The Brief: Ted Cruz Wants "Mano a Mano" Debate With Trump
Ted Cruz and a pair of super PACs supporting him spent Wednesday trying to get Donald Trump to agree to a “mano a mano” encounter between the two men. Full Story
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Jacob Sanchez
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Jacob Sanchez was a newsletters fellow for the Tribune in 2016. At St. Edward’s University, he studied political science and journalism. Previously, Sanchez was an editorial intern at The Texas Observer, and an intern for The Quay County Sun and Clovis News Journal. Sanchez was the print editor-in-chief at Hilltop Views, the student newspaper at St. Edward’s. Sanchez is from the small West Texas town of Fort Stockton.
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![U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz speaks Wednesday in Iowa about his debate challenge to Republican presidential rival Donald Trump. During a rally in West Des Moines, Cruz said Trump is trying to avoid scrutiny of a record that does not match his rhetoric.]()
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The Brief: An Unlikely Figure Emerges in Campus Carry Debate
The spotlight continues to shine brightly on Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg after he announced this week his intent to defy the state’s new campus carry law. Full Story
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![On Nov. 10, 2015, University of Texas at Austin faculty and students protested the new campus carry law that will allow concealed handgun license holders to carry handguns into campus buildings.]()
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The Q&A: Zachary Sugg
In this week's Q&A, we interview Zachary Sugg, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Arizona. Full Story
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The Bookshelf: Jan. 27, 2016
In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Brilliant Beacons. Full Story
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The Brief: Planned Parenthood Videos Yield Indictments
An investigation in Harris County into allegations that Planned Parenthood was illegally selling fetal tissue yielded indictments on Monday against the makers of undercover recordings of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Houston. Full Story
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The Brief: Ted Cruz Snags Endorsement From Rick Perry
Former Gov. Rick Perry, whose own bid for the White House ended four months ago, has endorsed fellow Texan Ted Cruz for president. Full Story
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The Brief: Push To Topple 10 Percent Rule Comes From Top
Bill McRaven, who is only about a year into his tenure as University of Texas System chancellor, has decided to take on a surefire controversy. He’s arguing to scrap the top 10 percent automatic admissions rule. Full Story
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![On Jan. 20, 2016, the Texas House Higher Education Committee discussed efforts to grow educational programs with University of Texas System Chancellor Bill McRaven.]()
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The Brief: Fracking Billionaires Become the Latest Big GOP Donors
The latest round of campaign finance filings are documenting the emergence of a new big dollar GOP donor in Texas. Full Story
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Chicago Schools, Teachers Union Battle Layoffs, Budget Gap
While the head of Chicago Public Schools struggles to compensate for a $480 million budget deficit, the city's teachers union has rallied its supporters to protest against potential layoffs. Full Story
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Microsoft Acquires, Reshapes "Minecraft" in the Classroom
After purchasing the popular video game "Minecraft" late last year, Microsoft has announced that it has also acquired "MinecraftEdu," a classroom-focused version of the game. Full Story
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![Naveen Nattam (l) Sean Riley (r) play games during their lunch break at Twisted Pixel, a video game company in Austin. Texas is second in the nation for video game industry employment and promoting further growth with incentives and training.]()
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