The Brief: Appeal filed in transgender bathroom ruling
Action comes two days after a Texas judge confirmed that his earlier ruling blocking the Obama administration’s federal directive applies nationwide. Full Story
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Hiding in Austin, a former El Salvador policeman seeks asylum
After years of trying to help control El Salvador's violent gangs, the danger became too great for the former detective and his family. Full Story
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Analysis: Rising local school property taxes ease state budget woes
State officials would like to lower local school property taxes, but they've got a secret: Some of those local school tax revenues make it easier to balance a tight state budget. Full Story
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Dukes resignation scrambles Austin state House race
Eleven-term state Rep. Dawnna Dukes will probably win re-election in the heavily Democratic 46th House district, even though she's announced her retirement. Full Story
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Texans and the Trump effect
In the Roundup: Donald Trump gave the American public a cliffhanger, Democrat Hillary Clinton buys airtime in reliably red Texas, and down-ballot candidates monitor the impact of having Trump at the top of the ticket. Full Story
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Feds appealing decision on protections for transgender students
The Obama administration will ask the U.S. 5th Circuit to overturn a federal judge's order blocking new rules for accommodating transgender students in public schools. Full Story
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick doubles down on school choice fight
Days after a House hearing in which lawmakers gave the issue skeptical treatment, Patrick made clear private school choice topped his list of legislative priorities. Full Story
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expects "peaceful transition" in November
Donald Trump's top supporter in Texas said Thursday he expects a "peaceful transition" of power in November as the Republican presidential nominee continued to decline to say he would accept the outcome of the election. Full Story
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5 times Trump and Clinton touched on Texas issues in the presidential debates
Here are five moments from the back-and-forth at the presidential debates that highlight Texas issues. Full Story
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Candidate offers, then rescinds, polo match invitation to state lawmakers
“Unfortunately you were provided with 4 tickets which were not intended for your office,” read the letter slipped under legislators’ doors. Full Story
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After 2016, what's next for Texas' political parties? (podcast)
Ben Philpott and Jay Root hosted a pre-presidential debate edition of The Ticket at KLRU's historic studio 6A — where they went beyond the election to talk about what's next for Republicans and Democrats in Texas. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Water conservation and utility rates
Conserving water is the key to keeping rates as low as possible over time, write Mary Ann Dickinson, Megan Chery and Chelsea Hawkins of the Alliance for Water Efficiency. Full Story
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The Brief: Federal spotlight is now on Baylor, sexual assault
The school says it already identified changes to its policies that will improve how it handles sexual assault cases. Full Story
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When grandparents step in, state often doesn't help
Taking in grandchildren can keep them out of the state's foster care system, but Texas often doesn't help grandparents who step up to do it. Full Story
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Democrats hope Trump effect aids long-shot bids for Texas Supreme Court
Three Democrats are trying to unseat Republicans on the Texas Supreme Court, but only one has raised a significant amount of money. Full Story
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Amid Trump fallout, congressional chairs rally to save their gavels
Texas Republicans would lose seven committee chairmanships if their party loses control of the U.S. House. Full Story
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Dallas' Love Field hides its presidential history
Plans to create an exhibit at the airport to commemorate where Lyndon Baines Johnson was sworn in as president after John F. Kennedy's assassination have faced numerous mysterious hurdles. Full Story
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Feds investigating Baylor University for handling of sexual assault
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights is investigating Baylor University's handling of sexual violence reports on campus, the department confirmed Wednesday. Full Story
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Clinton's Texas ad buy, border politics, Planned Parenthood (Podcast)
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks with Ross, Patrick and Alexa about Hillary Clinton's small but symbolic Texas ad buy, our yearlong Bordering on Insecurity project and state leaders' inability to totally defund Planned Parenthood. Full Story
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Record 15.1 million Texans registered to vote in November election
This number eclipses the preliminary estimate by more than 85,000. Full Story
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