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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It

By Ross Ramsey Sept. 21, 2013

M. Smith drops in on state textbook hearings, E. Smith interviews Tom Pauken, Satija on water rationing along the Colorado River, Root probes Dan Patrick’s unexpected investment, KUT’s Philpott sorts out clinic closings, Murphy maps the latest census data, MacLaggan on a welcome turn in poverty, Malewitz finds a race for energy efficiency, Hamilton reports on better grades for Sul Ross, Grissom on bad grades for the death penalty, Batheja on Debra Medina’s dilemma, Aguilar on the glum forecast for immigration reform and Aaronson looks at the latest hurdle for Obamacare: The best of our best for the week of Sept. 16-20, 2013. Full Story

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New Immigration Bill Filed; 2 Texas Lawmakers Leave Talks

By Julián Aguilar Sept. 20, 2013

As the co-chairmen of the Congressional Border Caucus introduced an omnibus immigration bill Friday, two Texas congressmen left a House group working on immigration after saying they could no longer trust the president. Full Story

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Texas' Poverty Rate Declines for First Time Since Recession

By Corrie MacLaggan Sept. 18, 2013

The percentage of Texans living in poverty dropped from 18.5 percent in 2011 to 17.9 percent in 2012, marking the first decline in the state since the recession began in 2008. Full Story

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Cornyn: Time Left to Fix Specific Flaws in Immigration Laws

By Julián Aguilar Sept. 18, 2013

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Wednesday said that even without a comprehensive overhaul to the country's immigration system, the federal government should address a problem that led to the release of more than 2,800 sex offenders from federal custody. Full Story

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Border Democrats See Window Closing on Immigration Reform

By Julián Aguilar Sept. 16, 2013

Congressional border Democrats still seeking progress on immigration reform said on Monday that time is slipping away and the issue could be on hold until next year or beyond. Full Story
DREAMer Stranded for Weeks in Mexico After Confusion at Port

By Julián Aguilar Sept. 13, 2013

A mistake that left a man unable to re-enter the United States for weeks should serve as a warning for those with a sensitive immigration status, a leading immigration attorney said this week. Full Story

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TribLive: The Future of Latino Health Care

By Evan Smith Sept. 9, 2013

On Sept. 5, Becca Aaronson talked with Dr. Esteban López of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Dr. Amelie Ramirez of the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio and state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, on health care in what will be soon be a majority-Latino state. Full Story
Hidalgo County Fights to Boost Its Census Count

By Corrie MacLaggan Sept. 6, 2013

In rapidly growing Hidalgo County, officials who say the 2010 census dramatically undercounted the county’s population are seeking to influence the way its residents are counted in the future. Full Story

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On the Border, Cruz Talks Obamacare, Immigration, Syria

By Julián Aguilar Sept. 5, 2013

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz on Thursday continued his campaign against the White House’s health care plan during a tour of Fort Bliss. While local business leaders agreed with him on federal health reform, they were at odds over immigration. Full Story
With More Texans Choosing TV en Español, Candidates Follow Suit

By Corrie MacLaggan Sept. 5, 2013

The Univision stations in Austin, Dallas and Houston were No. 1 among adults ages 18 to 49 in July for total day viewing, prime time and late local news. And as Texas' campaign season heats up, candidates are taking note. Full Story

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State's High Court to Examine Smuggling Case

By Julián Aguilar Sept. 4, 2013

The Texas Supreme Court could rule this month in a case that that is likely to weigh in on the rights of private-property owners whose lands are traversed by undocumented immigrants. Full Story

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TribuneFest: Mental Health and Immigration

By Evan Smith Sept. 3, 2013

At the Trib's August 19 symposium on mental health at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Brandi Grissom talked about the intersection of mental health and immigration with a distinguished panel. Full Story
With Voter ID in Effect, Edinburg Voters Cast Ballots

By Julián Aguilar Aug. 29, 2013

The first day of early voting this week in an Edinburg City Council election has only yielded about 400 votes but so far, voter ID hasn't appeared to cause any issues. Full Story

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Border Wedding Ceremony Highlights Immigration Battle

By Julián Aguilar Aug. 27, 2013

A Mexican woman who falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen nearly a decade ago is barred from ever entering this country, despite her marriage on Tuesday to an American living in El Paso. It's a rule one Texas congressman hopes to change. Full Story

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In Rural Texas, Living Without Home Internet

By Corrie MacLaggan Aug. 27, 2013

Broadband internet is available to the vast majority of Texans, but many choose not to subscribe, often because they're not convinced it will enhance their lives. Full Story

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MALC Asks State to Pay Fees for Capitol Staffer

By Alexa Ura Aug. 26, 2013

A legislative staffer is claiming the state owes him thousands of dollars in legal fees for his role in a redistricting lawsuit he worked on for up to 16 hours a day while still collecting a salary as a full-time state employee. Full Story

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After Searching for Growth, El Pasoans Return to the Border

By Julián Aguilar Aug. 23, 2013

The talent behind some of El Paso's slow but promising growth comes from border folks who have returned to bring the city a little of what they left to find in the first place. Full Story

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Abbott: MALC Attorney's Actions "Unethical"

By Julián Aguilar Aug. 19, 2013

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus are sparring again over voter ID. This time, it’s Abbott’s turn to accuse the group of trying to suppress the vote. Full Story

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Playing "Simon Says" With Political Maps

By Ross Ramsey Aug. 2, 2013

The state says anyone who disagrees with election law changes ought to prove there is a problem in court. The federal government and others want the state to prove there are no problems before those laws ever take effect. Full Story

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As Congress Recesses, Groups Want Immigration to Stay in Spotlight

By Julián Aguilar Aug. 1, 2013

Proponents of a comprehensive immigration overhaul say that when members of Congress return from their August recess, they face a narrow timeline for passing immigration legislation. Full Story

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