Kaine Denounces Trump's Perceived Threat Against Clinton
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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Texas Capitol Entrance Open: Keep Calm and Carry On, Y’all
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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Rural Texas County Tries to Derail High-Speed Train
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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Tim Kaine Kicks Off Texas Visit, Meets Volunteers in Austin
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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Baby Girl's Death is First Zika-Related Fatality in Texas
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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The Brief: Attention Back on Cruz Amid Re-Election Buzz
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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Texas Colleges Lag in Mental Health Services
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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Tim Kaine No Stranger to Texas Democrats and Donors
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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Texas Republicans Duck Trump's Fire on NAFTA
Donald Trump might want out of NAFTA. Texas congressional Republicans aren't going there. Full Story
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Cruz Hunkers Down as 2018 Talk Heats Up
As speculation simmers about his political future, Ted Cruz is hunkering down in his home state with a weeklong tour aimed at getting back in touch with constituents following a long and contentious presidential campaign. Full Story
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Texas, UT Ask Judge to Throw Out Lawsuit Challenging Campus Carry
The Texas Attorney General's Office and University of Texas at Austin administrators on Monday asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit by three UT-Austin professors that seeks to block implementation of the state's new campus carry law. Full Story
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Family of "Clock Boy" Ahmed Mohamed Files Lawsuit Against Former School
Nearly one year after 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed was arrested for bringing a “suspicious-looking” homemade clock to class, his family has filed suit against his former school district, the principal of the high school and the city of Irving. Full Story
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The Brief: George P. Bush Tells Texas GOP to Back Trump
The state's land commissioner changes his tune on Donald Trump, now urges his fellow Texas Republicans to back the man that beat his father in the race for the nomination. Full Story
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Analysis: You Thought Your State Government Worked For You?
A lot can happen when you're distracted by presidential politics. The past week offered a few relatively local reminders of why politics matters. Full Story
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George P. Bush, a Trump Holdout, Urges Support For Nominee
Land Commissioner George P. Bush, who has not endorsed Donald Trump, is now asking Texas Republicans to support the Republican presidential nominee. Full Story
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At Convention, Texas Greens Welcome Bernie Sanders Voters
Much of the programming at the Green Party National Convention in Houston this weekend seemed calculated to appeal to disaffected Democrats. Full Story
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Attorney Wins Democratic Nod to Replace Rep. Borris Miles
Attorney Shawn Thierry on Saturday clinched the Democratic nomination to replace state Rep. Borris Miles, D-Houston. Full Story
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As Zika Threat Grows, Texas Moms Lack Health Care Access (Audio)
Clinics in Texas’ Lower Rio Grande Valley, one of the poorest regions in the country, are ill-equipped to handle the health threat presented by the Zika virus, and they aren’t alone — Texas is short on doctors. Full Story
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In Fight over Surprise Medical Bills, Some Lawmakers Target Insurance Regulators
Lawmakers are trying to find a way to prevent surprise medical bills, while doctors, insurance companies and patients argue over who is responsible for them. Now, some lawmakers are pointing fingers at the state's insurance department. Full Story
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Sid Miller Says He's Joining Trump's Agriculture Team
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he is working with GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign to help lead an agriculture team. Full Story
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