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• Autism in Texas Schools: Ben's Story

  By Elise Hu Aug. 4, 2010

  Central Texas parent Charity Smith Bartell discusses the challenges her autistic son faces in the Texas public school system. Unsatisfied with Ben’s progress in the classroom, Bartell has invested her own time and money into tutoring him at home to meet his complex educational needs. Full Story 

• White: Land Deals Influenced Grant

  By Elise Hu July 30, 2010

  Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White accuses Gov. Rick Perry of giving special consideration to a grant request from a company whose founder was involved with a controversial land deal. The deal netted the governor a $500,000 profit. The governor's spokeswoman says the transaction was "thoroughly vetted." Full Story 

• Face-Off: Porter vs. Weems

  By Elise Hu July 29, 2010

  The two men battling for a spot on the Texas Railroad Commission go head-to-head — virtually — in the latest installment of our Face-Off video series. Watch as political novice and certified public accountant David Porter, a Midland Republican, debates Democrat Jeff Weems, an oil and gas attorney from Houston, on their respective qualifications for the job, whether there are enough pipeline inspectors and and the proper balance between environmental regulation and economic growth. Full Story 

• A Conversation with Harriet O'Neill

  By Elise Hu July 27, 2010

  After nearly two decades on the bench, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Harriet O'Neill stepped down earlier this year. She talks with the TT's Morgan Smith about her legacy and what's next. Full Story 

• Hunger Pains

  By Sarah Acosta July 26, 2010

  Advocates accuse the state of fudging the number of processed food stamp applications to show greater success than is occurring. Full Story 

• Floundering and Flourishing

  By Brandi Grissom and Elise Hu July 14, 2010

  Depending on whom you ask, anywhere between 100,000 to half a million Juarenses have left Mexico since drug violence exploded in 2008. In a tragic irony, neighboring El Paso is flourishing economically as Juárez descends further into terror. Full Story 

• How the Human-Powered Gym Works

  By Elise Hu July 9, 2010

  At Texas State University, one 30-minute workout can generate enough electricity to power a laptop for three hours. Watch as the director of campus recreation explains how elliptical machines and treadmills are harnessed into alternative energy. Full Story 

• Perry on Mending Ties with the Farm Bureau

  By Elise Hu July 8, 2010

  After Gov. Rick Perry and Democrat Bill White each addressed a Texas Farm Bureau conference in San Marcos, Perry spoke with reporters about his relationship with the group, which Farm Bureau spokesman Gene Hall has described as "strained" after Perry vetoed an eminent domain bill in 2007. The group endorsed Perry's rival, U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, in the Republican primary this spring, but its general election endorsement is still up for grabs. Full Story 

• Sunset Finishes Workers' Comp Fixes

  By Elise Hu July 7, 2010

  State lawmakers on the Sunset Advisory Commission make final remarks after the panel unanimously approves changes to the Division of Workers' Compensation's medical quality review process. Full Story 

• Multimedia Independence Day

  By Elise Hu July 5, 2010

  Since our November 2009 launch, we've produced hundreds of video and audio stories, and our photographers have captured thousands of images of the Texas political universe. Now, all that content finally has a home. The navigation bar under our logo now hosts the "Multimedia" tab, and what better way to introduce this new hub than with a video? Full Story 

• Perry: I Work 24/7

  By Elise Hu July 1, 2010

  In the face of criticism from his opponent, Gov. Rick Perry said he works 24/7 — despite his official schedule showing he worked about seven hours a week in the first half of this year. Full Story 

• Is Rick Perry Transparent?

  By Elise Hu June 25, 2010

  His campaign was criticized this week for failing to detail its expenditures. But Craig McDonald, who filed an ethics complaint on behalf of liberal watchdog group Texans for Public Justice, says there's a larger issue at play: the Perry administration's overall lack of openness. Full Story