The Brief: Nov. 4, 2013
The big headline from the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll out today is this: The gap between Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis can be counted on a single hand. Full Story
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With or Without $2 Billion, Water Woes Unlikely to Go Away
Whether or not Texas voters approve Proposition 6, which would take $2 billion from the state's savings account to use for water financing, the state has a long way to go in dealing with its water deficit. Full Story
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![Lilly pads in Stamford Lake, near Paint Creek, which was dug as a reservoir in the 1950s.]()
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Peeking Ahead to the Fight Over Moderate General Election Voters
For Republican gubernatorial candidates, going too far right in March could mean trouble in November. Full Story
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![Ross Ramsey, Executive Editor of The Texas Tribune, speaks with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott during a one-on-one session of The Texas Tribune Festival on Sep. 28, 2013.]()
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Abortion Debate Could Play Into Hispanic Vote
Republicans see an opening for the 2014 election as they work to reach out to Hispanic voters who could be spurred to the polls by the party’s anti-abortion stance. Democrats say it's a losing proposition. Full Story
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![Thousands of abortion opponents attended the Texas Rally for Life at the Capitol on Jan. 26, 2013, where speakers included Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Houston Sen. Dan Patrick.]()
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The Playlist: Got a Job
Former state Sen. Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, officially joined the Texas A&M University System administration this week. In honor of this and other high profile hires, we start our weekly playlist with Smokey Robinson's "Got a Job." Full Story
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Newsreel: Closing One Election, Opening Another
This week in the Texas Weekly Newsreel: The vote on water and other constitutional amendments is days away, Todd Staples jabs at Dan Patrick and Democrats start testing Ted Cruz's popularity with independent voters. Full Story
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The best of our best for the week of Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 2013. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 1, 2013
Your evening reading: clinics end abortion services after court ruling; Carona lends his plane to Patrick for lite guv campaign; no cooling off period for Williams Full Story
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Carona Lends Private Plane to Patrick Campaign
State Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, confirmed Friday that he is allowing fellow state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, to use his private plane to campaign around the state. Full Story
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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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