Cruz Control Already on Display in 2014 Primaries
He hasn't endorsed in any 2014 races, but U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is already a presence in the Republican primaries. That influence is only going to grow as the races heat up. Full Story
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Rise in Cattle Rustling Perplexes Texas Law Enforcement
Cattle rustling might seem like a crime that belongs in the history books, but it’s still alive in many parts of Texas. And to the surprise of law enforcement, the practice appears to be on the rise. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 20, 2013
The persistent 2016 buzz surrounding U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz mounted on Monday as debate over his eligibility to run for president took a new twist. Full Story
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Americans Could Get "Addicted" to Obamacare, Cruz Warns Tea Party
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has come home to Texas to promote his long-shot bid to defund "Obamacare," warning Tea Party activists in Kingwood Monday that they have only a few months to stop the health care reform law. Full Story
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Cruz Will Renounce Canadian Ties
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, born in Calgary in 1970, said Monday he would give up any claim he might have to Canadian citizenship. Full Story
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San Antonio Attorney to Investigate Complaint Against Perry
San Antonio defense attorney Michael McCrum has been appointed to investigate a complaint alleging that Gov. Rick Perry abused his power when he threatened to cut funding for the state's Public Integrity Unit. Full Story
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Disabled Plaintiffs, State Reach Deal to Improve Living Conditions
Thousands of Texans with disabilities housed in nursing homes without access to rehabilitative care could see improved living conditions under an interim agreement reached with the state on Monday. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 19, 2013
Your evening reading: Santorum, Hotze endorse in attorney general's race; Cruz releases birth certificate to The Dallas Morning News; Perry to headline California Republican Party convention Full Story
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Abbott: MALC Attorney's Actions "Unethical"
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus are sparring again over voter ID. This time, it’s Abbott’s turn to accuse the group of trying to suppress the vote. Full Story
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For Tweeting Candidates, a Campaign Risk
Greg Abbott's online appreciation for a tweet that called state Sen. Wendy Davis an "idiot" and a "Retard Barbie" highlights the high-risk, high-reward proposition of letting candidates handle their own social media. Full Story
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Video: Paxton Campaign Gets Boost From Santorum
Rick Santorum is backing state Sen. Ken Paxton's bid for attorney general. In a video endorsement, the former presidential contender said Paxton has a record of standing up to members of his own party "when they wander off the conservative line." Full Story
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In Absence of TRBs, Universities Delaying Improvement Plans
Following yet another legislative session without tuition revenue bonds since the last round was authorized in 2006, many universities — especially smaller, regional ones — are delaying their projects. Full Story
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New Education Training to Promote Mental Health Intervention in Schools
Under new training requirements, teachers, administrators and staff will undergo mental health intervention training intended to inform educators about recognizing mental and emotional disorders. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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Plan to Convert Paved Roads to Gravel Begins Despite Local Concerns
Lawmakers and rural residents worry unpaved roads will create safety hazards and reduce property values. But the Texas Department of Transportation says converting paved roads to gravel is the only safe plan it can afford. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 19, 2013
The politics of Twitter spilled into the governor's race over the weekend. Full Story
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Some Worry New DNA Law Will Create Delays
Lawmakers this year approved a bill requiring DNA testing in death penalty cases. Some prosecutors worry more testing could simply delay a guilty defendant’s inevitable conviction. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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Health and Economics Spurring Texas Cities to Promote Bicycle Use
From expanding bike lanes and trails to launching bike-share programs, more Texas cities are investing resources to encourage bicycle use. Full Story
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The Playlist: Waltz Across Texas
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is planning a series of events throughout the state next week, so our weekly playlist inspired by political news kicks off with Ernest Tubb singing "Waltz Across Texas." Full Story
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
Aguilar on a plan to ease trade at Texas ports, Batheja on the selling of next year's constitutional amendment on transportation, Hamilton on the latest in the Wallace Hall saga, Ramsey and Murphy on who's running — so far — in 2014, Rocha on mental health, veterans and the 83rd session, Root on Ted Cruz's travels across Texas, Satija on greenhouse gasses and the business community, M. Smith on CSCOPE and Swicegood updates our campaign finance app: The best of our best content from August 12-16, 2013. Full Story
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Redistricting Plan Set, But Legal Debate Isn't Over
Lawmakers passed a new set of congressional and legislative maps in their first special session. Redistricting has been a long and contentious process, and it is probably far from over. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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