TribLive: Patrick on Public Education
At Thursday's TribLive conversation, state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, talked about "turning things upside down" in the public education system. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: May 10, 2012
Your evening reading: Palin endorses Cruz; UT System chancellor says he wasn't directed to fire Powers; Huckabee lauds Dewhurst's abortion record in new TV ad Full Story
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Aycock Unveils Website to Talk School Accountability
State Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock, R-Killeen, is launching a website to try to kickstart discussion on what will surely be a hot topic in the next legislative session: school accountability. Full Story
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Weekend Insider: Ron Paul's Shoes, Social Media Sabotage
This week in The New York Times and at texastribune.org, we look at how candidates running for Ron Paul's seat in Congress are not necessarily trying to fill the doctor's shoes, and how social media sabotage is becoming a popular campaign strategy in the Texas primary. Full Story
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In New Ad, Huckabee Praises Dewhurst's Anti-Abortion Record
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee praises U.S. Senate candidate David Dewhurst's anti-abortion credentials in a new television ad released Thursday. Full Story
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TribLive: Patrick on Carona
At Thursday morning's TribLive conversation, state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, discussed his extremely public feud with state Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas. Full Story
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Who's Next to Take On Role of TEA Leader?
Education Commissioner Robert Scott's successor will have his or her hands full. The job requires a delicate balancing act in regard to state officials and school administrators. So who could get Gov. Rick Perry's nod for the post? Full Story
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Addison Airs TV Ad, Declares Fight With Cruz Over Ron Paul Fans
Funeral home director Glenn Addison, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, is airing a television ad in Austin and says supporters of U.S. Rep. Ron Paul are still up for grabs despite Paul's endorsement of former state Solicitor General Ted Cruz. Full Story
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The Weekly TribCast: Episode 131
This week Evan, Ross, Emily and Ben take a look at the real — and fake — ways that candidates are trying to gain advantages before the May 29th primaries, along with an update on the GOP race for the U.S. Senate nomination. Full Story
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Palin Endorses Cruz in U.S. Senate Race
Former Alaska Gov. and conservative icon Sarah Palin has endorsed former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz in his bid to succeed retiring U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. Full Story
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Cigarroa: Chairman Didn't Direct Me to Fire Powers
UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa, responding to a news report suggesting UT-Austin President Bill Powers' job might be in danger, said Thursday that Board of Regents Chairman Gene Powell "never directed me to fire anyone." Full Story
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Redrawn District Creates Volatile Race for Nash
State Rep. Barbara Nash, R-Arlington, is running for re-election in a district that shares only 20 percent of the population with the district that originally elected her two years ago. Full Story
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The Brief: May 10, 2012
An unconfirmed report has set off a round of intense speculation about the fate of University of Texas President Bill Powers. Full Story
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In CD-16 Race, Tensions High as Accusations Fly
It’s never been friendly, but the battle over CD-16 between U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes, D-El Paso, and primary challenger Beto O’Rourke is becoming a full-fledged border brawl. Full Story
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Rains Pushing Cattle Prices to All-Time Highs in Texas
Cattle prices have hit record highs in Texas, and that, naturally, means consumers can expect to pay more for beef. Mose Buchele of KUT News reports for StateImpact Texas on what the drought has to do with the rise in prices. Full Story
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Video: Texas vs. Planned Parenthood Fight Goes On
In part two of "Fertile Ground," our occasional series on the battle over family planning, we go to West Texas to look at a fight that has centered on Planned Parenthood. Full Story
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