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Judge rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to shut down Houston immigrant rights group

Paxton’s office claimed the group broke rules prohibiting political activity by nonprofits, but the judge rejected the case outright.

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UT System prohibits its universities from making political or social statements

The new policy says universities should remain neutral on “issues of the day” while allowing students, faculty and staff to express their ideas.

The Texas Tribune

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ends campaign, endorses Trump, withdraws from Texas ballot

Two weeks after successfully getting on the Texas ballot, Kennedy dropped his bid for the White House.

The Texas Tribune

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Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter files to finish out her mother’s term

Carter will run against two Republicans for her mother’s seat to hold for a few weeks before the winner of the general election takes over.

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Veronica Escobar’s role with the presidential campaign offers exciting and sometimes uneasy spotlight

The El Paso Democrat has defended the Biden and Harris campaign through its best — and worst — moments

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Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw retiring after 15 years as state’s top law enforcement officer

The longtime head of the Department of Public Safety will step down at the end of the year.

The Texas Tribune

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Endorses Kamala Harris For President

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorses Vice President Kamala Harris at the DNC, emphasizing unity and empowerment in the upcoming election.

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Democratic national convention night four schedule: what time is Kamala Harris speaking?

Before Harris accepts the party’s presidential nomination, expect a slew of heavy hitters and celebrity appearances

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Texas’ busing of migrants hits a speed bump as fewer enter country

The bus trips to Democrat-run cities stopped after June as the number of migrants apprehended across the southwest border plummeted.

The Texas Tribune

UT San Antonio and UT Health San Antonio will merge into one institution

The UT System hopes to combine the two institutions by 2025, making it the third largest public research university in the state.

The Texas Tribune

Court agrees to review Crystal Mason’s case after appeal from Tarrant County DA

A Texas appeals court overturned the illegal voting conviction of Crystal Mason earlier this year.

The Texas Tribune

Colin Allred urges voters to back Kamala Harris at Democratic National Convention

Allred has largely run his Senate race keeping his distance from Harris. On Thursday, before a national audience, he said he is proud to support her.

The Texas Tribune

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer To Speak At DNC

Michigan Democrats rally behind Governor Gretchen Whitmer as she prepares to speak at the DNC, showcasing her leadership and political influence.

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Final Night Of Democratic National Convention Features Key Speakers

The final day of the Democratic National Convention features Vice President Kamala Harris and other speakers advocating for gun control measures.

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Harris shrinks Trump's lead in Texas

The poll is among the first to measure where things stand in Texas since President Joe Biden dropped his bid

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Harris shrinks Trump’s lead in Texas, Allred within striking distance of Cruz, poll finds

The poll is among the first to measure where things stand in Texas since President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid last month.

The Texas Tribune

Transgender Texans blocked from changing their sex on their driver’s license

The Texas Department of Public Safety rule change surfaced in an internal email that also asks driver license staff to compile the names of people seeking a gender marker change.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Shawn Thierry joins anti-trans policy group after losing Democratic primary

The Houston Democrat lost her seat after backlash for voting with Republicans to ban transition-related care for minors.

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Gen Zers and millennials are flocking to places with these attributes—and it’s key to winning the war for talent

Understanding why Gen Zers and millennials choose a particular city has never been more important given aging populations.

The Conversation

Rural voters don’t necessarily love Walz, despite the camo hat and small-town upbringing

The selection of Tim Walz as Kamala Harris’ running mate has sparked a wave of commentary suggesting that simply by elevating a former small-town football coach to the candidacy for vice president, Democrats will naturally secure the allegiance of rural voters nationwide.

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Texas women at DNC tell of necessary health care denied because of state abortion laws

The fight to push back abortion restrictions is central to Texas’ presence at the Democratic convention, and is a focus of the Kamala Harris campaign.

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Gov. Whitmer Praises VP Harris's Independence And Leadership Qualities

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer praises Vice President Kamala Harris for her independent leadership and inclusive approach to policy decisions.

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Moderator Links Trump To KKK During Presidential Debate Interview

Discussion on concerns raised by ABC News moderator about Trump's campaign event in Howell, Michigan, referencing KKK presence and the broader societal imp...

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President Biden And First Lady Greet Convention Leadership At United Center

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden greet convention leadership at the United Center, emphasizing unity within the Democratic Party.

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Democratic Rising Stars To Speak In Chicago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to speak at Chicago event alongside other Democratic leaders, highlighting key battlegrou...

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