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There are three lessons from Super Tuesday in Texas. First,  the so-called “sleeping giant” is wide awake. Though Bernie Sanders didn’t win Texas, he came awfully close, taking home only a few fewer Texas delegates than Joe Biden. And that wouldn’t have been possible without the Latino vote. (Candidates: ignore them at your peril in 2020.) Second, there's the Lennon-McCartney factor: Mike Bloomberg learned the hard way that despite tens of millions spent in Texas as a springboard to build a ground game, “money can’t buy (you) love.” And that third thing? Joe Biden edged Bernie Sanders with a victory in the low five digits, and that wouldn’t have been possible without the tiny tallies from small counties spread out in remote parts of Texas. Yes, the rural vote still matters. No, this isn’t the end of the race, it’s only the beginning. We will continue to learn lessons about Texas’ changing body politic in the weeks and months to come as we move toward November. There are miles and miles yet to cover, and we hope you’ll join us for the ride. Enjoy this week’s story picks below and until next Wednesday, we’ll see you on the radio.
- David Brown

MJ Hegar Leads Crowded Democratic Field For Senate


The Air Force veteran seeking to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is headed to a runoff election. Her nearest two competitors are locked in a tight race for second place.
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Candidates’ Withdrawals Raise Questions About Early Voting


Is an early vote cast for a candidate who subsequently dropped out of the race a wasted vote?
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This Big Bend Trail Gets Top Marks For Accessibility


Outside Magazine says the accessible Window View Trail in Big Bend National Park has an airy, "island-in-the-sky" feeling.
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Experience Houston’s Finer Things With This 24-Hour Itinerary


From intimate boutique establishments to luxurious resorts, Houston has something for everyone.
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  • Super Tuesday Plagued By Hours-Long Wait Times In Parts Of Harris County (Houston Public Media)
  • More Than 200,000 Young Texans Eligible To Vote In November Can't Vote In Primaries (Texas Public Radio)
  • Apache Gives Up On Alpine High Play After Losing Billions (Marfa Public Radio)
  • 'The Wall That Heals' Brings Vietnam Memorial Replica To North Texas (KERA)
They say an army marches on its stomach. The same can be said for a newsroom, especially on Election Night. Talk to any current or recovering journalist, and they’ll be sure to know the concept of “election night pizza.” Behold, a collection of newsroom spreads from KUT Austin, Texas Public Radio in San Antonio, Houston Public Media and theLubbock Avalanche-Journal. (Not pictured: our pals at The Big Bend Sentinel that opted for pad thai.) As we mentioned in a Twitter thread corralling all this grub, we don't eat like this every day. Pizza is a newsroom staple on election nights because it holds well, and these public media reporters brought in results and analysis all night.
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