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• 165 Seconds of Terror

  By Elise Hu Aug. 18, 2010

  Can't get enough of Texas lawmakers and the "terror baby" threat? Neither can we. We trimmed down and mashed up the most memorable moments from the appearances by state Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Tomball, and U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, on CNN last week. Cue Mr. Beethoven... Full Story 

• Perry vs. White on Financial Transparency

  By Elise Hu Aug. 12, 2010

  Gov. Rick Perry said Thursday that his opponent, Bill White, needs to reveal his tax returns from the years he was deputy energy secretary before the two can publicly debate. Perry further suggested White may be hiding something. White insisted the financial disclosure forms he submitted as part of his confirmation process are far more thorough than his income tax records, and those forms are already publicly available. Full Story 

• Bill White on His Donors/Appointments

  By Elise Hu Aug. 12, 2010

  Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White discusses ethics during a recent news conference from the Travis County Democratic Party headquarters. Full Story 

• Obama: "It's Good To Be Back"

  By Todd Wiseman Aug. 9, 2010

  Watch the start of President Barack Obama's Monday speech at the University of Texas. Full Story 

• A Conversation with Kip Averitt

  By Elise Hu Aug. 4, 2010

  No longer a government official, former state Sen. Kip Averitt talked with the Tribune's Ross Ramsey about politics and parties, redistricting, things left undone and how the Legislature has changed during his time there. Full Story 

• Autism in Texas Schools: Ben's Story

  By Elise Hu Aug. 4, 2010

  Central Texas parent Charity Smith Bartell discusses the challenges her autistic son faces in the Texas public school system. Unsatisfied with Ben’s progress in the classroom, Bartell has invested her own time and money into tutoring him at home to meet his complex educational needs. Full Story 

• White: Land Deals Influenced Grant

  By Elise Hu July 30, 2010

  Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White accuses Gov. Rick Perry of giving special consideration to a grant request from a company whose founder was involved with a controversial land deal. The deal netted the governor a $500,000 profit. The governor's spokeswoman says the transaction was "thoroughly vetted." Full Story 

• Face-Off: Porter vs. Weems

  By Elise Hu July 29, 2010

  The two men battling for a spot on the Texas Railroad Commission go head-to-head — virtually — in the latest installment of our Face-Off video series. Watch as political novice and certified public accountant David Porter, a Midland Republican, debates Democrat Jeff Weems, an oil and gas attorney from Houston, on their respective qualifications for the job, whether there are enough pipeline inspectors and and the proper balance between environmental regulation and economic growth. Full Story 

• A Conversation with Harriet O'Neill

  By Elise Hu July 27, 2010

  After nearly two decades on the bench, former Texas Supreme Court Justice Harriet O'Neill stepped down earlier this year. She talks with the TT's Morgan Smith about her legacy and what's next. Full Story 

• Hunger Pains

  By Sarah Acosta July 26, 2010

  Advocates accuse the state of fudging the number of processed food stamp applications to show greater success than is occurring. Full Story 

• Floundering and Flourishing

  By Brandi Grissom and Elise Hu July 14, 2010

  Depending on whom you ask, anywhere between 100,000 to half a million Juarenses have left Mexico since drug violence exploded in 2008. In a tragic irony, neighboring El Paso is flourishing economically as Juárez descends further into terror. Full Story 

• How the Human-Powered Gym Works

  By Elise Hu July 9, 2010

  At Texas State University, one 30-minute workout can generate enough electricity to power a laptop for three hours. Watch as the director of campus recreation explains how elliptical machines and treadmills are harnessed into alternative energy. Full Story