During the first half of 2015, the Texas Legislature and new statewide leaders dominated the headlines in Texas news. But there was plenty attention on Rick Perry, Ted Cruz and other major story lines in the later months.
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In Iowa, Huckabee Allies Plot Offensive Taking Aim at “Fraud” Cruz
Allies of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee are plotting a multi-pronged offensive that looks to undercut Ted Cruz’s claim of being the purest conservative in the GOP presidential field.
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Top 10 Texas Tribune Events Moments of 2015
Check out the top 10 news-making Tribune events of 2015 with these snippets from elected officials and thought leaders. They offer a snapshot of the year’s hot topics: guns, local control, the presidential race and college sports.
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Energy
A New Governor, Gay Weddings and Gun Rallies: 2015 in Photos
Take a look at the top Texas Tribune images of 2015, which show everything from Greg Abbott being sworn in as governor to Capitol rallies supporting and opposing Planned Parenthood to the vibrant landscapes of Texas.
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Cruz to Meet With Evangelical Leaders
Ted Cruz is convening hundreds of evangelical leaders in West Texas as he seeks to consolidate support from the influential voting bloc with one month to go until the presidential nominating contests begin.
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Abbott Nixes Freedom From Religion Tableau
A “winter solstice” display by the Freedom From Religion Foundation has been ordered removed from the Texas Capitol after Gov. Greg Abbott called it a “juvenile parody.”
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In Rubio Feud, Cruz Camp Seeks Pivot to Offense
As the Cruz campaign tells it, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz led the fight against the Gang of Eight immigration bill, while Rubio’s fingerprints are all over it.
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Roundup: Cruz, Guard Troops and the Racing Commission
In the Roundup: With Ted Cruz polling near the top of the GOP presidential pack, all eyes were on the Texas senator in this week’s debate. Also, Gov. Greg Abbott orders the Texas National Guard to stay put along the Texas-Mexico border, and the Texas Racing Commission could soon be a thing of the past.
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Transportation
With New Rules, Will Uber, Lyft Stay in Austin?
The future of popular vehicle-for-hire services Uber and Lyft in Austin is up in the air following the city council’s approval early Friday of an ordinance aimed at regulating the firms more like traditional taxi companies.
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Bucking Tradition, Incumbents Seek to Influence Legislative Primaries
With the primary election less than three months away, a handful of legislators are considering just how much they want to throw their weight around in the contests.
