The 2014 election season is packed with competitive statewide races pitting current officeholders against one another, which means that a lot of those candidates may not be serving in public office anywhere come 2015.
November 2013
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Health care
The Brief: Nov. 11, 2013
Saturday marked a change of seasons — of the political variety this time.
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Energy
After Arkansas Spill, East Texans Seek Permanent Shutdown of Pipeline
About eight months after a ruptured pipe spewed at least 210,000 gallons of tar sands oil in Arkansas, residents and some public officials in East Texas are calling on regulators to permanently shutter the Pegasus pipeline, which runs beneath local reservoirs and backyards.
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Economy
Efforts to Boost Veterans’ Job Prospects Praised
As the nation honors its veterans Monday, many are having difficulty finding a job. But in Texas, businesses, advocacy groups and higher ed institutions are working to address that issue, and their efforts have earned national attention.
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Immigration
Slideshow: Carlos Gutierrez “Pedaling for Justice” Bike Ride
After riding his bike for more than 700 miles over 12 days, Carlos Gutierrez, — a Chihuahua native and businessman whose legs were cut off by Mexican gang members — completed his “Pedaling for Justice” trek Saturday in Austin.
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Energy
In Drought, Abbott Keeps Lawn Green by Drilling
With what has been described as the worst drought in recorded history punishing parts of Texas, Attorney General Greg Abbott found a way to keep watering his yard: He drilled his own well.
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Demographics
Asylum-Seeker Completes “Pedaling for Justice” Trek
After riding his bike for more than 700 miles over 12 days, Carlos Gutierrez, — a Chihuahua native and businessman whose legs were cut off by Mexican gang members — completed his “Pedaling for Justice” trek Saturday in Austin.
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Politics
Gubernatorial Hopefuls Make Candidacies Official
Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott made their candidacies for governor official on Saturday by filling out the paperwork and paying the $3,750 fee to file in their respective primaries.
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The Playlist: Public Opinion
After rolling out the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll over several days, we start our latest 10-song playlist based on the week’s news with “Public Opinion” by Lee Adams.
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Energy
Texas Weekly Newsreel: Voting, Polling and Fracking
This week in the Newsreel: The voting is over for now, the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll is out, and a statewide candidate questions the loyalty of anyone who loves Texas but hates fracking.