Conservative Lawmaker Battling to Stop a Texas Execution
State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, a staunch conservative, is trying to stop the upcoming execution of Jeff Wood, who was sentenced to death even though he killed no one. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas Might Let Political Radio Ads Run Disclaimer-Free, But Feds Won't
The state of Texas might not be requiring sponsorship disclosures on political radio ads right now, but the Federal Communications Commission is. Full Story
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Perry v. the Khan Family and Trump's Texas Polling Numbers (Podcast)
On this week's TribCast, Emily talks to Evan, Ross and Patrick about Rick Perry keeping the Khan family in the headlines and Donald Trump's polling numbers in Texas. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul Doesn't Rule Out Challenging Sen. Ted Cruz
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, is not ruling out challenging U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in 2018, but he's emphasizing that he is not focused on it for now. Full Story
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Poll Suggests Rick Perry Could Beat Ted Cruz in 2018
A new poll suggests there is at least one fellow Republican who could unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018: former Gov. Rick Perry. Full Story
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The Brief: Perry Backs Trump in Gold Star Family Dustup
Former Gov. Rick Perry inserted himself into the ongoing controversy over Donald Trump's handling of criticism from the father of a fallen Muslim soldier, saying the father shouldn't expect a free ride. Full Story
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Starbucks in Havana? Close, But No Cigar
After more than 50 years of tension, normalizing relations between the United States and Cuba is going to take a while, and businesses eager to trade with the island nation best be patient, officials say. Full Story
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Analysis: Unaccountably Free Political Speech, for a Few Weeks in Texas
A regulatory wrinkle could strip an important piece of information from the political radio ads you hear in Texas between now and Election Day: Who’s paying for the commercials? Full Story
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GOP Senators Spar over Value of Pre-K Spending
At an education committee hearing Tuesday, Republican state senators debated whether a $118 million pre-K initiative championed by Gov. Greg Abbott is worth the money. Full Story
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Rick Perry to Fallen Muslim Soldier's Father: "Shame On You"
Former Gov. Rick Perry is defending Donald Trump's war of words with the family of a fallen Muslim soldier, saying the father "struck the first blow" against the Republican presidential nominee and is not above criticism in return. Full Story
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Failing Texas Schools Facing Tougher State Intervention
Education Commissioner Mike Morath on Tuesday outlined plans to crack down harder on chronically low-performing schools, saying he wants to cut in half the number of them that end up on the state’s failing list over the next five years. Full Story
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Poll: Donald Trump Leads Hillary Clinton by Only 6 Points in Texas
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is leading Democratic rival Hillary Clinton by just 6 percentage points in deep-red Texas, according to a new poll. Full Story
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Texas Officer's Killing Exposes the Ruthless Inner Workings of the Mexican Mafia
The 2014 execution-style killing of a San Antonio-area police officer with ties to the Texas Mexican Mafia is a stark example of how the self-proclaimed "gang of all gangs" operates. Full Story
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Trump Taps Six Texans, Including Rick Perry, to Advise Him on Agriculture
Donald Trump has tapped half a dozen well-known Texans — including the state's former governor — to advise him on agriculture policy in his campaign for the White House. Full Story
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New in Trib+Health: New Approach Frees Zika Funds
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: The Obama administration shifts federal dollars to find funding for Zika prevention, a women's health grant kicks up controversy and an interview with Baker Harrell of It’s Time Texas. Full Story
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The Brief: Trump Spokeswoman Blames Gaffes on Earpiece
Katrina Pierson tells the Tribune that some recent high-profile on-air gaffes were the result of hearing her voice echoing in her earpiece and that she's OK with her overall performance as a Donald Trump surrogate. Full Story
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Texas Facing Hurricane Season with Drained Disaster Relief Fund
As Texas takes on another hurricane season, Gov. Greg Abbott’s office has nearly committed all of the 2016-17 emergency funds reserved for state disaster recovery efforts in the aftermath of floods and other natural disasters. Full Story
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Trump Haunts Hurd, Gallego Congressional Rematch
Facing off again in the state's only competitive congressional race, former U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego hopes strong turnout from Hispanics angered by Donald Trump will help him reclaim the 23rd district seat from Republican Will Hurd. Full Story
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Huffines Wins Election to Chair Struggling Dallas County GOP
Businessman Phillip Huffines has won election to chair the ailing Dallas County GOP, just under two weeks after its former leader abruptly resigned. Full Story
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Paxton Opinion Blesses Courtroom Prayers, Chaplain Program
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion Monday supporting a Montgomery County courtroom chaplaincy program — and the use of prayer to open legal proceedings. Full Story
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