Geriatric Prison Care: A Slideshow
Photographer Caleb Bryant Miller visits a geriatric prison unit to describe life on the inside for Texas' elderly inmates. A follow-up to "Dying On The State's Dime." Full Story
Photographer Caleb Bryant Miller visits a geriatric prison unit to describe life on the inside for Texas' elderly inmates. A follow-up to "Dying On The State's Dime." Full Story
The stakeholders in the roiling controversy over enforcement problems at the Division of Workers' Comp testify before state lawmakers on the Sunset Advisory Commission Tuesday night. Full Story
Full video of Evan Smith's May 19 TribLive conversation with state Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin. Full Story
Details of life inside Rick Perry's temporary digs made headlines this week, revealing that — in addition to $9,900 a month in rent — taxpayers foot the bill for Neiman Marcus curtains, $700 clothes racks and a subscription to Food & Wine magazine. How much of a political problem are the governor's posh trappings? Full Story
In which we go to the standing-room only State Board of Education meeting and the many rallies for and against proposed history curriculum standards. The board (and the numerous stakeholders in this debate) argued all week long. Full Story
State Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, sizes up the Democratic gubernatorial nominee at the TribLive event on Wednesday. Watch to see why Watson argues being a nerd is a good thing this election year. Full Story
Could casino gaming be coming to Texas? State Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, who's tried and failed to pass gambling legislation in recent sessions, thinks the coming budget crisis gives him and other supporters an opportunity. Full Story
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst defends his decision to publicly denounce a play featuring a gay Jesus character. Full Story
In the Tribune's TribLive event Wednesday, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst takes a position on the controversial Arizona immigration law that requires police to check the immigration status of citizens. Full Story
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst explains why he doesn't release details of his tax returns. "I don't see my tax returns," he says. Full Story
In a Tribune TribLive event Wednesday, Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst splits with Gov. Rick Perry on the decision to reject $555 million in federal stimulus dollars for unemployment insurance. Full Story
Last Thursday, I talked with the state representative-elect from House District 76 about her headline-making defeat of incumbent Norma Chavez — and how she'll bring peace to the El Paso legislative delegation. Full Story
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