Toth Announces Bid to Succeed Williams in Senate
State Rep. Steve Toth, R-The Woodlands, announced on Monday that he will run for the state Senate seat being vacated by Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Oct. 21, 2013
Your evening reading: court battle begins over abortion law; Dewhurst releases new web ad; Neugebauer apologizes for confrontation with park ranger Full Story
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Denton Drops Bid for Restraining Order Against Oil and Gas Driller
UPDATED: The North Texas city of Denton has dropped its request for a restraining order against a local driller, according to court records. Full Story
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ACLU Sues Feds Over Excessive Force Claim
The American Civil Liberties Union on Monday filed a lawsuit against what the advocacy group claims are egregious abuses of power within the ranks of border law enforcement. Full Story
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In Dewhurst Web Ad, "Texas Takes the Cake"
Job creation during Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's tenure is the emphasis of a web video, featuring a Texas-shaped cake, that was released Monday by his re-election campaign. Full Story
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Court Battle Begins Over New Abortion Regulations
A federal judge began hearing arguments Monday as abortion rights advocates pursue a preliminary injunction to block the implementation of two provisions in the state's new law on abortion regulations. Full Story
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The Abbott Versus Davis Race is No Rerun of Claytie and the Lady
Things are different now. People come to see Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis, for sure, but not as spectacles, not for the same reasons they came to see the candidates who came to be known as Ann and Claytie. Full Story
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Dispute Over Money for Scanning Machine May Stall Bridge Opening
Just weeks before a new rail bridge connecting Texas and Mexico is set to open, controversy surrounding an X-ray machine for the bridge has unfolded and could delay the opening. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 21, 2013
Texas' abortion wars may flare anew this week as the state's contentious new restrictions head to court. Full Story
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UT-Austin Announces Major Gift to College of Communication
The University of Texas at Austin announced on Monday a $50 million gift from the Moody Foundation to its College of Communication, which will be renamed the Moody College of Communication. Full Story
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