The Brief: June 14, 2012
Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday upped his praise for former rival Mitt Romney, even suggesting that he could break Democrats' grip on the Hispanic vote. Full Story
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In Tarrant County, Little Separates House Hopefuls
Two state House races in Tarrant County will be decided in the July 31 runoff elections. The runoffs will feature two Republicans facing off in House District 91 and a pair of Democrats in House District 95. Full Story
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STAAR Retakes Mean Big Expense for Districts
A new state requirement that students must retake standardized tests if they do not achieve a minimum score has landed hundreds of thousands in summer school, carrying a hefty price tag for school districts. Full Story
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Video: Looking at the State of Abortion in Texas
In Part 4 of the Tribune's series on family planning, we take a closer look at how abortion has shifted public policy in Texas in recent years — and where the political battle may be headed next. Full Story
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Death Sentence Thrown Out in 2005 Murder Case
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned a death sentence for Manuel Velez, citing inaccurate testimony during Velez's sentencing. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: June 13, 2012
Your evening reading: Cruz wades into debate over supporter's comment; Perry confident Romney can win Hispanic vote; former Perry spokesman joins Dewhurst campaign Full Story
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Perry Confident Romney Can Win Hispanic Vote, Defends Endorsement
Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday discussed his support for Mitt Romney, his confidence that minorities will support Republicans and the state's economic development. Full Story
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Mark Miner Joins Dewhurst's Senate Campaign Team
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is adding some firepower to his communications team. Mark Miner, once Gov. Rick Perry’s most recognizable spokesman, is joining Dewhurst's campaign for U.S. Senate this week. Full Story
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TribCast: The Post-Convention Wrap
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben talk about what happened at the Republican and Democratic state conventions and what it will mean going forward. Full Story
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Interactive: Early Vote vs. Primary Day Turnout
Use our interactive maps to see where Texas voters tended to show up early and where they waited until May 29 to vote in the state primary. Full Story
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Updated: Combs, Oil Groups Applaud Decision to Keep Lizard Off Endangered List
A federal decision not to list the dunes sagebrush lizard — whose habitat includes the West Texas oilfields — as threatened or endangered set off a round of cheering by state officials and oil groups. But some environmentalists fear for the lizard's future. Full Story
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For Veteran at Center of Debate, Politics Isn't New
Dan Moran, an Iraq war veteran, has been thrust into the center of a debate over his appearance in a video for Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. But this isn't Moran's first foray into Texas politics. Full Story
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The Brief: June 13, 2012
Outside money is raining down in the race between Ted Cruz and David Dewhurst — and Cruz is catching most of it. Full Story
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Director's Exit Fuels Fears About Community College Leadership Program
With the longtime director of the University of Texas at Austin's Community College Leadership Program departing, some are worried about the program's future. But officials at UT say they are committed to the program. Full Story
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Report Details Big Growth Potential for Latino Voting Population in State
A report indicates that if every eligible Latino in Texas registered to vote, the state would add more than 2 million people to its voter rolls. The data comes at a time when the state is gearing up for a legal battle over its voter ID law. Full Story
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North Dakota Property Tax Debate Echoes in Texas
North Dakotans on Tuesday rejected a controversial measure that would have made their state the first in the nation to abolish property taxes. As Andy Uhler of KUT News reports, while some conservatives in Texas have suggested similar measures, officials have warned the state to proceed with caution. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: June 12, 2012
Your evening reading: Cornyn calls for Holder's resignation; Cruz backer apologizes for calling Dewhurst supporter "deformed"; second attempt to recall El Paso mayor fails Full Story
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Both Sides in Skinner Case Ask Court for DNA Testing
Attorneys for the state of Texas and death row inmate Hank Skinner have filed a joint motion with the Court of Criminal Appeals to send his case back to district court so he can obtain DNA testing. Full Story
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Interactive Map: Primary Results for Democratic Senate Candidates
Paul Sadler and Grady Yarbrough are on the ballot for the July 31 runoff for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Use our interactive map to see where the candidates secured a majority or plurality of the votes. Full Story
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Inside Intelligence: About Those Election Results...
For this week's nonscientific survey of governmental and political insiders, we asked about the election results, about Joe Straus' chances for another term as speaker, about who might replace David Dewhurst as presiding officer of the Senate, and about who'll control that selection. Full Story
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