House Speaker Joe Straus named Denise Davis his new chief of staff and said former Rep. Clyde Alexander, who had held that post, will become a senior advisor.
TribBlog: Alexander Out, Davis In
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Demographics
2010: Border Battles
Two days before they take the stage to debate in Dallas, Republican gubernatorial candidates are rolling out their plans for what will assuredly be a featured topic.
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Criminal Justice
TribBlog: Hi(gh) Again
A recent juvenile justice report finds drug-addicted TYC inmates who didn’t participate in the agency’s drug treatment program were less likely to reoffend than those who did.
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Public Education
TribBlog: Can Cash for Teachers Fix Poor Schools?
“Not even Jesus could save everybody,” one teacher laments.
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Demographics
The Brief: January 12, 2010
Just because the Republican debates will make for good television, don’t forget the joys of a live show. Today, the State Board of Education is coming to town
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Higher Education
Guest Column: The 2010 Agenda: Business
To restore jobs lost during the recession and to prepare for those ready to enter the job market, Texas must create more than two million jobs in the next decade. A key factor in achieving this target is having educated employees available to fill positions as they become available.
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Mapping it Out
Census offices across Texas are gearing up to collect data for the 2010 census. Population growth in Texas is expected to bring the state 3 to 4 new congressional seats. Ben Philpott, who’s covering politics for KUT News and the Tribune, says it will also lead to another round of redistricting battles between Democrats and Republicans.
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Politics
Mapping It Out
What does the 2010 census mean for 2011 redistricting? Ben Philpott filed this report for KUT News and the Tribune.
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Revising the Social Studies Curriculum: The Animation
The State Board of Education begins meeting today to approve new social studies curriculum standards. We take you through some of the proposed changes.
