. Bottom row: Allison Sawyer and Rick Kennedy.]()
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Trump officials want to give migrant families two options: Stay detained together or agree to separation
U.S. Department of Justice lawyers are seeking permission from a federal judge to offer separated immigrant families two options: remain together in family detention centers, or release kids while parents stay detained. Full Story
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From El Paso to Brownsville, the path to reunification isn't easy for immigrant parents
After he was separated from his 10-year-old daughter, Mario, an undocumented Honduran, was finally able to see her Tuesday. The reunion lasted for about an hour before the two were separated again. Full Story
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Migrant mom makes difficult choice: Move farther from son for better chance at asylum
Claudia says she was one of several migrant women moved from an Austin-area detention facility to be closer to their children in South Texas. But Claudia wants to return to Central Texas, hundreds of miles from her 7-year-old son, where her lawyer thinks she has a better shot at being granted asylum. Full Story
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Abbott agrees to debate with Valdez, who says, "Call me, maybe?"
Gov. Greg Abbott has accepted an invitation from Nexstar Media Group to debate his Democratic challenger, Lupe Valdez, on Sept. 28 in Austin. Full Story
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Corpus Christi water tests clean after years of problems
City officials credit the improvement to a change in how water is treated. Full Story
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Guns chill free speech, UT-Austin professors will argue at federal appeals court
Three UT-Austin professors sued to end a state law mandating campus carry in Texas. Though a federal judge dismissed the suit, the fight isn't over as the case goes to a federal appeals court. Full Story
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Thanks to a healthy economy, Texas comptroller bumps revenue estimate by $2.8 billion
State officials welcomed the news with cautious optimism. Full Story
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![State Comptroller Glenn Hegar presents the Biennial Revenue Estimate to waiting legislators, state officials and the press on January 9, 2017. Hegar predicts a tight budget with falling revenue from Texas oil and gas production and sales taxes.]()
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Families of Chris Young and the man he killed call for a halt to his execution
At a small rally in San Antonio's main plaza, faith leaders joined Chris Young's aunt and the son of the man he killed to call for a stop to Young's execution next week. Full Story
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![Valerie Harris, aunt and spiritual advisor of Christopher Young, speaks during a press conference for on Main Plaza in San Antonio on July 10, 2018. Young is scheduled for execution next week.]()
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Analysis: Legal political maps — except for those minority voters in Fort Worth
The nation's highest court says the political maps in Texas are legal, except for racial gerrymandering in one Fort Worth district. But the courts aren't going to fix that in time for this year's elections. Full Story
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"No question, it's going to hurt": Trump trade war with China worries Texas agriculture
President Donald Trump advanced on one of his primary campaign promises last week, imposing major tariffs on Chinese imports. The tariffs are expected to raise the price of production for agriculture while making Texan crop exports less competitive in China. Full Story
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