Leaders of homeless service programs on Monday addressed a joint hearing of a House appropriations subcommittee and the Urban Affairs Committee, saying any funding cuts would hinder their ability to provide services. Full Story
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At the 2012 Texas Tribune Festival, New York Times reporter Manny Fernandez talked about educating the emerging Hispanic majority with Sarita Brown of Excelencia in Education, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Superintendent Daniel King, South Texas College President Shirley Reed and University of Texas at Brownsville President Juliet Garcia. Full Story
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The University of Texas at Austin's use of race as a factor in some admissions decisions is being challenged before the U.S. Supreme Court this week. What will happen to the admissions process if UT loses the case? Full Story
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The state's biggest education deficit is in its fastest-growing population. If that persists, Hispanics will have problems operating at full potential in the Texas of the future. Full Story
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The state's largest doctors association says it can't remember a time when so many Texas physicians held elected office in Texas. But sometimes their medical backgrounds put them at odds with members of their own party. Full Story
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A San Antonio district has implemented a pilot program to track students while on campus, having them wear radio frequency identification chips on cards around their neck. Administrators say it's the best way to make sure they get all the state money they're entitled to. Full Story
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National attention will turn to Texas this week as the Supreme Court takes up the highest-profile case of its new term. Full Story
Despite the recent deluge, the drought in West Texas is not over, and experts say the perennially dry region must plan carefully for the future. Pressure is also growing on the Legislature to address the problem next year. Full Story
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This week in the Newsreel, we look at the two debates held this week and check out Senate committee assignments. Full Story
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Hamilton and M. Smith on the committee shuffle in the Texas Senate, Hamilton on Judith Zaffirini’s reaction, Batheja’s take on what it means for David Dewhurst’s politics, Grissom on Michael Morton’s first anniversary of freedom, Aguilar on House rematches in South Texas and El Paso, Aaronson on a Medicaid change pressuring home health providers, M. Smith on the stresses of teaching, E. Smith interviews Greg Abbott on voter fraud and plans for 2014 and Murphy refreshes our interactive on Texas givers to Super PACs: The best of our best from October 1 to 5, 2012. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Texas Republicans cast doubt on new unemployment numbers; university presidents call for more research money; new Lampson ad focuses on job creation Full Story
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At Thursday's TribLive conversation, I talked with Attorney General Greg Abbott about voter ID, redistricting, the cost of suing the feds 24 times and whether he's going to run for governor. Full Story
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At the 2012 Texas Tribune Festival, University of Texas at Austin professor Danny Reible talked about the future of water with Rebecca Motal of the Lower Colorado River Authority, Andy Sansom of Texas State University, Amy Hardberger of the Environmental Defense Fund and state Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio. Full Story
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At Thursday's TribLive conversation, I asked Attorney General Greg Abbott the question on everyone's mind: Are you running for governor in 2014? Full Story
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Michael Morton marked the anniversary of his release from prison on Thursday with a speech to an audience at the Capitol. He spoke about his life since being freed and encouraged others to support calls for increased prosecutor accountability. Full Story
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After a crushing loss in his bid for U.S. Senate, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's influence in next year's legislative session remains a question mark. Thursday's committee assignments may reflect efforts to appease some critics. Full Story
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In the latest TV ad promoting Democrat Nick Lampson in his Congressional District 14 race against Republican state Rep. Randy Weber, a port worker disses Washington and praises Lampson for creating jobs. Full Story
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Some consequences of the Legislature's more than $5 billion budget cut to public schools — like a loss of morale and stress levels in the classroom — aren't easily measured. But the pressure on teachers may have more complex origins. Full Story
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The abrupt exodus of thousands of South Texas Medicaid patients from one managed care health plan is putting financial strain on home health providers still adjusting to the state’s transition to Medicaid managed care. Full Story
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Election Day is about a month away, but the last day to register to vote in Texas is Tuesday. And though Texans still can't register online, there are many other ways to do so. Full Story
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