The Tale of the Texting Judge
How small town justice became a big time scandal in East Texas
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Frackers Guzzle Water as Texas Goes Thirsty
Rain has been scarce in South Texas, where the oil and gas boom is depleting precious aquifers
The Dark Side of Clearing America’s Rape Kit Backlog
Texas has begun analyzing 20,000 of the nation’s estimated 400,000 untested rape kits, but opening up 20-year-old cold cases can be a painful exercise
Weighing Governor’s Bid, Wendy Davis Feels the August Heat
Conservative barbs, political maneuvering and the daunting prospect of running as a Democrat in Texas are enough to make anyone sweat in their pink Mizunos
Eric Holder Takes the Fight for Voting Rights to Texas
After a key provision in the Voting Rights Act was struck down by the Supreme Court in June, the Obama Administration turned to another tactic to seek pre-clearance for changes to election laws, starting with the Lone Star State
Filibustering Days Over, Wendy Davis Faces a Big Decision
As Rick Perry steps down, Texas Democrats are counting on the woman in pink sneakers
The Fight Over Keeping Austin Weird
Is the hippest city in Texas selling out its oddball charm?
Texas Tussle: Rick Perry Jabs Wendy Davis After Abortion Filibuster
War of words could foreshadow race for governor
Revenge or Revival, Perry Raids Blue State Jobs With New Vigor
The long-reigning governor and failed presidential candidate is in the northeast this week to woo businesses—and spread the gospel of the “Texas Miracle”
After the Texas Explosion: A Firestorm of Lawsuits?
The West Fertilizer plant explosion is already attracting the attention of litigation lawyers who are casting a wide net for clients