A lawsuit between landowners in northern Texas and the federal government over land near the Red River ended in a settlement that specifies the boundaries of federal land and rolls back survey efforts by the Bureau of Land Management.
George P. Bush
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Hey, Texplainer: Is the United Nations going to take over the Alamo? No, it isn’t.
Conspiracy theories about the Alamo’s future began in 2015 and have reemerged more recently as state and local officials consider plans to “reimagine” the historic site.
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Politics
At Dallas convention, calls for GOP comity ahead of 2018 primaries
At the biennial gathering of the Texas Federation of Republican Women, the usual red meat was mixed with some calls for party unity ahead of a potentially brutal primary season.
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Economy
Texas leaders to Trump: Houston area needs billions for hurricane protection
Dozens of Texas politicians and business leaders are urging President Donald Trump to commit $15 billion toward protecting the Houston area from a devastating hurricane.
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Red River farmers hope Trump administration resolves land dispute
North Texas farmer Tommy Henderson may soon get what he has long hoped for: a resolution for his community’s lengthy dispute with the federal government over land along the Red River.
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Reports: Most statewide officials in strong financial shape
Most of Texas’ top state leaders tallied some formidable numbers in their latest campaign finance reports.
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Politics
Jeb Bush expresses cautious hope for Trump presidency
The former Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful wished the president-elect success during remarks at Texas A&M University on Tuesday evening.
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George P. Bush, Tim Kaine Talk 2016 Election
In the Roundup: George P. Bush calls on conservatives to back his father’s former primary foe, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine swings through Texas and a Republican congressman is reportedly being asked to challenge U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in 2018.
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Tip of Mexican Sword Discovered at Alamo Dig Site
Archaeologists in San Antonio have discovered the tip of a Mexican sword near the mission’s south wall.
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Politics
Five Things to Watch At the Republican National Convention
Texas Republican leaders and delegates prepare to have an impact on the gathering this week in Cleveland amid lingering ambivalence about the presumptive presidential nominee.
