Inside Intelligence: The Senate Race
We'll get to the details soon enough, but the headline is that our insiders think Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is the candidate to beat in next year's U.S. Senate race. Full Story
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Executions Probably Not an Issue — for Now
This week, Martin Robles became Texas' ninth execution of the year. Convicted in a Corpus Christi gang shooting, his death was not among the most controversial to happen on the watch of Gov. Rick Perry. During his decade in the Texas governor's office, Perry has overseen more than 230 executions, more than any governor in modern history. Full Story
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Poll: Against School Cuts, But Not Sure They'll Hurt
Heading into the 82nd legislative session, 88 percent of Texas voters surveyed in a poll hoped for more public education funding. It’s not likely to surprise anyone, but now we can officially say: Nothing’s changed. Full Story
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Perry Talks Campaign Strategy on TV
During a quick interview at an Austin TV station today, Gov. Rick Perry talked presidential campaign strategy in advance of his Saturday kick-off. "The issue of this campaign will be about how to get America working again," Perry said. Full Story
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Off We Go
Saddle up, buckaroos and buckarettes. We're going on our second presidential ride in 12 years. It doesn't matter who your candidate is or what your politics are, the presence of a Texas governor on a national ticket means some changes around here. Full Story
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Texas Weekly Program Notes
Texas Weekly has moved into the friendly confines of the Texas Tribune's website, and so we're asking you to switch from the old site to the new one. Full Story
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Hunting King, and Other Trail Stories
Decennial redistricting will likely produce at least one primary challenger for veteran lawmaker Tracy King, D-Batesville. Full Story
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Perry Campaign Staff Taking Shape
With less than two days to go before Rick Perry announces he's running for president in South Carolina, the team that will run his campaign is beginning to take shape, top Texas Republican sources say. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Aug. 11, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Bachmann to join Perry in Iowa; Giuliani team, with eye on Perry, courting New Hampshire operatives; state Sen. Chris Harris gets a primary challenge Full Story
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Congressman Bustamante, the Sequel?
John Bustamante, the son of former U.S. Rep. Albert Bustamante, D-San Antonio, will run for the Democratic nomination for the CD-23 seat now held by first-term U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco, R-San Antonio. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 11, 2011
In a new interview, Rick Perry says he thinks he's got a shot at turning California red. Full Story
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Ricardo Sanchez: The TT Interview
The retired three-star general on his bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, on the challenge of running in a Republican state in a presidential election year and why government policies might be referred to as "the new segregation." Full Story
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On the Border, Selling the High Price of Security
It's not a sales pitch heard too often in the Rio Grande Valley, but farmers and ranchers here have a new, tax-deductible option for improving their businesses — and the company offering it promises to take a bullet for its client. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 92
This week on the TribCast, Reeve, Brandi, Jay and Jim review The Response and preview Perry's presidential campaign. Full Story
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Dewhurst: Perry Called to "Lead in Dark Hours"
Gov. Rick Perry today made his first public appearance since news broke about his Saturday announcement. As Ben Philpott of KUT News and the Tribune reports, the nonpartisan event didn't keep the governor and his supporters from dropping more hints. Full Story
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Colbert's Super PAC Urges Iowans to Vote "Parry"
Many well-funded Super PACs are gathering money to support Texas Gov. Rick Perry as a write-in candidate in the upcoming Iowa Straw Poll. Only Comedy Central host Stephen Colbert's Super PAC is urging them to vote for "Rick Parry." Full Story
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Video: Perry Says Texas Does It Better
Speaking at a National Conference of State Legislatures summit in San Antonio this morning, Gov. Rick Perry touted Texas job growth and blasted runaway government spending — themes he's sure to stress in his expected presidential campaign. Full Story
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On the Records: 2011's Top Political Donors
The 15 largest donors to Texas politicians and PACs gave a total of $4.7 million in the first six months of 2011, according to a Texas Tribune analysis of Texas Ethics Commission filings. The biggest beneficiary of their largesse: the Texans for Lawsuit Reform Political Action Committee. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Aug. 10, 2011
Your afternoon reading: Perry talks S&P downgrade; Ron Paul busing family members to Iowa for straw poll; poll shows Perry weak in general election Full Story
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31 Days, 31 Ways: UT Southwestern Loses $31M in State Funding
DAY 10 of our month-long series on the effects of new state laws and budget cuts: Losing $31 million in state aid leads UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas to lay off more than 100 employees and eliminate 250 vacant positions. Full Story
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