Campaign Chatter
A looming special election in Bryan, and movement in Fort Worth and El Paso top the list of political moves this week. Full Story
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Gone, Baby, Gone
Lost track of who's leaving and who's staying in legislative office? Full Story
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Drawing Contingency Maps
The federal redistricting panel in San Antonio is sharpening its crayons and asking the pack of lawyers in that case to make suggestions about corrective maps. Full Story
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An Inside Game, Already Afoot
The possibility of five or more new Republican senators in 2013 opens a tactical door for conservatives who'd like to gain control of the Legislature. Full Story
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Inside Intelligence: Bad News, Good News
It's been a noisy week for Rick Perry, the presidential candidate, so we asked the insiders whether any of what they've heard and read over the last few days will stick. Will the stories have legs? Is the good news good enough to last? The bad news? Full Story
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Occupy Movement Occupies Texas
A protest with roots in New York City made its way to Texas today. Protesters with Occupy Austin gathered at City Hall to rally against corporate influence in the United States government. Full Story
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Texas Officials Unmollified by Pollution Rule Changes
The federal EPA has proposed scaling back some requirements of its contentious cross-state rule for reducing air pollution. The rule has infuriated many Texas officials, and the revisions are not appeasing them. Full Story
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Delisi Leaves Transportation Post for Perry Campaign
Texas Transportation Commissioner Deirdre Delisi submitted her resignation to Gov. Rick Perry today. Now she will have more time to devote to his campaign. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Oct. 6, 2011
Your afternoon reading: U.S. House blocks Perry camp-name resolution; Perry responds on camera to camp controversy; Romney accused of tampering with GOP primary calendar Full Story
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Can Texas Make It Rain?
Speculation that the drought gripping the state could last through 2020 has scientists in Texas looking to so-called weather modification, which, as Matt Largey of KUT News reports, involves using the power of science to play Mother Nature. Full Story
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2011 Texas Tribune Festival Keynote: Margaret Spellings
Full video of the keynote speech by former U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings in the Public and Higher Education track at the 2011 Texas Tribune Festival. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 6, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry's fundraising numbers may have just pulled him back from the brink. Full Story
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Once Again, Texas Faces Lawsuits Over How It Funds Its Schools
The lawsuits over public education funding that are currently taking shape will be the latest in a long history of court intervention in Texas' school finance system. But how much can the judiciary do to fix it? Full Story
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Perry Campaign Says Economic Specifics Can Wait
Gov. Rick Perry, still bedeviled by critics, may be looking to turn the conversation back to the economy, but as Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, Perry has yet to unveil a detailed plan on how to get America working again. Full Story
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Texas Secretary of State Responds to Feds on Voter ID
The Texas secretary of state submitted additional information to the Department of Justice on Tuesday in an effort to ensure the state’s controversial voter ID law is implemented on time. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 100
On the 100th episode of the TribCast, Ross, Reeve, Ben and Mark discuss the coverage of Gov. Rick Perry's hunting camp, President Barack Obama's visit to Texas and the upcoming Republican debate. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Oct. 5, 2011
Your afternoon reading: $17 million fundraising haul a shot in the arm for Perry; Paul reports $8 million raised; Ogden says state is $1.8 billion better off than thought Full Story
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2011 Texas Tribune Festival Keynote: Thomas A. Shannon, Jr.
Full video of the keynote speech by U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Thomas A. Shannon, Jr., in the Race and Immigration track at the 2011 Texas Tribune Festival. Full Story
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In Need of Good News, Perry Releases Strong Fundraising Totals
In desperate need of some good news, Gov. Rick Perry released fundraising numbers this morning that show he raised more than $17 million for his presidential bid in the first seven weeks of his campaign. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 5, 2011
With Rick Perry down and Chris Christie out, Mitt Romney may have hit a turning point. Full Story
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