UT System: No Financial Return on $10 Million Investment
University of Texas System officials acknowledged this week that they'll see no return on their $10 million investment in MyEdu, an Austin-based education software startup. Full Story
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Slap Fight in Governor's Race Over Fundraising
Nobody expected Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Wendy Davis to agree on big policy issues. But this week, after releasing their fundraising reports, it became clear they can't agree about how to count, either. Full Story
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Talk of Tighter Flounder, Trout Rules Questioned
The suggestion of new restrictions on saltwater fishing has generated heated discussion along the coast — with some claiming that small-time fishermen will be pushed out to make way for richer anglers. Full Story
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Online Records, With a Hint of More to Come
The University of Texas System is publishing a little bit of public information online in a way that makes it obvious what it ought to do next. Full Story
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Sheriff and Judge in Battle Over Medical Care in Jail
An East Texas judge says he should be able to intervene when the jail isn't providing medical care he deems adequate. The county says the judge is overstepping the bounds of his authority. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 17, 2014
Texas will continue to be the big winner in the redistribution of the nation's population westward and southward. And with that go the political spoils. Full Story
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T-Squared: Stream a Little Stream
In case you missed it, today was the day we started livestreaming — the byproduct of our successful Kickstarter campaign last fall. It's a huge step forward, we think and hope, for the way political news in Texas is disseminated. Full Story
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Violence, Resolution in Mexico Lead to Questions About U.S. Aid
In the wake of more violence and a resolution urging the U.S. to grant asylum to Mexicans, activists are urging lawmakers to review aid aimed at helping to end that country's drug war. Full Story
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TribLive: Dewhurst on the Two-Thirds Rule, Chairs
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst weighed in on the Senate's two-thirds rule and his possible picks for the chairmanships of key committees. Full Story
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TribLive: Dewhurst on Davis and the Filibuster
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst addressed criticism that he mishandled the filibuster of abortion legislation by state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth. Full Story
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Abbott Gets 25 Six-Figure Donations
Attorney General Greg Abbott demonstrated his fundraising prowess over the last half year with 25 six-figure donations, including a total of $900,000 from the late Dallas billionaire Harold Simmons. Full Story
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Officials Discussing Texas-Mexico High-Speed Rail Line
A coalition of public officials in the U.S. federal government, the Mexican federal government and Texas are discussing how to develop and finance a high-speed rail line connecting San Antonio to Monterrey, Mexico. Full Story
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TribLive: Dewhurst on the Case for Re-election
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst made the case for voters re-electing him to a fourth term. Full Story
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TribLive: A Conversation With David Dewhurst
Full video of my 1/16 TribLive conversation with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who's running for reelection in 2014. Full Story
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Edwards Aquifer Plan Receives High Honor at Turbulent Time
A plan meant to balance the needs of the Edwards Aquifer's 2 million water users with those of threatened species will receive a national award Thursday, but the state's severe drought could hinder the proposal's success. Full Story
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Polling Center: Major Issues, Poison Pills
Democratic and Republican voters favor many provisions of proposed immigration law reforms and of the Affordable Care Act. But the rhetorical emphasis on unpopular provisions of those policies has made them nonstarters with those same voters. Full Story
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Video: Abbott, Davis Biding Time Before Launching Media Blitz
In these early days of 2014, the campaigns for the likely Texas gubernatorial nominees are busy laying out policy initiatives, fundraising and avoiding a heavy dose of media appearances. Full Story
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UT System Launches Interactive Salary and Debt Database
Touting it as a first-of-its-kind higher ed gadget, the UT System on Thursday launched a new interactive website that includes salary and debt information for graduates after one year and five years in the workforce. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 16, 2014
Land commissioner candidate George P. Bush has some pointed words for fellow Republicans who denigrate Hispanics. Full Story
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Effort to Avert Pipeline Accidents Under Scrutiny
In the past decade, pipeline accidents caused by construction crews have killed and injured workers and inflicted significant property damage in Texas. One measure that’s supposed to prevent such accidents has stirred concerns. Full Story
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