Sources: Rick Perry encouraged Michael McCaul to challenge Ted Cruz
Former Gov. Rick Perry encouraged U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz for reelection in 2018, sources tell the Tribune. Full Story
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Abbott, Patrick disagree on special session for school funding
Gov. Greg Abbott turned down Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's suggestion that he call a special session to overhaul school funding. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Dignity for fetal remains
A new proposed rule will preserve the right of the youngest Texans to be treated with dignity by requiring fetal remains from abortions and miscarriages to be buried or cremated, write Rep. Jodie Laubenberg and Catherine Glenn Foster. Full Story
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The Brief: Castro brothers, in Austin, weigh in on FBI probe into Clinton
The brothers addressed the FBI's newest probe into Clinton, just 11 days before the general election. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: The mood of Texas voters, economically speaking
Texas voters' attitudes about the direction of the country and of the state have a strong partisan flavor, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Bathrooms, the Constitution and other hot Texas issues
A slight majority of Texas voters — and an overwhelming majority of Republican voters — think transgender people should use the restrooms that match their birth gender, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Migrants fleeing Central America endure long journey north
After crossing the Suchiate River into Mexico, migrants fleeing Central America depend on shelters and kindness as they head toward the United States. The Texas Tribune traveled to Mexico to chronicle their journeys. This story is part of our Bordering on Insecurity series. Full Story
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For university president who's a veteran, free tuition for military kids presents a conundrum
Steven Tallant is a university president and a veteran, which makes the fight over free tuition for veterans' kids especially difficult for him. Full Story
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Castro demands answers in FBI probe of Clinton emails
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, pressed for more answers Saturday in the FBI examination of potentially new Hillary Clinton-related emails, criticizing agency Director James Comey, for handling the situation "very poorly." Full Story
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In Arlington, voters debate paying to replace Rangers ballpark
Opposing sides on the bond measure disagree on whether the baseball team will leave for another city if voters refuse to pay for half of the $1 billion ballpark. Full Story
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Trump and the 23rd Congressional District: It's complicated
Republican incumbent U.S. Rep Will Hurd and Democrat Pete Gallego are battling it out in a sprawling, idiosyncratic district. Full Story
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![Bea Vallejo, 60, and Pete De Hoyos, 70, talk to one another outside an early voting location Tuesday in Del Rio. They are supporters of U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, the San Antonio Republican who is in a rematch with Alpine Democrat Pete Gallego for the 23rd District.]()
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Baylor regents: 19 football players accused of assault or rape since 2011
Baylor regents spoke to the Wall Street Journal about 19 football players accused of sexual assault or domestic violence, including four reports of gang rapes. Full Story
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Texas civil rights advocates air concerns about voter ID issues
There are scattered reports of outdated signs and poll workers providing inaccurate information as Texas holds its first general election since federal courts found the state's voter ID law violated the Voting Rights Act. Full Story
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Texplainer: Can I wear my campaign gear to the polls?
Can I wear my partisan political gear when I show up to vote? Full Story
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Texas Republicans want to narrow scope of same-sex marriage ruling
Texas Republicans are asking the state Supreme Court to reconsider a case about benefits in what appears to be an attempt to narrow the scope of the landmark ruling that legalized same-sex marriage. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Ending sanctuary cities
Sanctuary policies endanger public safety, fuel illegal immigration, waste millions of dollars and conflict with federal law, writes Austin Tea Party organizer Dean Wright. Full Story
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The Brief: Trump looms in heated debate between Hurd and Gallego
Democratic challenger Pete Gallego accused U.S. Rep. Will Hurd of not doing another to distance himself from Donald Trump, while Hurd cited his rival's lack of legislative accomplishments during his own time in Congress. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Texas voters give tough grades to top officials, institutions
Texas voters give tough grades to federal officials and better grades to state officials. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Texas voters feeling high anxiety over election security
Texas voters are very, very wary of election fraud and other hijinks. And the voters whose candidates been winning for more than two decades are the most worried of all. Full Story
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Texas continues to struggle with number of uninsured children
A new study finds that the rate of children in Texas without health insurance continues to fall, but the state still leads only Alaska in getting children covered. Full Story
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