The Midday Brief: Oct. 6, 2011
Your afternoon reading: U.S. House blocks Perry camp-name resolution; Perry responds on camera to camp controversy; Romney accused of tampering with GOP primary calendar Full Story
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Can Texas Make It Rain?
Speculation that the drought gripping the state could last through 2020 has scientists in Texas looking to so-called weather modification, which, as Matt Largey of KUT News reports, involves using the power of science to play Mother Nature. Full Story
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2011 Texas Tribune Festival Keynote: Margaret Spellings
Full video of the keynote speech by former U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings in the Public and Higher Education track at the 2011 Texas Tribune Festival. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 6, 2011
Gov. Rick Perry's fundraising numbers may have just pulled him back from the brink. Full Story
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Once Again, Texas Faces Lawsuits Over How It Funds Its Schools
The lawsuits over public education funding that are currently taking shape will be the latest in a long history of court intervention in Texas' school finance system. But how much can the judiciary do to fix it? Full Story
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Perry Campaign Says Economic Specifics Can Wait
Gov. Rick Perry, still bedeviled by critics, may be looking to turn the conversation back to the economy, but as Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, Perry has yet to unveil a detailed plan on how to get America working again. Full Story
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Texas Secretary of State Responds to Feds on Voter ID
The Texas secretary of state submitted additional information to the Department of Justice on Tuesday in an effort to ensure the state’s controversial voter ID law is implemented on time. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 100
On the 100th episode of the TribCast, Ross, Reeve, Ben and Mark discuss the coverage of Gov. Rick Perry's hunting camp, President Barack Obama's visit to Texas and the upcoming Republican debate. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Oct. 5, 2011
Your afternoon reading: $17 million fundraising haul a shot in the arm for Perry; Paul reports $8 million raised; Ogden says state is $1.8 billion better off than thought Full Story
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2011 Texas Tribune Festival Keynote: Thomas A. Shannon, Jr.
Full video of the keynote speech by U.S. Ambassador to Brazil Thomas A. Shannon, Jr., in the Race and Immigration track at the 2011 Texas Tribune Festival. Full Story
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In Need of Good News, Perry Releases Strong Fundraising Totals
In desperate need of some good news, Gov. Rick Perry released fundraising numbers this morning that show he raised more than $17 million for his presidential bid in the first seven weeks of his campaign. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 5, 2011
With Rick Perry down and Chris Christie out, Mitt Romney may have hit a turning point. Full Story
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Business Groups Back Water Ballot Measure
Next month, Texans will go to the polls to decide whether to authorize $6 billion in bonding authority dedicated to building and fixing water infrastructure. But some conservatives and Tea Party members have concerns about the measure. 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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National Report: Texas Juvenile Justice Better, but More Investment Needed
Since abuse scandals rocked the Texas juvenile justice system in 2007, reforms have led to fewer youths in prison and less crime among youths, but a national report issued Tuesday indicates Texas could still do better. Full Story
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Texas Legal Group Urges More Judicial Appointments
A nonpartisan group of Texas lawyers, law professors and other legal advocates today called on the U.S. Senate to quickly fill judicial vacancies that are slowing down the justice system in Texas and nationwide. Full Story
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Updated: An Emotional Morton Thankful His Was Not a Capital Case
After an emotional day in court, Michael Morton left prison today, almost 25 years after he was convicted of murdering his wife. His release came after prosecutors agreed his conviction should be overturned based on the results of recent DNA testing. Full Story
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Video: In Mesquite, Obama Challenges GOP Leader
MESQUITE — While speaking at Eastfield College today, President Barack Obama invoked the name of a laid-off Texas teacher and challenged GOP House Majority Leader Eric Cantor to bring up the American Jobs Act for a vote on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Full Story
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Higher Ed Officials Tout Student Loan Amendment
Higher education officials are making the case for passing an amendment to the Texas Constitution that would allow the state to continue its low-interest student loan program. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Oct. 4, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Christie says "now is not my time"; Perry joins boycott of Univision debate; Perry campaign said to have raised more than $15 million Full Story
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