Border Convoy Arrives in McAllen as Apprehensions Drop
A convoy of anti-illegal immigration activists made it to McAllen on Friday for a rally at the city’s municipal bus station. Full Story
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Nearly All Texas School Districts Meet State Ratings
In the second year of a new school accountability system, nine out of 10 Texas districts met state standards, according to ratings released by the Texas Education Agency on Friday. The 2014 ratings show a slight decline from last year. Full Story
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In Speech, Perry Vows to Secure Border, Spread "Red State Policies"
Promising to secure the border and take the Texas approach to government national, Gov. Rick Perry delivered an impassioned speech Friday morning in which he called for conservatives to wage a “war” on “the battlefield of ideas.” Full Story
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In Panhandle, a Growing Need for a Lake's Water
Water systems in the Panhandle and South Plains last week started drawing water from a once-empty lake that is now just over 4 percent full. It's a sign of just how strapped the region is for water supplies. Full Story
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Analysis: Timing of Mayoral Speculation Not on Van de Putte's Side
Last week, state Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, shot down speculation she was considering a run for San Antonio mayor. The rumors could hurt her prospects on multiple fronts. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 8, 2014
In the governor's race, the ad wars are officially underway. Full Story
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In Dueling Speeches, Lt. Gov. Candidates Tout Business Credentials
No debates have been scheduled yet between lieutenant governor candidates Dan Patrick and Leticia Van de Putte. But the two spoke in front of the same crowd on Thursday, making a case for their candidacies and promoting their support for business. You can read the full story here. Full Story
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Perry's New Campaign Guru: Jeff Miller
Rick Perry's political star is rising again, and associates say the new man behind the curtain is Jeff Miller, a California transplant known for his fundraising prowess and overflowing address book. Full Story
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Texas May Refuse to Follow Climate Rules
Texas’ top environmental regulator suggested Thursday that the state may ignore a proposed directive from the Obama administration to reduce carbon emissions from power plants. Full Story
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Water Board Delays Final Decision Over Controversial Reservoir
In an unexpected move, the Texas Water Development Board on Thursday punted a final decision on the controversial Marvin Nichols Reservoir a few months down the road. Full Story
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Dueling Ads in Governor's Race
UPDATED: A TV ad war is about to begin in the governor's race. State Sen. Wendy Davis is out with a blistering TV attack ad featuring the story of a rape victim and a vote her opponent made as a judge. The ad was released after Greg Abbott announced he was airing the first major statewide TV ad of the fall governor's race. Full Story
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T-Squared: Goodbyes, Promotions and New Hires
We'll soon have a new managing editor, a new news editor, a new demographics reporter and a new night editor — maybe you? Full Story
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Perry, Cruz Among Texans to Speak at RedState Event
Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, two potential 2016 presidential candidates, are among the Texas Republicans scheduled to speak at RedState's national conference Friday and Saturday in Fort Worth. Full Story
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Charter Schools Push Back Against New State Law's Measure on Closures
In December, the Texas Education Agency moved to shutter six charter school operators under a new law. Nearly 10 months later, three of those schools remain open — fighting a process they say is overly simplistic. Full Story
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Energy Efficiency Plan to Aid Low-Income Texans Remains Stuck in Neutral
A plan to provide low-income Texans with the tools to help them interact with "smart" meters and improve energy efficiency at their homes has been stuck in a bureaucratic limbo with no end in sight. Full Story
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Texas' Gulf Coast, Still Battered From Ike, Not Ready for Next Storm
Galveston is still recovering from Hurricane Ike in 2008. Dilapidated homes and empty lots dot the streets. Nearly six years after the storm, though, lawmakers continue to grapple with preparation for the next big one. Full Story
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The Brief: Aug. 7, 2014
Texas' immigration woes have held the spotlight for weeks, but the breadth of the state's approach to border security is just now coming into focus. Full Story
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GOP Lawmakers Make Case for Upholding Same-Sex Marriage Ban
UPDATED: Removing Texas' same-sex marriage ban could clear the way for bigamy and pedophilia, according to a brief signed by 63 Republican lawmakers including the GOP candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general. Full Story
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New in TribTalk: Hagstrom Miller and Pojman on Abortion
As the federal trial on a provision of Texas' new abortion regulations enters its final day, Amy Hagstrom Miller of Whole Woman's Health and Joe Pojman of the Texas Alliance for Life make their case for how the court should rule. Full Story
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TribCast: A New State Senator, a Trial and Andrea Yates
Reeve, Emily, Terri and Evan talk about the newest member of the Texas Senate, the source of the money for the governor's border initiative, the trial over new abortion regulations and a push for mandatory postpartum depression screening. Full Story
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