The Texas Tribune
With dueling Trump-Talarico rallies, Lubbock became the center of the political universe
Lubbock, the most populous city in West Texas, has been a reliable Republican stronghold. Democrats, like Talarico, hope to close yawning gaps in rural areas that have kept them out of power.
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3mU.S. Supreme Court leaves in place limits on when deportation cases can be paused
The court declined to block a settlement between Texas and the Justice Department that effectively restricts when judges can use their discretion in how quickly immigration cases are resolved.
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5mBo French, Jon Rosenthal raise more than $1M combined in second-highest fundraising haul
The candidates for railroad commissioner are using the money in advertising, mailers and consulting fees.
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5mAustin man shot by ICE officer pleads not guilty to federal assault charge
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez entered the plea a week after a grand jury indicted him on one count of assaulting, resisting, impeding and obstructing a federal officer.
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5mGreg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa each post biggest fundraising hauls yet in final leg of Texas governor’s race
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6mCoalition in deep East Texas aims to build tech workforce, connect region
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