Dewhurst, Super PAC Target Same Cruz Client in New Ads
New ads from Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's campaign and a pro-Dewhurst Super PAC aim to tie former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz to a judicial corruption scandal in Pennsylvania. Full Story
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Years After Arson, Governor's Mansion Restoration is Complete
Four years after an arsonist nearly burned down the Governor’s Mansion, Gov. Rick Perry and his wife, Anita, stood a few feet from its iconic front porch and announced Wednesday that a painstaking restoration of the 156-year-old structure is complete. Full Story
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Interactive: U.S. House Candidate Cash Totals
Based on campaign finance reports for the second quarter of 2012, we have compiled the contribution, expenditure, cash on hand and debt totals for Texas candidates for the U.S. House. Full Story
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The Brief: July 18, 2012
President Obama on Tuesday gave Texans what could be their last real taste of the presidential race until November. Full Story
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Williams, Riddle Vie for GOP Votes in CD-25
For the majority of Republican voters in the district, neither Roger Williams nor Wes Riddle was their first choice, leaving both candidates a lot of ground to cover and a lot of convincing to do before the July 31 runoff. Full Story
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Texas Weighs State-Based Alternative to GED Exam
Because of concerns over a partnership between the national organization that develops the GED and Pearson, a for-profit, London-based testing company, Texas may create its own high school equivalency exam. Full Story
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HD-114 GOP Runoff Hopefuls Diverge on Strategy
In HD-114, which includes North Dallas and Lake Highlands, the candidates in the runoff for the Republican nomination are taking different approaches in their bids to replace Rep. Will Hartnett. Full Story
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Liveblog: Leppert Endorses Dewhurst Over Cruz After Debate
Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, who finished third in the GOP U.S. Senate primary, announced he was backing David Dewhurst on Tuesday after Dewhurst's debate with Ted Cruz. Full Story
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In Austin, Obama Rallies Supporters, Targets Romney
In front of a crowd of about 1,100 supporters at the Austin Music Hall on Tuesday, President Obama touted his administration's accomplishments while slamming Mitt Romney over his business record and issues like immigration. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: July 17, 2012
Your evening reading: Perry stops short of pressing Romney on tax returns; Cruz, Dewhurst on offense before debate; with Obama in Texas, Perry calls on president to rebuke Holder Full Story
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Perry Won't Press Romney to Release Tax Returns
Gov. Rick Perry, who called on Mitt Romney to cough up his tax returns when they were running against each other, stopped short Tuesday of pressing the presumptive Republican nominee to produce more records. Full Story
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Cruz, Dewhurst on the Offensive Ahead of GOP Debate
Ahead of Tuesday night's debate — likely the last televised debate of the GOP U.S. Senate runoff — the race between Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz has grown increasingly negative. Full Story
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At Capitol, Protesters Criticize Perry's Medicaid Announcement
About 150 Texans gathered in front of Gov. Rick Perry's Capitol office on Tuesday to protest his announcement that Texas would not expand Medicaid or establish a health insurance exchange. Full Story
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Perry Calls on Obama to Rebuke Holder
Gov. Rick Perry has some unsolicited advice for Barack Obama during the president's visit to Texas on Tuesday: apologize for Attorney General Eric Holder's comments about the state's voter ID law. Full Story
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The Brief: July 17, 2012
Ahead of their last televised debate, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst still leads in the money game, but he may no longer be able to claim an outright advantage over Ted Cruz. Full Story
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Obama Sets Sights on Big Fundraising Day in Texas
President Obama is banking on a big day in the Lone Star State on Tuesday. He will attend fundraising events in San Antonio and Austin, and his campaign expects to raise $3.5 million from the visits. Full Story
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Public Schools Explorer: Behind the Scenes
The Schools Explorer, the Tribune's most comprehensive education tool to date, debuts today. Nathan Bernier of KUT News talks with the Tribune's Morgan Smith about what's in the app and how to use it. Full Story
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Electric Utilities Say Price Hikes Aren't High Enough
Population growth has strained energy resources in Texas, leading state officials to raise prices in an attempt to encourage new power plant construction. But some utility companies say the increases may not be nearly high enough to meet Texas' growing needs. Full Story
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Data App: The Texas Public Schools Explorer
The Schools Explorer is your go-to source for academic, enrollment and financial data on Texas’ 1,300 districts and 8,500 public schools. Track graduation rates, test scores and more. Sort campuses by accountability rating and demographics. Take a bird’s-eye view of statewide stats. Full Story
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Accountability Concerns Raised at Foster Care System Hearing
The Department of Family and Protective Services is moving forward on redesigning its foster care system, which will outsource services to private contractors. At a hearing Monday, some raised concerns about accountability. Full Story
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