The Brief: Aug. 2, 2012
With the fervor over Ted Cruz's primary victory starting to settle, talk has turned to what to expect from him in Washington. Full Story
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Doctors Treating Elderly Poor Still Facing Struggles
Months after Texas physicians treating the state’s poorest seniors made a desperate plea for relief, there has been little movement to reverse a state policy that curbed their reimbursements for patients eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare. Full Story
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Al Armendariz: The TT Interview
The former EPA regional administrator on his decision to resign, why he joined the Sierra Club and why he views climate change as the biggest environmental problem facing Texas. Full Story
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Dewhurst Pollster Cites Issue With Internal Survey
Mike Baselice, CEO of the polling firm used by David Dewhurst's campaign, said his firm should have screened out probable voters in survey results and that data drawn only from those who would "definitely" vote was more indicative of the final results. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 1, 2012
Your evening reading: deciphering Cruz's victory; Sadler nabs a sliver of the spotlight; Chick-fil-A "appreciation day" draws crowds in Texas Full Story
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TribCast: Post-Runoff Revelations
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben recap the results of the July 31 runoff and look ahead to what they mean for the upcoming legislative session in 2013. Full Story
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With Runoffs Complete, the November Ballots Are Set
The primaries and the runoffs and the state conventions are now behind us, and the ballots for November are set. Here are our updated election brackets, including the latest results, showing the matchups on the general election ballot. Full Story
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A&M System Chancellor to Announce New Research Fund
Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp on Thursday will announce plans to earmark millions for recruiting and hiring to researchers at Texas A&M and Prairie View A&M University. Full Story
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A Solution for Texas' Power Problems: Saving Electricity at Peak Times
A small number of Texas homeowners are signed up to help the electric grid when it is strained, by allowing their air conditioners to cycle off briefly during the hottest afternoons. It’s a concept that regulators in Austin are eager to spread. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 1, 2012
A stunner of an end to a months-long electoral slog has turned Ted Cruz into Texas' newest political celebrity. Full Story
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Runoff Voters Were in Mood to Oust Incumbents
The biggest election news on runoff night was Ted Cruz’s defeat of Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in the Republican race for U.S. Senate, but there was a jaw-dropping ousting of elected officials up and down the ballot. Full Story
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November Will Have Full Election Slate, but Most Races Are Decided
Most of the state's political races are over, but there are still a number of face-offs to be decided in November's general election. And the presidential election year is poised to drive up turnout in the fall. Full Story
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Video: Highlights from Cruz, Dewhurst Speeches
After clinching the Texas GOP nomination to the U.S. Senate, Ted Cruz asks voters to put the nasty campaign behind them. An emotional Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst admits defeat. Watch highlights from the speeches and reaction from the candidates' supporters following Tuesday's election results. Full Story
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Cruz Defeats Dewhurst, Will Face Sadler in Fall
Former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz handily defeated Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst on Tuesday, winning the GOP runoff for an open U.S. Senate seat. He will face former state Rep. Paul Sadler, who won the Democratic runoff. Full Story
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Liveblog: Runoff Election Results
Former state Solicitor General Ted Cruz won the Republican nomination to the U.S. Senate over Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. We're tracking the runoff races on our liveblog and on our election scoreboard. Full Story
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Disability Rights Advocates Call for More Community Care
Disability rights advocates encouraged state legislators to expand community-based care and in-home nursing at a Tuesday Senate hearing. They also raised questions about a new computer-based program to track care services. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: July 31, 2012
Your evening reading: Dewhurst camp denies placing calls to confuse Cruz voters; Castro selected to deliver keynote at Democratic National Convention; how Cruz mastered social media Full Story
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Inside Intelligence: Answering Aurora
In the wake of the movie theater killings in Aurora, Colorado, we asked the insiders what the legislative response — if any — ought to be. Full Story
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Video: Cruz, Dewhurst Campaign Highlights
Former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst have been trading barbs for weeks during their fight for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate. In this video, we capture the highlights of the battle in debates and ads. Full Story
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Speech Fuels Speculation, but Castro is Content
With Tuesday's announcement that San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro will give the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, speculation is growing about his future. But Castro tells the Tribune he's happy where he is. Full Story
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