The Brief: Sept. 6, 2013
The end of a contentious fight over gay rights in San Antonio has put Mayor Julián Castro's political fortunes back in the spotlight. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 5, 2013
Your evening reading: San Antonio approves nondiscrimination ordinance; Cruz talks Obamacare, Syria in visit to El Paso; Davis' father dies Full Story
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San Antonio Passes LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinance
Before a crowd of hundreds at City Hall, the San Antonio City Council adopted a controversial ordinance Thursday aimed at preventing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Full Story
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Interactive: Special Session Campaign Finance Analyzer
We’ve updated our campaign finance analyzer to cover all of the contributions to statewide officeholders and candidates during the three special sessions this summer. Full Story
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Is Cruz Crowding Cornyn Out?
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn has been in office since 2002 and serves as the upper chamber's minority whip. Yet based on the political buzz, he's playing second fiddle to a relative newcomer, Tea Party favorite and conservative darling Ted Cruz. Full Story
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The Polling Center: Inventing Abbott
For all the advantages that have lent the feel of an unofficial coronation to his candidacy for governor, Attorney General Greg Abbott remains an undefined figure among many Texas voters, including as many as 40 percent of Republican primary voters. Full Story
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With More Texans Choosing TV en Español, Candidates Follow Suit
The Univision stations in Austin, Dallas and Houston were No. 1 among adults ages 18 to 49 in July for total day viewing, prime time and late local news. And as Texas' campaign season heats up, candidates are taking note. Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 5, 2013
The gay rights debate engulfing San Antonio may soon hit a crescendo. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 4, 2013
Your evening reading: U.S. not "al-Qaida's air force," Cruz says; GOP congressman slams Cruz over remarks; split decisions on veteran partner benefits put Texas in spotlight Full Story
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Testing Voter ID in Little Elections, Waiting for a Big Vote to Come Along
The effects of requiring voter ID probably won't be evident until March or later, opponents say. Local elections in Galveston and the Rio Grande Valley might offer clues, but the true test, they say, will be in a major statewide election. Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 4, 2013
President Obama may have swayed congressional leaders on Syria, but many Texans in Washington remain unconvinced. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 3, 2013
Your evening reading: Texas Supreme Court chief justice to resign; Texas National Guard refuses to process benefits for gay couples; Cornyn quiet at Syria summit Full Story
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Agriculture Commissioner Hopefuls Focus on Water Policy Early in Campaigns
The three GOP candidates for agriculture commissioner stress that rural areas must not be left behind as the state moves forward on water policy. Full Story
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Ethics Explorer: Review Members of Congress
We've added Texas' congressional delegation to our Ethics Explorer, an interactive tool to help educate citizens on the degree to which elected officials’ personal interests conflict with the public interest when passing bills and setting policy. Full Story
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The Brief: Sept. 3, 2013
Labor Day marked the unofficial kickoff of one of Texas' busiest election seasons in years. Full Story
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Spotlight on Davis, the Democrats' Big Hope
If Wendy Davis runs for Texas governor, her biography will face greater scrutiny. Voters are likely to find an exceptionally ambitious woman who has experienced both poverty and wealth and isn’t nearly as partisan as some think. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 30, 2013
Your evening reading: Cornyn slams White House over Syria; new fundraising numbers trickling out; in speech, Smitherman said unborn "would have voted Republican" Full Story
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Smitherman: Unborn "Would Have Voted Republican"
In a recent speech to an anti-abortion group, Texas Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman, a Republican candidate for attorney general, said he believed many unborn babies "would have voted Republican." Full Story
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Interactive: Campaign Finance Analyzer — Second Called Session
Political contributions to statewide candidates and officeholders during the second special legislative session this summer are now in our finance analyzer, which shows donations by size, location, donor and even by daily totals from June 26 to July 30. Full Story
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Texas Politics Half-Ready for Labor Day Start
The Republican ticket is ready for the unofficial but traditional Labor Day start of the political cycle, but the Democrats are waiting for their top candidate to announce. Full Story
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