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Debra Medina has an emotional phone conversation with her family, then puts her game face on to address reporters. Full Story
Abby Rapoport
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Abby Rapoport was a reporter at the Tribune in 2009-10. She served as a writing fellow at the Economic Policy Institute, in Washington, D.C. before coming to Austin. She covered the 2009 legislative session for Texas Monthly under the tutelage of Paul Burka, the magazine’s senior executive. Previously, she blogged for Glamour Magazine and interned at Lapham’s Quarterly. A native of Williamsburg, Virginia, she has a degree in history from Grinnell College.
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Debra Medina Clip 3
An obviously peeved Debra Medina responds to interview requests from numerous radio hosts. Full Story
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Debra Medina Clip 2
Debra Medina discusses her view on 9/11 and government transparency in an interview on KTRK-TV, the Houston ABC affiliate. Full Story
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Debra Medina Clip 1
Debra Medina discusses the Glenn Beck interview in a speech before the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. Full Story
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The Brief: February 5, 2010
Cowboys fans now have a new option for what to do on Super-Bowl Sunday: hear Ted Nugent croon and Sarah Palin rally. Tony Romo won't be there. Full Story
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Interview with Bill Meadows
Transportation Commissioner Bill Meadows talks about what the Texas Department of Transportation needs to do to repair relations with the State Legislature. Full Story
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A Hard Road
Lawmakers are still perturbed at TxDOT, but the state's transportation agency is trying to do better. The first step, says one commissioner: Figure out how to meet the transportation needs of Texas citizens — which it's not doing. Full Story
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No Experience Necessary
Few members of the State Board of Education have finance expertise. Should we be concerned that they manage the investments of the $23 billion Permanent School Fund? Full Story
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TribBlog: Revenge of the Nerd
Bellaire High School senior Li Boynton is smarter than you, so she gets to watch the State of the Union with Michelle Obama. Full Story
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2010: Suspended! Darren Yancy's Real Estate License
Darren Yancy, the Republican running for Sen. Kip Averitt's Waco seat, shows off his professional accomplishments on his Web site. One thing it doesn't mention: A 12-month suspension of his real estate license. Full Story