Glenn Beck, Alex Jones face outrage, ridicule after takes on Clinton
The two conservative Texas pundits are drawing national attention for their markedly different views on the presidential race. Full Story
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Dan Patrick wants Texas to buy rifle-resistant vests for patrol officers
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants state lawmakers to pay for rifle-resistant vests for almost 60,000 patrol officers. It's unclear where — or whether — they'll find the $20 million to do it. Full Story
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Texas agencies want option of keeping departed employees on payroll
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office and four other agencies were questioned Wednesday about granting departing employees “emergency leave” as a form of separation payment. Full Story
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Will Trump hurt GOP down-ballot? Pelosi and Cornyn disagree
During a pair of stops Wednesday in San Antonio and Austin, the two Congressional leaders provided confident outlooks for their parties' prospects in November. Full Story
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State leaders order overhaul of Texas Child Protective Services
The governor's office has put the Department of Family and Protective Services on notice to come up with a plan to help foster children find home placements faster and seek out those facing abuse. Full Story
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Trump's bad behavior, Paxton's legal woes (podcast)
On this week's Tribcast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about Donald Trump's vulgar off-mic comments about women and AG Ken Paxton's good-news-bad-news legal week. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: keeping North America working
The reality of life across Mexico, Canada and the United States shows that we are connected to our neighbors in ways that benefit all of us, write William McKenzie and Matthew Rooney of the George W. Bush Institute. Full Story
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Court of Criminal Appeals declines to hear Paxton case, setting stage for trial
The highest criminal court in Texas said Wednesday it will not hear Ken Paxton's appeal of securities fraud charges, putting the attorney general on the path to a trial in the coming months. Full Story
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Texas congressman stumbles while defending Donald Trump
"If a tape came out with Donald Trump saying ... 'I really like to rape women,' you would continue to endorse him?" the MSNBC anchor asked? "That would be bad. I would have to consider it," U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold said. Full Story
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The Brief: Trump and Castro, in San Antonio, Address GOP Loyalties
Ted Cruz and Paul Ryan were focal points of discussion for their support, or lack thereof, for their party's nominee. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas braces for Hurricane Donald, chance of purple rain
Republican politicians in Texas ought to be celebrating right now, and for a variety of reasons. But the national election has them looking at the political weather forecasts. Full Story
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Castro, mulling Cruz challenge, blasts senator's Trump endorsement
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro is providing a scathing assessment of the Sen. Ted Cruz's deliberations over whether to endorse Donald Trump. Full Story
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El Salvador's gang violence thrives in aftermath of civil war
Bloody gang conflict has claimed tens of thousands of lives and sparked a years-long exodus from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala to the United States. Full Story
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Trooper's attorneys might ask judge to toss indictment in Bland case
Attorneys for the state trooper who arrested Sandra Bland are considering asking a judge to throw out his indictment for perjury. Full Story
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Regents Select Michael Tidwell as Next President of UT Tyler
Michael Tidwell, dean of the business school at Eastern Michigan University, has been named the next president of the University of Texas at Tyler. Full Story
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U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Cross-Border Shooting Case
The case stems from a 2010 incident that ended with the death of a 15-year-old boy at the hands of a Border Patrol agent in El Paso. Full Story
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Dallas Judge Temporarily Halts Mass Eviction
City officials say tenants fear retaliation if they reach out for help. Full Story
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George W. Bush and Laura Bush to be Buried at Texas State Cemetery
George W. Bush will become the first U.S. president to be buried at the cemetery in East Austin. Full Story
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In San Antonio, Trump Attacks Ryan for "Total Disloyalty"
At a San Antonio fundraiser, Donald Trump said some of his GOP colleagues "forgot there was an election," specifically calling out U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan. Full Story
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Wikileaks: Clinton Aide Noted Perry's Economic Message Echoes Clinton's
When Rick Perry launched his second bid for president last year, an aide to Hillary Clinton's campaign argued the two candidates share "similar messages & themes" on the economy, according to an email released by Wikileaks. Full Story
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