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Bill White for TexasAndrea White went to the University of Texas and the UT School of Law, was employed by one of Texas' oldest and most prestigious firms, became one of its first female partners, and then changed career paths to become an award-winning author of children's books. This, in... continue reading on Austinist

Travis County Democratic PartyDuring the health care fight in Washington D.C. and SXSW here in Austin, there was a convention at the Palmer Events Center on Saturday to put the Travis County Democratic Party’s business in order. Mostly a pep rally for the upcoming general election—there's only one county... continue reading on Austinist

Texas State Library & Archives Commission/Painting by Henry McArdle“Half of writing history is hiding the truth . . .“ Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds, Serenity The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) has received a great deal of national attention because of its recent choices regarding curriculum. The textbook language approved by... continue reading on Austinist

Rick Perry Campaign/flickr If you look at a sample of press releases published by Governor Perry’s office over his tenure (at least from 2002-2008), various releases announce or ask for federal funds for use on various Texas projects. They are funds for job creation, education, homeland security, healthcare, flood... continue reading on Austinist

Common knowledge says that the race should be close: a popular Republican Senator running against a Republican Governor who only received 39% of the vote in 2006. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison is running against Governor Perry after all, the guy who brought on the TransTexas Corridor, the mandatory HPV... continue reading on Austinist