The Brief: Sept. 13, 2013
Gov. Rick Perry's latest jobs pitch has yet another Democratic governor crying foul. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 12, 2013
Your evening reading: Democrats slam tweet from Abbott adviser; FreedomWorks endorses Sessions' Tea Party opponent; Cornyn opposes Summers for Fed post Full Story
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Sessions Draws a Tea Party Opponent
A former supporter — Tea Party activist Katrina Pierson — of U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, has decided to challenge the incumbent in next year's Republican primary. Full Story
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The Polling Center: Are Suburban Women in the Democratic Resurgence Recipe?
While the Hispanic vote has been the focus of much of the analysis of Democrats’ prospects for turning the Republican tide, in the short term, they will almost certainly need to look to suburban women — especially if Wendy Davis is at the top of the ticket. Full Story
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Voting Rights Dispute Enters Another Round
Texas Republicans and Democrats are still at odds over voter ID and redistricting, but the venue has changed and now it's the Republicans on defense. Full Story
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UT System Chancellor to Address How Schools Report Fundraising Totals
UPDATED: University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa plans to send letters to leaders at the system’s 15 institutions to address how they report alumni membership dues in their fundraising totals. Full Story
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Despite New Efforts That Target Cheating on State Tests, Doubts Remain
The Texas Education Agency is stepping up its scrutiny of accountability violations with a new department devoted to investigating complaints of cheating. But questions remain about the agency's ability to effectively operate the division. Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 12, 2013
The gay rights debate that sparked a bitter fight in San Antonio this summer may soon be moving to Houston. Full Story
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UT System Hires Outside Counsel for Impeachment Probe
The University of Texas System has hired Hilder & Associates, a Houston-based law firm, as outside counsel to assist in its dealings with the House Select Committee on Transparency in State Agency Operations. Full Story
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TribCast: College Rankings and Candidate Comments
Reeve, Ben, Emily and Ross talk about how Texas fared in the latest college rankings, the respective returns of Dan Morales and Wayne Christian, and attention-grabbing comments from candidates for statewide office. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 11, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry takes jobs ads to Maryland; Cruz calls Obama "too hawkish and too dovish"; Villarreal rules out run for comptroller Full Story
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Perry Takes Aim at Maryland in Latest Campaign
Maryland is Gov. Rick Perry's latest target as he works to lure out-of-state businesses to the Lone Star State. Full Story
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DPS Expands Surcharge Relief for the Poor
A new incentive program will allow some low-income drivers to pay reduced surcharges under the Driver Responsibility Program. Thousands of Texans' licenses have been suspended as a result of the controversial program. Full Story
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Prepping for National Role, Powers Talks Higher Ed Future
At his annual "State of the University" address on Wednesday, UT-Austin President Bill Powers talked about the future of higher education as he prepares to lead one of the most elite national higher education organizations. Full Story
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Court: Inmate Can't Be Forcibly Medicated Ahead of Execution
In a ruling issued Wednesday, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals declared that Steven Staley, a mentally ill death row inmate, cannot be forcibly medicated for the purpose of making him competent for execution. Full Story
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Guns Could Be an Issue in the Governor's Race
In Texas, where licensed gun toters are allowed to bypass the metal detectors at the state Capitol and the sitting governor once shot a coyote while jogging, getting between Texans and their guns can be politically dangerous. Full Story
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On Guadalupe River, Tubers Aren't Only Ones Facing Low Flows
Many Texans gauge the health of the Guadalupe River by the speed of their tubing trip. Given the drought conditions plaguing most of the state, people come prepared to walk. On a broader scale, the shallow spots are indicative of the growing demand on the spring-fed water source. Full Story
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Opinions Mixed on Energy Companies' Role in Protecting Species
Texas' biggest oil and gas companies are looking to take a prime role in protecting threatened species in the state, and such participation is drawing mixed opinions among environmental advocates. Full Story
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Troubled Waters: The State of Texas Rivers
In the wake of nearly unprecedented drought, environmental advocates fear that state leaders are prioritizing thirsty cities over ecology. Our Troubled Waters series explores the history, health and future of some of the state's most important waterways. Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 11, 2013
The quickly shifting debate over Syria has exposed a rift between U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and Rand Paul. Full Story
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