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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It

By Evan Smith Jan. 21, 2012

Root on the end of Rick Perry's presidential campaign, Murphy on what happens to his campaign cash, Ramsey on his next act, Ramshaw, Aaronson, Murphy, Chang and Seger interactively chart the rise and fall of his run, Aguilar talks Juárez violence with a documentary filmmaker, Galbraith on the tug-of-war over surface water, Grissom and Murphy on three decades of capital punishment in Texas, Hamilton and Aaronson on our workforce needs in 2018 and Tan on the state's much-reduced list of women's health clinics: The best of our best content from January 16-20, 2012. Full Story

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Updated: Courts Moving Too Slow for April Primary Elections

By Ross Ramsey Jan. 20, 2012

Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court tossed judge-drawn redistricting maps for Texas, a panel of federal judges set a Feb. 1 conference on what comes next — timing that could endanger the April 3 primaries. Full Story

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Higher-Ed Leader Calls for Balance in Academics, Jobs Training

By Cameron Ingram Jan. 20, 2012

Amid calls for greater emphasis on vocational training that meets the needs of Texas employers, the state's higher education czar says universities should also remain focused on providing a “solid academic foundation." Full Story

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Laredo Businessman Gets 20 Years for Aiding Cartels

By Julián Aguilar Jan. 20, 2012

A perfume seller who federal prosecutors said tried to "remove the stench of Mexican drug cartel money" was sentenced today to nearly two decades in prison for a money-laundering scheme. Full Story

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The Midday Brief: Jan. 20, 2012

By David Muto Jan. 20, 2012

Your afternoon reading: in a victory for Republicans, Supreme Court throws out Texas' court-drawn maps; Congress indefinitely postpones anti-piracy legislation; Texas' unemployment rate lowest since July 2009 Full Story

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Texas Economy Improving; Unemployment Rate Low

By Becca Aaronson Jan. 20, 2012

Texas’ unemployment rate — 7.8 percent — is the lowest it’s been since July 2009, when the recession was just heating up, according to employment statistics released by the Texas Workforce Commission today. Full Story

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Supreme Court Nixes Judge-Drawn Redistricting Maps

By Ross Ramsey Jan. 20, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court threw out court-drawn Texas redistricting maps on Friday morning, saying a panel of federal judges should have used the Legislature's maps as their starting point. Full Story

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In Travis County, Aging Foster Children Find Aid

By Nathan Bernier, KUT News Jan. 20, 2012

More than 16,000 children are in foster care in Texas. And when those children become adults, they’re often left to fend for themselves. But as Nathan Bernier of KUT News reports, the amount of help available to foster children in Travis County is on the rise. Full Story
The Brief: Jan. 20, 2012

By David Muto Jan. 20, 2012

Gov. Rick Perry's departure from the presidential race on Thursday touched off the most tumultuous day yet of the 2012 election cycle. Full Story

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Perry May Not Be Done With the National Stage

By Ross Ramsey Jan. 20, 2012

What's next for Rick Perry? He still has nearly three years in his current term as governor. But he also trumpets a message of federalism that’s still relevant in national politics. Full Story

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Perry Exits, And So Does His Once-Hefty War Chest

By Ryan Murphy Jan. 20, 2012

When Gov. Rick Perry left the presidential campaign trail Thursday, he took his considerable fundraising muscle with him. His departure frees up his federal campaign coffers and the support of the Super PAC that backed Perry. Full Story

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A Final Indignity Where the Crusade Began

By Jay Root Jan. 20, 2012

Gov. Rick Perry’s legendary winning streak came to its inglorious end Thursday. Standing in a plain conference room, the governor who had only ever known political victory admitted defeat. Full Story

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How Did Perry Fall?

By Ben Philpott, KUT News Jan. 20, 2012

Now that Gov. Rick Perry has exited the presidential race, some may wonder how a candidate who entered the race as a front-runner fell so far. Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports. Full Story

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Paul, Three Remaining Rivals Square Off in Debate

By Thanh Tan Jan. 19, 2012

Rick Perry may be out of the presidential race, but Texas Congressman Ron Paul is still fighting for the nomination. During Thursday night's CNN debate, he showed he’s still got plenty of fire in the belly heading into Saturday’s South Carolina primary. Full Story

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Perry Gives Up, Packs for Texas

By Ross Ramsey Jan. 19, 2012

Rick Perry's impulsive presidential campaign fell apart faster than a soggy taco shell. But he's not done with politics yet. Full Story

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Campaign Chatter

By Ross Ramsey Jan. 19, 2012

Rick Perry wasn't even winning in his home state when he got out of the presidential race. Full Story

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Guest Column: The Keystone XL Decision was Right

By Luke Metzger Jan. 19, 2012

The pipeline would have been a disaster for our climate, the quality of the air we breathe, and critical water resources across our country. It would have deepened our dependence on dirty oil from Canada’s tar sands, producing catastrophic levels of global warming pollution. Full Story

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Guest Column: The Keystone XL Decision was Wrong

By Barry Smitherman Jan. 19, 2012

Not only would Keystone XL have brought jobs to the United States, it would have bolstered our national security by bringing us almost one million barrels each day of secure, North American oil. Full Story

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Video: Tribune Editors on Perry's Return to Texas

By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan Jan. 19, 2012

Evan Smith and Emily Ramshaw discuss Gov. Rick Perry's exit from the presidential race and look ahead at what Texans can expect now that their leader is returning from five months on the campaign trail. Full Story
The Midday Brief: Jan. 19, 2012

By David Muto Jan. 19, 2012

Your afternoon reading: Perry exits, testing Gingrich; a look back at the governor's rise and fall; adviser says Perry could run again Full Story

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