Where did a Lubbock County judge get the idea that the U.S. might cede sovereignty to the U.N.? In Texas, activists fearful of such a prospect have cited a 20-year-old resolution called Agenda 21.
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Private Space Industry Eyes State’s Open Spaces
Home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Texas is no stranger to the field of space exploration. But now the state could become a hub for a new space economy — one based in the private sector.
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Demographics
Guest Column: Obama’s Immigration Policy is Correct
Like many young immigrants, I am elated over President Obama’s executive order. I share in their joy because I was once in their position.
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State Government
You Thought Redistricting Was About Candidates?
It’s easy to forget that redistricting and the Voting Rights Act are about voters. But sometimes, the voters jump up and remind you.
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4 Democrats Vying to Replace Hochberg in HD-137
In southwest Houston, four Democratic hopefuls are running for the HD-137 seat held for 20 years by Rep. Scott Hochberg. The candidates include two former Capitol staffers, a prosecutor and a school board member.
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Facing Uphill Slog in U.S. Senate Race, Democrats Join the Stage Tonight
At a forum tonight in Houston, Democrats Paul Sadler and Sean Hubbard will join the four leading Republican candidates vying for Kay Bailey Hutchison’s U.S. Senate seat.
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Rachel Barrios-Van Os: The TT Interview
The Texas Democratic Party chair hopeful on what’s wrong with the Democrats, how they can become competitive again and why she’s the best person for the job.
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State Government
Slideshow: Dewhurst as Lieutenant Governor
Here’s a look at photos over the nine years that David Dewhurst has been lieutenant governor. Polls show he is the front-runner to succeed U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison.
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Updated: Leppert Cries Foul Over Ad From Pro-Dewhurst PAC
A Super PAC supporting Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst’s U.S. Senate bid released a new TV ad today attacking two of his opponents. Former Texas solicitor general Ted Cruz’s camp hit back with a radio ad criticizing Dewhurst.
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Higher Education
TribLive: A Conversation with Renu Khator
Full video of my April 13 TribLive conversation with Dr. Renu Khator, president of the University of Houston and chancellor of the University of Houston System.
