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• Brian McCall on Craddick vs. Straus

  By Evan Smith Jan. 21, 2010

  The retiring Republican state representative from Plano reviews House Speaker Joe Straus' first year on the job. Full Story 

• Brian McCall on the GOP and the Tea Party

  By Evan Smith Jan. 20, 2010

  Retiring State Rep. Brian McCall, R-Plano, on purity tests, big tents, and the battle for the souls of his fellow Republicans. Full Story 

• Debra Medina's Full Post-Debate Remarks

  By Elise Hu Jan. 19, 2010

  GOP gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina's complete post-debate press conference from January 14. Full Story 

• A Conversation with Joe Straus

  By Evan Smith Jan. 18, 2010

  For the first of our TribLive events, I interviewed the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives about his first session leading his colleagues, the coming budget turmoil, the controversial plans for a renovation of the Governor's Mansion, the "scary as hell" health care reforms in play in Congress, and, of course, the titanic battle of Rick vs. Kay. Full Story 

• Signs of Discontent

  By Ross Ramsey and Bob Daemmrich Jan. 17, 2010

  Texans gathered for a "nullification" rally at the Texas Capitol on Saturday, January 16, in protest of federal healthcare plans in particular and federal spending and laws in general. They called on the state government to "nullify" what they contend are unconstitutional actions by the federal government — that is, to opt out of pending healthcare legislation and other federal programs and laws they feel go beyond the bounds of the U.S. Constitution. Most of the photographs that follow were taken by Bob Daemmrich; a few were shot by Ross Ramsey. Full Story 

• Along Came Kinky...Texas Jewboy for Governor

  By Jacob Villanueva Jan. 17, 2010

  This documentary chronicles singing Jewish cowboy Kinky Friedman’s 2006 independent gubernatorial campaign in Texas. Directed by David Hartstein. Full Story 

• The GOP Debate: Spin Room

  By Elise Hu Jan. 14, 2010

  Post-debate spin from Governor Rick Perry's campaign manager, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison's spokeswoman and Debra Medina herself. Full Story 

• An Inside Look at the GOP Debate

  By Elise Hu Jan. 14, 2010

  Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the first GOP gubernatorial debate. We cover the coverage and the story behind the story. Full Story 

• Jerry Patterson on the Governor's Race

  By Evan Smith Jan. 13, 2010

  The Land Commissioner weighs in on the titanic clash of Rick vs. Kay. Full Story 

• Revising the Social Studies Curriculum: The Animation

  By Elise Hu Jan. 12, 2010

  The State Board of Education begins meeting today to approve new social studies curriculum standards. We take you through some of the proposed changes. Full Story 

• Jerry Patterson: Why I'm a Big Fan of Obama

  By Evan Smith Jan. 12, 2010

  You know, don't you, that the Land Commissioner is being facetious when he says that? Full Story 

• Rick's and Kay's Spokesmen Face Off

  By Elise Hu Jan. 11, 2010

  In advance of Thursday's debate, we mashed up Mark Miner and Jennifer Baker as they summed up this phase of the race. Full Story