TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The best of our best content from June 9 to June 13, 2014. Full Story
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Firm Proposes Private Toll Road Northeast of Dallas
The Texas Turnpike Corporation of Dallas wants to build a private toll road in an area northeast of Dallas. If built, the road would be the only private toll road in the state and one of the only such facilities in the country. Full Story
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![Traffic on I-30 on the eastern side of Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall on June 6. A proposed private tollway to relieve traffic in the area appears to be dead.]()
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Few Foster Care Alumni Use Higher Ed Benefits
Though the state offers free tuition and fees for certain former foster youth who enroll at public colleges and universities, relatively few take advantage of the opportunity — a trend policymakers are hoping to change. Full Story
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Slideshow: Foster Care Alumni Who Made It to College
Former foster youth who have successfully enrolled in college share their experiences and thoughts about the challenges of transitioning to higher education. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Texas Voters Frowning at Washington
The president and Congress are remarkably unpopular in Texas, according to the University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Analysis: For Texas Dems, Long Game and Short One
Texas Democrats hope to break the Republican streak of statewide wins in November, but some are also thinking of what would constitute progress, short of outright victory. Full Story
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![Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor of Texas, Sen. Leticia VanDePutte D-San Antonio, during a campaign swing in Austin, Texas June 4th, 2014]()
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New in Texas Weekly: Who's Got Big Mo?
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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The Brief: June 13, 2014
Could President Obama be so unpopular in Texas that he's making it difficult for Democratic candidates in the state, such as gubernatorial hopeful Wendy Davis? Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Cavnar on Open Carry
Bob Cavnar, who describes himself as a gun owner and Second Amendment supporter, says Open Carry Texas has become a "national embarrassment." Full Story
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At Hearing, Veterans Discuss Wait Times as Plan Advances
After a state Senate committee hearing Thursday in which veterans and others talked about excessive wait times at VA clinics, lawmakers said a plan expanding the Texas Veterans Commission's "strike force" was moving forward. Full Story
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Perry Proposes Fix for Texas Veterans' Health Care
Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday announced agreements with health facilities to provide care for veterans who cannot get timely care from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Now, he’s seeking federal approval. Full Story
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Abbott Asks Feds for $30 Million for Emergency Border Operation
Saying the U.S. Border Patrol is overwhelmed by an influx of minors crossing the border illegally, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has asked the Obama administration for $30 million for state-based border security operations. Full Story
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New in Trib+Edu: Truant Teachers, Babies in Classroom
In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: a new focus on chronically absent teachers, using babies to teach empathy and an interview with Rice University's Linda McSpadden McNeil. Full Story
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Republicans See Potential Opportunity in House Democrat's Legal Troubles
With state Rep. Ron Reynolds preparing to stand trial in late summer on criminal and civil charges related to an alleged elaborate kickback scheme, Republicans see a chance to take back a district long held by Democrats. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Abbott Has 12-Point Lead Over Davis
Attorney General Greg Abbott leads state Sen. Wendy Davis by 12 percentage points in the race for Texas governor, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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The Brief: June 12, 2014
Republican statewide candidates at the top of the ticket hold double-digit leads on their Democratic rivals, paced by Greg Abbott who is up 12 points on Wendy Davis, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. Full Story
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Hopes Dim for Immigration Reform, but Some in GOP Still Pushing
The defeat of U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has dashed hopes of Congress passing immigration reform anytime soon. But in Texas, a number of Republicans say they’ll keep pushing Washington on the issue. Full Story
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T-Squared: Good Day and Good Going
We're excited to report that The Texas Tribune has won two national Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association. Full Story
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TribCast: Davis Campaign Changes, GOP Platform and Uber
Reeve, Ross, Alexa and Aman talk about leadership changes in Wendy Davis' campaign, recent changes to the Republican Party of Texas' platform, and changes currently being considered that might allow services like Uber in more Texas cities. Full Story
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Cornyn: U.S. Should Help Mexico Seal Its Southern Border
As unaccompanied minors from Central American stream across the border, overwhelming federal resources, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, says U.S. aid is needed to help Mexico secure its southern border. Full Story
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