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Retired Lt. Col. Hope Jackson's efforts to open a shelter for homeless female veterans in El Paso hit a snag when she lost out on a contract with the local veterans administration. She argues that's a sign that the unique needs of female veterans are not being met. Full Story
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An open-seat endorsement from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could strengthen a conservative core in the Texas Senate, and with it Patrick's position in the Legislature and the Legislature's position in state government. Full Story
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Over the past month, former Gov. Rick Perry has been dealt a series of stinging setbacks that have hobbled his presidential prospects, throwing into question how far he can make it in the 2016 race. Full Story
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A former high-ranking official with the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas was found not guilty Tuesday by a 12-member jury in Austin. He had been accused of deceiving colleagues in order to secure an $11 million grant for a biotechnology firm. Full Story
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The denial of birth certificates to U.S. citizen children born to immigrant parents not only jeopardizes their dignity and well-being, but could threaten the unique relationship between Mexico and Texas, the Mexican government said in a brief filed Monday. Full Story
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Is Gov. Greg Abbott a "member of the public," even when he's discussing government business? That's what he's arguing in order to keep his email address private. Those and other arguments in favor of government secrecy are leaving the public less and less informed, transparency experts say. Full Story
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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush on Monday visited the Rio Grande Valley, wading deeper into an immigration debate roiling the 2016 presidential race. Full Story
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The top Iowa Republican behind Rick Perry's presidential campaign announced Monday that he was leaving the operation. Full Story
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State lawmakers inflicted deep cuts on the incentive program Texas uses to lure film, television and video game productions to the state. Now, industry advocates say Texas-based productions — like the critically acclaimed Friday Night Lights — will be scarcer. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, will take a lead role in the launch this week of an ambitious 50-state campaign to end taxpayer support for Planned Parenthood. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, intensified his appeal to Iowa's evangelical voters Friday night with a two-and-half-hour-long rally that featured tearful recollections of challenges to religious beliefs. Full Story
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The new immigration debate sparked by Donald Trump showed up in many forms Friday as U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz visited the Iowa State Fair. Full Story
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, abandoning a decision to stay out of legislative primaries, endorsed a half-dozen Republican senators for re-election on Friday, saying he changed his mind because he wants his incumbent senators back for another session. Full Story
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Texas Agriculture Sid Miller grabbed the headlines again this week — and in a way that makes him easy prey for late-night comics. But will it hurt him? Full Story
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Fresh off a weeklong swing through the "SEC primary" states, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is turning his attention to his home turf, which is also set to vote March 1, 2016. Full Story
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Texas A&M University has dropped out of the race to host a presidential debate in 2016, citing high costs and logistical challenges. Two other Texas sites remain in contention. Full Story
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Bombastic billionaire Donald Trump's immigration plan has divided the two GOP presidential candidates from Texas, at least in tone. Full Story
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After years of failed proposals in the Texas Legislature to raise the minimum wage, organizers and advocates for higher wages are turning to local governments to raise minimum wages. Full Story
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Grilling pork in a red apron, the 2015 Rick Perry is a different candidate than the one who blew into the Iowa State Fair four years ago as a frontrunner on a short-lived campaign sugar high. Full Story
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The Houston City Council used the wrong language when it put the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, better known as HERO, on the November election ballot, Texas Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. Full Story
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