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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 2016

Page

6

Cruz Booed at GOP Convention Sparks Dramatic Night

Ted Cruz faced a hostile reception at the GOP convention as delegates booed him and some yelled and rushed the stage while Mike Pence prepared to speak. Trump later praised Cruz's decision on social media, but Cruz framed his stance as a principled, personal stand amid a heated political clash.

Hillary Clinton Cruz Mike Pence Trump Mike Conaway Texas Ted

Cruz speech politics and Trump backing split GOP ranks

The piece tracks Ted Cruz's post debate stance as he defends his decisions amid strong backlash from Republicans. It notes criticism from lawmakers like Mike Conaway and John Boehner, and Cruz’s pledge to back the eventual nominee while questioning the immediate support dynamics for Donald Trump.

Heidi Cruz Trump Texas Dan Patrick Br. van Gundy Georgia Conaway George W. Bush

Court strikes down key Texas voter ID provisions

A federal appeals court ruling found Texas must fix its seven-form voter ID requirement due to discriminatory effects on poor and minority Texans. A lower court will craft remedies allowing those without IDs to vote in November, with a draft due by August 5. Governors and lawmakers argue IDs protect ballots while civil rights groups push back citing access barriers.

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Pre-K Grants Boost for ECISD Education Programs

ECISD gains a state grant to expand high quality prekindergarten with funding for 4-year-olds, teacher training, and family engagement. Training on Conscious Discipline set for Aug 8 13 at the Complex Community Federal Credit Union center. TEA reported 578 districts statewide receiving 16 million in grants in 2015, under House Bill 4 expansion.

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