TribLive: A Conversation With Mike Collier
Full video of my 4/17 TribLive conversation with Mike Collier, the Democratic nominee for Texas comptroller in 2014. Full Story
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Polling Center: Leaving Tests Behind
The same voters who responded well to George W. Bush's education policies oppose one of its main components: the standardized tests introduced to make schools more accountable. Full Story
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![Bayless Elementary teacher Holly Guillmen identifies and explains the use of the contents of the Waterwise home water conservation kit provided to students by the High Plains Underground Water District in Lubbock, Texas, Oct. 17, 2012.]()
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DPS Suspends Use of New Handgun Over "Concerns"
The Texas Department of Public Safety has stopped using its newest service firearm after state trooper recruits who were the first to use new Smith & Wesson M&P 9 mm handguns reported "concerns" about the weapon. Full Story
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Transparency Committee Proceeds Cautiously as Emotions Rise
Following the release of a special counsel's report laying out possible grounds for University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall's impeachment, a legislative committee is proceeding cautiously as it determines its next steps. Full Story
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Some Heard Softening Tone From Patrick During Immigration Debate
During a debate on immigration this week, Republican lieutenant governor candidate Dan Patrick appeared to move away from divisive immigration rhetoric that has drawn fire in the past. Full Story
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The Brief: April 17, 2014
The grand jury investigation into Rick Perry's veto of funding for the Public Integrity Unit has drawn new national attention to the outgoing Texas governor who is weighing a return to the presidential sweepstakes. Full Story
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![Texas Governor Rick Perry attends groundbreaking ceremony for Teletón USA CRIT children's rehabilitation center in San Antonio, Texas, on August 6th, 2013.]()
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Judge Denies Relief for El Paso Abortion Clinic
A federal judge has denied an El Paso abortion clinic temporary relief from a new state requirement that physicians who provide abortions obtain hospital admitting privileges. Full Story
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PAC to Shut Down After Name Draws Furor
Houston consultant Allen Blakemore on Wednesday evening confirmed that his firm’s bookkeeper created a political committee called Boats 'N Hoes PAC. Blakemore said the committee will be immediately dissolved. Full Story
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TribCast: Immigration, a Grand Jury and Libertarians
Reeve, Ross, Evan and Alexa discuss a televised debate on immigration policy, recent scrutiny of Gov. Rick Perry's handling of Travis County's Public Integrity Unit, and the Libertarian Party's state convention. Full Story
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Report: Texas' Rate of Uninsured Dips Slightly
While the rate of uninsured Texas adults has fallen slightly since the launch of the federal health insurance marketplace, a new report finds most of the change was attributable to a rise in employer-sponsored health coverage. Full Story
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Texas Could Get Millions for "Active Shooter" Training
A law enforcement training center based at Texas State University in San Marcos may receive $15 million in federal money to support programs that train officers how to handle situations like the recent Fort Hood shooting. Full Story
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Court Thwarts Sierra Club's Challenge to Hazardous Waste
UPDATED: A state appeals court has thwarted the second of two challenges to a hazardous and low-level radioactive waste disposal site in West Texas in rulings that signal growing difficulties for those trying to scrutinize the decisions of Texas' environmental regulators. Full Story
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![John Ward, operations project task manager at Waste Control Specialists' facility near Andrews, Texas, walks over to inspect concrete canisters that will house drums of nuclear waste.]()
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Fort Hood Shooting Sparks Calls for Concealed Guns on Military Bases
Two separate rampage shootings within five years at Killeen’s Fort Hood Army base have sparked renewed discussion over whether those on military bases in Texas should be able to carry concealed handguns. Full Story
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A Year After West Explosion, Lawmakers Vetting Reforms
A year after the disastrous fertilizer explosion in West, some state leaders are beginning to consider reforms — measures in regulation-averse Texas that they hope lawmakers will find "passable." Full Story
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The Brief: April 16, 2014
Playing to the base trumped any middle ground in a hotly anticipated clash between two rising stars in their respective parties. Full Story
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Oil Glut Moves South, Fueling Debate Over Crude Exports
As a major crude oil bottleneck moves from Oklahoma to the Texas gulf coast, many domestic drillers are ramping up their calls for the repeal of U.S. laws banning most overseas crude exports. Full Story
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Patrick, Castro Exchange Blows Over Immigration
As they traded barbs during a televised debate on Tuesday night, Republican lieutenant governor candidate Dan Patrick and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro covered a range of issues beyond the set topic of immigration policy. Full Story
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Video: Patrick, Castro Face Off Over Immigration Issues
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro and lieutenant governor hopeful Dan Patrick went head to head on immigration and border security on Univision in a Tuesday night event. Full Story
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Advocates Urge Perry to Ban Tasers in Schools
After a Round Rock school police officer used a Taser to stop a fight Monday, some Texas youth advocates are urging Gov. Rick Perry to ban Tasers and pepper spray in public schools. Full Story
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Ahead of November, Both Parties Hone Women's Health Messages
With last session's divisive abortion debate as a backdrop, Democrats are getting help from the newly created Planned Parenthood Texas Votes. Republicans, meanwhile, have their own group to tackle women's issues. Full Story
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