Ads Infinitum: Bill Flores is a Businessman
In the first ad of his general election campaign against U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Waco, Bill Flores evokes a familiar anti-Washington theme. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 25, 2010
If Austin's an island of blue in a sea of red, Tom DeLay wants off the island and into that sea. Full Story
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A Turf War Over Mental Health
The intent of the law seemed clear: The state’s 39 MHMRs would, wherever possible, stop offering direct medical services and start managing networks of private providers. But a bureaucratic scrum has delayed the privatization of care. Full Story
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Should We Abolish the TYC?
Texas Appleseed and a key state lawmaker think that may be the only way to address persistent reports of violence, poor living conditions, and subpar education and mental health care at youth lockups across Texas. Full Story
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TribBlog: Billionaire Former Regent on Donor-Appointees
"The whole idea that the big donors give [Gov. Rick Perry] money and get the appointment in return? My gosh, spare me,” says billionaire former University of Texas Regent Robert Rowling. “I already had good football tickets — you know what I’m saying?" Full Story
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Austin, Arizona
Undocumented immigrants are more likely to be deported from the Travis County jail because of their immigration status than from any other jail in the country, according to federal data obtained by the Benjamin Cardozo School of Law. Mose Buchele of KUT News reports. Full Story
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TribBlog: Chronicle Nixes Ad Calling Perry "Coward"
In 24 newspapers around the state, a full-page ad ran this week with a picture of Gov. Rick Perry and the word "coward" in large, capital letters. Back to Basics PAC, the anti-Perry group behind the ad, was hoping that number would be 25. Full Story
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On the Records: Democrats' "Stealth Influence"
Rice University's political science chair concludes that the minority party's legislative influence rivals the days in which it controlled the Texas House chamber and the speaker’s chair. Full Story
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TribBlog: DeLay and Co. Back in Court
At today's pretrial hearing, Judge Pat Priest said the former U.S. House majority leader, not his associates, will be tried first. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Aug. 24, 2010
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 24, 2010
It's back to school for Texas students, and back to controversy for Texas regents. Full Story
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Data App: Regents Who Give
Over the past decade, the men and women chosen by Rick Perry to serve as regents of the state's universities have given his campaigns a total of at least $5.8 million, according to a Texas Tribune analysis. Full Story
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Debra Medina: The TT Interview
The third-place finisher in this year's GOP gubernatorial primary on whether she'll vote for Rick Perry, how she feels about the mosque near Ground Zero and what her reaction to Glenn Beck should have been. Full Story
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The Not-So-Great Outdoors
Three years after voters approved bonds for fixes at state parks, not all of the money has been spent — despite facilities that haven't been upgraded since the 1930s and recent hurricane damage that hasn't been repaired. Full Story
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TribBlog: Cross-Border Fire Draws Perry's Ire
Following a weekend shootout near the Rio Grande in El Paso, Gov. Rick Perry has once again lambasted the Obama administration over border security. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: Aug. 23, 2010
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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2010: Rasmussen: Perry 49, White 41
Republican Gov. Rick Perry maintains an 8-point lead over Democratic challenger Bill White, according to the latest statewide poll by Rasmussen Reports. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 23, 2010
Politicians, mark your calendars: It's time to … mark your calendars. Full Story
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Off-Base?
The Texas commission charged with aiding economies hit by military base closures will spend millions for a vaccine plant in Bryan-College Station — even though the region’s military base closed nearly five decades ago. Full Story
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The Politics of Ethics
Texas lawmakers were accused this summer of driving a car paid for by a state contractor and double-billing taxpayers for expenses incurred on the job. Does that mean they'll be defeated in November? Not necessarily. Full Story
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