UT Regent Hall Declines Invitation to Testify at Hearing
University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall has declined an invitation to testify this week before a legislative committee that is mulling his impeachment. Full Story
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Polling Center: GOP Candidates, Voters and Creationism
If you want to know why Republican candidates for lieutenant governor favor teaching creationism in schools, just look at conservative voters' views on the subject. Full Story
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T-Squared: Your 2014 #TribuneFest Save-the-Date
Mark your calendars! We're pleased to announce the dates of the 2014 Texas Tribune Festival: Sept. 19-21. Full Story
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12 Republicans File for Race to Succeed Stockman
The race to replace U.S. Rep. Steve Stockman, R-Friendswood, drew six additional Republicans in the last week, bringing the full primary field to 12. Full Story
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Hearing Highlights Ongoing Debate Over Navigators
As Texas considers additional rules for the workers trained to help uninsured Americans find coverage under the Affordable Care Act, the so-called navigators continue to fuel controversy among critics of the health care law. Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 17, 2013
California Republican Darrell Issa supplemented a report critical of the health care navigator program with a field hearing in Texas on Monday to further explore those criticisms with a panel tilted heavily toward GOP members. Full Story
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Much At Stake as LCRA Chooses a New Leader
The Lower Colorado River Authority is searching for a new leader — and whoever gets the job will be taking the reins at one of the most tumultuous times in agency's history. Full Story
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Report: State Should Not Idle on Transportation Technology Planning
Transportation officials see emerging technologies playing a role in helping address issues like traffic safety. A new report stresses the need for the state to consider partnering with the private sector on certain initiatives. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Dec. 16, 2013
Your evening reading: when private companies come in to manage schools, transparency takes a hit; judge rules NSA phone program likely unconstitutional; state GOP chairman calls Texas "somewhat competitive" Full Story
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Civil Rights Group Criticizes Texas Voter Registration Process
Lax enforcement, lacking leadership by state election officials and faulty voter registration procedures led to the disenfranchisement of thousands of Texans in 2012, according to a report released on Monday. Full Story
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The Brief: Dec. 16, 2013
The week starts with questions over whether the Texas A&M regents' decision on Saturday to tap the chancellor's favorite for interim president over the governor's favored candidate will lead to more controversy in College Station. Full Story
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When Taxpayer Money and Private Firms Intersect in Schools
When schools turn to private entities for management, the arrangement can raise questions about how best to ensure financial accountability. Full Story
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Troubled Waters: The State of Texas Rivers
Every Texas river is threatened by nearly unprecedented drought and the effects of climate change. Take a look back at our series exploring the history, health and future of some of Texas' most important and legendary rivers. Full Story
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Running for Office With Second Chances in Mind
The short game in Texas politics is the year ahead — the primaries in March and the general election in November. But a loss in 2014 might lead to something bigger in a future election. Full Story
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Vast Rio Grande a Source of Numerous Legal Battles
With various levels of government in two countries making decisions that affect the Rio Grande, the 1,900-mile river has become the subject of interstate and international legal battles that have intensified during the continuing drought. Full Story
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The Playlist: I Just Want To Get Along
UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa told UT-Austin President Bill Powers on Thursday that he needed to improve their relationship — so our playlist inspired by the week's news starts off with "I Just Want to Get Along," by The Breeders." Full Story
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Hussey Named Interim President of Texas A&M University
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents unanimously voted to name Mark Hussey interim president of Texas A&M University in College Station at a meeting on Saturday. Full Story
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The best of our best for the week of Dec. 9-13, 2013. Full Story
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In College Station, Another Fight Over a President
The big shots at Texas A&M ought to be relaxing and enjoying this week's battles over UT-Austin's football coach and president, but they're stuck in a distracting political fight of their own. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Dec. 13, 2013
Your evening reading: new numbers and analysis on the Cornyn-Stockman primary contest; Texplainer explains the AG's duty to defend state laws; ex-El Paso County commissioner gets probation in corruption case Full Story
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