Trump's Texas mandate, what's next for Democrats (podcast)
On this post-election edition of the TribCast, Emily talks to Jim, Patrick and Aman about the clear path for Texas' Republican leaders and what's next for the state's Democrats. Full Story
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Anxiety settles in on South Texas after Trump victory
The shock of Donald Trump's presidential win was followed Wednesday by wariness and uncertainty as border residents wonder just how far he'll go to fulfill his campaign promises on immigration. Full Story
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UT-Austin students lead hours-long protest after Trump win
Students were joined by like-minded bystanders as the Austin Police Department stopped traffic ahead of the protesters' path. Full Story
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Trump's comments prompted little notable change in turnout in Hispanic areas
Experts and pundits predicted that Hispanics would vote in record numbers to express their displeasure with Donald Trump. In Texas, it doesn't look like that happened. Full Story
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Analysis: Texas GOP, no stranger to facing off with feds, now faces a shift
They might not have predicted this, but Republicans won full control of the federal government in Tuesday's elections. For Texas Republicans, that removes a major political foil. Full Story
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George W. Bush congratulates Trump for win after not voting for him
George W. Bush said he congratulated President-elect Donald Trump Wednesday, a day after a spokesman confirmed the former president didn't vote in the presidential race. Full Story
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Texas Democrats lick their wounds, look for silver linings after rough night
As Texas Democrats pick up the pieces of the 2016 election, a single-digit margin in the presidential race here and a few legislative victories don't offer much comfort. Full Story
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Trump's shocking upset emboldens Texas GOP
Donald Trump's presidential victory was the stuff of Texas GOP dreams, and the state's party leaders are moving quickly to capitalize on this once-in-a-century opportunity. Full Story
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Texas Libertarians clinch ballot access, Greens fall short
Libertarians on Tuesday earned a spot on Texas' next general election ballot. The Green Party must seek another route. Full Story
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Day after GOP sweep, Texas congressman aims to climb House ranks
U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, R-Bryan, is running for a high-ranking position among his party's leadership for the next Congress. Full Story
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Texans who could serve in Trump's Washington
Throughout his campaign, Trump cultivated a number of loyal allies in Texas, making for no shortage of options as his transition team looks to staff the incoming administration. Full Story
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Democrats pick up four Texas House seats
The latest election returns showed Democrats picking up four seats in the Texas House. Full Story
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Republicans sweep Texas Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals races
Republicans running in three Texas Supreme Court races and three Texas Court of Criminal Appeals races enjoyed strong victories on Tuesday. Full Story
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Status quo holds in the Texas Senate
The makeup of the Texas Senate is poised to remain the same in 2017 after Tuesday night's election. Republicans' 20-to-11 advantage didn't change. Full Story
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Wayne Christian wins big in Texas Railroad Commission race
Former state Rep. Wayne Christian, a Republican, notched an easy victory Tuesday in the race for Texas railroad commissioner. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Will Hurd victorious in rematch with Pete Gallego
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd claimed victory in his re-election bid Tuesday night, becoming the first incumbent to hold onto the Texas 23rd District in eight years. Full Story
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Donald Trump wins Texas, leads Hillary Clinton by 9 points
As he went on to win the presidency Tuesday night, Republican Donald Trump beat Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in Texas. Trump was on track to notch the smallest margin of victory for a GOP nominee in the Lone Star State in two decades. Full Story
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Houston schools measure lags, Austin transit bond leads
Harris County elected a Democratic district attorney, Houston ISD voters thumbed their noses at the Texas school finance system and Austin voters backed a $720 million transportation bond. Full Story
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Travis County sheriff's race likely to bring immigration policy shift
Democrat Sally Hernandez was cruising toward easy victory in the race for Travis County sheriff. It's likely to put her in the crosshairs of the Texas Legislature, where top Republicans are promising to ban "sanctuary city" policies. Full Story
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GOP's Lozano easily holds on to state House seat
Republican state Rep. Jose “J.M.” Lozano had a comfortable lead in his bid to return to Austin and represent the Coastal Bend’s House District 43. Full Story
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