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Julián Aguilar
Julián Aguilar reported for the Tribune from 2009 to 2021, most recently on politics and on the Texas-Mexico border. He focused on immigration reform and enforcement, voter ID, international trade, border security, and the drug trade. His political coverage has included local, legislative and congressional races in Texas, as well as local and national elections in Mexico. Before joining The Texas Tribune, he was a freelance writer for the Fort Worth Weekly, a government and crime reporter for the Laredo Morning Times, and a political writer for the Rio Grande Guardian. A native of El Paso, he has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Texas and a master's degree in journalism from the Frank W. Mayborn Graduate Institute of Journalism at the University of North Texas.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: May 13, 2010
Sales tax collections up slightly last month, Perry’s take on gambling, Cornyn and predator drones and more U.S. citizens killed in Mexico.
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Demographics
Visas for Victims
The federal government has more than tripled the number of visas granted to undocumented victims of such crimes as domestic violence and rape. The policy change is designed to aid prosecutors in securing witnesses and convictions, but some fear the incentive of legal status will spur false accusations.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: May 12, 2010
State lawmakers could have 18 billion reasons to worry about next year’s session.
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Energy
TribBlog: Claytie Drops Suit Against Mayor
Clayton Williams Jr. and Fort Stockton Mayor Ruben Falcon have resolved at least one of their conflicts.
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State Government
TribBlog: White Has His Own Valley Support
Bill White touts his own Rio Grande Valley support, releasing a list of more than 90 officials who back him.
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Demographics
TribBlog: Riddle Responds
State Rep. Debbie Riddle defends the comments she made about minorities and immigration reform.
Posted inState Government
The Brief: May 5, 2010 [Updated]
Riddle vs. Martinez-Fischer, Perry and White on BP, progress on the border and the Aggies get their say.