University of Houston Basks in Debate Spotlight
Few students will get in, but the University of Houston hopes to make the most out of its host duties during Thursday's GOP presidential debate. Full Story
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Roundup: Perry Indictment Dropped, Cruz Campaigns
In the Roundup: Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry gets cleared of the last charge related to a 2013 veto threat. Also, this week, Ted Cruz is back in Texas, hoping to lay the groundwork for a return to the winner’s circle on Super Tuesday. Full Story
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GOP Presidential Race Converges on Houston Ahead of Debate
The Republican presidential race converged Wednesday in Texas, a day before the field was set to meet on the debate stage in Houston. Full Story
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Chris Kyle Widow Demands Bo French Stop Using Him in Campaign
Lawyers representing Taya Kyle, the widow of famous Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, sent a cease-and-desist letter Wednesday to Texas House candidate Bo French. Full Story
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Greg Abbott Endorses Ted Cruz for President
Gov. Greg Abbott has endorsed Ted Cruz for president, giving the U.S. senator more home-state support with just under a week until its primary. Full Story
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Open Senate Seat Sparks Four-Way Race
With longtime state Sen. Kevin Eltife's retirement, four GOP candidates in Senate District 1 are racing to define themselves as conservative outsiders, including state Reps. Bryan Hughes and David Simpson. Full Story
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Video: 5 Things to Watch During the Texas Primaries
Watch Texas Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey break down what to watch for in the March 1 Texas primaries. Full Story
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In Final Weeks, Millions Spent in Handful of Texas House Races
As Texas primary races head into the final stretch, the latest campaign finance reports show House Speaker Joe Straus and a handful of his allies are spending big to fight off their Tea Party-backed challengers. Full Story
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In Nevada Caucuses, Cruz Comes in Third Behind Rubio, Trump Wins Big
U.S Sen. Ted Cruz on Tuesday night trailed Marco Rubio to come in third in the Nevada caucuses, his second straight finish behind his Senate colleague as they vie to be the chief alternative to billionaire Donald Trump. Full Story
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Former Lawmakers Vie to Return to Texas House
Whether they were edged out in 2014 by thin margins or bowed out years ago and had a recent change of heart, several former House members want back under the dome next year. Full Story
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Following Racism Allegations, Cruz Campaign Pulls Work from Artist Sabo
Ted Cruz's presidential campaign abruptly stopped selling work from an artist with a history of making controversial, and at times racist, statements online. Full Story
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In Nevada, Cruz Battles Again for Runner-up
As Silver State Republicans prepare to caucus Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is again believed to be in a battle for the No. 2 spot with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Cruz Holds Lead Over Trump in Texas; Rubio Lags Behind
With a week remaining before the Texas Republican primary, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz leads the presidential pack with 37 percent of the vote, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Ted Cruz's Home-State Strength in Question
Ted Cruz is still favored to win Texas, but it may not be as easy or resounding of a victory as he would like, many Republican strategists say. Billionaire Donald Trump is seen as Cruz's biggest threat at home. Full Story
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Bill Clinton Pitches Texans on Hillary Clinton
Bill Clinton's campaign swing, preceded by a Hillary Clinton rally Saturday night in Houston, demonstrates the Clinton campaign's focus on minority outreach. Full Story
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As Bush Super PAC Cancels Media Blitz, Texas Ad War Looks Unlikely
Following Jeb Bush's suspension of his presidential campaign, a super PAC supporting him canceled its entire media campaign in Texas. Full Story
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Battling Dishonesty Claims, Cruz Seeks Campaign Change
Battling the perception he is running a dishonest campaign, Ted Cruz on Monday asked for the resignation of Rick Tyler, his top spokesman, for what Cruz called a "grave error of judgment." Full Story
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Analysis: Could Surname Be Key in Republican Supreme Court Race?
Do Republican voters in Texas have an aversion to Hispanic names? Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman is hoping that bit of election folklore is untrue. Full Story
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In Uncertain Nevada Contest, Cruz Tests Message for West
In Nevada, Ted Cruz will have another chance this week to make a libertarian-tinged pitch to the voters before turning his attention back to the South. Full Story
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Hillary Clinton Leans In On Texas To Grab Presidential Mojo
In Houston, Hillary Clinton celebrates a win in Nevada and sets her sights on Texas, a firewall in her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Full Story
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