Stump Interrupted: Farouk Shami
We examine the claims and quirks of the Democratic gubernatorial candidate's Austin remarks from early December. Full Story
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An Escape with Few Takers
When public schools fail, students are allowed to transfer to better campuses. But only a tiny fraction ever do. Full Story
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Keep On Trucking
Texas has the worst rates of cargo and heavy equipment theft in the country. Yet while criminals are raking in billions of dollars each year, the state has never had an organized system to address the problem. Full Story
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2010: Changing Horses
Three Democratic legislators who came out early for Fort Worth's Tom Schieffer in the race for governor say they'll go with Houston Mayor Bill White, who entered the race as Schieffer exited. Full Story
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Frequent Flyers
Members of the Texas congressional delegation took more than 200 privately funded trips, at a cost of more than $350,000, in 2008 and 2009. Full Story
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2010: Newsweek Calls the Governor's Race
Newsweek has done its best Carnac the Magnificent impression and divined that the ultimate victor in the race to be the next governor of Texas will be...drumroll please... Full Story
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2010: Is Seven Enough for Isett?
Rep. Carl Isett, R-Lubbock, has his hometown buzzing with rumors that he won't seek an eighth term in the Texas House. Isett didn't return calls and texts to confirm, and his office said simply that he'll have an announcement on Friday. Full Story
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TribBlog: Have Tx Medical Malpractice Caps Failed?
Medical malpractice liability caps Texas lawmakers installed in 2003 have failed to improve the state's health care system, according to a Public Citizen report released today. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: December 17, 2009
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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TribBlog: Forbes Says College Grads Making Bank in the 915
El Paso is in the national news today, and — for the first time in recent memory — it has nothing to do with its proximity to drug war-torn Juarez. Forbes actually has some good news about the border city: Incomes for college graduates in El Paso are rising faster than any other major metropolitan area of the nation. Full Story
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TribBlog: CPPP on Child Abuse Deaths
The CPPP says Texas' high per capita child abuse and neglect death rate is due to the state's high child poverty and teen birth rates — but also how Texas tallies its numbers. Full Story
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The Brief: December 17, 2009
Farming’s more than just a state of mind. Full Story
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Guest Column: The Texas Political Atlas
On the eve of a noisy election year, the former lieutenant governor of Texas takes us on a tour through voting and demographic statistics. Full Story
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Outbound Brains
Border communities struggle to keep younger, educated residents when larger cities dangle economic and quality-of-life opportunities. They're afflicted with the reputation of being black holes of talent — where escape is necessary in order to prosper. Full Story
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Super Salaries
School superintendent salary data offers a unique window into the vast diversity of Texas districts, from massive to miniscule, and the way they pay their chief executives. One new trend: Performance pay. Full Story
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Same Diagnosis, Different Prescription
In the political posturing over health care reform, the Texas Medical Association and the American Medical Association stand divided. Full Story
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T-Squared: Next of Kindle
Announcing the latest way to get your Trib on. (Thanks, Tony Matta!) Full Story
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The Midday Brief: December 16, 2009
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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HuTube: Breakfast Club
In the latest HuTube vlog post, we take you behind the scenes of Wednesday morning TV partnerships and the subsequent breakfast summit. Full Story
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TribBlog: Superintendents as Bonus Babies
Mindful of the down economy, more public school districts are paying their superintendents bonuses rather than giving them raises. Full Story
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