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Emma Platoff was a reporter at the Tribune from 2017 to 2021, most recently covering the law and its intersection with politics. A graduate of Yale University, Emma is the former managing editor of the Yale Daily News.
Enough judicial seats are up for election that Democrats could flip the four sprawling appellate court districts that serve Austin, Dallas and Houston. Hillary Clinton won those districts in 2016. Full Story
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State Rep. Poncho Nevárez, D-Eagle Pass, was also told by the FBI that the suspected bomber had researched him. Full Story
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In most Dallas-area legislative races this year, incumbent Republicans are on defense. In House District 107, the script is flipped. Full Story
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President Donald Trump said in an interview with Axios that he plans to sign an executive order ending birthright citizenship for the children of noncitizens. Legal scholars question whether that's constitutional. Here's what Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke have said. Full Story
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With just over a week until Election Day, incumbent Ted Cruz continues to lead his Democratic opponent Beto O'Rourke. Full Story
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In these down-ballot, low-information races, judges' success often depends on the party leaders at the top of the ballot. Full Story
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President Donald Trump has raised alarm about a caravan of migrants heading for the border. He tweeted Thursday morning that he is "bringing out the military for this National Emergency." Full Story
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The Democrat wants to draw teachers and education-minded voters away from the Republican Party. But can he win over enough educators to unseat a powerful incumbent? Full Story
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Trump called O'Rourke a "stone cold phony." Full Story
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Thousands of people gathered in line outside of the Toyota Center Monday afternoon hoping to secure a spot inside the 18,000-seat arena. Full Story
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