Judge dismisses Dallas Republicans' lawsuit to kick Democrats off the November ballot
Republicans said the Democratic county chair never signed the candidates' ballot applications. Democrats called the suit a frivolous partisan attack. Full Story
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Emma Platoff
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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.
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"I adore her": In Houston, mourners celebrate Barbara Bush's life
A public event commemorating Bush drew thousands, many of whom had a story to tell about the former first lady. Full Story
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State appeals court rules Texas' "revenge porn" law violates the First Amendment
The Tyler-based 12th Court of Appeals also said the law is overly broad. The case is now likely headed to the state's highest criminal court. Full Story
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The next local control fight? Like Uber before, city regulations for AirBnB and HomeAway are in the crosshairs
This time, the fight is happening in the courts after attempts to overturn short-term rental ordinances failed in the Legislature. Full Story
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After Farenthold resignation, hopes fade that he'll repay $84,000 sexual harassment settlement
With the Corpus Christi Republican out of Congress, members of both parties have little leverage to convince him to repay taxpayers. Full Story
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Former Texas congressman Steve Stockman found guilty of 23 felonies
A federal jury in Houston has ruled that Steve Stockman, a conservative Republican, is guilty of all but one charge in his federal fraud trial. Full Story
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![Former U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Friendswood, right, leaves the United States District Courthouse in Houston on Monday, April 9, 2018, after closing arguments in his federal corruption trial.]()
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Problems reported with Texas' STAAR exam — again
Two years after software problems rendered results on the statewide STAAR exam unusable, students taking the test Tuesday reported more technical problems. Full Story
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Steve Stockman, former Texas congressman, awaits verdict in federal fraud trial
Stockman, a Republican who represented the Houston suburbs twice in the U.S. House before losing a longshot bid for the U.S. Senate in 2014, is accused of funneling more than $1 million of charitable donations toward personal and campaign expenses. Full Story
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![Former U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Friendswood, arrives at the United States District Courthouse in Houston on Monday, April 9, 2018 for closing arguments in his federal corruption trial.]()
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Federal judge: Texas is violating national voter registration law
A federal judge has ruled that Texas violated the federal National Voter Registration Act. The fix he orders could introduce the state's first online voter registration system. Full Story
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Touting career as "entrepreneur," Democratic candidate for governor Andrew White rolls out plan for 1 million jobs
Andrew White, a Houston entrepreneur in a Democratic runoff race to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott this fall, rolled out a plan to add 1 million jobs by promoting Texas oil and implementing a statewide mass transit system. Full Story
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![Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew White announces his plan to add one million Texan jobs at Impact Hub in Austin on April 3, 2018.]()
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