The Brief: May 24, 2012
Though Ted Cruz still looms, Tom Leppert has moved into David Dewhurst's sights. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Texans Stand Behind Death Penalty
Texans favor the death penalty, even with the alternative of life without parole. They are also nominally in favor of abortion rights and are more likely than not to favor medically assisted suicide for terminal patients. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Little Love for Legislative Branch
Texans dislike Congress and rank the courts as their favorite branch of government. They're also hoping the U.S. Supreme Court will overturn all or part of the federal health care law. Full Story
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Rice Farmers Renew Battle for Colorado River Water
The Lower Colorado River Authority earlier this year approved a far-reaching water plan that determined, in part, how much water rice farmers could draw from the Colorado River. But as Mose Buchele reports for StateImpact Texas, aggrieved rice farmers aren't done making their case. Full Story
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Dewhurst Shifts Focus From Cruz to Leppert
In his bid for U.S. Senate, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst launched a fresh attack Wednesday on former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert. He also didn't rule out the possibility of ending up in a runoff following Tuesday's primary. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 133
Ross, Reeve, Ben and Jim break down the numbers from the latest UT/TT poll and consider the tenor of the state's legislative races as election day approaches. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 23, 2012
Your evening reading: Perry to tout Romney in call with top donors; Cornyn surprised at closeness of presidential race; Cruz loans campaign $400,000 Full Story
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Two SBOE Rivals Each Facing Tough Primaries
Two influential incumbents on the State Board of Education — who are often at odds with each other — are both facing primary challenges that could result in a power shift on the fractious board. Full Story
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4 Democrats Vying to Replace Hochberg in HD-137
In southwest Houston, four Democratic hopefuls are running for the HD-137 seat held for 20 years by Rep. Scott Hochberg. The candidates include two former Capitol staffers, a prosecutor and a school board member. Full Story
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Republicans Face Off in Collin, Denton Counties
Republicans are expected to win easy victories in several Collin and Denton county legislative races. But that hasn't stopped the candidates from duking it out over who has the most conservative credentials. Here are five races to watch. Full Story
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The Brief: May 23, 2012
Attorney General Greg Abbott has relented on a major point of contention in the state's voter ID case. Full Story
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UT/TT Poll: Tax Pledges Lack Majority Support
Only 36 percent of Texans think candidates for office should make anti-tax pledges before the fiscal situation is clear, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll. Forty-seven percent oppose such pledges. Full Story
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GOP Race in New CD-36 Draws 12 Hopefuls, Including State Senator
State Sen. Mike Jackson is probably headed for a runoff in the new 36th Congressional District in southeast Texas. With 12 candidates in the GOP primary, it's hard to predict the rest. Full Story
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Cruz Serious, Leppert Lighthearted in New TV Ads
Former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz highlights his Cuban roots and former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert aims for humor in new television ads released Tuesday. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 22, 2012
Your evening reading: report says Texas could face energy crisis in 10 years; new Leppert ad mocks opponents; ruling casts doubt on future of state's public beaches Full Story
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Report: Texas' Energy Use Could Exceed Capacity by 2022
Texas' chief power-grid operator forecasts that in 10 years, demand for electricity in Texas will outpace the state's capacity to generate it. Demand for electricity is rising with growth in the population and the economy. Full Story
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Progress Texas Report: Virtual Schools Failing, Unaccountable
A report out Tuesday from Progress Texas blasts virtual schools for having high dropout rates, high student-teacher ratios and low academic performance — and using state money to fund schools run by for-profit businesses. Full Story
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Rep. Beck Battles School Board President in HD-57
State Rep. Marva Beck, R-Centerville, faces a stiff GOP primary challenge in her redrawn East Texas district from Trent Ashby, the president of the school board in Lufkin. Full Story
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HD-33 Race Pits Lawyer Against Ex-NFL Player
A district covering Rockwall County and parts of Collin County is up for grabs. Republican observers expect a close race between former judge Jim Pruitt and Scott Turner, a professional athlete turned businessman. Full Story
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In HD-6, Berman Faces Fight on Two Fronts
State Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler, is fighting to defeat cancer and a challenger who is giving the seven-term incumbent the first serious threat of his career. Full Story
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