While the political world waits to see if Hillary Clinton selects U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro as her running mate, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro could remain a force in Congress regardless of the outcome. Full Story
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U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro looks to be off the hook with the White House after the U.S. Office of Special Counsel found that Castro violated federal law. Full Story
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Day two of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland brought some internal debate among the Texas delegates, particularly among those still holding out hope that someone other than Donald Trump will be their party’s presidential nominee. Full Story
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Other parts of Texas will continue to feel a public-safety void while the Texas Department of Public Safety diverts resources to the border, the agency's director said on Tuesday. Full Story
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Less than a month after state Sen. Royce West sued Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant for allegedly trashing the lawmaker's rental home, the football player is striking back with his own lawsuit. Full Story
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Tuesday he supports having the U.S. attorney general investigate the Black Lives Matter movement, which seeks to bring attention to police shootings of African Americans. Full Story
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In an attempt to score political points and make Republicans look ineffective, Democrats in Congress have decided to gamble with the health of our country by filibustering a bill that could have helped stop the spread of the Zika virus, writes U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Full Story
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Faced Tuesday morning with questions about Donald Trump, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus declined to offer any support for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. Full Story
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U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan surprisingly drew some boos Tuesday morning during remarks to Texas Republicans — but it was all in good fun. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said Tuesday morning that the plagiarism charges against Melania Trump are a "trivial matter" and predicted they would not harm her husband's standing with voters. Full Story
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In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: Congress goes on summer break without action on Zika funding, a Dallas surgeon speaks candidly about police and an interview with Maria Cooper of the Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science on Youth and Young Adults. Full Story
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The national party gathering starts on a contentious note as organizers fend off a challenge, backed by some Texans, to the convention rules by anti-Trump Republicans. Full Story
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Criticized anew after the shooting of police officers in Dallas, the Austin chapter of Black Lives Matter is determined to continue its push to become a legitimate political influence in the Capitol. Full Story
On the first day of the GOP national convention, Texas Republican leaders said the party needed to unite behind Donald Trump. But some delegates appeared to still have doubts. Full Story
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Former Gov. Rick Perry and retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell joined forces Monday night to pitch presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to veterans. Full Story
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Activist groups and professors gathered Monday at the Texas Education Agency to list their concerns with a proposed Mexican American studies textbook and call on the board to reject it. Full Story
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Just over two weeks after announcing his resignation from the Transportation Commission, Jeff Moseley has joined the leadership of a private company developing a high-speed train project between Dallas and Houston. Full Story
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The Obama administration on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider the legality of the president's controversial immigration enforcement plan, which stalled last month when the high court deadlocked. Full Story
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The state Legislature should increase its focus on maritime ports and dedicate money to increasing their capacity during next year's session, said state Rep. Larry Gonzales during a House committee hearing Monday. Full Story
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The Republican National Convention on Monday approved rules of the convention over vocal opposition from delegates looking to upend Donald Trump's presidential nomination, including a sizable contingent from Texas. Full Story
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