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• Lawmakers Ratchet Up the Rhetoric

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan March 4, 2011

  Texas lawmakers, out to protect their interests this session, appear to be ratcheting up their rhetoric. Politics as usual or a serious lapse in civil discourse? Full Story 

• Four Mayors on the Future of Austin

  By Evan Smith March 3, 2011

  On Monday night, former mayors Henry Cisneros, of San Antonio; Laura Miller, of Dallas; Kirk Watson, of Austin; and Bill White, of Houston offered advice about the future of the Capital City. Full Story 

• In Ranger, Fears of Town Waning With College's Closure

  By Nathan Bernier, KUT News, and Paulo Martins, The Texas Tribune March 3, 2011

  News that the state could shutter four community colleges has rattled the rural town of Ranger, whose community college faces closure. Nathan Bernier and Paulo Martins of KUT News look at what the closure could mean for the college — and the town for which it has become something of a lifeline. Full Story 

• Another Senator, Another Proposed Tax

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan March 2, 2011

  On Monday, state Sen. Robert Deuell, R-Greenville, said he would rather raise taxes than make the cuts under consideration. Now, state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., D-Brownsville, has introduced legislation to increase the tax on soft drinks by a penny per ounce. Full Story 

• The Debate Over Sonograms

  By Justin Dehn March 2, 2011

  HB 15, authored by Rep. Sid Miller, R-Stephenville, would require a doctor performing an abortion to conduct a sonogram on the woman at least 24 hours ahead of the procedure. Full Story 

• A Conversation With Lindsey Graham

  By Evan Smith March 2, 2011

  On Friday, at an event held by the Tribune and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, I interviewed the senator from South Carolina about federal immigration policy and reform. Full Story 

• Deuell Eyes Rainy Day Fund

  By Justin Dehn March 1, 2011

  Austin, TX. March 1, 2011 State Sen. Robert Deuell, R-Greenville, would rather raise taxes a little bit than make the cuts lawmakers are considering now. Full Story 

• Disability Rights Protesters Block Perry's Office

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan March 1, 2011

  A dozen protestors from disability rights group ADAPT gathered at Gov. Rick Perry's office this afternoon to block the entrances. Organizers say they wont leave until Perry pledges to oppose cuts to community services. Full Story 

• Ron Kirk: The TT Interview

  By Brandi Grissom March 1, 2011

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• Rev. Carroll Pickett: The TT Interview

  By Brandi Grissom Feb. 28, 2011

  Rev. Carroll Pickett holds the world record for witnessing the most state executions as a chaplain. He saw 95 men die by lethal injection during his career as the death house chaplain. Full Story 

• Berman: "There Are 'Birthers' All Over Texas"

  By Justin Dehn and Thanh Tan Feb. 28, 2011

  State Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler, wants all presidential and vice presidential candidates to show their birth certificate to the Texas Secretary of State in order to get on the ballot. Full Story 

• The Week in Texas Politics Recap: 2/21 to 2/25

  By Reeve Hamilton Feb. 25, 2011

  No time to follow every twist and turn of the Texas Legislature? We've made it easier for you with our weekly recaps of the action under the dome. Full Story