Video: A Conversation with Israel, Rodriguez and Workman
Full video of my 1/14 conversation with three Austin state representatives: Democrats Celia Israel and Eddie Rodriguez and Republican Paul Workman. Full Story
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Loan Issues Put Asterisk on Cruz’s U.S. Senate Win
A new revelation about an undisclosed loan from his wife's employer casts some uncertainty over the political triumph that has become central to Ted Cruz's political identity. Full Story
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Sandra Bland's Mom Wants FBI to Hand Over Records
The mother of Sandra Bland, the young black woman found hanged in a Waller County jail following a traffic stop, has asked a federal judge for help getting the FBI to turn over details of her daughter's arrest and death. Full Story
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Texas Attorney General Unveils Unit to Fight Human Trafficking
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday announced a new unit in his office dedicated to combating human trafficking. Full Story
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![Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a new unit of his office dedicated to combating human trafficking. State Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, the author of a law that enhanced penalties for human trafficking, joined Paxton at a press conference on Jan. 14, 2016.]()
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Trinity University Becomes 20th Private College to Opt Out of Campus Carry
Trinity University in San Antonio became the latest private school in Texas to decide it doesn't want guns on its campus, despite a new state law that allows for that option. Full Story
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Texas Tech Names John Opperman Interim President
The Texas Tech University System has named one of its own top administrators, John Opperman, to lead the flagship campus while it searches for a permanent president. Full Story
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Ted Cruz Again Enters Debate Feeling Frontrunner's Heat
Ted Cruz is heading into the sixth Republican presidential debate again facing a heightened level of scrutiny from his GOP foes, similar to the dynamic in the run-up to the last debate. Full Story
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As "El Chapo" Extradition Unfolds, Border Region Could See Impact
While Mexican and U.S. officials discuss drug kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán's extradition, some wonder if a surge in cartel violence along the Texas-Mexico border could follow. Full Story
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The Brief: Cruz Seeks to Explain Unreported Goldman Sachs Loan
GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz responded to a news report that he failed to disclose a loan from Goldman Sachs during his 2012 Senate run by describing the problem as "an inadvertent filing question." Full Story
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Border Patrol Agent Indicted in Cartel Murder
The capital murder indictment of a U.S. Border Patrol agent with drug cartel ties should signal that local authorities will fight back against violence spilling over from Mexico, the Cameron County district attorney said Wednesday. Full Story
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Cruz Calls Undisclosed Goldman Sachs Loan an "Inadvertent Filing Error"
Responding to a news article that said he did not report a loan from his wife’s employer during his 2012 U.S. Senate campaign, GOP presidential candidate Ted Cruz called the issue a "technical and inadvertent filing error" that he will fix if necessary. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. and presidential candidate Ted Cruz at a presidential town hall hosted by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., (r.) at Furman University in Greenville, S.C. on Dec. 7, 2015.]()
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Investigators: No Evidence of Academic Cheating in UT Basketball
An investigation commissioned by the University of Texas at Austin has found "no evidence" of academic cheating by its basketball players. The NCAA has also decided not to pursue any punishment. Full Story
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Trump Campaign Loses Texas State Director
The head of Donald Trump's presidential campaign in Texas has left his post. Full Story
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TribCast: Abbott's Constitution, Perry's New Gig, Sharp's Blast
This week, Ross talks to Emily, Matthew and Edgar about Greg Abbott's Constitution plans, Rick Perry's appearance on Florida's lobby rolls and A&M Chancellor John Sharp's displeasure with a sportswriter. Full Story
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Pro-Ted Cruz Super PACs Target Marco Rubio
Ted Cruz may be increasingly setting his sights on Donald Trump, but the super PACs supporting the U.S. senator from Texas are keeping another White House hopeful in their crosshairs. Full Story
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Take a Look at Who's Running in Texas' 2016 Primary Elections
The ballots for the state's 2016 Republican and Democratic primary elections are set. Here's a look at who has filed to run in those primaries, which will be held March 1. Full Story
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Analysis: Greg Abbott's Constitutional Changes Require a Salesman
Gov. Greg Abbott has to get his proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution through his own statehouse, and then through 33 others, a task that will require persuasive abilities he hasn’t exhibited in his first year as governor. Full Story
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New in Trib+Water: How the Hill Country Was Changed
In this week's edition of the Trib+Water newsletter: A look back at the changes wrought water-wise by LBJ on the Hill Country, the EPA is asked to take the lead in safeguarding the Texas environment and a call to consider easements in a high-profile transmission line case. Full Story
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The Brief: Perry Lands a New Gig Working for Former Donor
Word broke Tuesday that former Gov. Rick Perry has a new paying gig with the largest privately held dental insurance company in the country that was also the top donor to his 2016 presidential campaign. Full Story
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State of the Union Heartens Faithful, but Republicans Unimpressed
Even before President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address concluded, Texas Republicans pushed out critical tweets and news releases. Full Story
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![Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan look on as President Obama delivers his final State of the Union address on Jan. 12, 2016.]()
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