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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James Accuses Cruz of Trying to "Rig" Friday's Debate
U.S. Senate candidate Craig James said a text message that he got from primary opponent Ted Cruz amounted to an attempt to rig Friday night's televised debate. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: April 11, 2012
Your evening reading: Planned Parenthood sues Texas over Women's Health Program; Dewhurst reports $1.66 million first-quarter fundraising haul; Leppert jabs at Cruz and Dewhurst in new ad Full Story
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First Lady Recognizes A&M-Corpus Christi Administrator
The dean of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences was recognized today by first lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden for the college’s commitment to veterans and military members. Full Story
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Updated: UT-Austin Bans Tobacco Campuswide
The University of Texas at Austin is kicking the smoking habit, announcing today that it will ban smoking on all university grounds. The new policy is meant to ensure that UT continues receiving cancer research funds. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 127
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Thanh talk about Rick Santorum's campaign suspension, the plight of failing schools in Texas, and the latest developments in the world of political scorecards. Full Story
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Dewhurst Announces Raising $1.66 Million in First Quarter
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst will report raising $1.66 million in individual contributions during the first three months of 2012, his campaign confirmed today. Full Story
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Leppert Swipes at Cruz and Dewhurst in New Ad
Tom Leppert released a new TV ad that includes a thinly veiled swipe at U.S. Senate race rivals David Dewhurst and Ted Cruz. Full Story
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Planned Parenthood Files Suit to Halt Exclusion From Health Program
Planned Parenthood branches in Texas have filed a federal lawsuit in an effort to block their exclusion from the state's Women's Health Program. Full Story
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Congressional Bid Could Impact State House Race
Domingo Garcia's campaign for Congress may boost Hispanic turnout enough to unseat state Rep. Lon Burnam, D-Fort Worth, who is facing his first primary challenge in 16 years. Full Story
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The Brief: April 11, 2012
Rick Santorum's departure has officially dashed any hopes of a competitive Texas primary, but the ramifications of his exit don't end at the top of the ballot. Full Story
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Lawmakers Take First Steps Toward Reforming Ethics Commission
The Texas Ethics Commission could undergo major changes in the next legislative session. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports on why some think the state should scrap the commission and start over from scratch. Full Story
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Ron Paul Faces Long Odds and Large Crowds
The veteran congressman may not have a real shot at becoming the GOP's presidential nominee, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have something to gain by taking a tour of his home state. Full Story
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Texas Lawmakers: Add Mexico to Trade Group
A group of Texas lawmakers is pushing for the inclusion of Mexico in the Trans-Pacific Partnership. But some warn that expanding free trade agreements could send much-needed U.S. jobs out of the country. Full Story
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Report Stresses Raising College Graduation Rates for Latinos
In Texas, 34 percent of the state's adult population has earned an associate degree or higher — but only 17 percent of Latino adults have such a degree. A new report from a national nonprofit group discusses why that gap needs to close. Full Story
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