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Save Texas Schools host ‘$5.4 billion bake sale’

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Those with Save Texas Schools are hoping to spread their message with what they’re calling a "Billion Dollar Bake Sale." Group members say it would have to sell 11 billion cupcakes to cover the $5.4 billion lawmakers cut from public schools last session.

Save Texas Schools host ‘$5.4 billion bake sale’

8:21 AM

Capital Tonight: Big money, puppets hit airwaves in final weeks before primary

Rumors of a power play at the University of Texas. Primary races reach the final stretch. The race for East Austin's new district heats up. It was a busy week in Texas.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Capital Tonight: </em></span> Big money, puppets hit airwaves in final weeks before primary

Capital Tonight: Democrats and Republicans for Senate speak out

The Texas primary is three weeks away, and this week six of the Democrats and Republicans vying to fill Kay Bailey Hutchison's U.S. Senate seat met in Houston. Capital Tonight's Alana Rocha caught up with Republican Tom Leppert and Democrat Sean Hubbard before the event and executive director of pro-Dewhurst Super PAC the Texas Conservatives Fund, Rob Johnson joined us. Plus, Auma Obama, half-sister of Pres. Obama, joined us in studio.

<span style="color:#CC0000"><em>Capital Tonight: </em></span>Democrats and Republicans for Senate speak out

Wentworth, Ames Jones take mudslinging to court

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First Jeff Wentworth filed a libel and slander lawsuit against Elizabeth Ames Jones. Now, she says she plans to file a counter claim, saying her ads are true.

Wentworth, Ames Jones take mudslinging to court

6:02 PM

On the Agenda: Will same-sex message drive voters in 2012?

Commentary: The national coverage last week was driven by President Obama’s endorsement of same sex marriage. YNN’s Harvey Kronberg offers his take on how the issue will impact the presidential election.

05/14/2012 02:02 PM

On the Agenda: Party caucuses increasingly undermine legislative compromise

While there is still a November election, political professionals already know what the partisan split of the next Texas Legislature will likely be. YNN’s Harvey Kronberg takes a look at why Austin is beginning to look and act a lot more like DC.

Updated 04/30/2012 12:04 PM

RPT announces Ron Paul convention breakout session

Rep. Ron Paul will lead one of the breakout sessions at the state Republican convention, next month. The Republican Party of Texas made that announcement, today. The session for Convention attendees is called "Uniting Republicans and Balancing the Federal Budget."

5:55 PM

Perry, Dewhurst talk politics outside early voting site

Gov. Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst cast their ballots early in West Austin Wednesday morning. Just minutes after leaving the voting booths, the duo talked politics to reporters and community members. Dewhurst touted his conservative experience, while Perry tackled the latest rumors swirling around his office.

05/16/2012 12:58 PM

Report: No media allowed at Santorum state convention speech

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is reporting Rick Santorum's speech during the Texas GOP convention will not be open to the media. Tickets to attend the banquet where Santorum will give his address cost $200 each.

05/16/2012 10:45 AM

Vying to be the most ‘conservative’ candidate

If you want to win a statewide race in Texas, being a conservative Republican is a good start. Most would say that's what you'd find in the Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Kay Bailey Hutchison. However, as YNN's Karina Kling reports, the word ‘conservative’ in Texas today sometimes takes on a new meaning.

05/15/2012 05:45 PM

Hutchison op-ed asks women to back Romney

Capital Roundup

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison officially endorsed Gov. Romney Tuesday in an op-ed article in the Houston Chronicle.

Hutchison op-ed asks women to back Romney

05/15/2012 01:38 PM

New US Senate ad hits TV

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You can expect to see plenty more campaign ads, now that Texas primary early voting is underway.

05/15/2012 12:50 PM

Paul campaign is not over, will speak at Texas GOP convention in June

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Rep. Ron Paul won't campaign in the last few primary states, but his campaign insists their race is not over. Paul's national campaign chairman said the candidate will speak at the Texas Republican Party Convention on June 7.

Paul campaign is not over, will speak at Texas GOP convention in June

05/15/2012 12:01 PM

Awkward timing of primary elections could hinder some candidates’ chances

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Confusion over election dates due to the state's redistricting battle pushed primary election day to May 29, one day after Memorial Day. The late date and holiday weekend could make voter turnout lower than ever, and could even hinder some candidates’ chances to win.

Awkward timing of primary elections could hinder some candidates’ chances

05/14/2012 04:52 PM

Paul: 'We will no longer spend resources'

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Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul announced Monday he will no longer actively campaign for president. Even though Paul won't travel to the upcoming primary states, he still plans to pursue delegates.

Paul: 'We will no longer spend resources'

05/14/2012 03:06 PM

With municipal elections complete, early primary voting set to begin

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After a four-month delay caused by an extended legal fight over the redrawing of political districts, voters will soon be able to pick their party's nominees in the 2012 presidential election.

With municipal elections complete, early primary voting set to begin

05/13/2012 01:55 PM

Caro’s new LBJ biography a hot seller

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Austin and the surrounding area is LBJ country, and the interest in the former president's life is fueling book sales locally for two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author Robert Caro. "The Passage of Power" hit bookstores this month and has been a big hit at Book People.

05/11/2012 04:46 PM

Lawmakers push for Purple Heart medals

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Thursday, Congressman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, and Congressman Peter King, R- New York, proposed a bill to make any U.S. military personnel killed or wounded in a domestic terror attack eligible for the Purple Heart medal.