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Trump Ramps Up Immigration Rhetoric at Houston Rally

Associated Press / HPM Digital Team

Posted on October 22, 2018 · The President praises Senator Ted Cruz for helping him cut taxes and regulation

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Party Politics

Party Politics 79: Midterm Mania!

HPM Digital Team

Posted on October 19, 2018 · The little ole Senate race in Texas that the entire country is watching!

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Texas Elections 2018

Fact Check: Is Hispanic Unemployment at Historic Low?

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on October 17, 2018 · In an appeal to Latino voters at Tuesday night's debate, Senator Ted Cruz touted historic low Hispanic unemployment as a reason to keep Republicans like him in office.

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Top Stories

O’Rourke Needs Latinos to Win, Texas Parks Department Concerned about Border Wall Plan, And How Failed Launch Could Impact ISS

HPM Digital Team

Posted on October 11, 2018 · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering

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Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz takes part in a debate for the Texas U.S. Senate with Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke, in Dallas, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP, Pool)

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Suspicious Package Sent to Cruz’s Campaign Office, TEA’s Private Meetings about HISD, Houston Holiday Shopping Forecast, And More

HPM Digital Team

Posted on October 2, 2018 · What we’re following this afternoon at Houston Public Media

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Party Politics, Ep. 65: President Trump Picks Brett Kavanaugh For The Supreme Court

HPM Digital Team

Posted on July 13, 2018 · Brandon and Jay talk about Trump administration missing court deadline to reunite separated children and parents

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WATCH: Making Re-Election Bid Official, Ted Cruz Talks Taxes

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on December 4, 2017 · Cruz faces a Democratic opponent in U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke of El Paso and a few lesser-known primary challengers

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Cruz-Sanders Debate Tax Plan At CNN Town Hall

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on October 19, 2017 · Cruz says he thinks everyone should pay less in taxes. Sanders says while he supports a tax break for the middle class, he does not want to lower taxes for the wealthiest individuals.

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Election 2016

Three Things Texans Can Watch For During Tonight’s Republican Debate At The University Of Houston

Carrie Feibel

Posted on February 25, 2016 · Here’s what Houston’s political pundits will be looking for tonight during the live debate at the Moores Opera House at the University of Houston.

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I SEE U, Episode 73: The (Black) Woman in Red

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Posted on February 3, 2023 · Author and genealogist, Dr. Lindsay Gary, takes us on a remarkable quest through the perspective of place, with a preview of her new guidebook that highlights 50 cultural institutions and historical sites of Houston that were created and sustained by Black Americans.

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Beyoncé adds second date to Houston stop in upcoming world tour

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Posted on February 3, 2023 · After "incredible fan demand" Beyoncé added a tour date to her stop in Houston.

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Houston Matters

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Posted on January 24, 2023 · A Republican-led proposal to ban citizens, entities and governments and from certain countries to purchase land in Texas is raising concerns among some lawmakers.

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Local, state officials condemn proposed bill that forbids people, businesses from certain countries from owning Texas land

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Posted on January 23, 2023 · The bill would forbid governments, businesses, and individuals with ties China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from buying property in Texas. 

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