Texas Farmers Brace for New Clean Water Rule
Texas farmers and ranchers say they've been given little guidance and aren't sure what to expect as new federal regulations protecting drinking water supplies kick in. Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 2, 2015
Word came Tuesday evening from the lieutenant governor's office of an agreement to continue operations for three months at the state agency that oversees the horse racing industry. Full Story
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Cruz: Congress Poised for Big Battles Over Iran, Planned Parenthood
Speaking at a Greater Houston Partnership event Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said that stopping the nuclear deal with Iran and defunding Planned Parenthood are "likely to be major battles" when lawmakers return to Capitol Hill next week. Full Story
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State Urges Texas Supreme Court to Drop School Finance Lawsuit
“Money isn’t pixie dust” when it comes to improving public schools, lawyers for the state of Texas told the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, arguing an appeal in what has been described as the most far-reaching school finance case in state history. Full Story
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Texas Racing Commission Closed, Tracks Suspend Races
The Texas Racing Commission ceased operations Tuesday and directed racetracks to stop all live and broadcast racing, according to the agency. Full Story
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Revisit Our 31 Days, 31 Ways Series
Throughout August, The Texas Tribune featured 31 ways Texans' lives will change because of new laws that take effect Sept. 1. Take a look at what's in store. Full Story
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Election, Lawsuit Could Upend Real Estate Sales Price Disclosure Debate
Texas has long been one of a number of states that does not require the disclosure of real estate sales prices. Yet a recent lawsuit and a proposition on the November ballot could pave the way for change, sales price disclosure proponents say. Full Story
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New in Trib+Health: Big Hospital News in DFW Region
In this week's edition of the Trib+Health newsletter: One new hospital opens and another is announced in the Metroplex, new questions arise about treatment regimes for early stage breast cancer and an interview with Ryan Quock of the UT Health Science Center at Houston. Full Story
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Houston Arguing to Keep Its Air Pollution Rules
State environmental regulators don't do an adequate job of enforcing air pollution standards, the city of Houston believes, and on Wednesday it will ask the Texas Supreme Court to let it keep trying to do the job itself. Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 1, 2015
The Texas Supreme Court will listen to oral arguments for two-and-a-half hours this morning in the latest court challenge to the state’s system for funding public schools. Full Story
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Amid Hurricane Debate, Another Storm Surge Option Surfaces
A Rice University-based group is proposing an entirely new plan for protecting Houston, its ship channel and its residents from a massive storm surge during the next big hurricane. But consensus remains elusive. Full Story
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In Iowa, Castro Makes Debut as Clinton Surrogate
In his first trip to Iowa as Hillary Clinton's surrogate, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro argued that electing any Republican to the White House in 2016 will be bad for Latinos, given the immigrant-bashing taking place in the GOP's primary. Full Story
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Racing Commission Future Still Unclear
Unless lawmakers come up with a deal soon to keep it funded, the Texas Racing Commission is prepared to close down tomorrow. That means all Texas racetracks will be forced to close as well. Full Story
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Abbott Courts Federal Health Care Money, Emails Show
A newspaper editorial prompted Gov. Greg Abbott to have aides research the finances of a Houston health insurance plan to see if some hospitals caring for poor and uninsured Texans are "rolling in dough," emails obtained by The Texas Tribune show. Full Story
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State Formally Challenges Pro-Perry Ruling
The state is officially challenging an appeals court ruling last month that dismissed one of two counts in the abuse-of-power indictment against former Gov. Rick Perry. Full Story
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Perry Trims Iowa Staff as Super PAC Ramps Up
A super PAC supporting Rick Perry for president is expanding its ranks in Iowa, coming to the aid of the former governor's cash-strapped campaign. Full Story
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2011 Budget Cuts Still Hampering Schools
As Texas prepares to argue a school finance appeal before the state Supreme Court, districts still are grappling with staffing cuts, swelling class sizes and flat test scores exacerbated by the 2011 budget cuts. Full Story
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State Grant Program for Military Bases Gets Infusion of Funds
The state is refueling a grant program that helps the state's 15 military installations pay for facility upgrades. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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Analysis: A Political Summons That Doesn't Get an Answer
When political people stumble, the opposition usually pounces. But that only happens when the opposition is ready. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 31, 2015
Not much is known about Shannon Jaruay Miles, who was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Harris County Sheriff's deputy Friday night. Full Story
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