Rookie Candidate Meets Big State, Crowded Ballot
In his first run for public office, Malachi Boyuls encountered a big state, a crowded ballot and some difficulty with names — both his own and that of the office he sought. Full Story
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Age is Just a Number and Not a Campaign Issue as Ratcliffe Challenges Hall
John Ratcliffe, who is in a Republican primary runoff with U.S. Rep. Ralph Hall, says the incumbent has been in Washington too long. What he's not saying is that Hall, who turns 91 next month, is too old for office. Full Story
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The Brief: April 4, 2014
A special prosecutor wouldn't say whether Rick Perry committed a crime when he vetoed funds for the Travis County district attorney, but a case could be presented to a grand jury this month. Full Story
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T-Squared: An Investigative Award
In the great-news-to-wake-up-to department, we've been honored by Investigative Reporters and Editors with the "Gannett Award for Innovation in Watchdog Journalism" for our livestream, our Ethics Explorer and our Bidness as Usual series. Full Story
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Cyber Crimes Efforts That Abbott Touts Had Roots in Predecessor's Office
Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott often touts the work of his office’s Cyber Crimes Unit, which he established. A review of the unit’s history found that its work extends beyond Abbott’s tenure as attorney general. Full Story
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The Brief: April 3, 2014
A gunman killed three fellow soldiers and later killed himself Wednesday afternoon at Fort Hood, an incident which invariably brought back memories of the mass shooting on the military base in November 2009 that claimed 13 lives. Full Story
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Federal Individual Contribution Limits Drift Toward Texas
Take a look at how Texas' campaign finance system compares to the federal campaign finance system, and see how political contribution laws differ from state to state. Full Story
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Two Aides Leave Dewhurst Campaign in Runoff Shake-Up
Two of Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's top political aides have left his campaign amid internal conflict about the direction of his re-election bid. Full Story
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Analysis: Abbott Aims Big on Education Reform, but He Must Aim Carefully
Gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott says he's looking “to make Texas the No. 1 education system in the United States within 10 years.” He has to find a way to suggest improvements while not criticizing his ally Rick Perry. Full Story
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Is Pot the Next Cash Crop for Farmers in Texas?
Agriculture commissioner candidate Kinky Friedman argues that marijuana legalization is the future of Texas. But for farmers in states where growing it is legal, the crop has come with a new set of problems. Full Story
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The Brief: April 2, 2014
The Dallas Morning News has taken another look at wage disparities between men and women, this time expanding the focus to look at trends across the country and not just in Texas. Full Story
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Medicare Providers Want Permanent “Doc Fix”
Members of Texas' congressional delegation say they got closer than ever this year to fixing a federal Medicare formula that leaves doctors threatened with payment cuts annually. Full Story
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The Brief: April 1, 2014
The focus of the governor's race swung back to public education on Monday with GOP candidate Greg Abbott rolling out a pre-K proposal in a Weslaco elementary school. Full Story
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Abbott: Tie Additional Pre-K Funding to Outcomes
Announcing the first of his education policy proposals Monday, Greg Abbott called for reforming pre-kindergarten programs before expanding access, saying that additional funding should be tied to academic outcomes. Full Story
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Former Legislator Ray Hutchison Dies at 81
UPDATED: Dallas attorney Ray Hutchison, a former legislator, gubernatorial candidate and husband of former U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, has died, sources said Monday morning. He was 81. Full Story
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Demolition Mission Targets Laredo Eyesores
For the first time on the border, the National Guard is teaming up with the Border Patrol in Laredo to help rid the city of dwellings that were once havens for drugs and smuggling. Full Story
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The Brief: March 31, 2014
Delegates to the GOP state convention in June could find themselves with another big immigration battle on their hands. Full Story
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Abbott, Davis Oil and Gas Records Show Contrast
Neither Greg Abbott nor Wendy Davis has spent much time talking about the energy industry and regulations. But Texans should have little trouble distinguishing their positions. Full Story
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Analysis: A Big Idea That Comes With a Big Price Tag
Texas voters don't like property taxes, and Republican Glenn Hegar has said he favors eliminating them. His opponent in the comptroller's race, Mike Collier, is talking up the likely result: a huge increase in sales tax. Full Story
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The Brief: March 28, 2014
The absence of big-dollar Democratic donor Mikal Watts is starting to draw notice. Full Story
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