In Nuevo Laredo, dozens of migrants decided that waiting in Mexico for an asylum hearing that could be months away was too much. Full Story
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A surge of migrants arriving at the Texas-Mexico border has pushed the country's immigration system to the breaking point as new policies aimed at both undocumented immigrants and legal asylum seekers have contributed to a humanitarian crisis.
A mini-documentary series chronicling the cast of characters passing bills in the Texas Capitol.
West will face off against MJ Hegar, a retired Air Force officer, in the July 14 runoff election. “I have been in a Republican-dominated Legislature most of my public service career, but I've been able to get things done,” West said. Full Story
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Backed by national Democrats, Hegar will face off against state Sen. Royce West in the July 14 runoff election. But she's already looking ahead to her strategy for winning the election in November. Full Story
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The Texas Tribune spoke to criminologists, policy makers and advocates to hear their perspectives on what the current moment means for Texas and what happens next. Full Story
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We're sitting down for a live interview with the Castro brothers to discuss the recent surge of coronavirus in Texas and what it means for Texans and the state economy. Full Story
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Watch members of the data visuals team take you behind the redesign and guide you through the new features of the Tribune's database of compensation for Texas state employees. Full Story
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We sat down for a live virtual event with the leaders of the nonprofit research organization Texas 2036 to discuss education, reopening the economy and how the state can be competitive. Full Story
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We sat down for a live interview with Escobar, D-El Paso, to answer questions about the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak, how El Paso is faring and what relief Texans can expect. Full Story
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We sat down for a live virtual event with Eckhardt to discuss her campaign to succeed former state Sen. Kirk Watson and get her take on how the coronavirus pandemic has reshaped her campaign. Full Story
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Among the governor's announcements: Hair salons can reopen Friday, and gyms will be allowed to open May 18. Full Story
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We sat down for a live virtual event with Craddick to discuss her take on oil prices, Texas’ energy industry and the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Story
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Smith talks with Wright, a best-selling author, about his new novel, "The End of October," in the premiere episode of Paramount Conversations. Full Story
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We sat down for a live interview with Rodriguez, D-Austin, to discuss his campaign to succeed former Sen. Kirk Watson and get his take on how the coronavirus pandemic has reshaped his campaign. Full Story
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