After Immigration Speech, Trump Loses Key Texas Hispanic Supporter
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has lost a key Hispanic supporter in Texas after his speech Wednesday night on immigration. Full Story
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Patrick Svitek
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Patrick Svitek was the primary political correspondent for The Texas Tribune. Patrick covered elections, state leaders, the Legislature and political trends across the state from 2015 until 2024. He previously worked for the Houston Chronicle's Austin bureau. Patrick graduated in 2014 from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. He is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Paxton Due Back in Court as Legal Woes Persist
Lawyers for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will try to convince a federal judge on Friday to throw out the federal civil fraud case filed against him for allegedly misleading investors in a technology startup. Full Story
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Tim Kaine Returning to Texas in September to Raise Money
Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton's running mate, is returning to Texas next month to raise money for the Democratic presidential nominee. Full Story
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![U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, the 2016 Democratic vice presidential nominee, greeted supporters in Austin with state Sen. Kirk Watson of Austin during a meeting with supporters on Aug. 9, 2016.]()
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Unholstered, Trump’s Mexican Jaunt and Perry’s Two-Step (Podcast)
This week on the TribCast, Patrick talks to Alexa, Evan and Ross about the Tribune’s Unholstered investigation, Donald Trump’s trip to Mexico and Rick Perry joining the next season of “Dancing With the Stars” as well as speculation that the former governor would challenge Ted Cruz. Full Story
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In Texas, Hispanic Republicans Grapple With Trump
Hispanic Republicans in Texas are grappling more than ever with the polarizing candidacy of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, whose hardline immigration views powered his campaign throughout the primaries. 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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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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Trump Taps Six Texans to Help With Hispanic Outreach
Also, Donald Trump and Bill Clinton swing through Texas this week in search of big-dollar political donors. Full Story
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Oral Arguments in Voter ID Case are set for January
Also, a Texas congressman joins the call for a special prosecutor to investigate Hillary Clinton. 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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![Robert Morrow at the Travis County precinct at Riverbend Church on March 3, 2016.]()
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