The Evening Brief: April 12, 2012
Your evening reading: Hutchison dismisses Republican "war on women" accusations; Cruz raised $1.31 million in first quarter; Perry appoints former TCEQ member to Railroad Commission Full Story
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Perry Appoints Buddy Garcia to Railroad Commission
Former Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Commissioner Buddy Garcia will fill a seat on the Railroad Commission that was vacated by Elizabeth Ames Jones, who is now a candidate for state Senate. Full Story
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Weekend Insider: El Paso Drug War, Perry's Tea Party
Displaced Mexicans are seeking refuge in El Paso from drug war violence raging in their country, Julian Aguilar reports. And Ross Ramsey explains how the Tea Party movement has shaped Gov. Rick Perry's politics. Full Story
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T-Squared: One Week, Four Awards
We've been recognized four times this week for the quality and innovation of our public-service journalism. Woot! Full Story
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Cruz Raises $1.31 Million in First Quarter
Former state Solicitor General Ted Cruz announced raising $1.31 million in the first quarter of 2012. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst raised $1.66 million in the same period. Full Story
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The Brief: April 12, 2012
A day before the next U.S. Senate debate, talk has turned to a text message. Full Story
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Data App: Texas Reservoir Daily Water Level Tracker
The historic Texas drought caused statewide worries over potential water shortages when reservoir levels fell dramatically. Our interactive data app allows you to check the current status of the state's reservoirs. Full Story
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Texas Dental Board is Accused of Ineptitude
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners was accused of ineptitude Wednesday during a House Public Health Committee hearing. But some said the board lacks the resources to do its job well. Full Story
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Professors at Rice, UT-Dallas Among Top Earners at Texas Schools
The Chronicle of Higher Education has compiled data on average salaries for professors on campuses across the country. How do Texas colleges and universities stack up? Full Story
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