Beto O'Rourke Rides to Prominence Via a Livestream
Also, a new poll finds Julián Castro as veep doesn't sway voters one way or the other in supporting the ticket. Full Story
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After Supreme Court Deadlock, Undocumented Texans Plan to Fight for Change
Undocumented Texans and immigration reform advocates on Thursday denounced the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on President Obama’s immigration executive order. Full Story
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Court OKs Limits on Hazlewood Tuition Program
Texas universities can deny free tuition to veterans who gained state residency only after enlisting in the military, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, a decision that could ease concerns about a prominent benefit program’s spiraling costs. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Civil Forfeiture and the Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court unanimously held that owners of property illegally seized by the authorities are not subject to the constitutional protections afforded in criminal procedure. Even worse, writes Derek Cohen of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, this ruling was entirely correct. Full Story
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High Court Rules on Affirmative Action, Immigration (Video)
In the Roundup: The U.S. Supreme Court issues rulings on two landmark Texas cases, plus members of the state’s congressional delegation take center stage in a protest on the U.S. House floor. Full Story
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Supreme Court Ruling Could Spur Changes to Top 10 Percent Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court may have upheld UT-Austin's use of race in admissions, but the battle over the issue is just getting started. Thursday's ruling could pave the way for scaling back the controversial Top 10 Percent Rule in the state. Full Story
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Race and UT-Austin Admissions: A Snapshot of the Past Five Years
On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the University of Texas at Austin could continue to consider race as part of its application evaluation process. Here’s a graphical look at that process. Full Story
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Texas Democrats Ask Feds to Intervene on Therapy Cuts
Three weeks before Texas officials plan to slash funding for a program that pays for speech, physical and occupational therapy for children with disabilities, Democrats in the Texas House are asking the Obama administration to intervene. Full Story
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U.S. Supreme Court Tie Deals Blow to Obama's Immigration Order
Dealing a blow to President Obama’s executive immigration order, the U.S. Supreme Court has deadlocked on a lower court's decision to block the plan, which would've provided relief from deportation and work permits to millions of people. Full Story
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U.S. Supreme Court Upholds UT-Austin's Affirmative Action System
In a major — and surprising — win for affirmative action supporters, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the University of Texas at Austin’s right to give a slight boost to black and Hispanic applicants. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: More Foul Ups With The STAAR Test
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: Problems with administering the state-required tests cause the tossing of scores for fifth and eighth graders, a new report sheds light on wage gaps among teachers and an interview with Joshua Childs of the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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Prairie View A&M Hopes New Stadium Will Boost Enrollment
At Prairie View A&M, all eyes are on the new football stadium, which officials hope will not only boost the Panthers' stats but also ultimately raise enrollment for the small, historically black college for the first time in years. Full Story
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Young Texans Make Up Most Diverse Generation
The youngest Texans appear destined to make the state dramatically more diverse as the white share of population drops. More than two-thirds of Texans under age 19 are non-white, according to new census figures. Full Story
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The One Matchup Texas Republicans Keep Losing
Four Texas Republicans, including the manager, play on the GOP Congressional baseball team, which has lost to the Democrats in seven straight contests. On Thursday they meet again. Full Story
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The Brief: House Democrats Craft Showdown on Gun Control
In a move aimed at forcing action on gun control in the U.S. House, Congressional Democrats seized the floor for much of Wednesday in what was quickly dubbed a "sit-in." Full Story
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