Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp and state Rep. J.M. Lozano exchanged criticism Wednesday over a quashed proposal to merge Texas A&M-Kingsville and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Full Story
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In a 14-0 vote, the Texas State Board of Education rejected the adoption of a controversial Mexican-American studies textbook. Full Story
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In this week's edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: A new study stokes sea-level rise fears, major water conference planned for January and an interview with Collins K. Balcombe of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Full Story
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Since his victory on Nov. 8, President-elect Donald Trump has doubled down on the immigration policies he campaigned on. Full Story
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DPS has added more troopers to the border under the assumed objective that they're going after drug and human smugglers. But most of their arrests are for drunk driving and misdemeanor drug possession. Full Story
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In two key counties, less than a quarter of the “high-threat criminals” arrested by Department of Public Safety troopers for felony drug offenses during the state’s border surge have been sent to prison. Full Story
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Winning isn't everything when it comes to party control. If it was, Texas lawmakers would have nothing to do. But they still have plenty to fight about, and Republicans in Washington, D.C., will, too. Full Story
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The meeting between the former rivals at Trump Tower in New York, where the business mogul has been planning his transition to the White House, spawned theories about Cruz's possible place in Trump's Cabinet. Full Story
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Hundreds protested at the Capitol on Tuesday, one of several demonstrations across the country against the oil pipeline being built by Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners. Full Story
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Full video of my 11/14 conversation with state Reps. Jason Isaac, R-Dripping Springs, and Andrew Murr, R-Junction, on the campus of Schreiner University in Kerrville. Full Story
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Backed by the lieutenant governor, Sen. Charles Perry filed legislation Tuesday to eliminate sanctuary cities. Full Story
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The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that producers could tap some 20 billion more barrels of oil from under the Midland area. It's the agency's largest discovery of recoverable crude ever. Full Story
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The State Board of Education will vote this week on whether to accept a Mexican-American studies textbook opponents have called racist and inaccurate. Full Story
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On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Ross, Patrick and Julian about the pre-legislative flurry of bill-filing, President-elect Trump's vows to deport millions and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's list of priorities. Full Story
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In the contest for chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans elected Rep. Steve Stivers of Ohio over Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin. Full Story
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There can be no denying that the technology industry plays a significant role in Texas' economy, but our state Legislature and governor's office have not evolved to properly handle technology issues, write Ron Yokubaitis and Shane Menking of Data Foundry. Full Story
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The Texas Tribune is exploring the impact of rising tuition costs in Texas. We want your help. Full Story
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Former President George W. Bush, who did not support Trump, opened his remarks by saying he does not "think it's helpful for a former president to criticize successors." Full Story
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It is incumbent on conservatives to uphold their principles and speak out against actions that violate the country's most cherished constitutional precepts — regardless of the occupant of the White House — writes state Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth. Full Story
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Only a handful of bills will ever make it out of committee, survive votes in both Capitol chambers and be signed into law by the governor's pen next year. Full Story
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