The White House called the initial decision to block on the use of military funds for the border wall “illegitimate” and hailed the appeals court decision as a victory.
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Homeless in Texas
Greg Abbott blames another stabbing on Austin’s homeless policies and ramps up DPS patrols
The Texas governor said DPS will place additional patrols within two blocks of state buildings downtown and around the University of Texas.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Add Texas 2020 election dates to your calendar
Make it your resolution this year to keep track of voter registration deadlines, early voting and more.
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Texas revoked a Fort Worth man’s anti-Trump license plate. See what other vanity plates were rejected.
The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the “JAIL 45” plate after someone complained it was offensive.
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TribCast
TribCast: A look ahead at the 2020 political landscape in Texas
On this week’s TribCast, Alexa talks to Evan, Cassi and Matthew about the political year ahead with heated battles for the Texas House and the state’s 38 electoral votes.
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Gov. Greg Abbott warns Texas agencies seeing 10,000 attempted cyber attacks per minute from Iran
State agencies are seeing an increase in cyber security threats as Iranian officials vow revenge against the U.S. for killing a top general.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Analysis: Julián Castro’s unsuccessful bid for president wasn’t really an ending
It’s possible for a political candidate to win by losing — to rise in prominence as a result of a losing campaign for office. Beto O’Rourke tried and failed to do that. But keep an eye on Julián Castro, whose profile rose as his presidential bid fell apart.
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Homeless in Texas
After a man died, Greg Abbott blamed Austin’s homeless policies. The mayor called it demonizing.
A fatal stabbing near downtown Austin on Friday has reignited a social media squabble between Abbott and Austin leaders over the city’s decision to overhaul its homeless policies.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Tzintzún Ramirez deals with back-to-back criticism in Democratic primary to challenge Cornyn
The candidate has had to confront backlash to two episodes in recent days: comments about her Mexican heritage and an endorsement from actress Susan Sarandon.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Julián Castro drops out of presidential race
Castro’s departure means there will be no Texans competing in the Democratic presidential primary.
