GOP Throws Time and Money Into Field Game
Although Republicans have dominated Texas politics over the last 20 years, GOP leaders have been preaching about the need for better minority outreach and updated technology. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 21, 2014
Ted Nugent on Thursday became a litmus test of sorts for Republican officeholders in the wake of the rocker's appearance on the campaign trail with Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott. Full Story
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Faculty Association Sues Over Job Losses in Brownsville
The Texas Faculty Association filed a lawsuit against the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College on Thursday on behalf of three former faculty members alleging wrongful termination and age discrimination. Full Story
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Senators Revisit Efforts to Expand Women's Health
The Senate Health and Human Services committee at a hearing on Thursday discussed Texas’ efforts to expand access to women’s health services across the state. Full Story
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Department Hopes Data Effort Will Help Reduce Child Deaths
The Department of Family and Protective Services has ramped up its efforts to conduct predictive data analysis and reduce the high turnover of CPS caseworkers, the agency’s commissioner told a panel of senators on Thursday. Full Story
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Standing Out is the Challenge in the Crowded Race to Replace Stockman
In the 12-way Republican primary for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, the candidates are running more against President Obama than against one another. Full Story
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Unusually Cold Winter Takes a Toll on Homeless
The number of homeless people in Texas has declined in recent years. But this unusually cold winter has driven people into shelters across the state. Full Story
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CSCOPE, Algebra II Emerge as Issues in State Board of Education Races
How the Texas State Board of Education has handled its purview over curriculum standards has cropped up in three primary races that will likely determine who will join the board in January. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 20, 2014
Conservative activist James O'Keefe has released another covert video of Battleground Texas volunteers. Full Story
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From Industry, Hints of Concern Over Use of Acid in Drilling
The state doesn't track the use of acid in oil and gas drilling operations in Texas, but industry researchers have expressed concerns for years over possible dangers to workers and the environment. Full Story
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TribCast: Ted Nugent, Dan Patrick and Kyle Janek
Ross, Morgan, Emily and Reeve talk about Ted Nugent's role in Republican primaries, recent reports on lieutenant governor candidate Dan Patrick and a possible new gig for Health and Human Services Commissioner Kyle Janek. Full Story
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Rove Connections Turn Into Political Ammunition
The Fox News pundit and famed political consultant has become fodder in Texas for both Democrats and Republicans in this year's elections. Full Story
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News App: Updated Campaign Finance Data
The Tribune's campaign finance database has been updated to include the latest contribution and expenditure information. Use this tool to look up candidates' cash totals and to see who is funding them. Full Story
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Senate Panel's Hearing to Examine Progress on Women's Health Services
State senators will hold a hearing Thursday to assess Texas’ efforts to expand access to women’s health services across the state. Abortion rights advocates say an essential issue has been left off the agenda. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 19, 2014
News reports on Tuesday evening that the famously tough-on-immigration lite guv candidate Dan Patrick employed undocumented immigrants at his sports bar in the 1980s had a couple of his rivals condemning him and Patrick complaining of dirty politics. Full Story
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Doctor's Suspension Puts Admitting Privileges in Spotlight
The state suspended a physician's license last week after he was found to have violated a new state law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. The case has brought new attention to that provision, which is being challenged in court. Full Story
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Could Earthquakes Shake Up Railroad Commission Race?
Many candidates' reluctance to acknowledge a link between oil and gas drilling and a recent spate of earthquakes in North Texas has stirred new debate in the race for Railroad Commission, the state's oil and gas regulator. Full Story
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Sources: Perry Backing Janek for UT Chancellor
Gov. Rick Perry is quietly lobbying for Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Kyle Janek to be the next chancellor of the University of Texas System. Full Story
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Visualization: Top 10 Texas Counties for Fracking Water Use
Explore how much water was used for oil-and-gas fracking operations in 10 Texas counties in 2012. In some counties, fracking water use in 2012 equaled at least half of the county's entire water usage in 2011. Full Story
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News App: Primary Candidates' Personal Financial Statements
With early voting now underway, click on the candidates in our 2014 primary election brackets to find a quick link to their directory pages, most of which have been updated to include their 2013 personal financial statements. Full Story
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