The Brief: Top Texas News for Feb. 9, 2012
After roaring back to life on Tuesday, Rick Santorum has a plan to win the Republican presidential nomination — and it may involve Texas.
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After roaring back to life on Tuesday, Rick Santorum has a plan to win the Republican presidential nomination — and it may involve Texas.
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Your afternoon reading: resurgent Santorum visits North Texas; state sales tax collections beat expectations; Cornyn says "careless rhetoric" on immigration has hurt Republicans
Full StoryFocus may have shifted to a resurgent Rick Santorum, but Ron Paul notched a victory of his own on Tuesday.
Full StoryCatholic employers in Texas say a federal requirement for contraception coverage violates their religious rights, and some say they do not plan to comply with the mandate.
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Your afternoon reading: Perry campaign manager to head Super PAC for Dewhurst; Komen executive quits over abortion flap; Texas Democrats feuding with Cuellar over redistricting
Full StoryA day of stops and starts in the state's redistricting fight ended on a familiar note: uncertainty over the state's primary date.
Full StoryYour afternoon reading: redistricting deal reached; Paul reimbursed twice for trips; Santorum to visit Texas on Wednesday
Full StoryA poor showing in Nevada on Saturday has thrown Ron Paul's campaign strategy into doubt.
Full StoryYour afternoon reading: Komen reverses decision to cut Planned Parenthood funding; Paul courting Mormons in the West; state leaders warn of more budget problems for Texas
Full StoryYour afternoon reading: Komen/Planned Parenthood fight intensifies; gay marriage crops up in U.S. Senate race; Paul comes to Romney's defense over "poor" comment
Full StoryMorgan Smith explains how some parents are choosing not to let their children take the new and rigorous STAAR tests. And Kate Galbraith tells us how state officials may use money from BP for coastal restoration.
Morgan Smith explains how some parents are choosing not to let their children take the new and rigorous STAAR tests. And Kate Galbraith tells us how state officials may use money from BP for coastal restoration.
Full StoryYet another delay has pushed Texas one step closer to postponing its April 3 primaries.
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Your afternoon reading: Craig James defends himself over Mike Leach flap; O'Grady says Shapiro reneged on promise of an endorsement; education commissioner's comments on testing spur backlash
Full StoryThe state of Texas on Tuesday made a case for its Republican-drawn redistricting maps, but a panel of federal judges didn't seem to buy it.
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Your afternoon reading: Paul heads west as Florida votes; Perry praises Gingrich in first interview since dropping out; closing arguments heard in D.C. redistricting case
Full StoryHopes for a quick fix this week to the state's redistricting deadlock may have been dashed.
Full StoryYour afternoon reading: Gingrich looking to Southern states for delegates; Perry to appear at CPAC; AFL-CIO endorses Sadler
Full StoryIn the state's contentious redistricting fight, tight deadlines may end up favoring Democrats.
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Your afternoon reading: associates say Paul signed off on racist newsletters; signs of redistricting settlement; federal government rejects Texas' request to delay health care reform rule
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The state's April 3 primaries hang in the balance as the state's increasingly intricate redistricting fight moves back to Texas.
Full StoryYour afternoon reading: Paul raises funds off son's TSA pat-down refusal; Dallas mayor faces blowback after rejecting gay marriage pledge; district cuts sports to stay alive
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A new poll confirms it: In Texas, Gov. Rick Perry's approval numbers have taken a beating since his tailspin of a presidential run.
Full StoryYour afternoon reading: U.S. Supreme Court won't hear Texas strip-club-fee case; Senate candidates jousting on TV; Gingrich still surging in Florida polling
Full StoryThe race to scoop up Rick Perry's erstwhile big-dollar donors is on.
Full StoryYour afternoon reading: Perry donors split between Gingrich and Romney; San Antonio mayor gets coveted State of the Union seat; Cruz says he has "effectively tied" Dewhurst in fundraising
Full StoryTexans again face the possibility of having to vote two separate times this spring in the state's primary elections.
Full StoryYour afternoon reading: Abbott sues Justice Department over voter ID; Dewhurst says he'd only serve two terms in Senate; Florida polls show Gingrich taking the lead
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With Rick Perry out, the details behind his undoing are beginning to emerge.
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