Newsreel: Border Troops, Teacher Evaluations, Abortion Decline
This week in the Newsreel: Perry sends Guard to the border, teacher evaluation changes delayed and the number of abortions in Texas drops. Full Story
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This week in the Newsreel: Perry sends Guard to the border, teacher evaluation changes delayed and the number of abortions in Texas drops. Full Story
While Congress hashes out legislation to reform the way the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs treats those who served in the military, Texas officials are trying to help the 1.7 million veterans who live here get timely medical care. Full Story
Gov. Rick Perry announced on Monday that the state will activate as many as 1,000 Texas National Guard troops to enhance security on the Texas-Mexico border; here is the video of his remarks. Full Story
This week in the Newsreel: Abbott and Davis are at odds over fundraising figures, and the fight over unaccompanied migrant children mounts. Full Story
The Houston Ship Channel has grown in recent years and is now one of the world's most important transportation waterways. But some scientists argue the bustling channel could be vulnerable to what they say are the effects of climate change. Full Story
President Obama spoke about the state of the nation's economy July 10 during a visit to Austin. Watch full video of his remarks here. Full Story
In her first online ad, state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, highlights the ongoing efforts to address the surge of undocumented immigrants at the state's southern border. Full Story
This week in Newsreel: President Obama came to Texas and talked border issues with Gov. Rick Perry and Bill Powers is out as UT president come June. Full Story
This week in the Newsreel: Texas Democrats gather in Dallas for their biennial bash, and tired of Gov. Rick Perry fishing for California businesses, Golden State lawmakers fire back. Full Story
Check out state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte's full speech to delegates at the Texas Democratic Party convention in Dallas. Full Story
Check out state Sen. Wendy Davis' full speech to delegates at the Texas Democratic Convention in Dallas. Full Story
See how disdain for government regulation sparked a "Texas Miracle" economy, while tearing down protections for the workers who built it. Full Story
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