Ted Cruz hasn't distanced himself from Steve King — once a valuable ally — in final days of race against Beto O’Rourke
King has long made inflammatory comments on race, ethnicity and immigration. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke's 1998 DWI arrest featured in Republican super PAC TV ad
A GOP super PAC, ESAFund, has gone on TV with a commercial invoking Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke's 1998 drunk-driving arrest. Full Story
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In getting out the vote, Cruz turns to Abbott's infrastructure while O'Rourke builds his own
It's get-out-the-vote time in the U.S. Senate race, and both sides are going different routes to turn out their voters. Full Story
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Undocumented immigrants say a better life – not children's citizenship – the main reason they come to Texas
While President Trump vows to end citizenship rights for children born to non-U.S. citizens through an executive order, political analysts and immigrants themselves say that wouldn't deter illegal immigration. Full Story
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Facing challenges from Texas and D.C., a new Affordable Care Act enrollment period begins
This year, there's no penalty for people who don't sign up for insurance, and the federal government isn't spending as much to promote enrollment. Full Story
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While Beto O'Rourke rakes in cash, big donors ignore the Democratic statewide ticket
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke has raised money hand over fist, but the rest of the statewide ticket has been left relatively empty-handed as many left-leaning megadonors have shifted — or sharply curtailed — their giving. Full Story
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![Lupe Valdez, Democratic candidate for governor, and U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso, vying for the U.S. Senate, at the Texas Democratic Party convention in Fort Worth on June 23, 2018.]()
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Harris County juvenile judges and private attorneys accused of cronyism: “Everybody wins but the kids”
A handful of private lawyers represent an enormous number of poor kids in Harris County's juvenile justice and child welfare systems. Meanwhile, the county's public defenders say they aren't getting enough work. Full Story
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![Houston attorney Oliver Sprott pauses to look into the camera before walking into a courtroom at Harris County Juvenile Justice Center on Oct. 25, 2018.]()
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Beto O’Rourke is betting big on Facebook ads: He’s spent more than $6 million in six months.
U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s spending in particular on the site suggests Facebook is playing a bigger role in his race this year than in any other in Texas — and possibly the country. Full Story
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![U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-El Paso (left), is challenging U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.]()
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TribCast: Trump takes on border-crossers and birthright citizenship
On this week’s TribCast, Emily talks to Alexa, Alex and Patrick about Trump’s move to end birthright citizenship and his decision to send more troops to the border, the latest candidate in the Texas House Speaker’s race, midterm voter turnout and straight-ticket voting problems in Texas. Full Story
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How to fix affordable housing in Texas, by Texans
At roundtable discussions in Dallas, Texans identified how expensive housing affects economic mobility and quality of life. And they came up with ideas on how policymakers can help residents. Full Story
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Beto O'Rourke received threatening messages from pipe bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc, his campaign says
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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Boisterous attorney, political donor Tony Buzbee says he’s running for Houston mayor in 2019
"I don't need to be the mayor," he said. "The current mayor needs that job. I don't need it. That's why I'll do it better than anyone." Full Story
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Over a million Texas children could qualify for subsidized child care — but less than 10 percent of them receive it
An increase in federal funding for subsidized child care has slashed waitlists for care across the state, but advocates argue that it's still not enough to fully serve the number of low-income children who qualify for care. Full Story
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![A flurry of colors and activity, building time started the day for preschoolers at Greater Cornerstone Academy in North Dallas Oct. 9, 2018.]()
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In Dallas-area Texas House race, Deanna Metzger is the rare Republican who’s on offense
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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Ted Cruz’s lead over Beto O’Rourke narrows to 3.6, UT-Tyler poll says
The UT-Tyler poll follows a number of other polls which show Cruz's lead over O'Rourke diminishing. Full Story
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Five Texas reporters answer questions about the Ted Cruz-Beto O'Rourke race
Reporters covering the race between U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and challenger Beto O'Rourke from five different news outlets answered your questions. Full Story
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Texans’ top issues facing the state? Immigration and border security, according to the UT/TT poll
Immigration and border security continue to top the list of Texas voters' concerns, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Texas voters are upbeat about the economy, UT/TT Poll finds
Texas voters — especially Republican voters — are upbeat about their personal economic situations, as well as those of the nation and state, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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A Texas Board of Education seat hasn’t flipped since 2010. Will that change in 2018?
While most education board races are decided in the primaries, the combination of a blue wave and a big chunk of fundraising could upset a historically Republican district in North Texas. Full Story
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In GOP strongholds, Texas Democrats running liberal campaigns have raised eye-popping sums
Enthusiasm for Texas Democratic candidates extends beyond Beto O'Rourke as progressive Democrats raise unprecedented amounts of money. Full Story
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![Democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives (clockwise from top left): Sri Kulkarni, TX-22; Julie Oliver, TX-25; Mike Siegel, TX-10; and Dayna Steele, TX-36.]()
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