Most attention goes toward political races that either have a lot of candidates or are close for other reasons. But lots of elections are decided quietly, without drama.
Austin
Posted in
Energy
Urban Water Use Climbs Despite Restrictions
In 2011, residents of some large Texas cities increased their water usage — despite the widespread adoption of restrictions on lawn-watering.
Posted in
State Government
The Conservative Core and the 2012 Primary Elections
The February 2012 University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll shows a riptide of very conservative opinion is exerting a strong pull on state politics.
Posted in
Inside Intelligence
Inside Out: The Insiders vs. the Voters
On many issues, the insiders we survey every week are very different from the voters we surveyed for the University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll in February. But sometimes, they sing in harmony.
Posted in
Economy
Tax Breaks for Sporting Events Raise Questions
Critics are questioning the use of state money they say is being spent to attract sporting events that originated in Texas and don’t appear to be leaving anytime soon.
Posted in
Health care
Anti-Abortion Advocates Counter Planned Parenthood Media Blitz
As Planned Parenthood travels the state by bus to defend its Women’s Health Program funding, anti-abortion advocates gathered in Austin to blast the organization.
Posted in
Higher Education
Texas Colleges Graduating High Numbers of Latino Students
A report finds Texas colleges and universities rank near the top when it comes to awarding degrees to Latinos.
Posted in
Health care
Hundreds Attend Rally Targeting Possible End of Women’s Health Program
The rally at the state Capitol drew progressive political activists, local musicians, state representatives and women’s health clinic employees.
Posted inState Government
Just What is a “Likely Voter”?
In a poll of potential voters, how should we go about determining what the electorate might look like on Election Day?
Posted in
Health care
Planned Parenthood Laments Expected Demise of Women’s Health Program
A crowd gathered Friday at the Planned Parenthood Health Center in Austin to express concerns over the expected demise of the Women’s Health Program.
