Temperatures in parts of Texas have started hitting the upper 90s. That means another difficult summer for the Texas power grid.
Suspected felony DWI suspect and State Rep. Naomi Gonzalez will seek re-election
State Rep. Naomi Gonzalez, D-El Paso, said on Friday that despite her pending drunk driving case, she intends to seek a third term serving in the Texas House.
Bill banning politicians from “double dipping” is dead
A bill to ban “double dipping” by state elected officials, a practice brought to light during Gov. Rick Perry and his failed run for president, has died in committee for lack of support,
Texas lawmakers wants to stop Texas from selling longhorns
The recent sale of about 100 longhorns by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has spurred debate about the breed’s future in the state.
University of Houston grads make more money than UT grads
University of Houston grads make more money than UT grads
Invasive zebra mussel has made its way into the Trinity River
The dreaded zebra mussel has been discovered in the Trinity River a few miles downstream of Lake Ray Roberts in Denton County.
Austin stands firm against AG – Won’t change domestic partnership benefits
City Manager Marc Ott states that Austin will continue on its path to offer domestic partnership benefits to Austin ISD employees.
Bill would stop Texas politicians from “Double Dipping” on taxpayer funded pensions
When state Rep. Chris Turner started looking for other states that allow their politicians to retire without leaving their jobs, he could only find one: Texas.
Will Rick Perry stay in Austin or go for the White House again?
Before they can proceed with those dreams, however, they need to know what Rick Perry, the governor of Texas, is going to do. He has said he will lay out his political plans in June.
Profiting from tragedy? Dallas man sells Boston Marathon medal
A North Texas man posted a Craigslist ad for a 2013 Boston Marathon Medal. The price? $400.
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