Polling Center: Cornyn and the Cruz Effect
The state's senior U.S. senator, up for re-election in 2014, steers warily around the state's junior U.S. senator, who has been on a roll for the last several months. Full Story
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T-Squared: Events as Journalism
If you appreciate the free and open-to-the-public events we host statewide, become a member today during our Fall Membership Drive. Full Story
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Abbott Proposes Far-Reaching Ethics Reform
Ethics watchdogs are applauding gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott for proposing what would amount to a sea change in Texas ethics laws. Full Story
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Brian Janous: The TT Interview
Microsoft's director of energy strategy on the company's big investment in Texas wind, the expiring federal renewable energy tax credit and the debate over whether Texas should transform its energy market. Full Story
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Advocates Say Saving Matagorda Bay Could Take Legal Action
Environmental advocates and fishermen along the Gulf Coast met this week to discuss the uncertain future of Matagorda Bay's ecology. Their conclusion: Saving it could require legal action. Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 14, 2013
State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, will take another step toward confirming a run for lieutenant governor by announcing that she will make a "major announcement" Nov. 23. Full Story
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Petrochemical Industry Says New Rules Could Turn Boom Into Bust
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a Texas-backed challenge to new greenhouse gas limits for big polluters like petrochemical plants, the industry is warning of dire consequences should the rules take effect. Full Story
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Federal Judges Hear Arguments in Fisher Case — Again
The University of Texas at Austin’s lawyers and attorneys for Abigail Fisher, who is challenging the school’s consideration of race in admissions decisions, once again found themselves arguing before federal judges on Wednesday. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Nov. 13, 2013
Your evening reading: health exchange enrollment numbers are anemic in Texas; Sullivan says "NUTS" to Ethics Commission; Davis to meet big-buck Democratic donors in D.C. Full Story
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Few Texans Have Found Health Coverage Through Affordable Care Act
Fewer than 3,000 Texans successfully found private health insurance during the first month of the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment, according to federal enrollment figures released Wednesday. Full Story
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Sullivan Rejects Ethics Commission Settlement Offer
Michael Quinn Sullivan rejected a proposed settlement from the Texas Ethics Commission with a simple response: the word "NUTS" where his signature would have gone. Full Story
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TribCast: Abbott's Ethics Proposals, Double Down and UT
Reeve, Brandi, Evan and Ross talk about the latest policy proposals from gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott, revelations in the recently released book Double Down and the latest drama involving the University of Texas at Austin. Full Story
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Van de Putte Will Announce Future Plans on Nov. 23
As promised, state Sen. Leticia Van De Putte, D-San Antonio, said she would make a formal annoncement about her future plans on Nov. 23 in an email sent to supporters Friday. She is expected to run for lieutenant governor. Full Story
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Patrick Releases Ad Aimed at Gun Rights
In his third TV ad of the campaign season, state Sen. Dan Patrick champions Second Amendment rights and his opposition to President Obama. Full Story
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Wayne Christian Releases New Texas Railroad Commission Ad
Former state Rep. Wayne Christian, R-Center, a candidate for the Texas Railroad Commission, introduces himself in a new ad. Full Story
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Democratic Candidates Slow to Jump on Statewide Ballot
Wendy Davis formally filed to run for governor over the weekend. But since her announcement in early October, only a handful of other Democrats have announced for other statewide posts up and down the ballot. Full Story
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T-Squared: Born Digital
Between responsive design, data apps and livestreaming, 2013 was a big year for Tribune technology. Will you help us stretch even further in 2014? Full Story
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The Brief: Nov. 13, 2013
The challengers to Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst so far have not been shy at hammering the incumbent for his perceived faults. On Tuesday, they laid another pressing problem of Texas Republicans at his feet — Wendy Davis. Full Story
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With Prop 6 Approved, Plans Remain Uncertain
Now that Texas voters have agreed to spend $2 billion to finance water supply projects, legislators say the state finally has some money to execute its water plan. But it's a plan full of contradictions and uncertainty. Full Story
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Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal: The TT Interview
Mexico's secretary of the economy on tax reforms in his country, changes that would allow private investment in Mexico's state-owned oil monopoly and his government's thoughts on immigration reform in the United States. Full Story
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