The Colorado River, which flows from West Texas all the way down to the Gulf Coast, is caught in a tug-of-war amid the West’s prolonged drought.
November 2013
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Slideshow: The Colorado River
This slideshow offers a look at the 600-mile Colorado River, which flows from West Texas to the Gulf Coast and is under serious threat from drought and surging population growth in Central Texas.
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Health care
The Brief: Nov. 1, 2013
A trio of federal judges gave Greg Abbott and his fellow Republicans a big treat on Halloween evening.
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State Government
Friendly Fire in Texas Legislative Races
What’s normal in Texas general elections — legislators in one party endorsing candidates challenging colleagues from the other party — is turning up in primaries.
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Transportation
As Uber Looks to Expand, Debate Flares in Dallas
Dallas officials continue to debate whether city code should change to accommodate Uber, a company that allows customers to order rides with a cellphone app, as existing transportation companies fight against it.
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Energy
If Prop 6 Passes, What’s Next for Water in Texas?
The passage of Proposition 6, which proponents say would jump-start billions of dollars in spending on water projects across Texas, may be just the beginning of a debate over how to spend money in a new state water fund.
