UT-Austin Honors First Black Undergraduates of 60 Years Ago
On Friday, 60 years after more than 70 black undergraduate students were first allowed to enroll at UT, the university paid tribute with a celebration of the milestone. Full Story
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A&M Researchers Unveil Freight Delivery Without Trucks
Back in 1998, the federal government asked the Texas A&M Transportation Institute to find a way of moving freight without trucks on highways. Eighteen years later, the researchers debuted their prototype on Friday. Full Story
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Anti-Vaccine Activists Take Offense at Texas Rep's Tweet About Playboy Bunnies
A series of late-night tweets in which a Texas lawmaker promised to support tightened legislation on vaccines and referenced "playboy bunnies" has drawn the ire of a political action committee that supports loosening vaccine laws. Full Story
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In Austin, Richards Draws Parallels Between Mom, Hillary Clinton
Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, making a stop in solidly red Texas, drew parallels Friday between Hillary Clinton's campaign and Richards' mother's trail-blazing path to the Texas governor's office. Full Story
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Texas Lawmaker's Tweet References Old Comments on Rape, Pot
As the debate over the legality of paid fantasy sports sites presses on in Texas, state Rep. Jonathan Stickland took to Twitter to bring attention to controversial comments he previously made about drugs and rape on a fantasy football forum. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert Calls Hillary Clinton "Mentally Impaired"
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert openly questioned on Friday the mental faculties of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton while speaking to an audience of social conservatives. Full Story
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Black Catholic Church Retains Foothold in Changing East Austin (Audio)
It is no secret that the black population of East Austin has been dwindling as the white population has increased for the past couple of decades. But some see a bright spot in that transformation. And it is apparent on Sunday mornings. Full Story
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New in Texas Weekly: Cruz Weighs In on Kaepernick
Ted Cruz's choice words for 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick (and President Obama) on National Anthem protest, a House GOP leader talks up Will Hurd's re-election chances and the insiders talk about Labor Day's spot in the election season — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story
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The Brief: UT Athletes Asked to Stand for National Anthem
University of Texas System Chancellor Bill McRaven hopes his athletes don’t get any ideas from the San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, who remained seated or took a knee during the National Anthem. Full Story
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Cornyn's Non-Endorsement of Cruz, Voter ID, Pre-K Round Out the Week's Headlines (Video)
In the Roundup: U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz continue their less than adoring relationship, the federal government says Texas is misleading voters on relaxed ID requirements ahead of the November election and a new study shows smaller is better when it comes to pre-K class sizes. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas Politics is So Boring in 2016, Folks Are Already Talking 2018
Outside of the presidential race, the 2016 election in Texas is pretty quiet — so quiet that a lot of political people are spending their time talking about 2018 — and even 2020 as well. Full Story
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Dan Patrick Again Targeting In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students
When Texas lawmakers meet next year, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is promising to again target a 2001 law that lets some undocumented immigrants pay in-state college tuition. Full Story
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Empower Texans Escalates Battle With Ethics Commission
The influential conservative group Empower Texans is escalating its long-running battle against the Texas Ethics Commission, accusing a former member of improperly seeking to influence state legislation. Full Story
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UT Chancellor, a Former Admiral, Asks Athletes to Stand During National Anthem
In an impassioned memo sent after San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick ignited national controversy by refusing to stand for the national anthem, UT System Chancellor Bill McRaven urged his athletes not to repeat the gesture of protest. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Why This Hispanic Republican is Voting Trump
If he stays tough on immigration and doesn't take the path of least resistance, Donald Trump deserves the vote of every constitutional conservative from sea to shining sea, writes conservative, Hispanic Republican Weston Martinez. Full Story
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Ken Paxton Thinks Fantasy Sports Betting is Illegal. This Lawmaker Disagrees.
A state lawmaker says he'll file legislation to make sure Texans can play fantasy sports online without repercussions. Full Story
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National Democrats to Start Opening Offices in Texas
National Democrats are beginning to open offices in Texas ahead of a presidential election that appears it could be closer than usual in the reliably red state. Full Story
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"Humans of KIPP" Captures Little Texans' Wisdom
Inspired by "Humans of New York," an Austin charter school gives students a safe space to share their experiences and adults a chance to read kids' surprising perspectives. Full Story
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![Nine-year-old Nancy Herrera said she wants to be president of the United States when she grows up. "I would make the United States a place where everyone feels equal. And I would do a good job at that. Also, some people need to know — no, everyone needs to know — that girls with dads from Mexico can be president.”]()
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The Brief: Cornyn Declines To Back Cruz In Senate Primary
On Wednesday night U.S. Sen. John Cornyn told CNN he would not endorse Ted Cruz in a potential primary next cycle. Full Story
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Texas Found 276 New Cases of Groundwater Contamination Last Year
Texas regulators last year documented 276 new cases of groundwater contamination, a slight increase compared to 2014 but far fewer than in years past. Full Story
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