Do Coattails Exist?
The idea that the popularity of a candidate at the top of the ballot can pull down-ballot candidates to victory may be only slightly more real than the Loch Ness monster. Full Story
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No Country For Health Care, Part 1: Far From Care
Dozens of rural Texas counties have no primary care doctors, no hospitals, no pharmacies. Many Texans live more than an hour from basic medical care. And some border communities have so little health care that U.S. citizens cross over into Mexico to get it. Full Story
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Time's Up
The political window is about to close: Today's the last day to become a candidate in the 2010 state elections. What we know so far is that the ballot will have a fireworks show at the top, with contested and well-financed gubernatorial primaries on both sides. A couple of statewide Democratic races will be competitive, but with incumbents seeking reelection on the Republican side, there's little action there. Full Story
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TribBlog: Bill Powers, Blogger
The president of UT-Austin goes all 21st-century-transparent on us. Full Story
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Last Man Standing
As a holiday gift to Tribune readers, I'm pleased to present Last Man Standing, my documentary about the 2002 Texas House race between Rick Green and Patrick Rose. Full Story
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TribBlog: Not-so-happy New Year's Eve for MALDEF
The Third Court of Appeals in Austin said the Texas Department of Public Safety does not have to halt its policy that prevents some legal U.S. residents from getting driver's licenses. Full Story
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On the Records: What the Big App-le Can Teach Us About Open Government
Is NYC bigger than Texas when it comes to releasing government records? Full Story
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2010: Ham on Wry
Can you do better than the "Davey Dewhurst sandwich"? A year-end Texas Tribune contest. Full Story
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TribBlog: Hance Forth
Who said it was easy being a university chancellor? Full Story
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2010: Running Lite
David Dewhurst will seek reelection on the Republican side, effectively ending that party's primary for lieutenant governor. But the Democrats are still stirring the pot. Ronnie Earle, the former Travis County DA is in. As of earlier today, Austin restauranteur Marc Katz is in. Will Linda Chavez-Thompson sign up? Full Story
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The Midday Brief: December 30, 2009
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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The Brief: December 30, 2009
Here’s one of U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison ’s New Year’s resolutions: “clean up” the Texas Department of Transportation. Full Story
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Last Man Standing, Part Three
As a holiday gift to Tribune readers, I'm pleased to present Last Man Standing, my documentary about the 2002 Texas House race between Republican incumbent Rick Green and Democratic challenger Patrick Rose, who mounted his campaign while attending law school. Full Story
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TribBlog: Mike Leach vs. Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University got sued by one of its employees this week: Head football coach Mike Leach says the school is improperly barring him from coaching the team in the Alamo Bowl on the basis of a complaint it hasn't substantiated. Full Story
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2010: Corte Adjourns
Rep. Frank Corte Jr., R-San Antonio, became the sixth eighth member of the Texas House to say he won't seek reelection next year. He says he doesn't have specific plans, and adds that he's not endorsing any would-be successor. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: December 29, 2009
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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2010: On the Road Again
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has laid out her vision for the future of transportation in Texas. Full Story
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The Brief: December 29, 2009
Texas House races are full of comings and goings. Full Story
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Last Man Standing, Part Two
As a holiday gift to Tribune readers, I'm pleased to present Last Man Standing, my documentary about the 2002 Texas House race between Republican incumbent Rick Green and Democratic challenger Patrick Rose, who mounted his campaign while attending law school at UT-Austin. It's the story of why people run for office — and what happens when ideals are pitted against the reality of what it takes to win. Full Story
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2010: Swinford Won't Run Again
It's "time to become a private citizen," the Dumas Republican said in a press release. Full Story
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