Second-day turnout of early voting in largest counties higher than first
The first day of early voting broke local turnout records across Texas. In many parts of the state, turnout on the second day was even better. Full Story
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Bobby Blanchard
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Bobby Blanchard joined The Texas Tribune’s audience team in 2016 and led the team from 2021 to 2023, strategizing to expand the organization’s reach and engagement across all platforms. A graduate of UT-Austin, Bobby spent his first year out of college at The Dallas Morning News as a reporting fellow, covering Texas politics and breaking news. He got his start in journalism in the poorly lit basement of The Daily Texan, followed by internships at the Houston Chronicle, KUT News and the Tribune. Born and raised in the Houston area, Bobby is a native Texan.
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![Signs line the property of the Oak Cliff Sub-Courthouse in Dallas, Texas, on the first day of early voting on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016.]()
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Early voting is breaking records in Texas’ 10 biggest counties
Some counties saw up to twice the number of votes cast Monday compared to the same day in 2012. Full Story
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![Voters line up outside Harrington Library in Plano, Texas, on the first day of early voting on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016.]()
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5 times Trump and Clinton touched on Texas issues in the presidential debates
Here are five moments from the back-and-forth at the presidential debates that highlight Texas issues. Full Story
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![Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks as Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Hillary Clinton listens during their first presidential debate
at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, on Sept. 26, 2016.]()
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Watch the final presidential debate with The Texas Tribune
What should Clinton and Trump say tonight in their final chance to sway voters at a debate? Tweet with #TXWatching2016. Full Story
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![Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Hillary Clinton during their first presidential debate
at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, on Sept. 26, 2016.]()
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Everything you need to know about Zika and Texas
The situation in Texas took a turn after officials identified several cases that they believe were transmitted locally by mosquitoes. Here's what you need to know. Full Story
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Dan Patrick: Donald Trump groping scandal "in the rearview mirror"
Texas' lieutenant governor said he believes voters are more concerned about the issues than the latest rash of allegations against Trump. Full Story
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![Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick spoke to the Texas delegation on July 19, 2016, at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.]()
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Watch the Second Presidential Debate with The Texas Tribune
What is the first policy you want the next president to champion? Tweet with #TXWatching2016. Full Story
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Coming Soon: Why Are So Many Central Americans Fleeing to the Border?
The next installment of Bordering on Insecurity will roll out Oct. 10 to Oct. 27. Watch a preview here. Full Story
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![Esvin Lopez, 19, a raft conductor who works ferrying people and goods across the Suchiates River separating Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico, and Tecun Uman, Guatemala, uses a long wooden pole to propel the raft from one side of the river to the other.]()
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Watch the First Presidential Debate Tonight with The Texas Tribune
What's the Texas take on the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton? Watch along with us and tell us what you think, using the hashtag #TXWatching2016. Full Story
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Key Moments in Ted Cruz and Donald Trump’s Rocky Relationship
The pair began the presidential race as allies, but quickly became foes as Trump assumed front-runner status. Full Story
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![GOP presidential contenders Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz at the CNN debate in Las Vegas, Nevada on Dec. 15, 2015.]()
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