Recent rains have helped fill lakes, but the drought is far from over. Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples talked with StateImpact Texas about the very real possibility that the drought could linger for several years — and what's being done to help farmers and ranchers deal with that possibility. Full Story
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Texas is usually flyover country for Republican presidential candidates. But if Mitt Romney is unable to clinch the nomination before the state's primary on May 29, Texas could see a competitive GOP race for the first time since 1976. Full Story
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Adaptation is a tricky business, especially in the political realm, where sudden and surprising changes can become perilous "flip-flops." Full Story
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It took years of bipartisan efforts for the Women's Health Program to even begin. Today, it is the subject of a bitter political divide. No one should be surprised. Full Story
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Wednesday’s court ruling that the city of Farmers Branch does not have the authority to enact immigration legislation is being hailed as a victory for immigrants. But it doesn't mean all local ordinances are dead on arrival. Full Story
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Texas banks are worrying that a seemingly obscure new rule proposed by the IRS could cause flight of foreign capital from the state. But as Nathan Bernier of KUT News reports, consumer advocates say that's a false alarm. Full Story
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Your evening reading: Santorum, in San Antonio, says he'll campaign hard in Texas; Hutchison urges Perry to reconsider Women's Health Program; FEC approves Perry Super PAC Full Story
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At this morning's TribLive conversation, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paul Sadler unhesitatingly argued against repealing the Affordable Care Act. Full Story
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During an interview on Fox News, the former presidential candidate said he has no interest in joining the GOP presidential ticket. Full Story
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At this morning's TribLive conversation, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paul Sadler laid out the case against his possible general election opponent, Republican Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. Full Story
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The process of desalination needs to be explored as an option for the future, experts testified Thursday in Austin before the House Natural Resources Committee. Full Story
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Texas DNA exoneree Michael Morton, who spent 25 years wrongfully incarcerated for his wife's murder, will be the subject of the CBS news program 60 Minutes on Sunday. Full Story
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Gov. Rick Perry and his now dormant presidential campaign committee, RickPerry.org Inc., are in the clear to create a new PAC or Super PAC with the remaining primary funds or to funnel those contributions to Perry’s Texas committee. Full Story
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Jay Root talks about the upcoming Texas GOP primary, and Brandi Grissom looks at the murder conviction of Dennis Davis. Full Story
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Rick Santorum promised Thursday in San Antonio to mount a vigorous campaign to win the Texas primary, saying the state could help him “reset” the race. Full Story
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U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison appeared on MSNBC's The Daily Rundown to defend Planned Parenthood and urge Gov. Rick Perry to re-consider federal funding for the Women's Health Program. Full Story
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Texas women’s reproductive rights have drawn attention lately over the federal government's decision to cut funding for the state’s Women’s Health Program. Use this interactive to see just how many pregnancies, births and abortions occur across the Lone Star State. Full Story
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Educators and state lawmakers hope to thrust education cuts back into the state spotlight this weekend. Full Story
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Apple Inc., which has reported having $100 billion in cash on hand, could get up to $35.5 million in various state and local incentives if it expands its operations in Austin. Full Story
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It's a unique field of research, but underwater noise pollution — the kind caused by tanker ships and oil rigs — can damage ecosystems and fisheries. But as Mose Buchele of KUT News reports for StateImpact Texas, Texas researchers may have a solution. Full Story
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