Texas will lose about 1 percent of its power supply over the winter and spring as Luminant temporarily shuts two units at its 1970s-era Monticello coal plant. The company blamed low power prices.
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Video: Perry Discusses Political Future, Next Education Chief
At the Republican National Convention, Gov. Rick Perry said he’d make a decision on his political future in June. Perry also talked about Michael Williams, who will replace Robert Scott as head of the Texas Education Agency.
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 31, 2012
Your evening reading: Obama rallies troops in El Paso; court rules November election will use current maps; Mexican court upholds PRI’s victory
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Video: At Convention, Abbott Blasts Redistricting Decision
At the Republican National Convention, Attorney General Greg Abbott said he was “offended” by a D.C. court’s recent decision to reject redistricting maps approved by the Legislature.
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Perry Going to Italy for F1 Race, Economic Forum
Gov. Rick Perry is going to Italy for an eight-day economic development trip that is sure to raise perennial questions about how his travel is funded.
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Video: State Sen. Dan Patrick Talks Vouchers at Convention
At the Republican National Convention, state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, talks about a potential school voucher program. “You shouldn’t be locked into a poor-performing school because that’s where you happen to live,” he said.
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Video: Straus Talks About Education, Drought at GOP Convention
At the Republican National Convention, Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, talks about the challenges ahead for the 2013 legislative session, including the issues of public education and drought.
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Video: Gov. Rick Perry Makes the Rounds in Florida
Throughout the Republican National Convention, Gov. Rick Perry stayed busy shaking hands and meeting with delegates. He also further spelled out what the months ahead look like for him both politically and professionally.
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The Brief: Aug. 31, 2012
One more ruling this week and the federal government could have had a hat trick against Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott.
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Committee Moves Signal Dewhurst’s Political Tack
A month after Republican voters rebuffed his U.S. Senate bid, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst says he will seek re-election in 2014. His choices for empty spots on Senate committees will start to reveal any change in his political direction.