LCRA Proposes Emergency Drought Measures for 2014
As the Highland Lakes in Central Texas continue to dwindle to near-historic lows, the Lower Colorado River Authority is recommending unprecedented steps to cut back freshwater releases. Full Story
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TribLive: A Conversation With Todd Staples
Full video of my 10/31 TribLive conversation with Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples, a 2014 candidate for lieutenant governor. Full Story
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As Uber Looks to Expand, Debate Flares in Dallas
Dallas officials continue to debate whether city code should change to accommodate Uber, a company that allows customers to order rides with a cellphone app, as existing transportation companies fight against it. Full Story
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![Sunny Singh, a driver for Uber, navigates the streets of Dallas, Texas on October 22, 2013. Uber, an upscale car and driver company that has been welcomed in many major metropolitan areas, has faced a tougher-than-usual road in Texas, especially Dallas, where they continue to battle political and legal obstacles.]()
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Friendly Fire in Texas Legislative Races
What's normal in Texas general elections — legislators in one party endorsing candidates challenging colleagues from the other party — is turning up in primaries. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 1, 2013
A trio of federal judges gave Greg Abbott and his fellow Republicans a big treat on Halloween evening. Full Story
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Slideshow: The Colorado River
This slideshow offers a look at the 600-mile Colorado River, which flows from West Texas to the Gulf Coast and is under serious threat from drought and surging population growth in Central Texas. Full Story
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When a River's in Trouble, Many Face Sacrifices
The Colorado River, which flows from West Texas all the way down to the Gulf Coast, is caught in a tug-of-war amid the West's prolonged drought. Full Story
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If Prop 6 Passes, What's Next for Water in Texas?
The passage of Proposition 6, which proponents say would jump-start billions of dollars in spending on water projects across Texas, may be just the beginning of a debate over how to spend money in a new state water fund. Full Story
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In El Paso, Davis Says She'll Discuss Border Security With Locals
Gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis talked border security and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants in El Paso on Thursday. Full Story
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5th Circuit Reverses Ruling on Abortion Bill
Texas abortion providers’ Monday victory was short-lived. The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday reversed a federal district court ruling that found part of the state's new abortion regulations unconstitutional. Full Story
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TribLive: Staples on Undocumented Immigrants
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples, a 2014 candidate for lieutenant governor, talked about his opposition to in-state tuition and other state programs for undocumented immigrants. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Oct. 31, 2013
Your evening reading: statewide candidates say where they stand on Prop 6; Katy ISD plans $69 million football stadium; Cruz's dad says the darndest things Full Story
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TribLive: Staples on Why He's Running
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples explained why he decided to run for lieutenant governor in 2014. Full Story
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Tommy Williams Hired by Texas A&M University System
UPDATED: Former state Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, has officially joined the Texas A&M University System as its new vice chancellor of federal and state relations. Full Story
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TribLive: Staples on His Opponents
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples, a 2014 candidate for lieutenant governor, talked about his three Republican opponents. Full Story
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Proposition 6: Where the Statewide Candidates Stand on Water Funding
The Tribune polled all candidates running for statewide office to determine whether they support or oppose Proposition 6. Scroll through this table to see where each of them stands. Full Story
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Proposed Rules Could Increase Use of Pepper Spray on Youths
County probation chiefs want new authority to use pepper spray, saying proposed rules would provide more local control over how their facilities are operated. Full Story
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Video: Voters Will Decide on Property Tax Breaks for Military Veterans
Two of the nine constitutional amendments on the Nov. 5 ballot could benefit many of the 1.6 million veterans in Texas. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 31, 2013
Gov. Rick Perry performed a civic duty Wednesday and turned it into a news twofer. Full Story
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Legal Fight Likely to Keep Abortion in Spotlight Through 2014
A federal judge's decision this week to block parts of Texas' strict new abortion law was just the first step in a legal battle that could drag on for months, or even years, meaning that the courtroom drama will play out against the 2014 governor's race. Full Story
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