Report on Electric Grid Cites Concerns With Reserves
A 135-page report by a Massachusetts-based consulting group is the latest analysis suggesting that the Texas electric grid does not have adequate reserves for future years. Full Story
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State Grappling With Panama Canal Expansion
A massive expansion of the Panama Canal will double the capacity of its trade route by 2014. As Andy Uhler of KUT News reports, it will likely mean a significant increase in freight traffic for Texas, which is looking at how to accommodate the extra boats, trucks and trains set to travel through the state. Full Story
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The Brief: June 1, 2012
It's becoming clearer just how vicious — and expensive — this summer's U.S. Senate runoff may get. Full Story
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Trial Lawyers Sink Money Into Republican Primary Races but See Little Payoff
If the 2012 primaries are any guide, the plaintiffs’ bar is becoming less shy about investing in the Republican side of the ballot — and Republican candidates are not being bashful about accepting the money. Full Story
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U.S. Senate Runoff Draws Big Money, Heated Words
Like it did in Indiana in the defeat of Sen. Dick Lugar, the Club for Growth plans to raise millions to boost former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz in his runoff against Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. Full Story
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With Texas Republicans, It's the Game of the Name
Conventional wisdom is that candidates with Hispanic surnames have a hard time winning statewide Republican primaries, but that appears to be fading. The problem now is down the ballot, where they're trying to get re-elected. Full Story
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In Central Texas, Cases of Elderly Neglect on the Rise
Last year, almost 30,000 elderly Texans were victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation. As Matt Largey of KUT News reports, the problem is especially pronounced in Central Texas, where the elderly population is growing rapidly. Full Story
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