Last year, Dallas County taxpayers spent $582 million to care for the uninsured. More insured citizens means better public health, lower taxpayer burden to cover the uninsured and a stronger community. Full Story
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Obamacare continues to be deeply unpopular, its policies wildly unpredictable, and its effects incredibly harmful to the economy and our nation as a whole. If this is not the issue to fight on, what is? Full Story
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For all the advantages that have lent the feel of an unofficial coronation to his candidacy for governor, Attorney General Greg Abbott remains an undefined figure among many Texas voters, including as many as 40 percent of Republican primary voters. Full Story
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Jerry Russell, the father of state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, died Thursday, according to a message she posted on Facebook. Full Story
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Oil and gas representatives, along with academics, gathered in Laredo this week to discuss the economic benefits of the drilling boom in the Eagle Ford Shale. But concerns over the environmental impact of the boom persist. Full Story
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The Univision stations in Austin, Dallas and Houston were No. 1 among adults ages 18 to 49 in July for total day viewing, prime time and late local news. And as Texas' campaign season heats up, candidates are taking note. Full Story
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The storied Canadian River has been so badly pummeled by drought that the reservoirs along it are essentially dry. That's bad news for the thirsty cities of the Panhandle, not to mention a fish fighting for survival. Full Story
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The gay rights debate engulfing San Antonio may soon hit a crescendo. Full Story
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Your evening reading: U.S. not "al-Qaida's air force," Cruz says; GOP congressman slams Cruz over remarks; split decisions on veteran partner benefits put Texas in spotlight Full Story
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Ross, Evan, Reeve and Ayan discuss Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson's departure from the Texas Supreme Court, conflict between state Rep. Jim Pitts and University of Texas Regent Wallace Hall, and the new state laws that recently took effect. Full Story
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The effects of requiring voter ID probably won't be evident until March or later, opponents say. Local elections in Galveston and the Rio Grande Valley might offer clues, but the true test, they say, will be in a major statewide election. Full Story
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The Texas Supreme Court could rule this month in a case that that is likely to weigh in on the rights of private-property owners whose lands are traversed by undocumented immigrants. Full Story
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The Republicans running for comptroller aren't talking about the current officeholder at all: Susan Combs is off the ballot and out of the field of play, for now. Full Story
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While Texas lawmakers this year failed to find the billions of dollars needed to address a transportation funding shortfall, Bexar, El Paso and Webb counties managed to win special approval to raise their vehicle registration fees. Full Story
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President Obama may have swayed congressional leaders on Syria, but many Texans in Washington remain unconvinced. Full Story
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At an El Paso town hall organized to gauge public input on Syria, some residents said Tuesday that it was in the United States' interest to act though more information was needed. But most who spoke were opposed to any intervention. Full Story
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State Rep. Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie, acknowledged writing a law school recommendation for his son but strongly denied attempting to exert any undue influence over the admission process. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Texas Supreme Court chief justice to resign; Texas National Guard refuses to process benefits for gay couples; Cornyn quiet at Syria summit Full Story
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On August 19, I talked with Ricardo Romo, the president of the University of Texas at San Antonio, about managing growth in enrollment, precipitous demographic change, graduation rates and more. Full Story
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For this week's nonscientific survey of political and governmental insiders, we asked about the lieutenant governor's call to Allen police, state and federal efforts to stop a merger, federal efforts to stop a state law and a Texas politician's dual citizenship. Full Story
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