Some people who filled out forms find out too late that they never made it onto the rolls. State lawmakers have resisted efforts to expand online options.
As Texas refuses online voter registration, paper applications get lost
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Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris while Donald Trump vows border crackdown in dueling Texas stops
Harris talked about reproductive rights to a stadium full of supporters in Houston. In Austin, Trump stumped to supporters and reporters at a private jet terminal and appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast.
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Election clerk allegedly assaulted during early voting in San Antonio
The suspect was arrested for assaulting the elderly. The Bexar County sheriff said “nothing” is worth going to jail for.
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Economy
Mexico is offering water to South Texas. But there’s a catch farmers aren’t happy about.
Farmers say they want the water, but not if it goes against the allotment they need for the spring planting season.
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In complaint, Ted Cruz says Democrats broke campaign finance laws to help Colin Allred
Cruz alleged that national Democrats illegally exceeded contribution limits when it spent more than $10 million for television ads in Texas benefiting Allred campaign.
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Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early voting
A Bexar County election worker was assaulted Thursday, officials said. In Tarrant County, officials encouraged voters to review their ballots before voting.
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In final days of Senate race, Colin Allred bests Beto O’Rourke’s 2018 senate fundraising record
Colin Allred also continues to out raise Ted Cruz bringing in over $11.8 million in the first 16 days of October. Cruz raised $9.9 million in the same period.
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Criminal Justice
Ken Paxton and Texas House members accuse each other of mischaracterizing Robert Roberson’s case
After the attorney general insisted on the death row inmate’s guilt in a graphic press release, four lawmakers issued a point-by-point rebuttal.
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Higher Education
How a boom in East Texas high schoolers taking college classes is transforming Kilgore College
High school students that are getting a jump on college through dual credit now make up the majority of students at one East Texas community college.
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Texas turnout rate slightly down after first three days of early voting
State data shows just two of Texas’ most populous counties have surpassed their voter turnout rate in 2020.
