Your evening reading: Nugent, Stockman say they'll remain civil during State of the Union; Florida senator rebukes Cruz at Hagel hearing; Dallas County urges state to expand Medicaid
Heading into President Obama’s fifth State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, we thought it would be worth rehashing his approval numbers here in Texas.
For this week's nonscientific survey of insiders in politics and government, we asked about the recent school finance ruling, and whether it will be upheld, whether it will result in tax increases, and who — if anyone — will get the blame for the consequences.
Hey, Texplainer: All anyone is talking about right now is sequestration and the harm it might do to our government. How would Texas fare?
A controversial State of the Union invitation has turned the national spotlight toward a Texas congressman whose reputation precedes him.
Your evening reading: Nugent to attend State of the Union with Texas congressman; senators expected to vote on State Board of Education leader; Texas business leader backs comprehensive immigration reform
Hoping to flex what little muscle they have in the Legislature, Democrats this week plan to take aim at Republicans over public education.
With the weekend almost upon us, it's time to kick back and relax with the Tribune's latest feature: a musical tribute to the news of the past seven days!
Your evening reading: Secret Service launches investigation after Bushes' email hacked; Anderson court of inquiry concludes; Moody's issues warning over school finance case
The plot in the David Dewhurst campaign fund scandal continues to thicken.
Your evening reading: Perry heading to California for business tour; Morton sees "road to accountability" in inquiry; Poe to help lead GOP immigration caucus
The sparring match between the governors of Texas and California is starting to take on tones of a full-blown rivalry.
Your evening reading: Boy Scouts of America postpones vote on gay ban; school marshal bill filed; Hutchison joins law firm
Hey, Texplainer: I keep hearing that the money the state spends on public education has increased over the past decade. But the ruling in the school finance trial said Texas schools are underfunded. Who is right?
