Slow Redistricting Curbs Clout of Texas Primary
Pushing the state's primaries from March back to April (or further) could cheat Texas voters out of a rare chance to choose the next nominee for president. Full Story
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Judge Asks for Court of Inquiry Into Former Morton Prosecutor
Judge Sid Harle said today he will recommend that Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson convene a court of inquiry to review a slew of evidence against former Williamson County prosecutor Ken Anderson. Full Story
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Senator Leading Charge for Austin Medical School
State Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, is on a mission to build a standalone medical school in Austin, and he's taking an unconventional route to get there. Full Story
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TribLive: Gallego on the EPA and Same-Sex Marriage
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, state Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, weighed in on several issues he'll face if he wins election to Congress, including Texas vs. the EPA, same-sex marriage and funding for Planned Parenthood. Full Story
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TribLive: Gallego on "Obamacare," Iran and Taxes
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, state Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, weighed in on several issues he'll face if he wins election to Congress, including whether to bomb Iran and raise taxes on the rich. Full Story
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TribLive: Gallego on Latinos, Obama and the GOP
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, state Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, explained why Latinos are more likely to stick with President Obama than vote Republican this fall. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 10, 2012
One roadblock stands between Mitt Romney and a much-needed comeback this weekend: Ron Paul. Full Story
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On the Border, a Battle Over Mexican Mining
A brawl is brewing in South Texas, but this one has nothing to do with cartels or drug smuggling — it's an environmental battle over a proposed surface-mining site that some Eagle Pass residents worry will ruin their way of life. Full Story
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Video: The Komen-Planned Parenthood Fall Out
The Trib's Thanh Tan talks to Editor Emily Ramshaw about the ongoing battle over women's health in Texas. Full Story
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In the Money: Campaign Balances at Year-End
Once upon a time, a campaign account with $100,000 or more was a peculiar thing; if not rare, then at least one of a small group. But that was back in the day: At the end of last year, there were 284 such committees, according to the campaign finance reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. Full Story
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Campaign Chatter
"Suspended" doesn't necessarily mean a campaign is in its final state of rest, a congressman becomes a poster boy for a bill he probably didn't want to get tangled in, and other news in state politics. Full Story
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Uncharted, Still
Start here: The judges in charge of the redistricting case in Texas haven't rejected the maps proposed by the state and agreed to by some but not all of the plaintiffs. They simply observed that no deal has been made to satisfy everyone and told everyone to keep talking and get ready for a hearing next week. Full Story
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Inside Intelligence: Third Parties Calling
We asked the insiders about who's influential in the primaries, which kinds of third-party groups have the most influence, and what kinds of Republicans will be in vogue with voters this year. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Feb. 9, 2012
Your afternoon reading: Perry blames "left-wing, pro-abortion" radicals for Medicaid standoff; Paul Super PAC run by 9/11 "truther"; Perry meets with Texas congressional members Full Story
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UT Regents Vote to Revamp Review Process for Professors
Under the new rules, tenured UT System faculty members will receive two kinds of post-tenure reviews: yearly reviews and “comprehensive reviews” that will occur at least every six years. Full Story
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Weekend Insider: Dying Citrus Trees, Border Coal Mining
In the latest Texas Tribune Weekend Insider, dying citrus trees in the Rio Grande Valley and a battle along the border over a proposed coal mining site. Full Story
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TribLive: Gallego on Obama's Contraception Mandate
At this morning's TribLive conversation, state Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, objected to President Obama's mandate requiring Catholic charities to cover the cost of contraceptive services in their employee health insurance plans. Full Story
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Perry Targets "Left-Wing, Pro-Abortion Radicals" in CPAC Speech
Gov. Rick Perry targeted “left-wing, pro-abortion radicals” in a speech before the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday, blaming the Obama administration for the state’s stand-off over the Women’s Health Program. Full Story
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Humane Society Wants Tougher Exotic Pet Rules
Animal protection organizations are pushing for legislation in Texas that further regulates ownership of exotic animals as pets, but one East Texas resident says she'll fight to keep her 22-year-old African lion. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 9, 2012
After roaring back to life on Tuesday, Rick Santorum has a plan to win the Republican presidential nomination — and it may involve Texas. Full Story
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