Texas Supreme Court Rejects Crash Victim's Case
For a second time — and likely the last — the Texas Supreme Court refused to hear the case of Michelle Gaines, who suffered debilitating injuries in a 2006 car accident. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Oct. 26, 2012
Your evening reading: debate over debates heats up in CD-23; video captures altercation over Obama yard signs in Lubbock; Davis releases ad accusing Shelton of lying Full Story
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Slurs, Fists Fly Over Obama Signs in Lubbock
The Texas Democratic Party in Lubbock County has released a video showing several young men in an altercation with one of its volunteers and yelling racially derogatory remarks at the volunteer, who was looking out for vandals targeting signs for President Obama. Full Story
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Video: Bill Clinton Rallies Democrats in San Antonio
Former President Bill Clinton stopped in San Antonio on Thursday to rally Democrats and campaign for Democratic congressional hopeful Pete Gallego, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Quico Canseco. Full Story
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CD-23 Candidates May Not Hold Debate in English
Republican U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco and his Democratic challenger, state Rep. Pete Gallego, debated once in Spanish a month ago. Since then they haven’t appeared on stage together, and time is running out. Full Story
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Judge's Order Allows Planned Parenthood to Remain in Women's Health Program
A district judge on Friday issued a temporary restraining allowing Planned Parenthood to stay in the Women's Health Program, for now. Full Story
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In New SD-10 Ad, Davis Accuses Shelton of Lying
In her latest television ad in the SD-10 race, state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, accuses state Rep. Mark Shelton, R-Fort Worth, of lying to voters about Davis' record. Full Story
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Insurance Lawsuits Loom Large in HD-23 Faceoff
State Rep. Craig Eiland, D-Galveston, finds himself under attack for suing a taxpayer-supported insurance fund on behalf of taxpayers in a race with Republican Wayne Faircloth, a Dickinson insurance agency owner. Full Story
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Reorganization Yields Early Reward for Senators
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst upset the normal order of things when he announced his committee leaders four months early. But he did the senators a political favor in the process. Full Story
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Fracking Boom Still Rattling Some Small Communities
A fracking boom in rural counties south of San Antonio continues to produce an enormous amount of oil for the state. But some of those counties are just now beginning to grapple with the consequences — and downsides — of the boom. Full Story
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Slowing Enrollment Sparks Fears of Missing Higher Education Goals
According to preliminary data gathered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the total number of students attending college this fall increased by just 12,000 over the previous year. Full Story
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Food Blogger's Tale Gets Scorn Heaped on State Agency
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has been receiving hate mail from around the country thanks to the gastronomic adventures of an Austin-area food blogger. It all started when the man’s unlikely dinner literally went bump in the night. Full Story
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In Death Row Inmate's Case, a Struggle Between Advocates and Lawyers
Preston Hughes III, who faces a Nov. 15 execution date, trusts several advocates without legal training more than his court-appointed attorney. The conflict between advocates and attorneys is not unusual in death penalty cases. Full Story
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The Brief: Oct. 26, 2012
The showdown between Attorney General Greg Abbott and international election observers hit new dramatic heights on Thursday. Full Story
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Texas Weekly Hot List — With Campaign Finance Totals
Our latest look at the hottest races on the Texas ballot includes the money those candidates reported in their latest campaign finance disclosures. Full Story
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