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Court Stays Execution of Mentally Ill Inmate

By Brandi Grissom May 14, 2012

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Monday stayed the execution of a severely mentally ill inmate convicted of a 1989 robbery and murder at a Fort Worth Steak and Ale restaurant. Full Story
The Evening Brief: May 14, 2012

By David Muto May 14, 2012

Your evening reading: Paul to stop actively campaigning; Perry defends Dewhurst in new radio ad; casino owners who got teacher retirement fund investment are linked to Perry Full Story

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Jones Accuses Wentworth of Ethical Lapses in New Ad

By Reeve Hamilton May 14, 2012

Former Railroad Commissioner and Senate District 25 hopeful Elizabeth Ames Jones on Monday released a television ad accusing incumbent state Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, of ethical lapses. Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman
Paul to Stop Actively Campaigning for GOP Presidential Nomination

By Minjae Park May 14, 2012

Texas Congressman Ron Paul has announced he will stop actively campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination, saying that doing so requires "tens of millions of dollars we simply do not have." Full Story

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Increase in Natural Gas "Flaring" Tied to Pipeline Shortages

By Minjae Park May 14, 2012

With oil production on the rise in Texas, drilling companies are increasingly burning off the natural gas that surfaces with the oil, because they can't get pipelines in place fast enough to transport it. Full Story

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On the Records: Expanded Role for Nurses Could Boost Economy

By Becca Aaronson and Minjae Park May 14, 2012

Expanding the role of advanced practice nurses in the next legislative session would add nearly 100,000 permanent jobs to the current Texas economy, according to a new report by economist Ray Perryman. Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Todd Wiseman / Walt Stoneburner / Christiana Care
Perry Defends Dewhurst's Record in New Radio Ad

By Aman Batheja May 14, 2012

On the first day of early voting, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst launched a new radio ad featuring Gov. Rick Perry. In the ad, Perry accuses Washington D.C.-based conservative groups of smearing Dewhurst's record. Full Story

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T-Squared: QRANK Creator Joins Trib Team

By Evan Smith May 14, 2012

Today is Rodney Gibbs' first day as the Trib's Chief Innovation Officer, a newly created post that makes him the guy in charge of all the cool stuff we're doing and the even cooler stuff we will be doing soon. Full Story
The Brief: May 14, 2012

By David Muto May 14, 2012

With early voting now under way, an internal campaign email has ratcheted up the drama in the state's U.S. Senate race. Full Story
Crowded Field Sets Sights on New Congressional Seat in North Texas

By Emily Ramshaw May 14, 2012

Want to guarantee a campaign throwdown? Toss two major U.S. cities, two large minority populations and 15 candidates into one newly drawn North Texas congressional district. Full Story

Credit: Illustration by Callie Richmond / Todd Wiseman
Current Differences Hint at Possible Friction in '13

By Ross Ramsey May 14, 2012

Usually, the political establishment is more or less united, with major trade groups and major officeholders sticking with incumbents and, more importantly, sticking with one another. Not this year. Full Story

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Early Voting is Here — Use Our Election Brackets to Help You Get Ready

By Ross Ramsey May 14, 2012

Monday is the first day of early voting for Texas' May 29 primary. Our election brackets can help you prepare for voting on the various legislative and congressional races. Full Story