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And local educators — not travel industry lobbyists in Austin — should be making those decisions.</p> </div> </div> </article> </li> <li> <article class="hero category-public-education"> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/26/dont-ignore-gains-under-no-child-left-behind/"> <img class="lede_art" src="//web.archive.org/web/20150302192524im_/http://cdn.tribtalk.org/media/photos/2015/02/student-classroom-back_TribTalk_crop.jpg"> </a> <div class="article_body"> <div class="category"><a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/category/public-education/">Public Education</a></div> <header> <h2> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/26/dont-ignore-gains-under-no-child-left-behind/">Don't ignore gains under No Child Left Behind</a> </h2> <p class="byline">By <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/author/margaret-spellings/">Margaret Spellings</a>, Feb. 26, 2015</p> </header> <div class="comment_count hidden"> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/26/dont-ignore-gains-under-no-child-left-behind/#comments">0</a> </div> <div class="summary"> <p>Yes, the 13-year-old law needs an update. But now is not the time to re-litigate a decade’s worth of real progress.  </p> </div> </div> </article> </li> <li> <article class="hero category-government"> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/25/its-time-to-change-confederate-heroes-day/"> <img class="lede_art" src="//web.archive.org/web/20150302192524im_/http://cdn.tribtalk.org/media/photos/2015/02/DSC_8861_copy.jpg"> </a> <div class="article_body"> <div class="category"><a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/category/government/">Government</a></div> <header> <h2> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/25/its-time-to-change-confederate-heroes-day/">It's time to change Confederate Heroes Day</a> </h2> <p class="byline">By <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/author/jacob-hale/">Jacob Hale</a>, Feb. 25, 2015</p> </header> <div class="comment_count "> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/25/its-time-to-change-confederate-heroes-day/#comments">17</a> </div> <div class="summary"> <p>How can our state call the Confederate flag offensive while honoring the people who fought under it with their own state holiday? Let's make it a holiday for all Texans.</p> </div> </div> </article> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="secondary_content"> <article class="article-summary category-government"> <div class="media"> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/24/honor-the-dignity-of-the-workers-who-build-texas/"> <img class="lede_art" src="//web.archive.org/web/20150302192524im_/http://cdn.tribtalk.org/media/photos/2015/02/ALBS_Jedunprotest1-_copy.jpg"> </a> <div class="category"><a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/category/government/">Government</a></div> <div class="comment_count hidden"> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/24/honor-the-dignity-of-the-workers-who-build-texas/#comments">0</a> </div> </div> <div class="article_body"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/24/honor-the-dignity-of-the-workers-who-build-texas/">Honor the dignity of the workers who build Texas</a> </h2> <p class="byline"> <span class="authors">By <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/author/emily-timm/">Emily Timm</a>,</span> <time class="pubdate" datetime="Tue, 24 Feb 2015 21:05:47 -0600" title="2015-02-24 21:05"> Feb. 24, 2015 </time> </p> <p>The men and women who work the most dangerous jobs in Texas deserve real protections and a true shot at economic opportunity. It's time for lawmakers to take action.</p> </div> </article> <article class="article-summary category-politics"> <div class="media"> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/23/what-walkers-surge-means-for-cruz-and-perry/"> <img class="lede_art" src="//web.archive.org/web/20150302192524im_/http://cdn.tribtalk.org/media/photos/2015/02/Scott__Walker_TribTalk_Crop.jpg"> </a> <div class="category"><a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/category/politics/">Politics</a></div> <div class="comment_count "> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/23/what-walkers-surge-means-for-cruz-and-perry/#comments">1</a> </div> </div> <div class="article_body"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/23/what-walkers-surge-means-for-cruz-and-perry/">What Walker's surge means for Cruz and Perry</a> </h2> <p class="byline"> <span class="authors">By <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/author/jim-henson/">Jim Henson</a> and <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/author/joshua-blank/">Joshua Blank</a>,</span> <time class="pubdate" datetime="Mon, 23 Feb 2015 21:46:37 -0600" title="2015-02-23 21:46"> Feb. 23, 2015 </time> </p> <p>Is the Wisconsin governor’s newfound popularity coming at the two Texans’ expense?