Candidates Sparring Over "Third World” Remark
Greg Abbott's comparison of South Texas corruption to "third-world country practices" has made the GOP gubernatorial candidate a target for Democrats and drawn criticism from border leaders. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 10, 2014
News broke Sunday night of a big move at the UT System: Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa will be stepping down after a successor is named. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 7, 2014
The rise of anti-immigrant rhetoric in the GOP lieutenant governor's race — and personified by state Sen. Dan Patrick — is angering several Hispanic party leaders to the point where one of them is considering voting for a Democrat in the general election. Full Story
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Davis Takes Friendly Fire on Gun Issue
Sen. Wendy Davis has riled conservatives with talk of gun restrictions. But now she's stirring controversy among fellow Democrats for embracing reforms that would allow Texans to openly carry handguns — even into the state Capitol. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 6, 2014
Chris Christie is coming to Texas on Thursday and with a large target on his back placed there by Democrats. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 5, 2014
Add Greg Abbott, apparently, to those wanting to turn the page on coverage of Wendy Davis' life story. Full Story
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Six-Figure Donations Help Fuel Abbott's January Total
Fundraising reports for the month of January show Greg Abbott largely outraising Wendy Davis with the help of several six-figure contributions, while Davis relied on smaller donations. Full Story
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Abbott: $300 Million Plan Will Boost Border Security
Greg Abbott, the Republican candidate for governor, has proposed a dramatic increase in state spending on border security and other crime-fighting initiatives. But he hasn't identified the funding to pay for the programs. Full Story
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Video: Abbott Answers Questions on "Securing Texans"
After detailing his "Securing Texans" policy at an event in Dallas on Tuesday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott answered questions about his plans for border security and other issues. Full Story
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Video: Abbott Discusses Border Security, Criminal Justice
At an event in Dallas on Tuesday, Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott talked about his plans to address border security, human trafficking and domestic violence. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 4, 2014
Greg Abbott has reversed the campaign fundraising storyline of a month ago, raising more than three times the cash as the combined efforts of Wendy Davis and Battleground Texas. Full Story
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Secret Audio Stirs More Controversy in Top Race
Democrats say a secret recording of Greg Abbott's comments at a fundraiser demonstrate the likely GOP nominee for governor is pushing attacks on his Democratic rival, Wendy Davis, while publicly maintaining he's above the fray. Full Story
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The Brief: Feb. 3, 2014
The Tribune's Jay Root has the story on another secret audio recording released with the intent to impact the already contentious gubernatorial contest. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 31, 2014
The House Republican leadership on Thursday released a one-page blueprint for immigration reform. But with its call to legalize 11 million undocumented workers, the immediate question was whether the plan would fly within the party. Full Story
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Gubernatorial Candidates Spend Big to Win Big
In the high-stakes gubernatorial race, the candidates are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in a competition to raise more money — and, hopefully, win more votes — than the competition. Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 30, 2014
New research by a Sam Houston State University economics professor finds Texas fifth in income inequality. Could it become a big issue in the governor's race? Full Story
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The Brief: Jan. 29, 2014
Time magazine on Tuesday posted an article talking about Wendy Davis' "moment of truth." Davis then spent the rest of the day making the most concerted effort of the past week to push aside critics who have seized on details of her life story to say she isn't fit for office. Full Story
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Davis Says Critics Picked on "Wrong Texas Gal"
Saying she’d “had enough,” state Sen. Wendy Davis unloaded on Attorney General Greg Abbott on Tuesday night, blaming him and his allies for waging a smear campaign against her family. Full Story
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Davis' Daughters Fire Back at Critics of Their Mother
In open letters released Tuesday, Amber and Dru Davis fired back at critics who have suggested that their mother, state Sen. Wendy Davis, misrepresented her early biography. Full Story
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With Spanish-Language Website, Abbott Bolsters Hispanic Outreach
Republican Greg Abbott has become the first gubernatorial candidate to launch a Spanish-language website as he and his expected Democratic opponent, state Sen. Wendy Davis, court Hispanic voters ahead of the general election. Full Story
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