Fact-Checking Romney's Claims About Texas Jobs
Mitt Romney says Rick Perry has "substantially underperformed his predecessors on job creation” and that the state's unemployment rate has doubled on his watch. Is Romney right? Full Story
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Texas Politicians Press Feds for Fire Relief Money
Over the past year, Texas has battled wildfires that cover an area larger than the state of Connecticut. It's straining the budgets of both state and local firefighting units, and as the prospect of a multiyear drought looms, wildfire season is in no way over. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Sept. 8, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Rick Perry and Ron Paul's off-screen debate confrontation; Romney slams Perry again on Social Security; Perry gets a Taiwanese animation Full Story
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Fact-Checking Perry's Claims About Border Violence
Gov. Rick Perry repeated a familiar claim at the GOP debate: Texas' border cities, he said, are unsafe because the federal government has failed to secure the U.S.-Mexican border. But are they? Full Story
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Rick Perry Gets the Taiwanese Animation Treatment
While Gov. Rick Perry may be well known in Texas, far-flung media outlets must find ways to introduce him to their audience now that he is playing on the national stage. Most follow the same script — but not the latest effort out of Taiwan. Full Story
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Naomi Gonzalez: The TT Interview
El Paso's Democratic state representative on the media's portrayal of her hometown, why the grassroots is key to making gains for her party, and why she thinks immigration legislation will hurt Gov. Rick Perry on the campaign trail. Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 8, 2011
The verdict's in: Rick Perry passed, but didn't ace, his first test. Full Story
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Forensic Panel Urged to Continue Willingham Arson Probe
The Innocence Project is urging the Texas Forensic Science Commission to forge ahead with its investigation of arson cases despite a recent ruling from the state’s top lawyer that seemed to limit the panel’s authority. Full Story
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McCaul: Game-Changer or Just Another Candidate?
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul's combination of personal wealth and a political straddle between the establishment and dissident factions in the GOP could make him a viable contender for the seat now held by U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Full Story
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Perry Takes Fire From All Directions in GOP Debate
Gov. Rick Perry took shots from all directions Wednesday in his first nationally televised debate as his opponents unloaded on the presidential front-runner again and again, seeking relevance in a line of questioning that largely centered on Perry. Full Story
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Updated: Video: Bachmann Super PAC Ad Hits Perry in S.C.
The Keep Conservatives United Super PAC — operating independent of U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann's presidential campaign — is attacking GOP primary front-runner Rick Perry in an ad set to air in South Carolina. Full Story
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Perry's Big Debate Moment Draws Near
Hordes of reporters have descended onto the grounds of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to see if Rick Perry will stumble or shine in his first nationally televised debate. Full Story
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Lawyers, Victim Seek Clemency for Death Row Inmate
Phyllis Taylor survived the 1995 shooting spree that ended with two others dead and Duane Buck on death row. Buck is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 15. Today, Taylor asked state officials to halt his execution. Full Story
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Perry Set to Debate Fellow GOP Candidates
Gov. Rick Perry will introduce himself to many Republican voters tonight in his first presidential primary debate while his GOP opponents are likely to go on the attack to slow his momentum. Ben Philpott reports for KUT News and the Tribune. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 96
This week, Evan, Ross, Reeve and Jim talk the politics of wildfires, the stakes of the GOP debate, and the opening day of redistricting hearings. Full Story
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On the Records: FEMA's Wildfire Spending
As wildfires continue to sweep across the state, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized seven more grants to help Texas manage the flames. Although the figures for the grants given to Texas after June are not yet available, the Tribune has a look at the $3.8 billion FEMA has given Texas to mitigate disasters. Full Story
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Dan Patrick Won't Run for U.S. Senate
State Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, officially announced today that he will not run for the seat currently occupied by outgoing U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, but that he is mulling a run for lieutenant governor. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Sept. 7, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Rove calls Fed Up! Perry's "biggest challenge"; three attacks Perry may face at debate; Dan Patrick rules out U.S. Senate run Full Story
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Christi Craddick: The TT Interview
Christi Craddick, daughter of former House speaker and current state Rep. Tom Craddick, R-Midland, on why she wants to run for the Texas Railroad Commission, whether her dad's politics will get in the way, and why the oil and gas industry needs her as a regulator. Full Story
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Video: Dewhurst Attacks Obama, D.C. in New Campaign Ad
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who is running for the U.S. Senate, has released a new ad attacking the president and Washington, D.C. Full Story
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