The Evening Brief: Aug. 27, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry returning to Iowa; Cornyn urges Obama to consult Congress before decision on Syria; Torres releases first campaign video Full Story
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Border Wedding Ceremony Highlights Immigration Battle
A Mexican woman who falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen nearly a decade ago is barred from ever entering this country, despite her marriage on Tuesday to an American living in El Paso. It's a rule one Texas congressman hopes to change. Full Story
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![Maricruz Valtierra Zuniga, left, poses with her husband, Edgar Falcon, after their wedding ceremony on the Paso del Norte Bridge .]()
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Torres Launches First Campaign Video in Comptroller Bid
In his first campaign video as a candidate for comptroller, former state Rep. Raul Torres touts his interests in ending "sweetheart insider deals and politics as usual." The Corpus Christi Republican also highlights his background as a certified public accountant. Full Story
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Energy Lobbyists Set Sights on Prairie Chicken
Some of Texas’ biggest oil and gas lobbyists are hoping to take control of the fate of the fast-disappearing lesser prairie chicken — much like what happened with the dunes sagebrush lizard earlier this year. Full Story
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New Law Protects Bison Alongside Cows, Llamas
Texans can now rest assured that their bison are protected under the state's agriculture code if they wander off their property. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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![Southern plains bison from the Goodnight heard are raised for meat on Hugh Fitzsimons's SHAPE Ranch in Carrizo Springs, TX, February, 21, 2013.]()
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In Rural Texas, Living Without Home Internet
Broadband internet is available to the vast majority of Texans, but many choose not to subscribe, often because they're not convinced it will enhance their lives. Full Story
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Texas Democrats Waiting for Davis Before Deciding on 2014
On the latest Agenda Texas, from KUT News and the Tribune: Democratic activists aren’t the only ones waiting for state Sen. Wendy Davis to reveal whether she's running for governor. So are potential statewide Democratic candidates. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 27, 2013
A controversial San Antonio ordinance has emerged as an early flash point in two key statewide races. Full Story
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