Just before the first GOP primary debate, Gov. Rick Perry's campaign released a new ad.

Today marked ESPN analyst Craig James’ first public appearance since he announced his interest in a bid for Kay Bailey Hutchison’s senate seat.

When the State Board of Education finally got to amending the social studies curriculum, members burrowed deeply into the weeds, holding extended debates over the parsing of seemingly innocuous phrases, like "citizens" vs. "good citizens."

Those of you who want to play political reporter as you watch tonight's debate will want to keep your eyes peeled to the following locations.

The former Houston mayor reported raising $2.5 million from Dec. 4, when he got into the race, and the end of 2009: about $90,000 a day.

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But Education Week gives state's education system average marks in other categories, and a C+ overall.

It's not about Kip Averitt. It's about Chet Edwards.

You cannot win if you do not play: Poker players know it, and the Ds, if they mean to make this a two-party state again, need to know it too.

Is it good news or bad news that comes in threes? Today, it's a bit of both.

A Burleson insurance agent who was challenging him in the primary is the beneficiary of his unexpected decision, as no Democrat filed to run in the race.

Are the Republican candidates for governor in line with voters on issues? We'll find out tonight.

Despite a skid in his approval ratings, some are still riding the Obama Love Train.

The State Board of Education gets an earful on patriotism, multiculturalism and Sikhism as it hears public comment on social studies standards

In a new city promotional video, Dallas city council members, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and a dozen other celebrities bust a move — and risk lifelong embarrassment. Did I mention Vanilla Ice is involved?