The Evening Brief: Jan. 2, 2014
Your evening reading: future of Perry's economic development fund under a successor is unclear; that's right, more and more Texans are not from the U.S.; prognosis is good on former first lady Barbara Bush Full Story
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Funds, Reforms Bring New Hope for Mental Health Care in Texas
Advocates see cause for optimism in the unprecedented amount of funding state lawmakers dedicated to mental health services, and in federal health care reform's emphasis on mental health care. Full Story
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Beyond Perry, Future of Deal-Closing Fund Murky
With a year left to go in Rick Perry's governorship, the future of the Texas Enterprise Fund is unclear. The two front-runners to succeed him have offered mixed messages on the fund in the past. Full Story
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Share of Foreign-Born Texans Growing
A growing percentage of Texans are originally from foreign countries, including one in four in the state’s most populous county, Harris, according to new census data. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 2, 2014
The political conversation is wasting no time in 2014 pivoting to what is expected to be the biggest story of the year — the November clash between Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis. Full Story
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TribCast: What to Expect in 2014
Reeve is joined by a plethora of reporters to forecast the coming year in politics, health care, education, energy, criminal justice, immigration, the environment and more. Full Story
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As Year Begins, Texas Governor's Race Heats Up
Welcome to the marquee political contest this year in Texas, where the gubernatorial primaries are all but decided and both candidates are looking toward a November showdown with knives drawn. Full Story
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New State Law Could Mean Higher Prices for Mixed Drinks
Thanks to a change in beverage taxes that the Legislature approved in 2013, customers who order mixed drinks in Texas bars and restaurants starting Wednesday may see higher bills than they're used to. Full Story
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