The Evening Brief: June 3, 2013
Your evening reading: redistricting field hearings announced; Republican consultant fighting ethics bill; House adjourns until June 17 Full Story
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Agenda Texas: Never a Quick Fix for Redistricting
On the latest Agenda Texas, from KUT News and the Tribune: Those hoping for a quick special session may be disappointed. As lawmakers learned last week, there's nothing quick or easy about redistricting. Full Story
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Redistricting Field Hearings Scheduled
The chairman of the House Redistricting Committee has announced that lawmakers will hold hearings on the state's voting maps over the next two weeks in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. Full Story
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Video: Acquittals Leave 2004 Murder Unsolved
Megan Winfrey spent six years behind bars before she was acquitted of murder. Now, she is hoping to help solve the mystery of who brutally killed school janitor Murray Burr in 2004. Full Story
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Combs' Exit Spurs a Political Stampede
The comptroller's announcement that she won't seek re-election prompted a flurry of declarations of interest, which in turn prompted other flurries, and so on. In the minds of Texas politicians, it's already 2014. Full Story
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Summer Forecast Predicts Relief for Some, but Not All, of Texas
The scorching heat of Texas' past two summers is sure to return this year, but according to a new forecast from the state electric grid's meteorologist, some parts of the state, like East Texas, are likely to fare better than others. Full Story
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End of CSCOPE Presents Hurdles for Some Schools
The state's decision to stop using CSCOPE is a victory for activists who say the lesson plans advanced an anti-American agenda. But small rural districts that relied on it say they'll now have to spend scarce funds on new materials. Full Story
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The Brief: June 3, 2013
A subdued start to the special session has shifted attention back to Gov. Rick Perry. Full Story
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