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TribLive: A Conversation with the Party Chairs

By Evan Smith Sept. 10, 2014

Full video of my 9/10 TribLive conversation with Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa and Republican Party of Texas Chairman Steve Munisteri. Full Story

Abbott Campaign Cites Ethics Issues in Ad on Davis

By Ayan Mittra Sept. 9, 2014

Playing off the title of Wendy Davis' new memoir, Greg Abbott's gubernatorial campaign on Tuesday released a Web ad titled "Forgetting to be Ethical." The 30-second ad features news headlines related to questions about Davis' legal work. Full Story

Video: Program Unites Veterans Serving Time

By Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn Sept. 9, 2014

They served their country, then ended up on the wrong side of the law. But many of Texas' veterans serving time behind bars are getting the guidance to stay out of the legal system upon their release, thanks to a new Texas Department of Criminal Justice program. Full Story

Video: Davis' Full Interview on "Good Morning America"

By John Jordan Sept. 8, 2014

Full video of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis' interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts, which aired on "Good Morning America" on Monday, Sept. 8. Davis' memoir, "Forgetting To Be Afraid," goes on sale Tuesday. Full Story

Van de Putte Releases First Two TV Ads

By Alexa Ura Sept. 5, 2014

State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, released two television ads on Friday. In the first ad, Van de Putte calls out her Republican opponent, Dan Patrick, over his votes on school finance. In a Spanish-language ad titled "Respecto," Van de Putte talks about her biography. Full Story

TribLive: Hall on Being a Grenade-Thrower

By Evan Smith Sept. 4, 2014

At Thursday's TribLive conversation, University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall on whether his personality is partly responsible for his controversial reputation. Full Story

TribLive: Hall on UT Admissions

By Evan Smith Sept. 4, 2014

At Thursday's TribLive conversation, University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall explained his focus on the admissions process at UT-Austin. Full Story

TribLive: Hall on Bill Powers

By Evan Smith Sept. 4, 2014

At Thursday's TribLive conversation, University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall talked about the job performance and employment status of UT-Austin President Bill Powers. Full Story

TribLive: A Conversation with Wallace Hall

By Evan Smith Sept. 4, 2014

Full video of my 9/4 TribLive conversation with University of Texas System Regent Wallace Hall. Full Story

Newsreel: Debates, Voter ID, Tweets

By Justin Dehn Sept. 4, 2014

This week in the Newsreel: it's official — two gubernatorial debates this fall, a federal judge knocks down some of Texas' abortion restrictions and Rick Perry said he does not condone a tweet tweaking Rosemary Lehmberg. Full Story

Battleground Ad Promotes HD-113 Challenger

By John Reynolds Sept. 4, 2014

In a campaign video released Thursday by Battleground Texas, the Democratic candidate in the Dallas County-based HD-113, Milton Whitley, emphasizes his humble beginnings in introducing himself to voters. Full Story