Speaker Straus Still No Fan of Trump
Faced Tuesday morning with questions about Donald Trump, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus declined to offer any support for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. Full Story
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![House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, campaigns for re-election at The Barn Door restaurant in San Antonio on Jan. 21, 2016.]()
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In Talking GOP Unity, Paul Ryan Turns to Texas Football
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan surprisingly drew some boos Tuesday morning during remarks to Texas Republicans — but it was all in good fun. Full Story
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![U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan addressed the Texas delegation on on July 19, 2016, Day 2 of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.]()
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Cornyn: Melania Trump Plagiarism Charges a "Trivial Matter"
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said Tuesday morning that the plagiarism charges against Melania Trump are a "trivial matter" and predicted they would not harm her husband's standing with voters. Full Story
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New in Trib+Health: No Zika Funding This Summer
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: Congress goes on summer break without action on Zika funding, a Dallas surgeon speaks candidly about police and an interview with Maria Cooper of the Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science on Youth and Young Adults. Full Story
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The Brief: GOP Convention Kicks Off in Cleveland
The national party gathering starts on a contentious note as organizers fend off a challenge, backed by some Texans, to the convention rules by anti-Trump Republicans. Full Story
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Austin Black Lives Matter: "We Will Move Forward"
Criticized anew after the shooting of police officers in Dallas, the Austin chapter of Black Lives Matter is determined to continue its push to become a legitimate political influence in the Capitol. Full Story
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Texas Leaders Open Republican Convention With Calls for Unity (Video)
On the first day of the GOP national convention, Texas Republican leaders said the party needed to unite behind Donald Trump. But some delegates appeared to still have doubts. Full Story
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Texans Take Center Stage at RNC Monday Night
Former Gov. Rick Perry and retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell joined forces Monday night to pitch presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to veterans. Full Story
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Proposed Mexican-American Studies Textbook Lambasted
Activist groups and professors gathered Monday at the Texas Education Agency to list their concerns with a proposed Mexican American studies textbook and call on the board to reject it. Full Story
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![Dr. Emilio Zamora, a history professor at UT Austin, discusses factual errors in a proposed Mexican-American studies textbook during a press conference on July 18, 2016.]()
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Former TxDOT Commissioner Joins Firm Developing Texas Bullet Train
Just over two weeks after announcing his resignation from the Transportation Commission, Jeff Moseley has joined the leadership of a private company developing a high-speed train project between Dallas and Houston. Full Story
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![Jeff Moseley, a former member of the Texas Transportation Commission, will serve as state vice president for Texas Central, a company developing a high-speed rail between Houston and Dallas.]()
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White House Seeks Another Chance in Immigration Case
The Obama administration on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider the legality of the president's controversial immigration enforcement plan, which stalled last month when the high court deadlocked. Full Story
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![Immigrants and activists participate in press conference and rally before the kick-off of a 37-mile march on Nov. 19, 2015, The march is designed to show their support for immigration reform. The marchers planned to walk for three days, from the federal immigration detention facility in Taylor to the Texas Governor's Mansion in downtown Austin.]()
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Texas Lawmaker: Legislature Should Invest in Maritime Ports
The state Legislature should increase its focus on maritime ports and dedicate money to increasing their capacity during next year's session, said state Rep. Larry Gonzales during a House committee hearing Monday. Full Story
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Texas Delegates Among Opposition As RNC Shuts Down Effort to Block Trump
The Republican National Convention on Monday approved rules of the convention over vocal opposition from delegates looking to upend Donald Trump's presidential nomination, including a sizable contingent from Texas. Full Story
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![Republican National Convention delegates in Cleveland yell and scream as the Republican National Committee Rules Committee announces it will not hold a recorded vote that anti-Trump forces had wanted on July 18, 2016.]()
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Special Counsel Says Julián Castro Violated Hatch Act
Julián Castro, secretary of Housing and Urban Development and rumored Democratic vice presidential prospect, broke federal law by politicking on the job, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel said Monday. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Environmental Effects of Agribusiness
When most people think of water pollution, they think of pipes dumping toxic chemicals. But Hayden Hamilton of Environment Texas writes that a new report quantifies another threat to our water quality: factory farms. Full Story
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Investigators Identify Inmate Suspected in Prison Guard's Death
Inmate Dillion Gage Compton, 21, who worked in the prison's kitchen area, attacked and killed correctional officer Mari Johnson, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice alleged in a statement Monday. Full Story
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![Dillion Gage Compton allegedly attacked and killed Correctional Officer Mari Johnson on Saturday, July 16th, 2016, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.]()
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Greg Abbott: Targeted Killing of Police Officers Should Be a Hate Crime in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott's proposal comes after weeks of targeted killings of police officers and growing tension over disproportionate encounters between black Americans and law enforcement. Full Story
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In Cleveland, Rick Perry Says He's Open to Serving in Trump Administration
Former Gov. Rick Perry says he is open to serving in the administration of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his former rival in the race for the White House. Full Story
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The Brief: Republicans Converge in Cleveland for Convention
With national Republicans set this week to nominate Donald Trump, Texans — both party leaders and rank-and-file — seek to make their presence known. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas, the Biggest Red State, Isn’t Feeling GOP Love
The largest red state of them all is effectively sitting on the sidelines as Republicans begin their national convention in Cleveland. Full Story
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![Ted Cruz thanks Texas Republicans for supporting his presidential bid in a Dallas speech on May 14, 2016.]()
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