Texas clinics flooded with “tsunami” of flu patients — and the season may not have peaked yet
More than 4,000 Texans have died from flu-related illnesses this season, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas schools to ensure safety of students after Florida shooting
On Wednesday, Abbott outlined steps the state's education leaders should take to prevent tragedies like the Feb. 14 school shooting in Parkland, Florida, which left 17 people dead. Full Story
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In lawsuit, activists say Texas' winner-take-all approach to the Electoral College is discriminatory
A lawsuit filed in federal court Wednesday calls on Texas to treat voters “in an equal manner” during presidential elections. Full Story
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Split Decision: Can one of these Democrats unseat Texas Sen. Konni Burton?
Watch Democrats Allison Campolo and Beverly Powell virtually debate the issues in their race to challenge Republican state Sen. Konni Burton in the latest edition of our "Split Decision" series. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Roughly half of Texans think U.S. is on wrong track and state is on right one
Texans prefer the direction the state’s leaders are navigating than federal ones, but they're more bullish on the nation’s economy than the state’s, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Nine Texas Facilities Commission employees departed after reports of agency dysfunction
Uniformed officers and what appeared to be locksmiths were spotted at the agency's Austin headquarters the day former Executive Director Harvey Hilderbran was fired in January. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Texans divided on value of #metoo movement
A majority of Texas Republican voters have unfavorable views of the #metoo movement, while most Democrats view it favorably, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Some lawmakers think free speech is endangered at Texas colleges. But what can they do about it?
Free speech on campus has become a hot-button issue, but it’s unclear how lawmakers can better protect it — or if they need to. Full Story
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Abbott plunges deeper into House primary challenges
If the three House primary challengers Gov. Greg Abbott has endorsed lose their races on March 6, it won't be for a lack of trying on the governor's part. Full Story
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In rare move, Texas parole board recommends clemency for death row inmate Thomas Whitaker
For the first time since 2009, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles voted to recommend a lesser sentence for a death row inmate. Full Story
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In lawsuit, Texas couple claims they were illegally turned down as foster parents because they are lesbians
A Texas couple says they were turned down as foster parents because they are gay. Now, the pair is suing the federal government. Full Story
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After four weeks, state Sen. Carlos Uresti's criminal fraud case heads to the jury
Testimony and closing arguments have wrapped up in the criminal trial of state Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio. Now a jury will decide whether he's guilty of 11 felony counts. Full Story
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls for better background checks after Florida shooting
In his first public comments since the Parkland, Florida, high school shooting last week, Abbott called the status quo "unacceptable." Full Story
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38 Texas legislative primary races to watch
Races for the Texas House and Senate are drawing some of the most attention ahead of the March 6 primaries. Here are snapshots of some of the most interesting legislative races. Full Story
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Political Pick'em: Can you guess who will win these Texas primaries?
The Texas Tribune is excited to present its first Political Pick'em contest. We've selected 15 competitive Texas primaries and we want you to pick the candidates who you think will get the most votes on election night. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: When it comes to Texans’ view of Trump, party outweighs everything
The most reliable indicator of whether a Texan thinks Donald Trump has what it takes to be president is the party that voter identifies with, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Texas Republicans down on FBI, Russia investigation
Texas Republican voter opinion turned against the FBI and special counsel Robert Mueller even before last week’s mass shooting in a Florida high school and indictments of Russian propagandists who tried to influence American elections, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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A group of Texas lawmakers wants to fix higher education funding — but it won't be easy
A panel of state lawmakers is set to reconsider the complicated way Texas funds its public colleges and universities on Wednesday after an attempt to overhaul the system failed last year. Full Story
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Early voting in the Texas primaries starts today. Here's how to cast a ballot
How do I know if I’m registered to vote? What am I voting on? How do runoffs work? We've got answers. Full Story
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Everything you need to know about casting a ballot in the Texas primary elections
How do I know if I’m registered to vote? What am I voting on? How do runoffs work? We've got answers to the basic questions about how to cast a ballot in the March 6 Republican and Democratic primaries in Texas. Full Story
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