Texas College Republicans Split on Donald Trump
Much like some party elders, college Republican groups in Texas are ambivalent about embracing presidential nominee Donald Trump. Full Story
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Kevin Brady: Trade Deal Ball is in Obama's Court
The largest trade deal in the nation's history is not quite dead, says the Texan positioned to usher the most sweeping piece of economic legislation of the Obama era through the U.S. House. Full Story
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In Hurd-Gallego Rematch, Veterans Issues Again a Flashpoint
If it's an even-numbered year, there's a good chance of a competitive race for Texas' 23rd congressional seat, a perennial swing district sprawling across West Texas. Full Story
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Cruz-Trump Standoff Shows Some Signs of Thawing
The long-complicated feud between Ted Cruz and Donald Trump, fraught with animosity since at least the Republican National Convention, is showing some signs of thawing. Full Story
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Texas Medical Board's Executive Director Announces Resignation
After almost 16 years with the Texas Medical Board, Mari Robinson announced Wednesday that she is stepping down as executive director. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Jodey Arrington on Border Security
Our nation needs the political courage necessary to ensure America's borders are secured in a way that stops drug traffickers, illegal immigrants and terrorist infiltrators, writes Republican congressional candidate Jodey Arrington. Full Story
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Texas Threatens to Withdraw from Refugee Resettlement Program
As part of its fight to keep Syrian refugees out of the state, Texas is threatening to withdraw from the nation's refugee resettlement program if federal officials don't “unconditionally approve” a state plan requiring additional vetting. Full Story
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John Kasich to Campaign for Will Hurd in Re-election Battle
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-San Antonio, is getting support from former presidential candidate John Kasich in his campaign to hold on to his West Texas seat. Full Story
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New in Trib+Water: Red Tide Hits South Texas Coast
In this week's edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: Red tide has been detected in waters off Padre Island National Seashore, working with private landowners to set aside land for conservation and an interview with Brian Kamisato of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District. Full Story
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The Brief: Fans Help Perry Survive on "Dancing With The Stars"
Former Gov. Rick Perry will live to dance another day. Full Story
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Latino Superintendents Lead Schools in State's Eight Largest Cities (Audio)
With a new school superintendent taking over this fall in Houston, every one of Texas’ eight largest cities now has a Latino running the school district. That’s a big deal in a state with a surging Hispanic population and a history of political underrepresentation. Full Story
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Analysis: "Smitty," a Texas Lobbyist for the Small Fry, Hanging It Up
Tom “Smitty” Smith, a colorful lobbyist and liberal activist who turned Public Citizen Texas into a strong voice on environmental, utility, consumer and ethics issues, is hanging up his spurs after 31 years. Full Story
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DPS Changes in Wake of Sandra Bland Death in Dispute
It is unclear whether the Texas Department of Public Safety will make any changes to its training policies following the announced settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Sandra Bland. Full Story
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Is George H.W. Bush Voting For Hillary Clinton?
Is George H.W. Bush voting for Hillary Clinton? It's a question that has consumed the political world for the past 24 hours, raising the specter of a remarkable rejection of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Full Story
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Amarillo Chips In $15 Million for Texas Tech's Veterinary School Plans
Officials in Amarillo on Tuesday agreed to chip in $15 million to help Texas Tech University open a new veterinary school in the city. Full Story
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Perry Dances, Patrick Dings Cruz and Abbott Reveals an Injury (Podcast)
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about former Gov. Rick Perry's turn on Dancing With the Stars, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's suggestion that Sen. Ted Cruz could get left in the rearview and Gov. Greg Abbott's explanation for how he suffered burns. Full Story
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Miller Won't Face Charges For "Jesus Shot" Trip, Rodeo Visit
Travis County prosecutors say “criminal intent would be difficult to prove," so they're not pressing charges against Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller for controversial state-paid trips to a Mississippi rodeo and to receive a "Jesus Shot" in Oklahoma. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Texas Independence?
You can't walk into any city or town in Texas and throw a rock without hitting someone who thinks that Texas should reclaim its independence from the unelected bureaucrats in Washington, writes Daniel Miller of the Texas Nationalist Movement Full Story
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Judge Orders Texas to Rewrite Voter ID Education Materials
Texas must issue new press releases and other materials in its voter education campaign. That comes after the federal government and other plaintiffs accused state officials of misleading voters about identification requirements. Full Story
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Ray LaMontagne Cancels Show at UT-Austin Over Campus Carry Law
In a Facebook post on Tuesday afternoon, singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne said he was canceling a scheduled show at the University of Texas at Austin because of concerns with Texas’ new campus carry law. Full Story
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