TribCast: Is time running out for Texas Democrats to swing the election?

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TribCast: Is time running out for Texas Democrats to swing the election?

Quality journalism doesn’t come free Perhaps it goes without saying — but producing quality journalism isn’t cheap. At a time when newsroom resources and revenue across the country are declining, The Texas Tribune remains committed to sustaining our mission: creating a more engaged and informed Texas with every story we cover, every event we convene […]

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