For Cruz, 2013 Shutdown Was a Defining Moment
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's “impossible” strategy to undercut the Affordable Care Act — President Obama's signature domestic policy achievement — won the Texan both enemies and fans. Full Story
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An Inquest Into the Texas Way of Declaring Death
Some news for the armchair detectives second-guessing how U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death in Texas was declared over the phone: Not every dead body gets an autopsy, and Texas is no outlier in that department. Full Story
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A Scrambled Race to Replace Ruben Hinojosa
An open-seat U.S. House race is sure to draw a packed field, and nine candidates — six Democrats and three Republicans — are aiming to succeed 10-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Ruben Hinojosa in the 15th district. Full Story
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Analysis: Hegar Could Change the Odds with Horse Racing Vote
The Texas Racing Commission's latest vote on a new form of gambling was a 4-4 tie. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar could break that deadlock this week, but he isn't saying how he might vote — or whether he will vote at all. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Pope Francis' Visit to Ciudad Juárez
We have much to learn in Texas from Pope Francis' guidance, particularly around education, health care and immigration, writes Sister Bernadine Reyes, Prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Boerne, Texas. Full Story
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Baylor Opts Out of Campus Carry
Baylor University has opted out of Texas' campus carry law, joining the long list of Texas private universities that have decided to continue banning handguns on their campuses. Full Story
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After Black High Schoolers Harassed, A&M Apologizes
Members of Texas A&M University's leadership visited Dallas on Tuesday to personally apologize to the high school students who were harassed and subjected to racial slurs during their visit to campus last week. Full Story
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As Ciudad Juárez Prepares for Pope's Historic Visit, So Do Activists
From city officials working to rebrand Ciudad Juárez as a safe and organized metropolis to the mother and daughter who met along opposite sides of a border fence, Pope Francis' visit here is fraught with symbolism. Full Story
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Ted Cruz Proposes "More Tooth, Less Tail" in Military
Seeking an advantage in military-heavy South Carolina, Ted Cruz made an aggressive plea Tuesday for rebuilding the U.S. armed forces, promising it could be done without growing the government or involving the country in unnecessary conflicts around the globe. Full Story
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Take a Closer Look at How Texas Jails Work With ICE
The arrest of an undocumented immigrant in the U.S. kicks off a complicated interplay between local and federal authorities. Use this flowchart to see the different steps in the process. Full Story
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TedTracker: Follow Ted Cruz on the Campaign Trail
Use our updated TedTracker to check the public events — past and future — Ted Cruz has announced since since launching his campaign for president. Full Story
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In Central Texas House Race, Candidates Disagree on Speaker
While state Rep. Marsha Farney and challenger Terry Wilson share conservative views on abortion and immigration, they differ on whether to support House Speaker Joe Straus. Full Story
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Turnout for Texas Primaries Expected to Be Highest Since 2008
Thanks to fierce competition in the GOP presidential contest and the ongoing showdown between Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, experts are predicting unusually high turnout in this year's Texas primaries. Full Story
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Inmate Executed after 24 Years on Death Row
After 24 years on death row, a re-sentencing trial and an escape attempt, Gustavo Julian Garcia, 43, was executed Tuesday evening. Full Story
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New in Trib+Health: Zika Virus Crops Up in Texas
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: Texas public health officials confront new cases of Zika virus, gap between rich and poor extends to lifespans and an interview with Jason Fish of the University of Texas Southwestern. Full Story
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Texas Sheriffs, Jails on Immigration Front Line
The federal government stands poised to deport immigrants who commit serious crimes in the United States — provided someone else catches them first. The success of federal efforts to detain criminal immigrants depends largely on local sheriffs. Full Story
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The Brief: Hot Contests Raise Primary Turnout Expectations High
Texans can begin casting votes ahead of the March 1 party primaries starting today. Elections officials are expecting a high turnout driven by competitive presidential races in both major parties. Full Story
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Pro-Cruz Super PAC Steps Up Efforts in Nevada
One of the main super PACs supporting Ted Cruz is stepping up its efforts in Nevada, launching a major TV ad buy and boosting its field operation with just over a week until the state's caucuses. Full Story
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George W. Hits Campaign Trail for Brother Jeb
Former President George W. Bush took the stage at a South Carolina convention center alongside the former Florida governor, who's hoping to become the 45th president, after his father served as the 41st and his older brother as the 43rd. Full Story
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Federal Lawsuit Claims Excessive Force by Austin Police
One week after an Austin police officer shot and killed an unarmed, black 17-year-old, two San Antonio tourists filed a federal excessive force lawsuit against several Austin Police Department officers. Full Story
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