Gov. Rick Perry on Saturday decried a Travis County grand jury’s indictment of him on two felony counts, saying allegations that he abused his power were politically motivated.
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Criminal Justice
Analysis: It’s Not the Crime, It’s the Politics
Friday’s indictment of Gov. Rick Perry could be to his possible presidential bid what a sewer leak is to the opening of a new restaurant: The food might not be the diners’ strongest memory of the meal.
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Higher Education
Analysis: Culture Shock and UT’s New Hires
A common thread is evident in the latest hires at the University of Texas System and at its flagship: The new leaders are disciplined and accustomed to enforcing their rules.
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Politics
A Longshot for Speaker, With Money to Spend
Rep. Scott Turner, R-Frisco, has not been in the Texas House for two years, but the freshman lawmaker and former California congressional candidate has his eye on the top job there: speaker.
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Austin Clinic Shuts Down Days Before Abortion Law Trial
Days before trial begins in a federal lawsuit seeking to block the last phase of Texas’ strict abortion regulations, Whole Woman’s Health announced Thursday it was closing its Austin abortion clinic.
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State Government
Video: Texas Initiative to Help Veterans Access Health Care Taking Shape
While Congress hashes out legislation to reform the way the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs treats those who served in the military, Texas officials are trying to help the 1.7 million veterans who live here get timely medical care.
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Economy
Video: During Austin Visit, Obama Discusses Economy
President Obama spoke about the state of the nation’s economy July 10 during a visit to Austin. Watch full video of his remarks here.
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Higher Education
Foster: UT Community Needs to “Re-establish Some Decorum”
A fraught week culminated in a relatively collegial meeting of the UT System Board of Regents on Thursday, after which Chairman Paul Foster said it was time for the board and UT community to “re-establish some decorum.”
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Demographics
Amid Immigration Controversy, Obama Focuses on Economy
In a speech in downtown Austin on Thursday, President Obama largely avoided discussion of the ongoing immigration troubles in Texas, and instead talked about economic progress made under his watch.
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Politics
Promoting Memoir, Clinton Draws Supporters in Austin
In Austin on Friday, Hillary Clinton played coy about presidential ambitions, called her first meeting with Barack Obama after the 2008 primary “an awkward teenage first date” and said the Benghazi attack was her greatest regret.
