Guest Column: Cruz Proves the Case for Hispanic Republicans
Ted Cruz's win in the U.S. Senate primary proves Republicans have a significant opportunity to reach out to Texas Hispanics, and win them over on substance. Full Story
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Guest Column: Cruz Signals a Return to Reagan's Coalition
A bit of advice for Ted Cruz and the other successful, conservative candidates, particularly those elected to serve in the Texas Legislature: Be prepared to govern. Full Story
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Texplainer: What if Texas Schools Don’t Meet Federal Benchmarks?
Under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, Texas public schools are supposed to have 100 percent passing rates in reading and math by 2014. The chances of meeting that benchmark are slim. So what happens next? Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 21, 2012
In Texas, the eruption over a Missouri Senate candidate's comment on rape has exposed a fault line among Republicans over abortion. Full Story
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Updated Interactive: Looking at Texas' Economy by Industry
July marked a milestone in Texas employment: two straight years of continuous job growth. This updated interactive shows how employment has changed by industry since 2007, as well as current unemployment rates by county. Full Story
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Hearing on Smart Meters Poised to Draw Crowd
After months of fielding complaints about smart electric meters, the Texas Public Utility Commission will hold an open meeting Tuesday to hear testimony from opponents and supporters of the technology. Full Story
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State Leaders Split With GOP Ticket on Abortion
Texas' Republican leaders believe that abortion should not be performed in instances of rape — a stance that is at odds with a prospective Mitt Romney-Paul Ryan presidential administration. Full Story
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Amid Fracking Boom, Concerns Over Cancer Rates
Dramatic increases in oil and gas production, and the drilling technique called fracking, have been tied to elevated levels of air pollution in Texas, stirring concerns over health risks like cancer. Full Story
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Cruz Gets Opening Night Slot at GOP Convention
U.S. Senate hopeful Ted Cruz has snagged a prominent speaking role on the first night of the Republican National Convention in Tampa next week. Two other major Texas political figures, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul and Gov. Rick Perry, are not expected to address convention delegates. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 20, 2012
Your evening reading: Cornyn suggests Missouri Senate candidate should withdraw from race; Perry says "deferred action" doesn't alter state policies; Planned Parenthood to expand breast health screenings Full Story
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Texas Weekly Newsreel: Property Tax, Speed Limit, PAC Money
This week on the Newsreel, a look at property taxes versus sales taxes, 85-mph speed limits and Super PAC contributions from Texas. Full Story
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After Komen Drama, Planned Parenthood Expanding Breast Screenings
Planned Parenthood will expand breast health services to more than 40,000 women across five Texas cities, the result of increased donations following Dallas-based Susan G. Komen for the Cure's short-lived decision to halt funding to the organization. Full Story
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Perry: "Deferred Action" Doesn't Change Policies
Gov. Rick Perry has advised state agencies that the recent “deferred action” policy to allow illegal immigrants a two-year reprieve from deportation and a work permit does not change state policies. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 20, 2012
For the latest clues on whether Rick Perry plans to run for governor again, follow the money. Full Story
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State Budget Picture Not as Rosy as It May Seem
The state economy, and the state's finances, look relatively good. Tax revenue is far higher than the comptroller had predicted. But don't get too confident — there are some tough decisions ahead. Full Story
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"Pocket Prairies" Preserve Houston's Native Plants
"Pocket prairies" have been popping up all over Houston, helping beautify the city while preserving the native plants that are now harder to find in Harris County. Full Story
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Video: Ted Cruz on "Meet the Press"
Ted Cruz, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, told Meet the Press moderator David Gregory that he's "thrilled with the pick of Paul Ryan" as Mitt Romney's running mate. Full Story
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Comparing School District Expenses Has Challenges
Because of the complexity of school finance, it’s tempting to turn to per-student spending to understand how well — or how poorly — a district is spending its money. But that approach has its perils. Full Story
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
Aaronson and Ramshaw map West Nile incidence by county, Aguilar on early applicants for deferred action, Batheja on emerging plans for a bullet train, Grissom on the latest in the Larry Swearingen case, Hamilton on the College Station shooting, Murphy maps the stunningly noncompetitive general election, Ramsey on why property taxes are politically dangerous to mess with, Root on alleged improprieties by a Capitol staffer, M. Smith on public ed personnel cuts and Tan on questions about the state-run Women's Health Program: The best of our best content from Aug. 13-17, 2012. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 17, 2012
Your evening reading: UT System announces plans for South Texas medical school; state's unemployment rate rises to 7.2 percent; aide to state representative under investigation for travel reimbursements Full Story
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