The Evening Brief: March 14, 2012
Your evening reading: Perry robocall blames Obama administration for women's health cuts; Americans Elect begins signature drive in Texas; poll shows Santorum leading in Texas Full Story
Your evening reading: Perry robocall blames Obama administration for women's health cuts; Americans Elect begins signature drive in Texas; poll shows Santorum leading in Texas Full Story
For this week's nonscientific survey of government and political insiders, we asked who's likely to get beat in this year's elections, who would replace the lieutenant governor if he leaves, and whether the speaker of the House is safe. Full Story
Reeve, Emily, Julian and Jim talk about Texas' role in the presidential primary, the future of the state's Women's Health Program, and the latest on Voter ID. Full Story
A new survey of youths at the Giddings State School finds they feel safe and hopeful about their future but still worry about violence by other youths. Full Story
In 2011, residents of some large Texas cities increased their water usage — despite the widespread adoption of restrictions on lawn-watering. Full Story
Call it more wishful thinking, but last night's election results in Alabama and Mississippi have nudged Texas closer to the electoral spotlight. Full Story
The contributing editor for the Houston Chronicle on her book, which chronicles several practices that first-generation immigrants bring to the U.S. Full Story
A state rule that forces Planned Parenthood out of Texas' Women's Health Program takes effect today. But the transition will take a few weeks. Full Story
The February 2012 University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll shows a riptide of very conservative opinion is exerting a strong pull on state politics. Full Story