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Perry 48, White 40
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2010: Andrea White Speaks Out
Andrea White, wife of the Democratic nominee for governor, Bill White, has been traveling around the state drumming up support for her husband’s campaign — one living room at a time
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Keller’s Lawyer: Lies Led to Accusations
The investigation into Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Chief Justice Sharron Keller is closer to a conclusion today. Earlier this year a judge recommended that Keller should not be sanctioned after she was accused of closing the clerk’s office and blocking a final appeal for death row inmate Michael Wayne Richard. Ben Philpott, who reports for KUT News and the Tribune, has more on today’s judicial oversight panel hearing.
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Energy
TribBlog: Keeping Up With the Jones Act
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Dallas, filed a bill today to waive the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 — a move sure to please Republican state Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Houston.
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Criminal Justice
TribBlog: Child Prostitutes Are Victims, Not Perps
That’s what the Texas Supreme Court said today when it ruled that children under the age of consent can’t be charged with selling sex.
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Energy
TribBlog: Grading the Grid
A consulting firm’s report on the Texas grid operator, ERCOT, includes comments about “dead wood” among the workforce. It recommends staffing cuts and an independent board.
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State Government
TribBlog: Capitol Cleared After Bomb Threat
Capitol staffers report that they’re being evacuated. Staffers say state troopers notified them that there was a possible bomb threat about 30 minutes ago.
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State Government
2010: Broadband Brouhaha
The recently released map of Texans’ access to high-speed internet is a new flashpoint in the race for state Agriculture Commissioner. At issue is the nonprofit behind it, Connected Nation, which received $3 million in federal money for the project under current commissioner Todd Staples’ auspices.
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Politics
2010: Perry 48, White 40
The latest Rasmussen Report poll results show incumbent Gov. Rick Perry with an 8-point lead over his Democratic challenger, Bill White.
