The Evening Brief: March 7, 2012
Your evening reading: Paul aides frustrated by election results; Joe Moody to challenge Dee Margo in El Paso rematch; youth vote eludes Paul on Super Tuesday Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 122
Ross, Reeve, Morgan and Julian talk about party-switching politicians, the latest in the state's many school finance lawsuits, judicial emergencies and SxSWedu. Full Story
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Texas Colleges Graduating High Numbers of Latino Students
A report finds Texas colleges and universities rank near the top when it comes to awarding degrees to Latinos. Full Story
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Campaign Roundup: The Week's Political News
With state Rep. J.M. Lozano of Kingsville switching to the Republican Party, former Rep. Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles, D-Alice, announced for the House District 43 race. Full Story
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Kent Hance: The TT Interview
The chancellor of the Texas Tech University system on the tier-one race, why the state should invest in higher education and former head football coach Mike Leach. Full Story
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The Brief: March 7, 2012
Though it's still a long shot, last night's election results have increased the chances that Texas could play a role in the presidential primary. Full Story
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Bill Aims to Boost Efforts to Bury Use of Cross-Border Tunnels
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes, D-El Paso, wants to close a loophole that allows underground cross-border tunnels — which are often used by Mexican cartels — to flourish. Full Story
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