The Brief: Reckoning with the Numbers on Police Shootings
Recent police shootings across the nation have raised uncomfortable questions about how the police interact with minorities. Full Story
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Austin Poised to Become First True "Sanctuary City" In Texas
With the likely election of a new Democratic sheriff in November, Austin is poised to become the first true “sanctuary city” in GOP-ruled Texas if Travis County stops cooperating with federal immigration policies. Full Story
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Analysis: Rick Perry Busts a Move on Molly Ivins’ Birthday
The symmetry was swell, with confirmation of Rick Perry’s appearance on "Dancing With the Stars" landing on what would have been the 72nd birthday of Molly Ivins, the state’s most famous connoisseur of political humor. Full Story
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Race Frames Discussion, Controversy Over Police Shootings
Policymakers and the public have begun to question with renewed fervor whether police shoot at minorities at a disproportionate rate, whether it’s possible to tell how often and what can be done about it. 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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Texas Lawmakers Learn Details of Ride-Hailing Laws in Several Other States
As Texas lawmakers consider filing legislation next year related to ride-hailing companies, they learned Tuesday that more than 30 states have passed laws calling for some level of regulation of companies like Uber and Lyft. Full Story
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Texas Attorney General Sues Waller County Over Gun Ban at Courthouse
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Waller County over its ban on guns at its courthouse. The suit, filed Monday afternoon in district court in Travis County, centers on a provision of Texas' new open carry law. Full Story
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Rick Perry Talks "Dancing With The Stars," Senate Speculation
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry said he is willing to give "Dancing with the Stars" a try in order to promote veterans’ awareness and to learn to dance ahead of his daughter’s fall nuptials. Full Story
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A Conversation with Hinojosa, Guerra and Canales (Video)
Full video of our Aug. 26 conversation with state Sen. Chuy Hinojosa, D-McAllen, and state Reps. Bobby Guerra, D-Mission, and Terry Canales, D-Edinburg. Full Story
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New in Trib+Health: Diet Danger in Business Dinners
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: The typical business meal isn't so good for cardiovascular health, controversy flares over price of EpiPens and an interview with Mark Benden of Texas A&M University. Full Story
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Focus Shifts to Border Patrol Agent's Brother
New disclosures in the capital murder case involving a U.S. Border Patrol agent point to the central role allegedly played by the agent's younger brother, described in court papers as a Gulf Cartel “commander.” Full Story
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The Brief: Could Perry Soon be Dancing With the Stars?
Former Gov. Rick Perry may be taking a break from campaigning to bust a move on the dance floor, following reports that he may be joining the next season of "Dancing With the Stars." Full Story
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A Look at When and Why Police in Texas Unholster Their Weapons
The Texas Tribune spent nearly a year collecting data from the state’s largest cities on every incident in which police officers pulled the trigger between 2010 and 2015. Here's a look at what we found. Full Story
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Rich Schools Hopeful Houston ISD Could Topple Robin Hood Plan
Texas has deemed an increasing number of schools as property-wealthy, requiring them to give up a share of their local tax dollars to help buoy poorer districts. Full Story
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Little Concrete Data Underpins Police Shooting Debates in Texas
Police officers in Texas unholstered their guns and fired at suspects in at least 656 incidents between 2010 and 2015, but that total is undoubtedly incomplete. There is so little reliable, consistent information on police shootings in Texas that the public, lawmakers and police officials are largely flying blind. Full Story
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T-Squared: The Launch of "Unholstered," a Look at Texas Police Shootings
This week we launch “Unholstered,” a nearly yearlong investigation into when and why officers used lethal force in Texas between 2010 and 2015. 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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Privatized Immigration Detention Centers to be Focus of Federal Review
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Monday called for a review of its current policy of detaining undocumented immigrants in private, for-profit facilities — several of which are in Texas. Full Story
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State Representative Calls for Suspension of Texas' STAAR Exam
A state representative who has passed legislation aimed at reeling in Texas’ standardized testing regime is calling on the state to ditch required STAAR exams while it “tries to iron out STAAR’s many kinks.” Full Story
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The Brief: DPS Requests $1 Billion for Border Security
Security along the U.S.-Mexico border could become a $1 billion expense to the state, according to a total budget request from the Department of Public Safety. Full Story
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