A Super PAC supporting Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst’s U.S. Senate bid released a new TV ad today attacking two of his opponents. Former Texas solicitor general Ted Cruz’s camp hit back with a radio ad criticizing Dewhurst.
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Higher Education
TribLive: A Conversation with Renu Khator
Full video of my April 13 TribLive conversation with Dr. Renu Khator, president of the University of Houston and chancellor of the University of Houston System.
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Energy
Pat Wood: The TT Interview
The former chairman of the Public Utility Commission, a Port Arthur native, discusses the reasons behind the long-term power crunch in Texas, his role in the wind boom and the future of solar power.
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Higher Education
Peer Support Program to Make Its Lone Star Debut
The Posse Foundation, which has been lauded by the MacArthur Foundation and President Obama, is preparing to make its first foray into Texas public schools this year.
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Economy
UH Creates Fund to Attract Science and Technology Faculty
University of Houston President Renu Khator is setting aside $30 million to bring in 60 new faculty members over the next two years, all of them in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.
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Transportation
Panama Canal Expansion Raises Hopes in Houston
The Panama Canal’s expansion will probably mean the Port of Houston sees more container ships, but local officials disagree on whether the area is ready for the extra business.
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Health care
Medical Board Gives Early OK to Adult Stem Cell Rules
After months of deliberation — and input from Gov. Rick Perry — the Texas Medical Board on Friday gave preliminary approval to a set of rules on adult stem cells in Texas that are less stringent than those originally proposed.
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On the Records: Obama Releases Fourth-Quarter Bundler List
President Obama has released an update to his list of volunteer fundraisers, also known as “bundlers,” that raise money on his behalf. And Texas bundlers collected at least $3.4 million for Obama’s 2012 campaign.
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Energy
Building Codes to Tighten Across Texas
In January, Texas will adopt a statewide building code that should cut the energy consumption of new single-family homes by more than 15 percent — and big cities like Houston are jumping even further ahead.
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Public Education
Hochberg’s Exit Leaves a Hole in the House
After 20 years, Scott Hochberg is bailing out of the Texas Legislature. He’ll get back his nights and weekends. But he also won’t be at the Capitol to help sort out education policy and financing.
