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Stories by Ben Philpott
Posted Nov 30, 2011, 9:51 am
Ben Philpott
/The Texas Tribune
Rick Perry’s dramatic tumble from the top of the Republican primary heap can be partly attributed to his immigration woes. An endorsement from Joe Arpaio could be a campaign strategy as Perry takes a harder stance on such issues.... Read more»
Posted Jul 2, 2010, 10:21 am
Ben Philpott
/The Texas Tribune
Historian David Romo calls both El Paso and Juarez home. The day after a gunfight in Juarez sent a bullet across the border — into the wall of El Paso City Hall no less — he describes how violence has changed local business in both cities, and his own life.... Read more»
Posted May 7, 2010, 9:23 am
Ben Philpott
/The Texas Tribune
Lawsuits have already been filed over the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, with a range of plaintiffs, from shrimpers to resort owners, seeking damages. Listen to a report of the legal battle ahead... Read more»