Your evening reading: Davis, Cornyn release first ads; Democrat enters comptroller’s race; new Patrick ad touts his opposition to in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
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Wendy Davis Releases New Ad: “A Texas Story”
State Sen. Wendy Davis, the newly minted Democratic candidate for governor, has released her first web ad. The spot, titled “A Texas Story,” is heavy on biography and hits the highlights of her legislative career.
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Cornyn Ad Says He Brings “Texas Common Sense” to Washington
In a new ad, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s re-election campaign touts his record, saying he’s “conservative like Texas.”
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The Brief: Oct. 7, 2013
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has again ratcheted up the tension in his ongoing quest to defund Obamacare.
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Davis Tiptoes Around Shutdown in First Campaign Stop
State Sen. Wendy Davis, a newly minted candidate for governor, has hit the road. Davis went to Waxahachie, a traditionally Republican area south of Dallas, where she tiptoed around the issue of the ongoing government shutdown.
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Newsreel: Water, the Other Perry and Davis
This week in the Texas Weekly Newsreel: Gov. Rick Perry and others are traveling the state encouraging voters to approve water funding, first lady Anita Perry makes news with her views on abortion and Wendy Davis makes if official.
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The Evening Brief: Oct. 4, 2013
Your evening reading: Davis confident she’ll win governor’s race; Ritter retiring from Texas House; no indictment for Lehmberg over jail conduct
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Video: Comparing Davis’ and Abbott’s Announcement Speeches
Now that both Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott and state Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, have launched their respective bids for governor, here’s a look back at the party front-runners’ full announcement speeches.
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Ritter Retiring From Texas House
After nearly 15 years in the Texas House, state Rep. Allan Ritter, R-Nederland, announced his retirement on Friday.
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Tough Race Ahead for Senate Candidates After Wendy Davis Decision
With Wendy Davis officially campaigning for governor, Republican and Democratic candidates in Fort Worth’s Senate District 10 are preparing for what could be a tough race in a swing district.