Updated: Shooting Victim's Case Sent to Federal Court
Rais Bhuiyan is suing Gov. Rick Perry to stop the state from executing the man who shot him in the head 10 years ago. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: July 14, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry calls those who oppose prayer event "intolerant"; George P. Bush taking group national; is it too late for Perry to run? Full Story
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UTIMCO Board Approves Salary Raises for CEO, Staff
The board of the University of Texas Investment Management Company on Thursday approved salary increases for the company's staff as well Bruce Zimmerman, its chief executive officer and chief investment officer. Full Story
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Amid Long-Running Battle, Plants to Apply For New Permits
More than 100 Texas refinery, chemical and utility plants have told the Environmental Protection Agency they plan to apply for federal air permits, which Gov. Rick Perry has said will cut jobs. Erika Aguilar of KUT News looks at whether the EPA's new requirements have done that. Full Story
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A Battered Texas Education Agency Faces Competing Demands
Even as it is coping with deep reductions to its own budget, the Texas Education Agency faces criticism from school districts and lawmakers, although not necessarily for the same reasons — vivid evidence of the pressure on the TEA. Full Story
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The Brief: July 14, 2011
For Gov. Rick Perry, a lawsuit filed Wednesday over his August prayer event could be a blessing in disguise. Full Story
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Fire the Police? Some Cities Consider Novel Ways to Save Money
The tiny East Texas town of Alto recently made headlines when it furloughed its five-man police department. But Alto is hardly the only Texas city struggling to fund public safety in a tough economy. Full Story
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Video: Ron Paul Campaign Ad on the Debt Ceiling
In his first ad of the 2012 presidential campaign cycle, the Republican congressman from Surfside takes on the issue of the moment: the dysfunctional debate over the federal debt ceiling. Full Story
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TribLive: A Conversation About Cameron Todd Willingham
Following our Tuesday night screening of Incendiary: The Willingham Case, I talked about the science of fire and death penalty politics with the filmmakers, Steve Mims and Joe Bailey Jr.; former Forensic Science Commission Chairman Sam Bassett; former Texas Gov. Mark White; and acting Corsicana City Attorney Terry Jacobson. Full Story
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Perry's Pact With Social Conservatives Vaulted Him Atop His Party
Rick Perry has forged a coalition of economic, religious and social conservatives that helped him become the state's longest-serving governor, poised to run a national race. Full Story
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Perry Blasts New Federal Gun Rules
Gov. Rick Perry is attacking new Department of Justice reporting requirements for gun dealers in states on the U.S.-Mexico border, calling the new rules “misguided” and “constitutionally questionable.” Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 88
On this week's TribCast, Evan, Ross, Reeve, and Ben revisit the Cameron Todd Willingham case, ponder the politics of The Response, and consider the possible conclusion of Ron Paul's career. Full Story
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Texas Voters Will Consider 10 Constitutional Amendments
Texas citizens will have 10 new constitutional amendments to consider on the November ballot, after a drawing Wednesday conducted by the Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade. Full Story
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Video: Ron Paul On Not Running for Re-election, Debt Ceiling Debate on CNN
U.S. Rep. Ron Paul just appeared on CNN to discuss why he's giving up another run for his congressional seat and his view on the debate over raising the debt ceiling. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: July 13, 2011
Your afternoon reading: lawsuit filed over Perry prayer event; why Ron Paul isn't running for re-election; state layoffs begin Full Story
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T-Squared: Meet the Trib's New Multimedia Tumblr
Got photos of the great Texas drought of 2011 or a massive wildfire? Video of Rick Perry or Ron Paul on the hustings? We've got a place for it: the Trib's new multimedia Tumblr. Full Story
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The Brief: July 13, 2011
The opening for Gov. Rick Perry among Republican voters could be even bigger than once thought. Full Story
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To Tackle Drought, Can Lawmakers Do More Than Pray for Rain?
The Texas drought is already a significant natural disaster. What can the government do to help those who are hit hardest? Full Story
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Regulators Approve More Safety, Environmental Studies of Proposed Nuclear Plant Site
Federal regulators have determined that safety and environmental claims need to be investigated more thoroughly before a site in Victoria County can be declared suitable for a potential nuclear power plant. Full Story
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Trucking Program Raises Border Policy Questions
Some Texas Republicans are embracing a cross-border trucking agreement between the U.S. and Mexico that labor unions worry could kill jobs and drastically reduce border security. Full Story
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