Legal wrangling over Denton's fracking ban will give Texans a free course on the widely mischaracterized oilfield technique that put Texas at the forefront a national energy boom.

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In this week's edition of the Trib+Edu newsletter: a new governor might name his own education commissioner, some parents need extra help on Common Core math and an interview with newly elected SBOE member Erika Beltran.

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Saying Wednesday that low-income Texas women will no longer wonder how to find out about state-provided health services, Texas Health and Human Services Commissioner Kyle Janek unveiled a new information website.

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Good morning! It's Day 3 of our Fall Member Drive. We know we've been beating the drum a lot this week, but it's for a good reason: your membership matters. Thanks to your support, we've been able to steadily increase our coverage of our vast and complex state. Join us today!

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Speaker vote looks more likely on lege's first day; Big Lake, a historic boomtown, roars back to life; Private sector an oasis for thirsty San Antonio; Abbott says he will name Cascos as secretary of state; George W. Bush, invoking father, urges Jeb to run.

John Reynolds with The Brief for Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014: http://trib.it/11ggWaX

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Texans deserve the truth about property taxes, by Kirk Watson http://trib.it/1yyA1z0

As part of our week-long Fall Member Drive, we're hosting a 5th anniversary member celebration happy hour at Frank in downtown Austin, this evening, 6-8. Enjoy a complimentary cocktail and delicious bites on us! We'd love to see you there. Not a member? No worries, we'll get you set up on your way in! Details and RSVP: http://trib.it/1txZclw

Across West Texas, wages are soaring for oil and gas industry workers — but so is the cost of living. For those who don’t hold top-dollar energy jobs, just paying the rent has gotten tough. In the middle of this multibillion-dollar boom sits Breaking Bread Kitchen, a community center that opens for one hour every night to provide free hot meals to residents who need them. This video is part of our Shale Life project.

Justin Dehn reports: http://trib.it/1DGaNlK

Chronicle of a Davis rout foretold; Cost of living straps West Texans without oilfield jobs; Courts will take up case of fracking v. drilling; Perry-appointed board backs health coverage expansion; Health commissioner endorses "mega-agency"; Bill restricting regents' authority re-emerges; Appeals court denies request to rehear Fisher v. UT; Site to inform low-income women about health services.

John Reynolds with The Brief for Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014: http://trib.it/1sFog6q

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Let Texas lawmakers invest in our future, by Ann Beeson http://trib.it/1uo0OPq

Thanks to all who attended our 5th anniversary member celebration in Austin last night. Our Fall Member Drive continues through this week — if you're not already a member, we hope you'll consider joining us today! http://trib.it/1uCZDwL

On this week's TribCast, Reeve, Evan, Emily and Aman discuss the latest drama in the search for the next House speaker, review the first bills filed for the upcoming legislative session, and check in on Gov.-elect Greg Abbott's transition to his new post.

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Saying Wednesday that low-income Texas women will no longer wonder how to find out about state-provided health services, Texas Health and Human Services Commissioner Kyle Janek unveiled a new information website.

Bobby Blanchard reports: http://trib.it/1zMtwg4

Frustrated for decades in its search for a new source of water, San Antonio thinks it has finally divined the answer. It will pay a premium to let private companies do the work.

Neena Satija reports: http://trib.it/1xEzhIs