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2015
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Politics
TribCast: The 2015 Highlight Reel
It was a year of big headlines and even bigger laughs on The Texas Tribune’s TribCast. Revisit some of the most raucous moments of 2015, from Jade Helm and “Godless” pre-K to “campus dildo carry” and Ted Cruz’s condom talk.
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The Brief: Dec. 30, 2015
Former Gov. Rick Perry made headlines Tuesday with his decision to endorse a primary challenger to tea party firebrand state Rep. Jonathan Stickland, R-Bedford.
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Opinion: For Cities’ Sake, Address Stormwater Infrastructure
Existing water infrastructure in Texas’ major cities must be improved to handle the various threats posed by stormwater pollution, writes Sara E. Smith of Environment Texas.
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Endangered Wild Rice Making a Comeback in the San Marcos
Progress in restoring the endangered Texas wild rice that grows in the San Marcos River has been greater than expected, as a result of efforts by organizations that have joined up as part of the Habitat Conservation Plan.
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Miami Girds Up for Sea Level Rise
With sea levels predicted to rise more than three feet by the end of the century, the city of Miami is considered to be at ground zero for the effects of rising seas.
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Travis County Floods Raise Questions on Response
The deadly floods that hit southeast Travis County on Oct. 30 are raising questions about the county’s response to the emergency.
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Event: SWIFT Funding Workshop
The SWIFT Funding Workshop: Focus on Water Conservation, designed for those interested in applying for SWIFT funding from the Texas Water Conservation Board, will be held on Jan. 7 in Houston
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The Bookshelf: Dec. 30, 2015
In this week’s Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Black Dragon River.
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Companies in Dispute Over San Antonio Pipeline Project
The controversial proposed $3.4 billion San Antonio pipeline project known as Vista Ridge is in more hot water as one groundwater company is suing another, claiming that it has been cut out of a revenue-sharing agreement.