Full video of my 1/12 conversation with state Sens. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, and Kirk Watson, D-Austin — the chairs of the Senate Republican and Democratic caucuses.
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State Government
Analysis: For Session, a Mix of New Faces and a Heavy Dose of Suspense
Another legislative session is starting, with a twist. Texans, accustomed to the same players in the same offices for years and years, will see something new as this unfolds: change.
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Inside Texas Politics: Budget, Quakes and Local Control
On this week’s edition of WFAA-TV’s Inside Texas Politics, host Jason Whitely, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Bud Kennedy and Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey focus on the 84th Texas Legislature, which starts Tuesday.
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As Student Celebrates Project, Abbott Calls Him an Inspiration
Gov.-elect Greg Abbott visited Austin High School on Monday to tour new automatic push-button doors, which were paid for by funds raised by an Austin High School senior.
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Politics
Inside Texas Politics: Looking Ahead
On this week’s edition of WFAA-TV’s Inside Texas Politics, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Bud Kennedy and Tribune Executive Editor Ross Ramsey share some political predictions for 2015 with host Jason Whitely.
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Politics
Inside Texas Politics: Perry, Abbott and Straus
On this week’s edition of WFAA-TV’s Inside Texas Politics: Gov. Rick Perry and the renaming of a building, Gov.-elect Greg Abbott tours the state and more on the race for speaker of the state House.
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The Playlist: My Name
The Academic Building at Texas A&M University was about to have its name changed to the “Governor Rick Perry ’72 Building,” but the governor declined the honor. This inspired the first song on this week’s playlist: “My Name” by Kevin Morby.
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TribWeek: In Case You Missed It
The best of our best content from Dec. 15-19, 2014.
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Criminal Justice
Texas Supreme Court: Acquitted Educator Can Teach For Now
A Rio Grande City teacher acquitted on charges of having an improper relationship with a student may remain in the classroom as he continues to appeal the revocation of his teacher certificate, the Texas Supreme Court ruled on Friday.
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Criminal Justice
A Push to Award a Degree to a Symbol of Injustice
Texas Tech University expelled Tim Cole after he was arrested in 1985 and charged with rape. Cole died in prison, but DNA evidence cleared the way for a posthumous pardon in 2009. Now there’s a push for Tech to award Cole an honorary degree.
