On the Records: A View Behind the Cameras
How we built the red-light camera app. Download the data and build your own — or embed ours as an iframe. Full Story
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The Brief: December 10, 2009
We are one third of the way through the Rick Perry & Kay Bailey Hutchison Christmas sing-along. Full Story
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T-Squared: What's Up, Docs?
Our latest bit of functionality: a searchable, sortable repository of every document on our site. Full Story
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Data App: Red-Light Cameras
Explore red-light camera intersections across Texas, or drill down to individual intersections to see images, crash figures and citation totals. Full Story
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Letting Farouk Be Farouk
Where does Democratic gubernatorial candidate Farouk Shami stand on the issues? Full Story
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TribBlog: El Paso ISD Embraces Honest Grading, Sort Of
The El Paso school board this week dumped a controversial policy requiring teachers to give automatic grades of 50 to students who didn't earn them. But teachers are still allowed to do so at their discretion. Full Story
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2010: The Pre-Debate
Kay Bailey Hutchison wants Debra Medina included in gubernatorial debates. Full Story
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2010: Survival of the Fittest?
Even if Cynthia Dunbar doesn't seek reelection to the State Board of Education, another conservative Republican stands ready to take up the cause. Full Story
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Ads Infinitum: Perry's "Texas Values" Radio Ad
Texans for Rick Perry has released its new radio ad, "Texas Values." It's airing on stations across Texas, according to the campaign. Full Story
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The Charter School Waiting Game
Nearly 130,000 students attend Texas charter schools, but 40,000 more are waiting to get in. Full Story
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Ads Infinitum: "We Texans" v. "Banksters"
If you'd prefer "lies and corruption," Debra Medina invites you to vote for "career politicians." Otherwise, she would like you to vote for her. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: December 9, 2009
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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The Brief: December 9, 2009
Gov. Rick Perry has some things to say about the federal government. Hint: They are not good. Full Story
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Caven's Quest, Part Two
In 2008, the file at DPS headquarters in Austin still said Scotty Caven III caused the August 2004 car crash that killed him and two others. Officials there had declined to reopen and investigate the case. But his father, UT System regent Scott Caven Jr., wouldn’t take no for an answer. Full Story
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Guest Column: Democrats' Irrational Exuberance
In the wake of Bill White’s entry into the Governor’s race, Texas Democrats are understandably — and dangerously — optimistic. Full Story
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Rick Perry Gets Personal
The governor's campaign married politics with personalized marketing this fall when it sent out thousands of customized videos to supporters. Should politicians be sold this way? Full Story
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Slideshow: Transition Medicine
Benjamin Ligums was born with a rare degenerative brain disease that left him immobile, non-verbal and legally blind. His family has found a second home at Baylor's Transition Medicine Clinic, which specializes in treating profoundly disabled young adults. Full Story
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Perry Campaign's Customized Messages
Governor Rick Perry's campaign using an innovative way to reach out to voters: a modern-day personal touch. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: December 8, 2009
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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Audio: Cap and Tirade
Rick Perry attacked the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision yesterday to declare carbon dioxide a public danger, arguing that the ruling lacks scientific evidence. The EPA's move could propel the cost of carbon reduction onto the list of issues in play in the governor’s race. Full Story
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