Many Texans have not made up their mind about which 2016 presidential candidate is getting their vote. What more information could they be waiting for? To many undecided voters in Texas, that question misses the point. Full Story
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Jeff Wood was outside in a pickup when his partner killed a Kerrville convenience store clerk in 1996, but he was sentenced to death under Texas' felony murder statute, commonly known as the law of parties. Full Story
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A federal judge on Wednesday approved a plan that says it won't be mandatory for Texans to present an ID in order to vote in the November general election. Full Story
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A group led by an anti-abortion advocate received $1.6 million in state funding from a program recently created to help women find health care services paid for by the state. Full Story
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This week on the TribCast, Emily talks to Ross, Abby and Kirby about George P. Bush's political calculus in backing Donald Trump, Ted Cruz's efforts to reconnect with Texas voters and the state's complicated relationship with NAFTA. Full Story
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Ted Cruz, seeking to reconnect with Texans after a brutal presidential race, told business leaders in San Antonio on Wednesday that the United States needs a "return to common sense." Full Story
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In this week's edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: The Ogallala aquifer is being drained away, a coral reef off the Texas coast is the scene of a mass marine life die-off and an interview with Paul Choules of the Texas Desalination Association. Full Story
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Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine weighed in Tuesday on comments by GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump that some interpreted as a threat against Hillary Clinton. Full Story
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The University of Houston has been burned before when it comes to the politics of college sports realignment. This time, its supporters are lobbying the state's top politicians for some help winning an invitation to the Big 12. Full Story
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Donald Trump and everyone’s reaction to him might turn out to be unimportant in the next couple of election cycles. If the Republican wins the presidency, he’ll be a factor in the 2018 mid-term elections. If he doesn’t, he’ll be a memory. Full Story
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Attorney General Ken Paxton telling county clerks they do not have to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples is not a sign of "professional misconduct," according to the State Bar of Texas. Full Story
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Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine Tuesday in Austin denounced Republican rival Donald Trump for comments perceived as a threat against Hillary Clinton. Full Story
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The main entrance to the Texas Capitol is open and bustling again, a few weeks after the state Department of Public Safety temporarily closed it citing security concerns. Full Story
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In a rebuke of a private firm’s plans to build a bullet train between Houston and Dallas, local officials in rural southeastern Texas moved Tuesday to restrict high-speed rail development in their corner part of the state. Full Story
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Rallying Democrats in a state that has not gone blue in a presidential election since 1976, vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine declared Tuesday that he and Hillary Clinton are not conceding anything. Full Story
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A baby has died in Harris County from complications related to the Zika virus, local public health officials said Tuesday. The death is the first known fatality in Texas linked to the virus. Full Story
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With a news report spotlighting a "quiet Republican campaign" to find a challenger to Ted Cruz, the senator focuses on meeting with constituents. Full Story
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Students who need help dealing with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues often must wait weeks to see a counselor at Texas' major public universities. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's Democratic presidential running mate, is set to make a two-day fundraising swing in Texas beginning Tuesday. Full Story
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Donald Trump might want out of NAFTA. Texas congressional Republicans aren't going there. Full Story
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