The Evening Brief: Aug. 23, 2013
Your evening reading: Cruz won't endorse Cornyn for re-election; transparency committee hires Hardin for impeachment investigation; Texas Supreme Court takes same-sex divorce cases Full Story
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After Searching for Growth, El Pasoans Return to the Border
The talent behind some of El Paso's slow but promising growth comes from border folks who have returned to bring the city a little of what they left to find in the first place. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 23, 2013
A new round of aggressive legal action has inflamed the simmering fight over voting rights between Texas and the Obama administration. Full Story
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The Polling Center: How Abortion Could Shape a 2014 Abbott-Davis Contest
The return of abortion bills during the special sessions presents opportunities for both Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis to consolidate support and financial backers. But the choices they make could result in a potentially complicated general election dynamic. Full Story
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Crowded Field Gathering for Comptroller Contest
Four Republicans are vying to replace outgoing state Comptroller Susan Combs, and at least one Democrat may join the race soon, too. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 22, 2013
A flood of criticism rained down on Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst after the disclosure of a controversial phone call on Wednesday. Full Story
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Dewhurst Calls Police After Relative's Arrest
After a relative was arrested for shoplifting in a grocery store, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst personally called a North Texas police department to ask how to get her out of jail, saying she had been incarcerated on a "mistaken charge." Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 21, 2013
Your evening reading: police say Dewhurst asked to get relative out of jail; George P. Bush voices support for defunding Affordable Care Act; amid tension, UT regents convene for annual meeting Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 20, 2013
Your evening reading: Texas officials in talks with Obama administration over money for elderly and disabled; Cruz may have to wait to sever ties to Canada; Hilderbran announces bid for comptroller. Full Story
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Cruz Looking for Like-Minded GOP Candidates
Ted Cruz saw his fortunes rise after picking up endorsements from like-minded conservatives in Washington. Now he is a hot commodity himself, as a potential 2016 presidential candidate and a potential kingmaker in other Senate races. Full Story
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Hilderbran Launches Campaign for Comptroller
State Rep. Harvey Hilderbran is entering the comptroller's race. He's the fourth Republican to enter the race after state Sen. Glenn Hegar, former state Rep. Raul Torres and former gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 20, 2013
The persistent 2016 buzz surrounding U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz mounted on Monday as debate over his eligibility to run for president took a new twist. Full Story
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Cruz Will Renounce Canadian Ties
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, born in Calgary in 1970, said Monday he would give up any claim he might have to Canadian citizenship. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 19, 2013
Your evening reading: Santorum, Hotze endorse in attorney general's race; Cruz releases birth certificate to The Dallas Morning News; Perry to headline California Republican Party convention Full Story
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For Tweeting Candidates, a Campaign Risk
Greg Abbott's online appreciation for a tweet that called state Sen. Wendy Davis an "idiot" and a "Retard Barbie" highlights the high-risk, high-reward proposition of letting candidates handle their own social media. Full Story
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Video: Paxton Campaign Gets Boost From Santorum
Rick Santorum is backing state Sen. Ken Paxton's bid for attorney general. In a video endorsement, the former presidential contender said Paxton has a record of standing up to members of his own party "when they wander off the conservative line." Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 19, 2013
The politics of Twitter spilled into the governor's race over the weekend. Full Story
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Redistricting Plan Set, But Legal Debate Isn't Over
Lawmakers passed a new set of congressional and legislative maps in their first special session. Redistricting has been a long and contentious process, and it is probably far from over. This story is part of our 31 Days, 31 Ways series. Full Story
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The Evening Brief: Aug. 16, 2013
Your evening reading: in San Francisco, Davis says she's "very, very seriously" considering gubernatorial bid; Patrick gets creative in attack on Dewhurst; Creighton releases first campaign video in bid for ag commissioner Full Story
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Creighton Releases First Ag Commissioner Campaign Video
A week after launching his bid for agriculture commissioner, state Rep. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, has released his first campaign video, in which he promises to continue his "stand against the continued overreach of the federal government." Full Story
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