Abbott: Let's Move On After Nugent Apology
UPDATED: Attorney General Greg Abbott said he wants "to move beyond" the controversy sparked by campaign appearances he made with conservative rocker Ted Nugent. Full Story
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TribLive: A Conversation With Southeast Texas Lawmakers
Full video of my 2/19 TribLive conversation at Lamar University in Beaumont with state Reps. Joe Deshotel, D-Beaumont; Allan Ritter, R-Nederland; and James White, R-Woodville. Full Story
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Amarillo Struggles to Handle Influx of Refugees
Amarillo receives a higher ratio of new refugees to the existing population than any other Texas city. Local officials are worried that the refugee population is straining the city’s resources. Full Story
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Analysis: Risky Campaign Move by Republican Candidate With Light Competition
Republican Greg Abbott included controversial musician and entertainer Ted Nugent in a couple of campaign stops this week. It could have been scripted by his likely November rival, Wendy Davis. Full Story
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In SD-16, Carona Touts Experience, and Huffines is Pulling No Punches
State Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, says his long tenure in office is an asset. Donald Huffines, who is challenging him in a contentious Republican primary race, says he's too liberal and too corrupt to represent a conservative Senate district. Full Story
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GOP Throws Time and Money Into Field Game
Although Republicans have dominated Texas politics over the last 20 years, GOP leaders have been preaching about the need for better minority outreach and updated technology. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 21, 2014
Ted Nugent on Thursday became a litmus test of sorts for Republican officeholders in the wake of the rocker's appearance on the campaign trail with Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott. Full Story
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Faculty Association Sues Over Job Losses in Brownsville
The Texas Faculty Association filed a lawsuit against the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College on Thursday on behalf of three former faculty members alleging wrongful termination and age discrimination. Full Story
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Senators Revisit Efforts to Expand Women's Health
The Senate Health and Human Services committee at a hearing on Thursday discussed Texas’ efforts to expand access to women’s health services across the state. Full Story
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Department Hopes Data Effort Will Help Reduce Child Deaths
The Department of Family and Protective Services has ramped up its efforts to conduct predictive data analysis and reduce the high turnover of CPS caseworkers, the agency’s commissioner told a panel of senators on Thursday. Full Story
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Standing Out is the Challenge in the Crowded Race to Replace Stockman
In the 12-way Republican primary for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, the candidates are running more against President Obama than against one another. Full Story
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Unusually Cold Winter Takes a Toll on Homeless
The number of homeless people in Texas has declined in recent years. But this unusually cold winter has driven people into shelters across the state. Full Story
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CSCOPE, Algebra II Emerge as Issues in State Board of Education Races
How the Texas State Board of Education has handled its purview over curriculum standards has cropped up in three primary races that will likely determine who will join the board in January. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 20, 2014
Conservative activist James O'Keefe has released another covert video of Battleground Texas volunteers. Full Story
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From Industry, Hints of Concern Over Use of Acid in Drilling
The state doesn't track the use of acid in oil and gas drilling operations in Texas, but industry researchers have expressed concerns for years over possible dangers to workers and the environment. Full Story
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TribCast: Ted Nugent, Dan Patrick and Kyle Janek
Ross, Morgan, Emily and Reeve talk about Ted Nugent's role in Republican primaries, recent reports on lieutenant governor candidate Dan Patrick and a possible new gig for Health and Human Services Commissioner Kyle Janek. Full Story
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Rove Connections Turn Into Political Ammunition
The Fox News pundit and famed political consultant has become fodder in Texas for both Democrats and Republicans in this year's elections. Full Story
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News App: Updated Campaign Finance Data
The Tribune's campaign finance database has been updated to include the latest contribution and expenditure information. Use this tool to look up candidates' cash totals and to see who is funding them. Full Story
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Senate Panel's Hearing to Examine Progress on Women's Health Services
State senators will hold a hearing Thursday to assess Texas’ efforts to expand access to women’s health services across the state. Abortion rights advocates say an essential issue has been left off the agenda. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 19, 2014
News reports on Tuesday evening that the famously tough-on-immigration lite guv candidate Dan Patrick employed undocumented immigrants at his sports bar in the 1980s had a couple of his rivals condemning him and Patrick complaining of dirty politics. Full Story
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