Democrats Gear Up for Possible Davis Gubernatorial Run
State Sen. Wendy Davis has yet to decide if she will run for governor, but some Democratic groups are already marshalling support. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 13, 2013
With two Texans playing key roles, infighting within the Republican party on how to defeat Obamacare continues. Full Story
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Environmental Concerns Rise as Brazos Levels Fall
Concerns over water levels in the Brazos River have sparked debate over who gets to use the river's water, how much water should be used and how much water should be left to keep the river healthy. Full Story
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More Hospitals to Collect Sexual Assault Evidence
All Texas hospitals with emergency rooms will soon be required to have staff trained in at least basic collection of forensic evidence from sexual assault victims. This story is part of our monthlong 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 12, 2013
Your evening reading: Judge blocks school district's use of CSCOPE; Smitherman calls for "conservative crusade" against EPA; extra time for jurors in Fort Hood shooting trial to review testimony Full Story
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Order Blocking District's CSCOPE Use Gets High-Profile Praise
A group of plaintiffs in the Llano Independent School District has obtained a court order banning the use of CSCOPE lessons until those lessons get State Board of Education approval. Full Story
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Ian Brownlee: The TT Interview
The U.S. consul general in Ciudad Juárez on whether the war in Juárez is over, what the U.S. is doing to help and what the next few months in the border city will be like leading up to the shift in power from one administration to another. Full Story
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In Video, Smitherman Calls for "Conservative Crusade" Against Obama, EPA
Railroad Commission Chairman and Texas attorney general candidate Barry Smitherman released a new campaign video in which he promises to protect Texans against the "job-killing policies" of the Obama administration and the EPA. Full Story
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Kathy Walt Returns to Team Perry
Kathy Walt is returning to the Capitol to become Gov. Rick Perry’s chief of staff, the governor’s office announced Monday. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 12, 2013
If Gov. Rick Perry makes a second bid for the White House in 2016, there is mounting speculation that he may have some home-state competition for the Republican nomination from a certain junior senator. Full Story
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Hard Copy Not Required: Law to Let Drivers Show Insurance on Phones
Motorists in Texas will soon be allowed to use their cellphones to show proof of insurance during traffic stops. Proponents of the legislation say that the law will increase at the efficiency at those stops. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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Texas Democrats are Looking for a Pied Piper
Texas Democrats are hoping to fill out a statewide ballot that so far just has one candidate on it, and they're hoping a marquee candidate like Wendy Davis might prime the pump. Full Story
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Charter Schools' Presence in Churches Draws Both Praise and Concerns
Charter schools with ties to faith-based organizations have cropped up across Texas. Proponents say that's a result of smart budgeting, but critics have concerns about oversight and worry that faith-based instruction could enter some classrooms. Full Story
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Boater Education Courses Target Invasive Species
One way that invasive aquatic species like the zebra mussel can spread across Texas waterways is via boats that aren't cleaned. New legislation requires boater education courses to address the importance of cleaning boats. This story is part of our monthlong 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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The Playlist: Hard Way Home
It took longer than expected, but after more than seven consecutive months of work in the Capitol, lawmakers were finally able to put the session behind them. So we start this week's news-inspired playlist with Brandi Carlile's "Hard Way Home." Full Story
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Texas Weekly Newsreel: Sine Die, Wendy Davis, Election Law
In this week's Newsreel: The Texas Legislature leaves Austin, we get a glimpse at Wendy Davis' future politcal plans, and we are left with this question: Will Texas ever get out of the battle over its political maps? Full Story
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
Root reports on Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis and their gubernatorial moves, Satija on the new force in the state’s water wars, Murphy’s interactive on the most expensive water projects, M. Smith looks at grades for schools, Aaronson sorts out changes in women’s health programs, Aguilar finds some harmony between the U.S. and Mexico, Batheja on upgrades to the state’s 911 system, Dehn and Koh on new penalties for hit-and-run drivers, Grissom on possible interference in a criminal case, Hamilton on a positive focus at UT, Rocha on the outcome of the third special session: The best of our best for the week of August 5 to 9, 2013. Full Story
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Meningitis Vaccine Rules Scaled Back at Colleges
Fewer college students will be required to have meningitis vaccinations, and new rules also make it easier for some students to opt out of the vaccinations. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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U.S. Officials Troubled by Drug Lord's Release
U.S. officials on Friday called infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero's release from a Mexican prison deeply troubling, and said they would continue to seek justice over his connection to the 1985 slaying of a DEA agent. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 9, 2013
Your evening reading: Data on the public's understanding of the Affordable Care Act; a couple of weeks until a decision from state Sen. Wendy Davis; an upcoming debate on CSCOPE Full Story
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