The momentous and long-awaited move was welcomed by the family of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was convicted of killing his three daughters in a 1991 arson fire. He was executed in 2004, and scientists have since discredited the science that was used to cement his arson conviction.
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“Independent” Analysis of Flat Tax Questionable
Rick Perry’s presidential campaign is touting a positive “independent” analysis of its flat tax plan. But interviews, company literature and a visit to the office of the firm hired to review it indicate the research falls short of a rigorous economic analysis.
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Video: Perry’s Comeback Week Included Self-Inflicted Wounds
Gov. Rick Perry tried to inject new energy into his campaign this week by hiring high-profile political players and unveiling his plans for a flat tax. But some self-inflicted wounds may have garnered more attention.
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The Midday Brief: Oct. 28, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry says he’s “here to win” New Hampshire; George Will says Romney becoming “less electable”; state officials unsatisfied by proposed changes to EPA pollution rule
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Energy
Drought Eases, but Schools Still Trying to Keep the Grass Green
Fall weather conditions may bring a small amount of relief to the drought-stricken state, but as Nathan Bernier of KUT News reports, Texas’ worst single-year dry spell still has school districts wondering what to do with their football fields.
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The Brief: Oct. 28, 2011
Fellow Republican candidates aren’t coming to Rick Perry’s defense over the possibility that he might skip future debates. But to some extent, they can sympathize.
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Higher Education
Regents’ Potential Conflicts of Interest to Receive More Scrutiny
Legislators and other concerned groups are preparing for a thorough review of the conflict of interest policies — or lack of policies — that apply to regents of the state’s public university systems.
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Energy
SLIDESHOW: Texas Windmills — and Windmillers
Windmilling — the art of fixing old water windmills — is difficult and dangerous work, and now it faces competition from solar pumps. But long-time windmillers in the Panhandle wouldn’t trade their job for any other.
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Supporters Say Prop 5 Would Let Local Governments Collaborate
Early voting is under way for the Nov. 8 constitutional amendment election. Andy Uhler of KUT News has a look at Proposition 5, which supporters say would make it easier for local governments to enter into agreements with one another.
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Energy
In the Panhandle, the Dying Art of Windmilling Hangs On — For Now
Thousands of windmills still exist in remote Texas pastures, pumping water from aquifers for cattle to drink. But the dwinding group of men who sell and fix windmills face hard times due to the drought and competition from solar pumps.