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  • The Playlist: If Trouble Was Money

    By John Jordan

    Bernie Teide, convicted of murdering an elderly woman in Carthage 15 years ago, was back in court for proceedings reconsidering his life sentence, so we lead off this all-Texas Blues playlist with "How Long Blues" by T-Bone Walker. Full Story 

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    Credit: Graphic by John Jordan

  • Abbott Brings Perry Into Mix on Campaign Trail

    By Alexa Ura

    After at first distancing himself from Rick Perry on the campaign trail, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott is set to make a joint appearance at a fundraiser in Houston on Wednesday with the man he's hoping to succeed. Full Story 

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    Credit: Jerod Foster / Bob Daemmrich

  • The Brief: Feb. 12, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    Former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos was sentenced Tuesday to 13 years in prison for his role in a corruption scheme that in recent days has become a hot topic in the governor's race. Full Story 

    Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott talked about border security, criminal justice and other issues during his "Securing Texans" address in Dallas on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2014.
    Credit: Justin Dehn

  • The Brief: Feb. 3, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    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 

    Texas Attorney General and candidate for Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott gives keynote speech during the Texas Rally for Life on January 25th, 2014
    Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera

  • The Brief: Jan. 31, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    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 

    The Rally for Immigration Reform on Congress Avenue near the Texas Capitol on Feb. 22, 2013.
    Credit: Marjorie Kamys Cotera

  • The Brief: Jan. 29, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    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 

    State Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, a Democratic candidate for Governor, speaking at the Travis County Democratic Fundraiser on Jan. 28, 2014.
    Credit: Todd Wiseman

  • The Brief: Jan. 13, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    Both Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis are expected to disclose raising more than $10 million in campaign finance filings due this week. Full Story 

    Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott at their respective announcements for governor of Texas.
    Credit: Davis: Marjorie Kamys Cotera | Abbott: Bob Daemmrich

  • The Brief: Jan. 7, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    The challenge to Texas' law placing further restrictions on abortion facilities took another step toward a widely expected hearing by the U.S. Supreme Court with oral arguments before a three-judge panel from the 5th Circuit in New Orleans. Full Story 

    Thousands of abortion opponents attended the Texas Rally for Life at the Capitol on Jan. 26, 2013, where speakers included Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Houston Sen. Dan Patrick.
    Credit: Callie Richmond

  • The Evening Brief: Jan. 6, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    Your evening reading: Democrats continue criticism of proposed state regulations of health navigators; critics of new abortion law face tough questions at 5th Circuit; judge says Texas Supreme Court justice can stay on ballot Full Story 

    Jill Ramirez, the director of outreach for the Latino Healthcare Forum, passes out flyers and explains components of the Affordable Care Act on Oct. 5, 2013.
    Credit: Spencer Selvidge

  • The Evening Brief: Jan. 2, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    Your evening reading: future of Perry's economic development fund under a successor is unclear; that's right, more and more Texans are not from the U.S.; prognosis is good on former first lady Barbara Bush Full Story 

    Gov. Rick Perry at the Capitol in May 2013.
    Credit: Bob Daemmrich

  • The Brief: Jan. 2, 2014

    By John Reynolds

    The political conversation is wasting no time in 2014 pivoting to what is expected to be the biggest story of the year — the November clash between Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis. Full Story 

    Wendy Davis and Greg Abbott at their respective announcements for governor of Texas.
    Credit: Davis: Marjorie Kamys Cotera | Abbott: Bob Daemmrich