Former State Rep. Wayne Christian, R-Center, says he will run for the Railroad Commission, joining a crowded field.
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The Brief: Sept. 9, 2013
Among Texans in Congress, opposition to military action in Syria may be hardening.
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Newsreel: Replacing Jefferson, Clamor Time
In this edition of the Texas Weekly Newsreel: Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson is hanging up his robe, and 2014 candidates are busy trying to convince potential donors they’re worth an investment.
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The Evening Brief: Sept. 6, 2013
Your evening reading: Abbott won’t say whether state will sue over San Antonio ordinance; 2014 primaries to use maps approved this summer; Abbott asked for ruling on same-sex veteran benefits
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Judges: 2014 Primaries Can Use Maps Approved This Summer by Lege
The state’s 2014 primaries will be held using the congressional and legislative maps approved this summer by lawmakers during a special session, a federal panel of judges in San Antonio ruled Friday.
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For Many Candidates, a Chicken-and-Egg Problem
Political contributors are ready and willing to give to candidates who can show them some reason — in a very competitive season — why they ought to contribute. But that’s not as easy as it looks.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.