The exit of the Fort Worth Democrat, who filed to challenge GOP incumbent Tim O’Hare just before last week's deadline, gives Commissioner Alisa Simmons a clear path to the nomination.

Records obtained by The Texas Tribune show how universities are using the technology to reshape curriculum under political pressure, raising concerns about academic freedom.

Some county GOP officials said the president’s pardon could complicate their plans to unseat the Laredo Democrat in South Texas’ battleground 28th Congressional District.