The Evening Brief: April 13, 2012
Your evening reading: state board approves controversial stem cell therapy rules; push for winner-take-all Texas primary ends; state House candidates pushing to end pension benefits for some legislators Full Story
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Cruz Slammed as "False Conservative" in Attack Ad
A 30-second video ad by the independent Super PAC supporting Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst for U.S. Senate attacks fellow GOP candidate Ted Cruz, calling him a “false conservative.” Full Story
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Medical Board Adopts Stem Cell Rules
The Texas Medical Board has approved controversial new rules on the adult stem cells, sparking worries that Texans could pay tens of thousands of dollars for injections that have not yet been proven safe or effective. Full Story
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GOP Senate Candidates Face Off in Televised Debate Tonight
The four leading Republican U.S. Senate candidates will try again to prove to conservative voters which of them will adhere most strictly to the party's values in Washington. Full Story
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Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee to Consider Divorce Forms
A Texas Supreme Court advisory committee today will consider whether to approve divorce forms. But many family law attorneys argue that forms are insufficient. Full Story
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The Brief: April 13, 2012
For many Texans, the state's U.S. Senate race starts tonight. Full Story
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Medical Board Will Vote on Adult Stem Cell Rules
The Texas Medical Board is poised today to decide on controversial guidelines for the adult stem cell industry, which is likely to prove lucrative. Full Story
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Life of a Texas Lawmaker: Lousy Pay, Great Benefits
The pay for Texas lawmakers is low, but the pension benefits are sweet. Some say, though, that lawmakers who break the law should have to forfeit their pensions. Full Story
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Mexicans Seeking Refuge Join Forces, Speak Out
Many Mexicans displaced by the violence in Chihuahua are seeking refuge in El Paso, where through their common tragedies they have come together to form a group to raise awareness about their plight. Full Story
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National Parks Are Focus of Planned Haze Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out a rule aimed at improving air quality above national parks like Big Bend by focusing on big industrial plants. Full Story
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School Districts Preparing for Anti-Bullying Law
School districts across Texas are working to comply with a broad anti-bullying law passed by state lawmakers in 2011. Nathan Bernier of KUT News reports on how school boards have been changing their policies to prepare for the law, which will allow bullies to be moved to other campuses. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: April 12, 2012
Your evening reading: Hutchison dismisses Republican "war on women" accusations; Cruz raised $1.31 million in first quarter; Perry appoints former TCEQ member to Railroad Commission Full Story
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Perry Appoints Buddy Garcia to Railroad Commission
Former Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Commissioner Buddy Garcia will fill a seat on the Railroad Commission that was vacated by Elizabeth Ames Jones, who is now a candidate for state Senate. Full Story
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Weekend Insider: El Paso Drug War, Perry's Tea Party
Displaced Mexicans are seeking refuge in El Paso from drug war violence raging in their country, Julian Aguilar reports. And Ross Ramsey explains how the Tea Party movement has shaped Gov. Rick Perry's politics. Full Story
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T-Squared: One Week, Four Awards
We've been recognized four times this week for the quality and innovation of our public-service journalism. Woot! Full Story
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Cruz Raises $1.31 Million in First Quarter
Former state Solicitor General Ted Cruz announced raising $1.31 million in the first quarter of 2012. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst raised $1.66 million in the same period. Full Story
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The Brief: April 12, 2012
A day before the next U.S. Senate debate, talk has turned to a text message. Full Story
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Data App: Texas Reservoir Daily Water Level Tracker
The historic Texas drought caused statewide worries over potential water shortages when reservoir levels fell dramatically. Our interactive data app allows you to check the current status of the state's reservoirs. Full Story
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Texas Dental Board is Accused of Ineptitude
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners was accused of ineptitude Wednesday during a House Public Health Committee hearing. But some said the board lacks the resources to do its job well. Full Story
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Professors at Rice, UT-Dallas Among Top Earners at Texas Schools
The Chronicle of Higher Education has compiled data on average salaries for professors on campuses across the country. How do Texas colleges and universities stack up? Full Story
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