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Appeals Court Refuses to Rehear Planned Parenthood Case

By Alana Rocha Oct. 25, 2012

A ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday gives Texas the go-ahead to cut Planned Parenthood out of the Women's Health Program. Full Story

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Faceoff Between State, Election Observers Continues

By Julián Aguilar Oct. 25, 2012

In a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Attorney General Greg Abbott reaffirmed his position that international election observers would be held to the same standards as all others and not get extra access. Full Story

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Dewhurst No. 1 in Single-Candidate Super PAC Donations

By David Tonyan, Medill News Service Oct. 25, 2012

During his U.S. Senate bid, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst attracted more support from single-candidate Super PACs than any other nonpresidential candidate in the U.S. this election season, according to a new report. Full Story

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Regulators Double Cap for Electricity Prices

By Kate Galbraith Oct. 25, 2012

Wholesale electricity prices on the Texas power grid will be allowed to go twice as high as is currently possible, following a vote Thursday by the Texas Public Utility Commission. What this move means for Texans' electric bills is unclear. Full Story

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The Evening Brief: Oct. 25, 2012

By David Muto Oct. 25, 2012

Your evening reading: Clinton, Cheney headlining campaign events tonight; 5th Circuit upholds ban on gun sales to people under 21; comptroller's report details public school debt Full Story

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Court Upholds Ban on Gun Sales to Those Younger Than 21

By Julián Aguilar Oct. 25, 2012

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s ruling that banning the purchase of handguns by people younger than 21 does not infringe on those individuals' constitutional privileges. Full Story
Comptroller's Report Examines College, Public School Debt

By Reeve Hamilton and Morgan Smith Oct. 25, 2012

A report on government debt from Comptroller Susan Combs examines colleges and public school districts, the latter of which are responsible for a third of the money owed at the local level. Full Story

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Board Proposes Major Overhaul of TEXAS Grants Program

By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 25, 2012

TEXAS Grants, the state’s primary need-based financial aid program for college students, could get a major retooling next session if lawmakers follow new recommendations by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Full Story

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Eiland Ad Touts Hurricane Ike Relief, Insurance

By Ross Ramsey Oct. 25, 2012

In a new TV ad, state Rep. Craig Eiland, D-Galveston, touts his efforts to win Hurricane Ike relief money for UTMB in Galveston, and his lawsuits on behalf of property owners trying to get settlements from their insurance companies. Full Story
A Compilation of Texas Newspaper Endorsements in Key Races

By Ryan Murphy, The Texas Tribune, Maurice Chammah, The Marshall Project, and Nick Swartsell and Audrey White, The Texas Tribune Oct. 25, 2012

As Election Day nears, editorial boards at newspapers across Texas have begun endorsing candidates. Here's a list of official endorsements in particularly competitive or noteworthy races. We'll update the list as endorsements come in. Full Story

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Impact of Late Legislators is Felt in HD-144 Race

By Aman Batheja Oct. 25, 2012

As the two candidates running for a Texas House seat in suburban Houston try to reach out to voters, the deaths of the district's previous incumbent and an area state senator have cast a shadow on the race. Full Story

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A Trip Down the Fastest Highway in America

By Aman Batheja Oct. 25, 2012

The newly opened stretch of State Highway 130 from Austin to Seguin has an 85 mph speed limit, the fastest in the country. Beyond the debate over whether it's safe, what's it like to drive? Full Story

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After Years on Top, Future Brings Challenges for State GOP

By Ben Philpott, KUT News Oct. 25, 2012

In the last installment of a three-part series on Texas Republicans' lock on state government over the past decade, Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune looks at the evolution of the GOP in Texas — and what the party might look like 10 years from now. Full Story

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Even in Uncontested Texas, Early Voting Up in Many Counties

By Carlos Morales, KUT News Oct. 25, 2012

Early voting in Texas is under way, and the number of people heading to the polls this year is up in many counties. In a state with only a handful of contested races, what's behind the spike? Full Story

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Tuition Exemptions for Vets May Be Adjusted

By Reeve Hamilton Oct. 25, 2012

The state policy that waives tuition and fees for veterans and their families may get tweaked in the upcoming legislative session. It has been a hot topic for universities that support it in principle, but lose millions on it each year. Full Story

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Texas Parks and Towns Embrace Movement to Darken the Night Sky

By Kate Galbraith Oct. 25, 2012

In West Texas, the dry desert air makes for bright stars. But light pollution remains a problem as fast-growing cities, plus a distaste for regulation, mean that light diffuses into the night sky. A few towns in West Texas and the Hill Country are trying to change that. Full Story

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The Brief: Oct. 25, 2012

By David Muto Oct. 25, 2012

Texas may miss out on the presidential drama, but a flurry of campaign activity today — including a visit from Bill Clinton — will seek to remind voters about drama further down the ballot. Full Story