The Evening Brief: Aug. 14, 2013
Your evening reading: Perry supporters launching new national group; Stockman invites Obama-mocking rodeo clown to Texas; Senate candidate attacks Davis in new video ad Full Story
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TribCast: CSCOPE, Campaign Debt and Primary Challenges
Evan, Jay, Morgan and Reeve discuss the controversy that continues to surround CSCOPE, money owed by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's campaign, and the latest on legislators with primary challengers. Full Story
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T-Squared: Trib Fellows Launch NewsBiz Site
Today our Knight Foundation-funded Tribune Fellows launched NewsBiz, a website that — we hope — will start a global conversation around best practices in the business of digital news. Full Story
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Video: Burton Attacks Davis on Abortion in New Ad
In a video ad featuring her adoptive daughter, Konni Burton, a GOP contender for state Sen. Wendy Davis' Fort Worth seat, attacks the filibustering Democrat for her stance on abortion. Full Story
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Introducing Our 2014 Elections Page
Now that we've (finally) made it through the 83rd legislative session, all eyes turn to 2014, where the statewide elections feature more open seats than any ballot since 1990. Our new 2014 Elections landing page has you covered. Full Story
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Selling Next Year's Road Prop Could be Tricky
Now that it's through the Legislature, lawmakers and advocates have to sell a constitutional amendment that boosts funding for Texas highways without sapping interest for completing that funding a few months later. Full Story
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Biggest Ethics Reforms Died on Governor's Desk
A few minor ethics measures passed in the 83rd legislative session. But the real story is what didn’t happen. This story is part of our monthlong 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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Governor's Race a Contest in Search of Contestants
If Attorney General Greg Abbott wins the governor's race without a battle, he could claim a bit of Texas election history. Open races for governor are almost always a lot more competitive than this one is shaping up to be. Full Story
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New Eviction Rules Taking Shape as Housing Prices Rebound
As housing prices rise in major metropolitan areas, the state is changing and standardizing the growing number of eviction cases before judges in Texas. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 14, 2013
The chorus of Democratic voices calling on state Sen. Wendy Davis to run for governor continues to swell. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 13, 2013
Your evening reading: A&M switches gears on law school plan; Dewhurst is a "listening leader;" former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul won't be giving a nod to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in 2016. Full Story
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Dewhurst Campaign Owes Vendors Nearly $1 Million
It’s been more than a year since Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst lost his bid to become a U.S. senator, but his campaign still owes consultants and vendors nearly $1 million, Federal Election Commission records show. Full Story
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A&M's Law School Acquisition Differs From Original Plan
Texas A&M University officially closed on its purchase of a new law school on Monday, and while the original plan was more of a merger, the new deal is a complete acquisition for Texas A&M. Full Story
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Guadalupe River State Park Cuts Back on Water Service
Because of drought-related water shortages, Texas Parks and Wildlife has cut water service to Guadalupe River State Park’s three campgrounds and restrooms on most weekdays. Full Story
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Inside Intelligence: About Cruz and Perry...
For this week's nonscientific survey of insiders in politics and government, we asked about the two Texans who might figure into the Republican presidential race in 2016, and about the future face of the Texas GOP. Full Story
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Dewhurst Campaign Video Features "Listening Leader"
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who is facing three GOP primary challengers in his re-election bid, released a campaign video Tuesday highlighting his relationship with the grass roots and his skills as a listener — whether it's during "ice cream with Americans for Prosperity or dinner with the Waco Tea Party." Full Story
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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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