Texas Zoos Struggle to Limit Guns Under New Open Carry Laws
Zoos that want to limit firearms on their property are walking a legal tightrope under a pair of new Texas gun laws. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: The Role of Play Time in Preschool
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: A new book emphasizes the importance of taking preschoolers away from drills and computer screens to make time for play, districts struggle to evaluate threats of violence and some predictions for 2016. Full Story
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The Brief: An Indictment Is Announced in Bland Case
A Waller County grand jury took action Wednesday against the Department of Public Safety trooper involved in the July arrest of Sandra Bland, charging him with a single count of perjury. Full Story
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In Iowa, Cruz Confronts Politics of Ethanol
With a pro-ethanol group hounding his trail in Iowa, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has found himself defending his stand on eliminating the federal Renewable Fuel Standard, which is politically sensitive in the corn-growing state. Full Story
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Rubio Avoids GOP Slugfest at First Texas Rally
Facing his first Texas crowd at a rally Wednesday, Sen. Marco Rubio gave a wide-ranging speech that touched on nearly every conceivable topic — except his fellow Republican candidates. Full Story
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Trooper Indicted in Sandra Bland Case
A grand jury did not believe Department of Public Safety trooper Brian Encinia was telling the truth about his actions during his arrest of Sandra Bland, who died three days later in a Waller County jail cell. Full Story
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Congressional Hispanics Endorse Gene Green
Congressional Hispanics are lining up behind U.S. Rep. Gene Green as he seeks to fend off a primary challenge from former Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia. Full Story
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Video: 2016 Arrives, Officially
After more than a year of nonstop punditry, predictions and stump speeches, 2016 is finally here. Texans can expect more candidate visits and more campaign ads with the state’s March 1 primary very much in play. Full Story
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TribCast: Elections, Political Women, Stickland's Mouth
On this first weekly podcast of 2016, Ross, Evan, Emily and Alexa talk about women in politics in Texas, about old online postings that could put Jonathan Stickland into electoral distress, the eight-week race to the March 1 primaries and the state of the presidential nominating contests. Full Story
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In Iowa, Ted Cruz Enjoys — and Endures — the Frontrunner's Life
As he makes his way through a six-day tour of Iowa, Ted Cruz is enjoying — and enduring — life as a frontrunner in the first-in-the-country caucus state. Full Story
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Cruz Blames Clinton, Obama for North Korea's Bomb Test Claims
Ted Cruz on Wednesday blamed President Barack Obama and presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton for North Korea's claims it had tested a nuclear weapon, insisting it shows the “sheer folly” of their foreign policy. Full Story
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Analysis: For Politicians, There's No Statute of Limitations on Comments
All of us have to watch our mouths — particularly politicians. State Rep. Jonathan Stickland is under political fire for past online comments. He's apologized, but time is the enemy here for the Bedford Republican, who's facing a primary challenge. Full Story
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Dallas Rally Will be Rubio's First Public Campaign Stop in Texas
While Ted Cruz spends the week crisscrossing Iowa ahead of that state's caucuses, Marco Rubio is making his first major play for Cruz's home turf with a campaign rally Wednesday in Dallas. Full Story
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Grand Jury to Reconvene Over Sandra Bland Case
The grand jury decided in December not to indict anyone for Bland’s death. But the door remains open for other charges, special prosecutor Darrell Jordan said, though details of what the grand jury is examining are confidential. Full Story
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The Brief: A Dig by Trump on Cruz Leads to Jump the Shark Tweet
Donald Trump aimed a jab this week at GOP presidential rival Ted Cruz over his Canadian birth, an indication that the relationship between the two men has become more strained in the run up to the Iowa caucuses. Full Story
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Still Chums? Cruz Says Trump Jumped the Shark
The political bromance between GOP presidential hopefuls Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz appeared to be unraveling Tuesday after Trump raised the issue of Cruz's Canadian birth, and Cruz suggested his rival has jumped the shark. Full Story
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Trump Says Cruz’s Canadian Birth Could Be "Very Precarious" for GOP
In an recent interview, Donald Trump said hat rival Ted Cruz’s Canadian birthplace was a “very precarious” issue that could make the Texas senator vulnerable if he became the Republican presidential nominee. Full Story
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Paxton Asked About Crosses on Sheriff's Cars
A district attorney in West Texas is asking Attorney General Ken Paxton's opinion on whether sheriff's deputies can sport cross-shaped stickers on their patrol cars. Full Story
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Athletic Director is Out at Texas A&M
Texas A&M Athletic Director Eric Hyman will leave his post, university officials announced Tuesday, wrapping up a stint during which A&M grew its college sports profile but at times failed to meet expectations on the field. Full Story
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Texas Officials Criticize Obama's Executive Order on Gun Purchases
Texas' elected leaders lashed out Tuesday at President Obama's executive orders prompting more background checks during gun purchases. But those officials offered no specifics on how they planned to fight Obama's actions. Full Story
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