</p> </div> </article> <article class="article-summary category-paid-placement"> <div class="media"> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/27/can-big-data-lead-to-transparency-in-higher-ed/"> <img class="lede_art" src="//web.archive.org/web/20150302192524im_/http://cdn.tribtalk.org/media/photos/2015/02/TAMU_Mendoza_Tribtalk.png"> </a> <div class="category"><a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/category/paid-placement/">Paid Placement</a></div> <div class="comment_count hidden"> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/27/can-big-data-lead-to-transparency-in-higher-ed/#comments">0</a> </div> </div> <div class="article_body"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/27/can-big-data-lead-to-transparency-in-higher-ed/">Can big data lead to transparency in higher ed?</a> </h2> <p class="byline"> <span class="authors">By <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150302192524/http://www.tamus.edu/" rel="nofollow">Elaine Mendoza, Texas A&M; System Board of Regents</a>,</span> <time class="pubdate" datetime="Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:02 -0600" title="2015-02-27 00:00"> Feb. 27, 2015 </time> </p> <p>As the A&M University System tackles Texas' higher education challenges head-on, we see an opportunity to lead on transparency and accountability.</p> </div> </article> <article class="article-summary category-government"> <div class="media"> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/23/reform-state-purchasing-now/"> <img class="lede_art" src="//web.archive.org/web/20150302192524im_/http://cdn.tribtalk.org/media/photos/2015/02/n-tx-capitol.jpg"> </a> <div class="category"><a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/category/government/">Government</a></div> <div class="comment_count hidden"> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/23/reform-state-purchasing-now/#comments">0</a> </div> </div> <div class="article_body"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/23/reform-state-purchasing-now/">Reform state purchasing now</a> </h2> <p class="byline"> <span class="authors">By <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/author/glenn-hegar/">Glenn Hegar</a>,</span> <time class="pubdate" datetime="Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:09:16 -0600" title="2015-02-23 10:09"> Feb. 23, 2015 </time> </p> <p>Texans must feel confident that their tax dollars are being used wisely and fairly. As the state's chief financial officer, I'm committed to transparency and trustworthiness in the contracting and purchasing process.</p> </div> </article> <article class="article-summary category-paid-placement"> <div class="media"> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/23/franchised-dealership-laws-are-good-for-texas/"> <img class="lede_art" src="//web.archive.org/web/20150302192524im_/http://cdn.tribtalk.org/media/photos/2015/02/TADA_Tribtalk.png"> </a> <div class="category"><a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/category/paid-placement/">Paid Placement</a></div> <div class="comment_count "> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/23/franchised-dealership-laws-are-good-for-texas/#comments">1</a> </div> </div> <div class="article_body"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/23/franchised-dealership-laws-are-good-for-texas/">Franchised dealership laws are good for Texas</a> </h2> <p class="byline"> <span class="authors">By <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150302192524/http://www.angeloueconomics.com/" rel="nofollow">Angelos Angelou, AngelouEconomics</a>,</span> <time class="pubdate" datetime="Mon, 23 Feb 2015 20:43:01 -0600" title="2015-02-23 20:43"> Feb. 23, 2015 </time> </p> <p>Texas' motor vehicle franchise laws protect free-market principles. Exceptions for special interests are a threat to consumers.</p> </div> </article> <article class="article-summary category-immigration"> <div class="media"> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/19/after-judges-ruling-lives-left-in-limbo/"> <img class="lede_art" src="//web.archive.org/web/20150302192524im_/http://cdn.tribtalk.org/media/photos/2014/09/statueliberty.jpg"> </a> <div class="category"><a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/category/immigration/">Immigration</a></div> <div class="comment_count "> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/19/after-judges-ruling-lives-left-in-limbo/#comments">1</a> </div> </div> <div class="article_body"> <h2> <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/2015/02/19/after-judges-ruling-lives-left-in-limbo/">After judge's ruling, lives left in limbo</a> </h2> <p class="byline"> <span class="authors">By <a href="/web/20150302192524/http://tribtalk.org/author/jacqueline-l-watson/">Jacqueline L. Watson</a>,</span> <time class="pubdate" datetime="Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:03:21 -0600" title="2015-02-19 16:03"> Feb. 19, 2015 </time> </p> <p>A federal judge's decision to block President Obama's immigration actions has left the lives and dignity of real Texans hanging in the balance. 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