The presidential campaign of Donald Trump is in the middle of a new challenge, translating the energy seen at large rallies in Dallas and Beaumont into a sustainable candidacy capable of success in the March primary.
Eleanor Dearman
Eleanor Dearman is a former reporting fellow. She majored in journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. She has also interned for the San Antonio Express-News in its Austin bureau covering Texas politics and contributed to PolitiFact Texas.
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Texas Weekly List: Legislative Candidate Filings
A mid-filing period compendium of who’s submitted their paperwork so far to get on their respective party primary ballots.
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The Bookshelf: Dec. 2, 2015
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Gold Fame Citrus.
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The Bookshelf: Nov. 26, 2015
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Schools on Trial.
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The Brief: Nov. 25, 2015
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday afternoon that he’s traveling to Cuba next week at the head of a trade mission intended to promote trade between Texas and the island nation.
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The Brief: Nov. 24, 2015
In the latest development in the standoff between the state government and Planned Parenthood over the future of its involvement in the Medicaid program, the women’s health provider filed suit on Monday to stay in the program.
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“White Coat Syndrome” May Mask Signs of Hypertension
Patients who are uncomfortable in a “white lab coat’’ medical setting might have elevated blood pressure during diagnostic testing, leading to treatment that is not really needed.
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Study: Many Texas Women May Have Tried Self-induced Abortion
A study by the Texas Policy Evaluation Project estimates 100,000 to 240,000 women aged 18 to 49 in Texas have attempted self-induced abortion, a number the study suggests may be related limited access to abortion providers under House Bill 2 from 2013.
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The Q&A: Kirk A. Kirksey
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Kirk A. Kirksey, vice president for Information Resource at the UT Southwestern Medical Center.
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Decline in Prostate Cancer Screening and Early Diagnoses
Two new studies find that fewer men are being screened for prostate cancer and fewer cancers are being diagnosed at an early stage.