Fruit, Veggies, Whole Grains Coming to Public School Vending Machines
Texas students looking for sugary, high-fat snacks will instead find whole grains or vegetables on the menu in 2014. Full Story
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Fundraising Reports Offer Chance to Stand Out in Crowded Statewide Races
The Monday deadline to report fundraising numbers offered the first look at how the candidates running in the 2014 races for lieutenant governor and attorney general stack up financially. Full Story
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Despite Early Momentum, Property Rights Overhaul Stalls
Earlier this year, landowners, environmentalists and oil and gas interests appeared to have neared an agreement on changing laws that allow pipeline companies to claim private land. But as the legislative session wore on, efforts to overhaul property rights fell short. Full Story
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The Brief: July 16, 2013
New fundraising numbers on Monday set off the latest round of 2014 political jockeying in Texas. Full Story
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House Tentatively Backs TxDOT Funding Plan
In a 92-36 vote, the Texas House on Monday gave tentative approval to a plan that would boost funding for road construction and maintenance if voters approve a constitutional amendment. Full Story
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Zetas Leader Captured in Nuevo León
UPDATED: Authorities confirmed Miguel Treviño Morales was captured at 3:45 a.m. local time in the municipality of Anáhuac, Nuevo León, and not in Nuevo Laredo, as originally reported. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: July 15, 2013
Your evening reading: Candidates' fundraising numbers trickling out; Perry talks 2016; D.C. fundraiser planned for Davis. Full Story
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Abbott Says He Would Bring Different Perspective as Governor
At a campaign stop in Houston on Monday, Attorney General Greg Abbott talked about how he could relate to Texans’ physical and emotional challenges. He added that as governor, he could further help them overcome adversity. Full Story
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Combs: 2006 Study Will Not Be Revisited
State Comptroller Susan Combs says her office doesn't have the resources to update a 2006 study of the economic impact of Texas' undocumented immigrant population. Full Story
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On Impeachment Probe, Committee in Uncharted Waters
A legislative committee charged with weighing the impeachment of University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall is easing its way into a process that has relatively little historical precedent or statutory guidance. Full Story
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A&M President: Desire to Teach Fueled Decision to Step Down
Texas A&M University President R. Bowen Loftin said he felt that he brought something to A&M that had been somewhat lacking: "a real focus on students." He said that his decision to leave his post was driven by a desire to return to teaching. Full Story
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Health Care Providers Bracing for Hike in Medicaid Enrollment
Texas is not expanding Medicaid eligibility, but enrollment in the program is still expected to climb under new rules created by the federal Affordable Care Act. Full Story
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The Policy and the Politics of the Abortion Debate
The Texas Capitol has been full of protesters and demonstrators off and on for the last month as lawmakers considered abortion legislation. And activists on both sides fight have put some R-rated signs in the hands of children. Full Story
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As Oil Companies Claim Land, Uncertainty Lingers for Landowners
Companies are scrambling for ways to bring Texas oil and gas to market, including claiming rights to private land. But a legislative push to block companies' efforts has stalled, leaving many landowners unsure of their property rights. Full Story
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Abortion Debate Pushes Other Bills Into the Shadows
On the latest Agenda Texas, from KUT News and the Tribune: The abortion fight at the state Capitol this summer has overshadowed two other issues — transportation and criminal sentencing — lawmakers have also been asked to address. Full Story
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Davis Raises Nearly $1 Million
State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, the new star of the Texas Democratic Party, raised nearly $1 million in the final two weeks of June, her campaign will reveal Monday. Full Story
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The Brief: July 15, 2013
As abortion fervor faded from the Capitol over the weekend, the spotlight turned to Attorney General Greg Abbott. Full Story
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In Launching Bid for Governor, Abbott Says He's Ready to Fight
“When it comes to our freedom and our future, I will never, I will never, stop fighting,” Attorney General Greg Abbott said Sunday as he declared his candidacy for governor. Full Story
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Districts Begin Preparing for New Guidelines on High School Diplomas
As educators welcome the coming changes in state testing requirements, some school districts are looking ahead at another part of recently passed education reform. The state is expanding the courses that will count toward a high school diploma. Full Story
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The Playlist: Battle is Over but the War Goes On
After a long debate, Senate Republicans successfully passed an omnibus abortion restriction bill. Democrats insist they will keep fighting the measure. So, we begin this week's playlist with Levon Helm singing "Battle is Over But the War Goes On." Full Story
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