Loving County, in far West Texas, spent about $1,100 per resident in U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant funds from 2003 to 2008. Compare that with Harris County, which spent less than $6 per resident. Contemplate the disparity — and search for individual purchases with DHS grant money — using our latest data application.
West Texas
West Texas is home to the nation’s largest oil field, the Permian Basin. The region is defined by its energy production and wide-open spaces. It also includes Big Bend country and cities such as El Paso, Midland and Odessa.
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State Government
HD-84: Griffin Holds Early Lead
Griffin holds an early lead in his bid to replace Lubbock County’s Carl Isett.
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State Government
2010: What’s the Deal with Recounts?
Some losing candidates in today’s primary election could have one last chance to win — provided they meet one of three criteria.
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State Government
TribBlog: Early Voting Totals
Early voting totals in Texas’ largest counties nearly doubled, with the GOP race leading the charge.
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Politics
2010: Election Night Needs You
Be our eyes and ears on election day. Start sending in your photos, updates and other ephemera from throughout election day to MEDIA@TEXASTRIBUNE.ORG.
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TribBlog: Don’t Rock the Vote!
Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Jeff Daiell is urging voters to avoid the primary ballot box and stay true to Libertarian beliefs.
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State Government
TribBlog: Climbing Steadily
Voters in Texas’ 15 largest counties cast more than twice as many ballots during the first three days of early voting for the March Primary as they did during the same span in 2006.
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Criminal Justice
TribBlog: Budget Cuts Due [Updated]
State agencies are expected to submit their budget cuts today.
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Demographics
Primary Color: CD-23
Two lawyers, two doctors and an ex-CIA officer are hoping that discontent with the federal government and anxiety about the economy will propel them to victory against incumbent U.S. Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, D-San Antonio. But first, they have to win a crowded Republican primary.
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Economy
TribBlog: Tax Revenues Continue to Fall
Sales tax collections fell by double digits, again.
