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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2010: The Pre-Debate
Kay Bailey Hutchison wants Debra Medina included in gubernatorial debates. 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 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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Perry for Texas Personalized Ad
A sampling from the Perry for Texas personalized ad that went out to supporters. 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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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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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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Rick Perry "Texas Values" Radio Ad
Texans for Rick Perry's radio ad, "Texas Values" Full Story
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Cap and Trade on the Campaign Trail
Rick Perry attacked the EPA’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. Ben Philpott, who's covering the 2010 election for KUT News and the Trib, filed this report. 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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HuTube: Dueling '12 Days' Vids
The warm spirit of the holidays is not deterring the Rick and Kay campaigns from their latest bitter back-and-forth: competing "12 Days of Christmas" riffs. Full Story
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The Brief: December 8, 2009
For a campaign that is all about creating jobs, Farouk Shami was very quick to end some. Full Story
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Caven's Quest, Part One
After his son and two others died in a horrific car wreck in 2004, former UT Regent Scott Caven Jr. set out to prove that his namesake, Scotty, wasn't to blame. He eventually persuaded the Texas Department of Public Safety to change its accident report — a rare feat: In the last five years, DPS has changed the final reports in fewer than 1 percent of fatal crash investigations. Full Story
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The Brief: December 7, 2009
If Thursday was Gov. Rick Perry’s day, and Friday belonged to Bill White, then today is a day for Kay Bailey Hutchison. Full Story
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Audio: White Hits the Road
After Houston mayor Bill White joined the race for governor late last week, one of his first stops was Austin, a Democratic stronghold that made for a nice, safe place to start his campaign. Full Story
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White Stumps Austin
Houston Mayor Bill White has hit the campaign trail after joining the race for governor late last week. One of his first stops was Austin. The Capital city is considered a democratic stronghold. And made for a nice safe place to start his run for governor. Ben Philpott is covering the Texas governor's race for the Texas Tribune and KUT News. Full Story
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And They're Off!
It's time to harvest the political speculations of the last several months: Democrats and Republicans have until January 4 to put their names on the ballots, or not, in anticipation of the March 2 primaries. Full Story
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2010: The Re-Entrance of Bill White
Bill White's expected to announce for governor today. We'll get you caught up to speed on what led to this day, help flesh out what it all means, and take a quick look ahead. Full Story
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The Midday Brief: December 3, 2009
Your afternoon reading. Full Story
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