David Muto

In Texas, the eruption over a Missouri Senate candidate’s comment on rape has exposed a fault line among Republicans over abortion.

Your evening reading: Cornyn suggests Missouri Senate candidate should withdraw from race; Perry says “deferred action” doesn’t alter state policies; Planned Parenthood to expand breast health screenings

For the latest clues on whether Rick Perry plans to run for governor again, follow the money.

Your evening reading: UT System announces plans for South Texas medical school; state’s unemployment rate rises to 7.2 percent; aide to state representative under investigation for travel reimbursements

Based on one presidential candidate’s campaign schedule, you might think Texas was up for grabs in November.

Your evening reading: review finds cuts have closed more than 60 family planning clinics; North Texas cities set to begin West Nile aerial spraying; report says state has cut more than 6,000 jobs

Long lines and cautious optimism marked the first day of the application process for young illegal immigrants seeking a deportation reprieve.

Your evening reading: illegal immigrants line up for deportation deferrals; Rubio, in Houston, offers preview of convention speech; judge upholds Pennsylvania voter ID law

Marco Rubio’s out of the vice presidential limelight, but not off the campaign trail, which on Wednesday takes him to Texas.