Democratic state Rep. Celia Israel and Republican Mike VanDeWalle are in a rematch for the state House less than a year after their last face-off.
Christine Ayala
Christine Ayala was a Texas Tribune fellow, focusing on reporting and newsletter production, in 2014 and 2015. Before joining the Tribune, Christine interned for the Austin American-Statesman features desk and Dallas Morning News public safety desk. At the University of Texas at Austin, she reported and edited for The Daily Texan.
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Little Help for Those Who Can’t Make the Rent
For as many as 40,000 low-income Austin households being squeezed by high rents in a booming city, Wednesday offers the barest glimmer of hope.
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Politics
Former Dewhurst Aide Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst’s former adviser Kenneth “Buddy” Barfield pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges of wire fraud, making a false tax return and embezzlement of funds contributed to a federal candidate.
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In Ad, Abbott Talks of Rio Grande Valley’s Potential
In his latest web ad, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott touts the Rio Grande Valley’s potential for growth and improvement.
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The Q&A: Michael Hooten
In this week’s Q&A, we interview Michael Hooten, superintendent of Trinity Environmental Academy.
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Abbott Ad: A Vote for Davis is a Vote for a “Governor Obama”
Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott’s latest television ad, released Tuesday, is the second in nearly two weeks that links his Democratic opponent, Wendy Davis, and President Obama on several policy issues.
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Energy
Texans Coming to Grips With Rising Water Costs
Water and sewer bills are going up substantially across Texas and in many other places around the country as utilities struggle to maintain aging infrastructure, deal with drought or come to grips with the rising costs of a scarce resource while searching for new supplies.
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Davis’ Spanish Language Ad Targets Education Funding
In a Spanish language radio ad released Tuesday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis focuses on Republican Greg Abbott’s stance on education funding.
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Criminal Justice
Top HHSC Lawyer Questions DWI Arrest in Court
Jack Stick, the top lawyer for the Health and Human Services Commission, asked an Austin judge on Thursday to suppress evidence in his DWI case, while prosecutors said blood test results proved his arrest two years ago was proper.
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The Q&A: David Anthony
In this week’s Q&A, we interview David Anthony, CEO of Raise Your Hand Texas.
