Analysis: Finding out exactly what the election winners have in mind
It won't change the color of the leaves on the trees, but the civics seasons in Texas have changed. Say goodbye to the elections and hello to the legislative session. Full Story
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Texas foster youth struggle to get college degrees
Although Texas offers free tuition waivers and other benefits to ease foster youths' transition to higher education, the number of students using the resources has declined. Full Story
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![Briana Dovi, who graduated from University of Texas at Arlington, is one of the few foster youths in Texas that has taken advantage of the free tuition waiver provided by the state.]()
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New in TribTalk: Border security under Trump
With a Trump presidency and Republican-controlled Congress committed to securing the border, the question must be asked: Why should the Texas Legislature be in the border security business at all? It shouldn't, writes Republican political consultant Ted Delisi. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Fixing health care
The Affordable Care Act, a sweeping law full of crushing regulations and burdensome mandates, has accomplished exactly the opposite of what President Obama naively promised while shattering the confidence of millions Americans in the process, writes U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe. Full Story
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How will Texas energy — and environment — fare under Trump?
President-elect Donald Trump may be seen as a boon for fossil fuels and a burden for renewables. But energy experts and clean energy groups say his victory may not be a win for Texas oil and gas — or a totally bad thing for wind and solar. Full Story
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If Trump appoints U.S. Reps. Hensarling and McCaul, who would replace them?
The new Trump administration could bring special elections to the state of Texas. Full Story
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For Dallas Democrat, win in Texas House race "bittersweet" (audio)
Attorney Victoria Neave's victory over state Rep. Kenneth Sheets, R-Mesquite, was a rare bright spot for Texas Democrats Tuesday night. Full Story
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![Democratic attorney Victoria Neave defeated Republican incumbent state Rep. Kenneth Sheets by less than 900 votes Tuesday to win eastern Dallas County's House District 107.]()
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With Trump in D.C., Texas might spend less on border
If President-Elect Donald Trump delivers on his promise to dramatically beef up security on the U.S.-Mexico border, leading Texas lawmakers say they might quit spending so much state tax money on it. Full Story
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![From Roma, Texas, Border Patrol Agent Isaac Villegas looks out over the Rio Grande and into Ciudad Miguel Alemán, Mexico, on March 8, 2016.]()
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Tensions erupt at Texas universities, public schools after Donald Trump's win
Here's a roundup of protests and racially charged incidents reported at Texas universities and public schools in the aftermath of Donald Trump's victory Tuesday night. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Honoring veterans
The least we can do is to ensure that our government does everything it can to provide the medical care and support services our veterans require after completing their service, write U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and state Sen. Brian Birdwell. Full Story
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The Brief: Baylor boosters call for reform
Amid scrutiny over how Baylor University handled allegations of sexual assault against football players and other students, a group of boosters asked for more transparency from the school's board of regents. Full Story
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See the straight-ticket breakdown in Texas' 10 most-populous counties
Straight-ticket ballots — where voters choose parties instead of individual candidates — accounted for almost 64 percent of total votes cast in the state’s 10 biggest counties this year. Full Story
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Analysis: The blue dots in Texas’ red political sea
Texas remained true to the GOP in this week's general election, but the blue spots on the map that represent Democratic votes and mark many of the state's biggest cities are getting bluer. Full Story
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There's no shading it, Harris County went undeniably blue
Though it's teetered between Democrats and Republicans at the top of the ticket in recent elections, this year the state's largest county went decidedly blue. Full Story
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Border leaders think Trump's tough talk on NAFTA will die down
Despite all the time Donald Trump spent bashing NAFTA while running, border leaders hope he'll soften his stance as campaign trail rhetoric cools. Full Story
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Among Texans, race is on for jobs in Trump administration
Four Texans — including former Gov. Rick Perry and Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller — are being mentioned most often as potential members of a Trump administration. Full Story
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Travis County star of “best campaign ad ever” wins re-election
Republican Travis County Commissioner Gerald Daugherty won re-election Tuesday, no small feat in the heavily Democratic county. Full Story
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Texas A&M System discussing merger of universities in Kingsville and Corpus Christi
Leaders of the Texas A&M University System want to merge their university in Kingsville and Corpus Christi. But some regents and community members are skeptical. Full Story
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![The Texas A&M University System is considering merging Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi and Texas A&M University - Kingsville.]()
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UT System regents back McRaven's vision with $60 million
One year after Chancellor William McRaven laid out his Quantum Leaps Initiative, UT System regents bought in big at their meeting Thursday. Full Story
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Sunset panel passes on Railroad Commission name change
The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission on Thursday snubbed several recommendations meant to enhance the Railroad Commission of Texas' efficiency and environmental regulatory functions. Full Story
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