Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.

The state’s Republican leaders say they’re primed for Texas to be both the model and epicenter as the incoming administration cracks down on immigration.

As Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham made her announcement to offer more state land to the federal government, the state was putting up new sections of a border wall on its new property. At another event along the southern border,

Rivalry week across college football really had it all. There was fighting, flag-planting, eight overtimes, rivalries renewed and rivalry narratives reinforced. We saw Heisman Trophy contenders demand the spotlight and College Football Playoff contenders shrink when the lights were the brightest.

Our college football staff likes Texas' chances against Texas A&M. But what about the other top Week 14 matchups? Opinions (and our picks) vary.