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Eight Months of the U.S. Senate Race

By Jim Henson May 25, 2012

Before Tuesday's election, here's a look at the last eight months of polling in the Republican race for U.S. Senate. Full Story

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Patrick Faces Nurse Practitioner in HD-94 GOP Primary

By Anna Whitney May 25, 2012

In Arlington's HD-94, incumbent state Rep. Diane Patrick is being challenged by nurse practitioner Trina Lanza. The candidates — like many this primary season — are fighting over who is the true conservative in the race. Full Story

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Ding Ding: Round 4 in Miles-Edwards Showdown

By Jay Root May 25, 2012

Voters in HD-146 could be forgiven for having a sense of déjà vu. They truly have been here before. Two years ago. Four years ago. Six years ago. Their ballots always seem to carry the same two names: Borris Miles vs. Al Edwards. Full Story

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The Brief: May 25, 2012

By David Muto May 25, 2012

Ted Cruz and David Dewhurst both got to enjoy brief spells of good news on Thursday — right before the ad wars flared again. Full Story

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After 10 Years in Qatar, A&M is Ready for 10 More

By Reeve Hamilton May 25, 2012

As Texas A&M University prepares to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its campus in Qatar, planning has already begun for the next decade. Full Story

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What If the Dew Don't?

By Ross Ramsey May 25, 2012

A lot of people are rooting for David Dewhurst in the race for U.S. Senate — some because it would create a top political job opening in Texas. What if he loses? It would spoil a lot of ambitions. Full Story

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In Wealthy D-FW District, Truitt Fights Old Rival

By Aman Batheja May 25, 2012

State Rep. Vicki Truitt, R-Southlake, is in a tight race against Giovanni Capriglione, a public equity manager running against her for the second time. Throughout the race, she has played up her image as a tough fighter. Full Story
The Evening Brief: May 24, 2012

By David Muto May 24, 2012

Your evening reading: Dewhurst close to 50 percent in new poll; Santorum endorses Cruz; Dewhurst features Huckabee in final ad Full Story

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TribLive: Carona on Perry's "Disrespectful" Pledge

By Evan Smith May 24, 2012

At this morning's TribLive conversation, state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, discussed his opposition to Gov. Rick Perry's anti-tax pledge, which he says is "disrespectful" to the "adults" in the Legislature. Full Story
Anderson Draws Two Challengers in HD-56 Race

By Ross Ramsey May 24, 2012

Waco's Doc Anderson has two challengers in a classic experience vs. new blood contest that all parties agree is getting only light voter interest. Full Story

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Weekend Insider: Texas Middle East Education, UT/TT Poll

By Justin Dehn May 24, 2012

This week in The New York Times and at texastribune.org, we look at two Texas higher-education institutions finding success in the Middle East, and we discuss the results of the most recent UT/Texas Tribune poll. Full Story
Poll Finds Dewhurst Close to Avoiding Runoff

By Aman Batheja May 24, 2012

The latest Public Policy Polling survey of Texas Republican primary voters finds Dewhurst with 46 percent support, followed by former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz at 29 percent. Full Story

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TribLive: Carona on Supporting Democrats

By Evan Smith May 24, 2012

At this morning's TribLive conversation, state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, explained why it's okay for a "committed conservative" to host fundraisers for and give money to Democrats. Full Story
In Valley, Democrats Vie for 2 House Seats as GOP Incumbents Bow Out

By Julián Aguilar May 24, 2012

State Rep. Aaron Peña, R-Edinburg, and Rep. Jose Aliseda, R-Beeville, have decided not to seek re-election, leaving six Democrats to run in the May 29 primary for their seats. Full Story

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Santorum Endorses Cruz, Cites "Wow Factor"

By Aman Batheja May 24, 2012

Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum endorsed former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate on Thursday morning. The former presidential candidate said Cruz will do more than "vote the right way." Full Story

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TribLive: Carona on Patrick

By Evan Smith May 24, 2012

At this morning's TribLive conversation, state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, defended — and expanded on — his now-infamous comments about state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston. Full Story
Dewhurst Relies on Huckabee for Final Pre-Primary Ad

By Aman Batheja May 24, 2012

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, running for U.S. Senate, has released his final television ad before the May 29 primary. It features former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee touting Dewhurst as "the only proven conservative in this Senate race." Full Story
Zedler Faces Police Chief in HD-96 GOP Primary

By Minjae Park May 24, 2012

Republican state Rep. Bill Zedler, who does not shy away from politically charged issues, faces a primary challenge from Mike Leyman, a school district police chief who calls himself a "reasonable conservative." Full Story

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New House District Puts Legislator, Mayor in Pitched Battle in E. Texas

By Brandi Grissom May 24, 2012

State Rep. Wayne Christian and Marshall Mayor Chris Paddie are waging an expensive campaign war over HD-9. Both conservatives have big endorsements. But Christian says he's fighting more than his opponent. Full Story

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The Brief: May 24, 2012

By David Muto May 24, 2012

Though Ted Cruz still looms, Tom Leppert has moved into David Dewhurst's sights. Full Story

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