Randy Weber's latest ad says CD-14 opponent Nick Lampson voted against the Bush tax cuts, child tax credits and ending with this: "Voters fired him. Twice." It goes on TV on Friday, Weber's campaign said. Full Story
Your evening reading: Davis, Shelton clash in fiery debate; state senator to keep fighting in-state tuition for illegal immigrants; Gohmert calls Romney a "people pleaser" who will need guidance Full Story
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In a video that ponders potential threats to the viability of high school football, Progress Texas PAC urges Texans to fight plans to institute school voucher programs. Full Story
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At this morning's TribLive conversation, presumptive incoming state Reps. Stephanie Klick, Chris Paddie and Justin Rodriguez were asked if they were prepared to sign pledge cards for Speaker Joe Straus or his challenger, state Rep. Bryan Hughes. Full Story
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Despite widespread criticism of the Mexican military south of the Rio Grande, its soldiers remain the best suited for taking on the cartels, according to a number of observers north of the border. Full Story
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On the campus of Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, state Sen. Wendy Davis, a Democrat, and her Republican opponent Mark Shelton squared off on education funding, women's health, and of course, ethics. Full Story
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A state-funded Women's Health Program that excludes Planned Parenthood won't be able to provide the same level of care as the current system, according to a new study from George Washington University. Full Story
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State Rep. Kenneth Sheets, R-Dallas, has become the first GOP lawmaker to openly disparage other elected officials for collecting a state pension while receiving a government salary for their elected position. Full Story
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Oil production along the Gulf Coast has helped cut U.S. crude imports by 20 percent since 2005. But environmentalists say the increased production isn't without drawbacks, including strain on the state's rail, pipeline and highway systems. Full Story
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With less than a month to go before the presidential election, we have updated our interactive map of Texas donors to presidential candidates by ZIP code. Full Story
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Despite Gov. Rick Perry's prediction that no such bill would reach his desk, state Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, said he intends to continue his effort to end the state's policy of offering in-state tuition to some illegal immigrants. Full Story
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Oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday spelled trouble for the University of Texas at Austin's affirmative action policy. Full Story
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U.S. Rep. Francisco Canseco, R-San Antonio, says groups supporting Democrat Pete Gallego in that CD-23 race have spent $2.1 million on ads he says are "all false." Canseco says he is promoting energy jobs that Gallego's supporters oppose. Full Story
State Rep. Randy Weber's newest ad in his congressional race against Democrat Nick Lampson is a testimonial from local builder Terry Collins. He talks about Weber's help for a program called Operation Finally Home, which builds homes for wounded and disabled soldiers and their families. Full Story
Your evening reading: Supreme Court hears oral arguments in UT case; agency says Armstrong played key role in doping program; DeLay's attorneys take appeal to court Full Story
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How to define a “critical mass” of minority students was the question of the day on Wednesday during a heated Supreme Court oral argument on the consideration of race in the University of Texas at Austin’s admissions processes. Full Story
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Evan, Reeve, Emily and Ben talk about the shuffling of committee chairs in the Texas Senate, the Fisher v. the University of Texas at Austin case and allegations of voter fraud in South Texas. Full Story
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Attorneys for former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, a Sugar Land Republican convicted two years ago on conspiracy and money-laundering charges, took his appeal to court on Wednesday. Full Story
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Gov. Rick Perry appeared on CBS This Morning on Wednesday to talk about his higher education proposals, the Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin case and Mitt Romney's debate performance. Full Story
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In a new ad, Mark Shelton's campaign depicts his SD-10 opponent, Fort Worth Sen. Wendy Davis, as a "lifelong tax liberal" who takes money from the pockets of seniors. Cue the vacuums. Full Story