With Tuesday's announcement that San Antonio Mayor JuliƔn 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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A race that months ago appeared decided may instead end today with an upset sure to propel Texas into the the national spotlight. Full Story
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San Antonio Mayor JuliƔn Castro will deliver the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in September, following in the long-ago footsteps of Ann Richards and Barbara Jordan. Full Story
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Polls open today for the state's runoff elections. But as Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, attention in the U.S. Senate race is still partly focused on last week's higher-than-expected early-voting turnout, which could spell good news for either candidate. Full Story
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Though unemployment remains relatively high nationally, Texas faces a dearth of qualified truckers, spurred by high training costs and what some consider overly strict government regulations. And the state's economy is feeling the strain. Full Story
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Today, at long last, the state's voters will settle the remaining 37 races in the Republican and Democratic primaries, choosing the nominees who will be on the ballot in November's general election. Full Story
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The state-regulated maximum price for wholesale electricity takes a big jump on Wednesday, but whether the cost of higher prices will be passed on to Texas consumers remains unclear. Full Story
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This GOP primary runoff isnāt about the Tea Partyās principles, Ross Ramsey writes, but it definitely borrows from that movementās rebellious nature. To steal someone elseās line: It's the disestablishment, stupid. Full Story
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In the case of a 64-year-old former Texas inmate with high blood pressure and other health conditions, a federal appeals court ruled that extreme temperatures can violate prisoners' constitutional rights. Full Story
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Twelve women ā nine Democrats and three Republicans ā have won primary elections so far in Texas for seats in the U.S. House. Thatās up from record participation levels in 2010. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Dewhurst brushes off polling favoring Cruz; former state senator to take helm of state's health agency; Cornyn gibes USDA over "Meatless Mondays" Full Story
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On the eve of the Republican primary runoff, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst bought a chicken sandwich at a Chick-fil-A in Austin and told reporters he was confident he would beat former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz. Full Story
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The state's incoming Health and Human Services chief said that while Gov. Rick Perry and the Legislature will decide what to do about the Affordable Care Act, he's hopeful the state and federal government will be able to work together to improve Medicaid. Full Story
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All those campaign ads weren't cheap. The Republican race to replace U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison has drawn more than $45 million in spending. Outside groups contributed heavily to the final tally. Full Story
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If the polls, and headlines, are to be believed, Tuesday's runoff looks like Ted Cruz's to lose. Full Story
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The race between two Republicans vying for an open U.S. Senate seat has drawn intense interest even though the candidates agree on most issues. Meanwhile, the Democratic Senate hopefuls have major disagreements but have struggled to gain traction. Full Story
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Researchers believe they have uncovered a glitch in the DNA of the state's standardized exams that suggests, because of the statistical method used to assemble them, they are virtually useless at measuring the effects of instruction in the classroom. Full Story
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A new poll shows former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz with a 10-point lead over Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in the GOP race to replace U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Full Story
Michelle Gaines is unlikely to ever live on her own after an auto accident. A jury awarded her $8 million in damages, but the decision was overturned. Her lawyers argue that if her appeal isn't heard, it would set a troubling precedent. Full Story
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The runoff election is finally here. Who is ahead in the polls, and who will show up to vote? Full Story
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