Border Skirmish
The GOP challengers to Rick Perry released new border policy initiatives this week. Ben Philpott, who's covering the governor's race for KUT News and the Tribune, filed this report. Full Story
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Game On
If ESPN analyst and Mike Leach antagonist Craig James decides to run for the U.S. Senate, he'd be simply the latest ex-athlete to assume his skills on the field translate to politics. Full Story
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Slow Medicine
As El Paso begins to wear the new off its hard-fought medical school, another Texas border community is starting on the long road to establishing its own. University of Texas System officials are evaluating how long it will take and how much it could cost to train the next generation of doctors in the Rio Grande Valley. Full Story
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2010: Here We Go Again
Another day, another debate, another Debra Medina dis. Full Story
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2010: Border Battles
Two days before they take the stage to debate in Dallas, Republican gubernatorial candidates are rolling out their plans for what will assuredly be a featured topic. Full Story
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Rick's and Kay's Spokesmen Face Off
In advance of Thursday's debate, we mashed up Mark Miner and Jennifer Baker as they summed up this phase of the race. Full Story
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The Brief: January 11, 2010
TV and politics collide this week, but it won't include Tom DeLay's dance moves. Full Story
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Attack of the Ads
Rick Perry's and Kay Bailey Hutchison's ads seem pretty tame so far, but in an everything's-contested campaign cycle, even what constitutes an "attack ad" is grounds for debate. Full Story
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2010: Oh, the KBH Campaign's Just Gonna Love This
Deposed debate-question-asker Paul Burka's latest TEXAS MONTHLY cover story: "Perry for President?!?" Full Story
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TribBlog: Clearing the Air
Texas needs to clean up its air. The candidates for governor say they know how to do it. Full Story
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The Brief: January 8, 2010
Many Texans may be in need of some good news today. Full Story
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TribBlog: Perry Indicates He'll Pardon Timothy Cole
Gov. Rick Perry appears willing to sign a posthumous pardon for the exonerated Timothy Cole after Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today issued an opinion that said the governor could grant one. Full Story
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On the Records: UT Boosters Split on Rick vs. Kay
Did the University of Texas' deep-pocketed football boosters stay loyal to Kay Bailey Hutchison, an alumna, or support the Aggie in the governor's race, Rick Perry? Full Story
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Ads Infinitum: Perry Releases "Working For Us"
The ad, titled "Working For Us," features people thanking Perry for creating a small business-friendly environment in the state. Full Story
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The Brief: January 7, 2010
Everything old is new again. Full Story
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Ads Infinitum: Hutchison Releases "Hook'Em" Ad
A burnt-orange view of "Roads." Full Story
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The Brief: January 6, 2010
KERA to Debra Medina: Come and knock on our door. We've been waiting for you… Full Story
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But We Were Friends!
In politics, friendship apparently lasts through only one political cycle. Just ask Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Many organizations that previously supported both her and Gov. Rick Perry have put their weight behind Perry's re-election bid instead of her challenge. The Texas Farm Bureau sits as the sole trade group cheerleading for the Hutchison campaign — while Perry counts 50 organizations and associations supporting him. Full Story
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2010: Debra Medina Gets to Debate After All
Score one for the little guy. Full Story
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The Brief: January 5, 2010
The smart money is on Republican Susan Combs to retain her position as Comptroller. Full Story
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