TribBlog: Latinos and Redistricting
Guess which demographic group is calling dibs on new congressional seats? Full Story
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Detaining Care, Part Three: Andre's Story
Andre Osborne was so over-medicated in the Willacy Immigration Detention Center that he fell off of the top bunk of his bed, badly injuring his face and eyes. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: November 18, 2009
Your afternoon reading Full Story
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Math Anxiety
Will there be enough money to cover the current state budget? "Fortunately, it's too early to tell," jokes House Speaker Joe Straus. He and other state leaders are well aware of the numbers, and although they think it's not yet time to act, they're focused on the big question. Full Story
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TribBlog: DPS: We're Stopping the Bad Guys
The day after DPS warns parents that Mexican cartels are trying to recruit their kids to sell drugs, the agency issues a press release that says DPS efforts are pushing back drugs and preventing them from getting here. Full Story
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TribBlog: ‘Money Follows the Person’? Not exactly.
The federal Medicaid program designed to help disabled and elderly residents of institutions move back into the community hasn’t even gotten close to meeting its early goals, despite Texas' efforts. Full Story
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On the Records: Feds Stimulate Imaginary Districts
The Obama administration’s economic stimulus package has failed to create any jobs in Texas’ 52nd congressional district, despite pouring nearly $9 million into it. This would be a problem — if CD-52 existed. Full Story
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The Brief: November 18, 2009
Could Sarah Palin be far behind? Full Story
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Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Smugglers
That warning comes as law enforcement officials report an increase in the number of youth from Mexico and the United States becoming involved in human and drug trafficking. Full Story
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Texas Weekly: Solutions, Not Sound Bites
In Texas, Republicans have run the show for the past decade, but Texas remains strong despite their failure to lead. Full Story
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T-Squared: Staff of Life
The latest addition to our elected officials directory: a listing of every staffer (we think) who works for a member of the Texas Legislature. Full Story
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TribBlog: Photo Finish
After more than forty years with the Associated Press, veteran photographer Harry Cabluck, 71, was one of the 80-90 staffers laid off by the organization on Tuesday. He always said he had no plans to retire. Full Story
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Working Overtime
Kay Bailey Hutchison used to like term limits. And then she didn't. And then she did. Not surprisingly, her rivals are quick to point out the contradiction. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: November 17, 2009
Your morning reading. Full Story
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HuTube: The Transportation Funding Quagmire
Governor Rick Perry admits the state needs more money to pay for new roads. But he doesn't agree with the Texas Senate Transportation Committee Chairman on how to pay for them. Full Story
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On the Records: Your Turn to Make Word Clouds
An easy guide to visualizing tweets. Full Story
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The Brief: November 17, 2009
Two unrelated notes for this Tuesday morning: The National Weather Service says that cool — even freezing — temperatures are expected throughout the state and former Vice President Dick Cheney is in town. Full Story
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The GOP Primary in 140 Characters
What the Twitter contest between Rick Perry, Kay Bailey Hutchison and Debra Medina tells us about their campaigns for governor. Full Story
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Detaining Care, Part Two: Health Scare
"Barely adequate." "Haphazard at best." That's how investigators describe the quality of care at immigrant detention centers all over Texas. Full Story
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A Candidate to Dye For
Farouk Shami, a hair stylist turned hair products entrepreneur, will announce his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor this week. Full Story
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