Ante Up
The race for the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas is going to be pricey. Full Story
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Updated: Bradley Withdraws Motion to Expedite Morton Case
The Williamson County district attorney this afternoon withdrew a motion he had filed seeking to quickly dismiss the Michael Morton case. Morton's attorneys worried that he was attempting to quash investigation of allegations of prosecutorial misconduct. Full Story
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Video: Tea Party "Fed Up" With Perry
Members of the Tea Party Caucus of Texas said at a press conference today that they are "fed up" with Gov. Rick Perry for not taking action to ban sanctuary cities, a measure he declared an emergency item during the legislative session this year. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Oct. 13, 2011
Your afternoon reading: in emotional address, Anita Perry says media has "brutalized" her husband; Cruz raises $1 million; Driver announces retirement from House Full Story
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Higher Ed Guru: Seven Solutions a "Good Start"
Thomas Lindsay, recently selected to head the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Center for Higher Education, attributes the state's growing awareness of higher education to the discussion begun by the TPPF. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 13, 2011
The rise of Herman Cain may give Rick Perry an opening. Full Story
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With the Drought, More Dust Storms
Despite last weekend's rains, the Texas drought lingers — and experts say the number of irritating and dangerous dust storms could increase across the state, especially in West Texas and the Panhandle. Full Story
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Elderly Texans Could Play Key Role in 2012 Elections
With baby boomers hitting retirement age, the number of Medicare recipients is on the rise. As Erika Aguilar of KUT News reports, that means elderly voters in Texas, as in the rest of the nation, could form a crucial voting block next year. Full Story
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Texas Launches No Kid Hungry Campaign
A sea of 150 elementary and middle school students from Austin and Waco met on the steps of the Capitol today to sing, cheer and kick off the Texas No Kid Hungry Campaign. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Oct. 12, 2011
Your afternoon reading: fading Perry may turn to TV ads; Perkins says Perry has sufficiently addressed Mormonism flap; can money save Perry? Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 101
On this week's TribCast, Evan, Ross, Reeve and Jim review the most recent debate, discuss the looming lawsuits on school finance and consider proposals for Confederate flag license plates. Full Story
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Trade Deals Could Boost Texas Exports
Congress — including much of the Texas delegation — is poised to approve three trade agreements as soon as today that could boost the state’s exports. Full Story
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John Folks: The TT Interview
The outspoken head of the state's fourth-largest school district— newly crowned as Superintendent of the Year — on school finance lawsuits, the impact of cuts to public education funding and the upcoming transition to end-of-course exams. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 12, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry, the Republican presidential front-runner just a few weeks ago, virtually disappeared at Tuesday night's debate. Full Story
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Higher Ed Coalition Forms Student Group
The Texas Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education, a group of prominent Texans that formed earlier this year in opposition to controversial reform efforts, will today announce a spin-off group focused on students and young alumni. Full Story
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In El Paso, an Epic Clash of Political Titans
The stage is set for an epic political battle between two El Paso political powerhouses: an established incumbent congressman touting his seniority and accomplishments and a young former councilman in the city’s “progressive” camp. Full Story
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Campaign Roundup: The Week's Political News
State campaign news, candidate announcements, retirements and rumors from the past week. Full Story
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Will New Voter Registrar Rules Decrease Turnout?
A new law imposing citizenship restrictions on deputy and volunteer voter registrars has voting rights groups worried that fewer Texans — in particular, fewer minorities — will cast a ballot next year. Full Story
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Front-runner No More, Perry Struggles for Spotlight in Latest Debate
Rick Perry didn’t blow it or commit any serious gaffes, but in his latest debate the Texas governor found himself in a position that seemed unimaginable even a few weeks ago: largely out of the spotlight and struggling for airtime. Full Story
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Liveblog: The Dartmouth Debate
Everyone agrees: there's a lot at stake tonight for Gov. Rick Perry. The Bloomberg/Washington Post debate may be his last chance to reverse his dragging momentum after past performances left the impression he lacked the policy chops to take on President Barack Obama. We're liveblogging the action here. Full Story
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