New in TribTalk: Marder on Graduation Rates
The debate over how to compute high school graduation rates distracts from Texas' impressive accomplishments, writes Michael Marder, a physics professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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Analysis: Behind Voter ID, Federal Pre-Clearance
Woven into the recent federal ruling that found the state's voter photo ID law unconstitutional is a bigger question for Texas lawmakers — whether the state should have to seek federal permission when it changes election and voting laws. Full Story
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First Wind, Now Gas: Tax Breaks Face Scrutiny
UPDATED: After calling for an end to subsidies for wind energy production, the Texas comptroller has released a report studying Texas’ largest incentive for natural gas producers. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 20, 2014
Voters can cast ballots today for the Nov. 4 general election as the two-week early voting period commences. Full Story
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Inside Texas Politics: 'Tis The Season to Start Voting
With early voting starting tomorrow, this week's edition of WFAA-TV's Inside Texas Politics has a decidedly electoral slant. Full Story
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Wealthy Donor Pumps Cash, Consternation Into Bexar County DA Race
Thanks to a wealthy and generous personal injury lawyer, Democrat Nicholas LaHood is mounting a well-funded challenge in his bid to unseat 16-year Republican incumbent Susan Reed as Bexar County district attorney. Full Story
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The Playlist: A Busy News Week in Texas
With the Dallas hospital that handled the first Ebola case in the U.S. saying it's sorry for its mistakes, we begin our weekly playlist of songs inspired by Texas news with Gregory Isaacs' "I Owe You Some Apology." Full Story
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U.S. Supreme Court: Texas Can Enforce Voter ID Law for Nov. 4 Election
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion Saturday morning removing the last traces of uncertainty over whether voter ID can be enforced in the upcoming elections. Full Story
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The best of our best content from Oct. 13-Oct. 17, 2014. Full Story
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Schools Face Fears of Ebola, Drop in Attendance
Though Texas schools are relying on the guidance of health officials to determine the level of risk to their communities, they are making decisions like whether to cancel classes, give notice to parents, or change health screening policies largely on their own. Full Story
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In Ebola Fight, Perry Pushes West Africa Travel Ban
At a news conference Friday, Gov. Rick Perry said he has asked President Obama to ban air travel from West African countries fighting outbreaks of the Ebola virus, with exceptions for aid workers. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Cruz on Ebola; Krause on Subpoenas
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz writes that the United States should ban flights from Ebola-stricken African countries, and state Rep. Matt Krause, R-Fort Worth, denounces subpoenas of pastors' sermons in Houston. Full Story
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Analysis: Campaigning for a Seat Not Yet in Play
Three candidates are vying for the state Senate seat occupied by Glenn Hegar, a Katy Republican. They're even advertising. But Hegar is still in office, and that seat is not on the November ballot. Full Story
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State Supreme Court to Decide Just What a Billboard is Worth
Public officials are nervously awaiting the high court's ruling in a fight between TxDOT and Clear Channel Outdoor that could drive up future highway project costs. Full Story
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Austin City Council Plan for Renewable Energy at Odds With Utility
The Austin City Council has called for a dramatic expansion in solar power generation, earning accolades from environmental advocates. But the city-owned utility, Austin Energy, has balked at the proposal. Full Story
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New in Texas Weekly: Early Voting Starts Monday
The latest issue of our subscriber-only premier newsletter for political insiders is out. Don't get left behind. Subscribe today! Full Story
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UT Looking to Make More of Massive Online Courses
At the University of Texas System, "massive open online courses" are being reimagined. University leaders believe that the shift will provide them with a more effective tool in meeting their goals. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 17, 2014
A lingering fight over a failed petition drive aimed at the city of Houston's equal rights ordinance boiled over this week as subpoenas issued against area pastors allied with the petition effort drew the ire of conservative leaders. Full Story
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Subpoenas for Sermons in Houston Draw Outrage
A lawsuit between the city of Houston and religious leaders boiled over into a national debate this week about religious liberty and freedom of speech, even as Mayor Annise Parker argued the controversy was based on a misunderstanding. Full Story
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Dallas Hospital Apologizes for "Mistakes" in Ebola Care
A representative of the Dallas hospital under scrutiny for its handling of the first Ebola case in the United States apologized on Thursday for mistakes he said the facility made when it initially misdiagnosed the patient. Full Story
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