T-Squared: The Launch of "Unholstered," a Look at Texas Police Shootings
This week we launch “Unholstered,” a nearly yearlong investigation into when and why officers used lethal force in Texas between 2010 and 2015. Full Story
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Rick Perry Joining New Season of "Dancing With the Stars"
Texas' longest-serving governor will be a contestant in the 23rd season of the dance competition show, which premieres Sept. 12 on ABC. Full Story
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Privatized Immigration Detention Centers to be Focus of Federal Review
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Monday called for a review of its current policy of detaining undocumented immigrants in private, for-profit facilities — several of which are in Texas. Full Story
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State Representative Calls for Suspension of Texas' STAAR Exam
A state representative who has passed legislation aimed at reeling in Texas’ standardized testing regime is calling on the state to ditch required STAAR exams while it “tries to iron out STAAR’s many kinks.” Full Story
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The Brief: DPS Requests $1 Billion for Border Security
Security along the U.S.-Mexico border could become a $1 billion expense to the state, according to a total budget request from the Department of Public Safety. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas Politics Ain’t Fun and Games, But This Year Is One of a Kind
Nastiness and politics go together like expensive coffee and free wifi. Presidential races often prompt urges for civility. Even so, the forces of decency, propriety and good taste kinda have a point this year. Full Story
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A Decline in Texas Power Looms in Washington
Lone Star clout and the benefits it generates back home look to be on the decline in the coming years. Full Story
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Texas Tech's New President Wants University to be Elite
In an interview, Texas Tech University's new president describes his vision for the school, his love for Lubbock and the future of the Big 12. Full Story
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After a Supreme Court Setback, Texas Ultimately Wins Fair Housing Lawsuit
A year after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit against Texas over segregated housing to go forward, a federal district judge has dismissed it. Full Story
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Donald Trump Came to Austin, and You'll Totally Believe What Happened Next. (Audio)
This week on The Ticket, KUT's Ben Philpott guides you through Donald Trump's day in Austin with stories and interviews. Full Story
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Auto Title Companies Sue Texas DMV Over New Fee Limit
Eight title service companies filed a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, saying the department’s service fee limits could put them out of the business. Full Story
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Controversial Republican Chairman's Tenure Ends in Travis County
The brief, zany tenure of Travis County GOP Chairman Robert Morrow came to an end Friday, as party officials made clear the conspiracy theorist abandoned his post by running for president and he accepted their conclusion without question. Full Story
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![Wearing his trademark jester hat, Rob Morrow spoke to reporters on Aug. 24, 2016, in Austin about no longer serving as Travis County GOP chairman. As he spoke, county party steering committee member Joe Pojman asked him to leave.]()
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New in Texas Weekly: Trump's Big Texas Swing
Donald Trump raises money and drives headlines in Texas, Bill Clinton also comes calling for cash this week and a date is set for arguments in the voter ID case — all that and more in the latest issue of our subscriber-only newsletter for political insiders ($). Full Story
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The Brief: Travis County GOP Looks to Replace Chairman
Controversial conspiracy theorist Robert Morrow's brief turn at the head of the Travis County GOP could be over by today. Full Story
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Analysis: Friends With No Commitments — Trump, Perry and Cruz
Don’t count Donald Trump as a supporter of Rick Perry for Senate 2018 just yet. He’s more of a fight promoter at this point, or — dare we say it — a polished politician. Full Story
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Texas Booze Regulators Uncork Bar-Busting App
Smartphone users now have the power to report underage bar patrons or suspicious bartending with the touch of a button — all while sipping a drink during happy hour. Full Story
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Indicted Border Patrol Agent's Brother Strikes Deal in Beheading Case
The brother of a U.S. Border Patrol agent charged with capital murder in a gruesome beheading that authorities say was a Mexican cartel hit struck a surprise deal Thursday to cooperate with prosecutors in their case against his siblings and other defendants. Full Story
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Texas GOP Officials: Controversial Travis County Chairman is Out
The controversial chairman of the Travis County Republican Party has given up his post by running for president as a write-in candidate, Texas GOP officials said Thursday. Full Story
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The Brief: UT Students Wage Sex Toy Protest on First Day of Class
Students and activists at the University of Texas at Austin voiced their displeasure with the new campus carry law by strapping sex toys to their backpacks. Full Story
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Meet the San Antonio Tech Guru Who's Leading Trump's Digital Charge
A San Antonio web design firm has grown into the single biggest vendor to the campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Full Story
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