Little Help for Those Who Can't Make the Rent
For as many as 40,000 low-income Austin households being squeezed by high rents in a booming city, Wednesday offers the barest glimmer of hope.
Full StoryFor as many as 40,000 low-income Austin households being squeezed by high rents in a booming city, Wednesday offers the barest glimmer of hope.
Full StoryLt. Gov. David Dewhurst's former adviser Kenneth "Buddy" Barfield pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges of wire fraud, making a false tax return and embezzlement of funds contributed to a federal candidate.
Full StoryIn his latest web ad, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott touts the Rio Grande Valley's potential for growth and improvement.
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In this week's Q&A, we interview Michael Hooten, superintendent of Trinity Environmental Academy.
Full StoryRepublican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott's latest television ad, released Tuesday, is the second in nearly two weeks that links his Democratic opponent, Wendy Davis, and President Obama on several policy issues.
Full StoryWater and sewer bills are going up substantially across Texas and in many other places around the country as utilities struggle to maintain aging infrastructure, deal with drought or come to grips with the rising costs of a scarce resource while searching for new supplies.
Full StoryIn a Spanish language radio ad released Tuesday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis focuses on Republican Greg Abbott's stance on education funding.
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Jack Stick, the top lawyer for the Health and Human Services Commission, asked an Austin judge on Thursday to suppress evidence in his DWI case, while prosecutors said blood test results proved his arrest two years ago was proper.
Full StoryIn this week's Q&A, we interview David Anthony, CEO of Raise Your Hand Texas.
Full StoryRepublican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott leads his Democratic opponent, Wendy Davis, by 9 percentage points, 49 percent to 40 percent, according to the latest Texas Lyceum poll, released Wednesday.
Full StoryIn her latest TV ad, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis questions Republican Greg Abbott’s priorities on public education and contrasts their plans.
Full StoryIn his latest ad, Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott ties improvements in Texas’ education system to a stronger workforce.
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A majority of likely Texas voters support abortion rights in extreme circumstances, according to a Texas Lyceum Poll released Tuesday.
Full StoryThe DWI case of Republican Jack Stick, the top lawyer for the state’s health care agency, is scheduled for a pretrial hearing next week after two years of delay. But it has received little attention from politicians or the media.
Full StoryLibby Willis, the Democrat running to replace Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis in the Texas Senate, released a web ad Friday on Battleground Texas' Vimeo account.
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