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Bobby Blanchard
Bobby Blanchard joined The Texas Tribune’s audience team in 2016 and led the team from 2021 to 2023, strategizing to expand the organization’s reach and engagement across all platforms. A graduate of UT-Austin, Bobby spent his first year out of college at The Dallas Morning News as a reporting fellow, covering Texas politics and breaking news. He got his start in journalism in the poorly lit basement of The Daily Texan, followed by internships at the Houston Chronicle, KUT News and the Tribune. Born and raised in the Houston area, Bobby is a native Texan.
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Kolkhorst Wins Special State Senate Election
State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, won a five-way race on Saturday to replace Comptroller-elect Glenn Hegar in the Texas Senate.
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Texas Lawmakers Ask Feds for Half a Billion Dollars
Lawmakers are asking the federal government for more than half a billion dollars as a reimbursement for securing the border and providing services to undocumented immigrants.
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Abbott Takes Lead in Immigration Challenge
In his 31st lawsuit against the Obama administration, Gov.-elect Greg Abbott leads Texas and 16 other states challenging new protections for up to 5 million undocumented immigrants.
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Perry to Require State Agencies to Use E-Verify
Gov. Rick Perry announced Wednesday that he would require all state agencies to use E-Verify, a federal electronic employee verification system that aims to prevent the hiring of illegal workers.
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The Q&A: Walt Sears
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Walt Sears, executive director of the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District.
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In Debate, Kolkhorst Touts Conservativism
After fending off accusations of liberalism from opponent Gary Gates throughout their special election race, Rep. Lois Kolkhorst got to respond to her main challenger face-to-face Tuesday night.
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In Texas, a New Kind of Space Race Emerges
As states compete to become the center of private space flight, SpaceX could change the game in Texas. Helped by hefty public incentives, the company is building a new facility near Brownsville.
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Odds Favor Kolkhorst in Race for Hegar’s Seat
Less than a month after Election Day, some Texans are already headed back to the polls to fill the state Senate seat given up by Glenn Hegar after he was elected Comptroller of Public Accounts.
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Greg Abbott Endorses Lois Kolkhorst For State Senate
Gov.-elect Greg Abbott endorsed State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, on Monday for state Senate, saying she is a job creator and an advocate for smaller government and a secure border.
