Across the state, Texans turned out in record numbers to vote early. Check out our early voting tracker to see how turnout in the 10 largest counties shaped up compared to the last two presidential elections. Full Story
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This year's successes in voter registration came in spite of our state's archaic and outdated voter registration system, not because of it, writes Mimi Marziani of the Texas Civil Rights Project. Full Story
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The first day of early voting broke local turnout records across Texas. In many parts of the state, turnout on the second day was even better. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, chastised U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Donald Trump Tuesday, refusing to say if the latter was fit to be president. Full Story
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Everybody wants to see the election results in a couple of weeks, but politicians — those who survive, that is — will be looking for something more: instructions from voters. Full Story
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Four Republican incumbents in North Texas are fighting off Democratic challengers in what could be some of November's closest contests. Full Story
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The United States is helping fund anti-gang initiatives and jobs programs in Central America, trying to decrease the flow of migrants heading north for the Texas-Mexico border. Full Story
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Some Texans are complaining of years-old posters and poll workers who were inaccurately describing the state's newly softened voter identification rules. Full Story
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Transit agency moving ahead with suburban rail line and downtown subway, but not everyone is happy. Full Story
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VW is atoning for its massive emissions scandal in a $15 billion settlement. A federal judge formally signed off on the deal Tuesday. Full Story
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit's plan to build a new suburban rail line and make a second downtown train route a subway is drawing questions. Full Story
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On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Jim and Aman about sky-high early voting turnout, some problems at the polls and the latest figures showing Hillary Clinton closing in on Donald Trump in Texas. Full Story
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Full video of my 10/25 conversation with U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin. Among the topics discussed: his support for Donald Trump, the case against Hillary Clinton, Russian hacking, Mosul, Aleppo, and whether he plans to run against Ted Cruz. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul knocked U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday. He also described trying to bring Donald Trump up to speed on national security issues before the presidential debates. Full Story
Some counties saw up to twice the number of votes cast Monday compared to the same day in 2012. Full Story
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In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: New gene "editing" techniques offer a potential cure for muscular dystrophy, more employers offer telemedicine but employees aren't all that interested and an interview with Clorinda Walley of Good Days. Full Story
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The lines at various polling places were particularly long, and some voters said they had to wait for hours before casting their ballot. Full Story
Republicans wrested away seats in Pasadena and San Antonio districts last election, and the ousted Democrats are trying to get them back. Full Story
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Between expected high turnout and Donald Trump, Democrats see chances for modest gains in the Texas House. Full Story
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In southern Mexico, locals say some migrants fleeing Central America are staying put instead of traveling on to the United States. Full Story
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