In the Roundup: While GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry is facing money woes, fellow Texan Ted Cruz is looking to build on of his debate performance. Plus, Texas Republican lawmakers have succeeded in further limiting access to Planned Parenthood services.
Alana Rocha
Alana Rocha was the director of news partnerships for The Texas Tribune until June 2022. She was previously a multimedia reporter, after working in television and radio news for eight years. Alana covered politics for stations in Florida, Kansas and Texas and traveled the country reporting from the 2012 and 2016 presidential campaign trails. She was the lead reporter on several award-winning projects and launched “The Brief,” a daily audio update. A native of Tampa, Florida, Alana received bachelor’s degrees in journalism and Spanish from the University of Florida.
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Video: Beauticians to Avoid Brush with the Law
It’s a service that makes a bride’s big day less stressful. But getting hair and makeup done on location can cause a stylist to worry about the consequences of working outside of the salon. Those fears will disappear starting Sept. 1. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2015)
Video: Beauticians to Avoid Brush With the Law
It’s a service that makes a bride’s big day less stressful. But getting hair and makeup done by a stylist on location is actually illegal in Texas. On Sept. 1, that changes. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Video: New Law Seeks to Curb Surprise Medical Bills
A new law will allow more consumers to challenge surprise medical bills they get from out-of-network doctors, but only if the charge is more than $500. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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31 Days, 31 Ways (2015)
Video: New State Law Seeks to Curb Surprise Medical Bills
A new law will allow more consumers to challenge surprise medical bills they get from out-of-network doctors, but only if the charge is more than $500. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series.
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Roundup: Paxton Indicted, Cruz and Perry Debate at Different Times
In the Roundup: Ken Paxton, Texas’ top law enforcement official, finds himself facing felony charges and calls from Democrats to step down. Plus, GOP presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Rick Perry debate at different times.
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Roundup: Planned Parenthood, Bland and Perry
In the Roundup: Lawmakers returned to the State Capitol this week to address the latest concerns about Planned Parenthood, and the circumstances that led to Sandra Bland’s jail death. Plus, GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry takes aim at Wall Street reform and promotes his economic record.
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State Government
Roundup: Planned Parenthood, Bland and Perry
In the Roundup: Lawmakers returned to the State Capitol this week to address the latest concerns about Planned Parenthood, and the circumstances that led to Sandra Bland’s jail death. Plus, GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry takes aim at Wall Street reform and promotes his economic record.
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Criminal Justice
Roundup: Sandra Bland, GOP Sweet 16
In the Roundup: State officials vow to find out what happened to Sandra Bland, the woman who died in a Southeast Texas jail. And an addition to the 2016 Republican presidential field could affect some Texas hopefuls.
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Criminal Justice
Update: DPS Reposts Dash Cam Footage of Bland’s Arrest
UPDATED: A week after Waller County Sheriff’s deputies found Sandra Bland dead inside her jail cell, the Texas Department of Public Safety rereleased the dash cam video of the traffic stop that led to her arrest. DPS officials reposted the video after they say segments were affected by the original upload.
