Report: Texas Could Lead on Methane Reduction
A report released this week says oil and gas companies could help slash methane emissions. But Texas, the nation’s top energy producer, is unlikely to lead the way. Full Story
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Analysis: David Dewhurst in a Familiar and Rather Uncomfortable Spot
For the second time in two years, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is in a primary runoff. And the odds are heavily against him. Full Story
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Interactive: Where Texas Primary Election Candidates Bought Ads
As statewide candidates recover from primary elections and, in some cases, prepare for runoffs, use our interactive to see which campaigns purchased network airtime in Texas' four biggest media markets. Full Story
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Tone of Races Could Grow Nastier During Runoffs
Candidates in several races came out swinging during the primary season, and that is not expected to ebb during the runoff campaign — particularly in the GOP races for lieutenant governor and attorney general. Full Story
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Interactive: A Look at the Returns on Investments in Primary Campaigns
In competitive races, a candidate will ideally get the best bang for his or her buck. Use our interactive to see how much each candidate for a state office spent (or did not spend) for each vote he or she received in the March 4 primary. Full Story
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The Brief: March 6, 2014
A GOP primary contest that rewarded many of the most conservative candidates on the ballot has the national media sizing up the continued strength of the Tea Party in Texas. Full Story
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Along the Border, a Push to Help Struggling Seniors
Many poor seniors in Hidalgo County lack access to basic necessities like food and health care. A Texas A&M University professor and his team of "promotoras" are trying to find ways to help improve conditions for those seniors. Full Story
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Davis Losses in Border Counties Encourage GOP
In an election year in which Hispanic voters are crucial to Democratic success, the first feud of the now-official general election gubernatorial matchup is being fueled by state Sen. Wendy Davis' primary performance on the border. Full Story
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TribCast: Live Post-Primary Election Review
Reeve, Evan, Ross and Emily participate in a special live edition of the TribCast at the Austin Club on the morning after Tuesday's primary election. Morgan, Aman and Jim make special appearances. Full Story
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Anti-Abortion Candidates Saw Strong Returns
In statewide races, Republicans who touted their stance against abortion — even when the offices they sought had little to do with the issue — saw strong primary night returns on Tuesday. Full Story
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State Bar Opens Investigation Into Prosecutor
UPDATED: The State Bar has begun an investigation of a complaint filed against the prosecutor of former death row inmate Anthony Graves, who who spent 18 years behind bars before being exonerated. Full Story
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In Austin, College Board Announces Major SAT Changes
Among the changes to the SAT being announced by the College Board in Austin on Wednesday: The test will revert to a 1,600-point scale, and the essay portion will be optional and scored separately. Full Story
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Primary Roundup: Key County Races
It wasn't just statewide elections that stole the show on Tuesday night. Here's a look at down-ballot primary races that made headlines, too. Full Story
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TribCast: A Post-Primary Debrief
On Wednesday morning, Reeve, Evan, Ross and Emily — with help from Morgan, Aman and Jim — discussed the results of the 2014 primary election in front of a live audience at the Austin Club. Full Story
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News App: 2014 Primary Election Results
Tuesday night, we used our election scoreboard to track Texas primary race results in near real time. Revisit it today to see winners, losers and those bound for a runoff. Full Story
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Analysis: Voters Dispatch Familiar Figures to Private Sector
The list of Tuesday's losers — a feature of every election — includes an unusual number of well-established officeholders, particularly in top state races. Full Story
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A Rundown of the Runoffs on the May 27 Ballot
Republican primary races for lieutenant governor and attorney general are among several that are headed for runoffs this year in Texas. Check out the list of races that are set for the May 27 runoff ballot. Full Story
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News App: Updated 2014 Election Brackets
Our brackets offer a guide to the 2014 elections, documenting the step-by-step political journey from the March primaries, to the May runoffs and the general election in November. Full Story
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For Texas Tea Party Targets, Enthusiasm No Match for Funds
In the most closely watched races, strong interest among Tea Party groups turned out to be a first step for campaigns hoping to unseat incumbents. The next step, access to ample funding, proved pivotal to a campaign's success. Full Story
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The Brief: March 5, 2014
Some questions got answered in Tuesday's primary contests as the conversation now shifts to the May runoff elections and to the November general elections. Full Story
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