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Berman Drops Governor Bid, Swaps Endorsements With Perry

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:57:28 GMT

By ADAM RUSSELL Staff Writer Gov. Rick Perry and Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler, strolled into the University of Texas at Tyler's Ornelas Activity Center and were welcomed by a standing ovation from more than 120 attendees at an impromptu endorsement swap.

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Texas Baptists launch plan for Hispanic education - Dallas Morning News

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:24:00 GMT

Texas Baptists say they want to do more than just pray about the problem of Hispanic youth dropping out of high school. The Baptist General Convention of Texas plans to make its 1,100 Hispanic churches a place to go for help in getting a GED. A ...

Texas lawmakers don?t like tolls but also don?t like solutions - Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:49:00 GMT

For a brief time last Wednesday, it looked as if the Dallas-Fort Worth area might escape having toll lanes on a major new highway project. Then, quickly as it had come up, the bubble burst. It turned out to be just another example of the state?s ...

Seymour man arrested on child porn charges - Knoxville News Sentinel

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:49:00 GMT

MARYVILLE - A two-week investigation concluded Thursday with the arrest of a Seymour man on charges that his computer contained images of child pornography. Officers with the Blount County Sheriff's Office charged Aaron Tate Hedrick, 33, of Hinkle ...

$30M on tap for nursing schools

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:46:14 GMT

BOOSTING NUMBERS: Joan Becker, director of associate degree nursing program at El Centro College in Dallas, said the school is planning to increase its overall nursing student enrollment at least 10% for the coming school year and by 20% for fall 2010.

Weiner composed more than 160 works of music

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:46:31 GMT

Preceded by: His son, Michael Weiner. Survived by: His wife, Laura Sherman, of Austin; two daughters Leah Weiner and Aria Sherman-Weiner, both of Austin; a son David Weiner of New York, N.Y.; two brothers, Alan Weiner, of Boca Raton, Fla., and Henry Weiner of West Lafayette, Ind.

Legislature leaves toll road bill on the table

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:43:02 GMT

The Texas Legislature adjourned a two-day special session Thursday, finishing two of the issues assigned to them by Gov.

Cards hit air at World Series of Poker main event

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:41:00 GMT

Eds: APNewsNow. Will be UPDATED. AP Photos By OSKAR GARCIA Associated Press Writer LAS VEGAS Cardplayers, celebrities and amateurs with deep pockets are back in Las Vegas and hoping for a handsome score as the World Series of Poker main event begins.

DPS must change rules to give life to Driver Responsibility indigency program

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:37:12 GMT

One of the under-recognized achievements of the 81st Texas Legislature was the addition of two amendments by state Rep.

Homestead taxes eliminated for 100% disabled veterans

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:02:11 GMT

The Texas State Legislature recently passed House Bill 3613, which allows for the total exemption of the residence homestead of 100% disabled veterans.

2 of 3 bills approved in 2-day session

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:02 GMT

Legislators approved $2 billion for road projects, saved state agencies from shutdowns and rejected an attempt by Gov.

In just 30 hours, Legislature sends 2 of 3 bills to Perry, then ... - Austin American-Statesman

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:56:00 GMT

After less than 30 hours of fast lawmaking, the Texas Legislature adjourned Thursday having resolved two of the three problems Gov. Rick Perry wanted them to fix. Lawmakers approved and sent to Perry bills that will keep five state agencies ...

Texas Legislature Punts on Private Toll Roads

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:50:00 GMT

The Texas legislature closed its special session yesterday sidestepping the issue of extending the state's authority to enter to agreements with private firms to finance, build and modernize transportation infrastructure, which will expire this year.

Legislature looks at TxDOT budget

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:43:06 GMT

Action by state lawmakers Thursday should release bond funds necessary for Texas Department of Transportation Paris District to assist in a proposed extension and straightening of South Collegiate Drive from Jefferson Road to Loop 286.

AP News Calendar

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:34:27 GMT

Major scheduled events during the week beginning July 5, 2009. Note that many events, especially court appearances, are subject to change at the last minute.

Texas Legislature OKs highway bonds in special session

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:18:37 GMT

The Texas Legislature adjourned a two-day special session Thursday, finishing two of the issues assigned to them by Gov.

2 of 3 bills approved in 2-day session - El Paso Times

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:10:00 GMT

AUSTIN -- Legislators approved $2 billion for road projects, saved state agencies from shutdowns and rejected an attempt by Gov. Rick Perry to allow private contracts for toll roads. They did it in two days, zipping through a special session that ...

Natural-gas storage bill dies in state Legislature

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

A bill that would have allowed a Houston company to store natural gas in Arizona caverns never got its final vote at the state Legislature, effectively dying amid lawmakers' budget battle.Proponents of the project said it would help stabilize the state's fuel supply, while opponents said that the company pushing the bill is trying to get around ...

Texas church choir 'uninvited' by Ky. university - Lexington Herald-Leader

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:49:00 GMT

WILLIAMSBURG ? The Southern Baptist Convention cut ties last week with a Texas church that doesn't adhere to the denomination's stance on homosexuality, and now the church's youth choir has been told it is no longer welcome to participate in a ...

2 of 3 items passed

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:27:05 GMT

The Texas Legislature ended its special session on Thursday - the shortest in 22 years - and though the lawmakers reauthorized the existence of five state agencies that would have been closed next year, they didn't pass everything Gov.

Special session wraps up

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:11:34 GMT

By April Castro Associated Press AUSTIN - The Texas Legislature adjourned a two-day special session Thursday, finishing two of the issues assigned to them by Gov.

Texas Legislature ends special session without toll-road bill

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:03:05 GMT

State lawmakers quickly wrapped up a two-day special session Thursday by approving $2 billion in highway bonds and extending the operations of five agencies - but they spiked Gov.

Legislature wraps up special session Thursday - Mount Pleasant Daily Tribune

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:26:00 GMT

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, is congratulated at the conclusion of the closing day of the first special session of the 81st Texas Legislature Thursday in Austin. AP Photo AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Legislature adjourned a two-day ...

Texas Legislature ends special session without toll-road bill - Dallas Morning News

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:23:00 GMT

AUSTIN ? State lawmakers quickly wrapped up a two-day special session Thursday by approving $2 billion in highway bonds and extending the operations of five agencies ? but they spiked Gov. Rick Perry's continued push for toll roads. Although ...

Texas Legislature ends special session without toll-road bill - Denton Record-Chronicle

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:23:00 GMT

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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:17:27 GMT

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Two stakes races reinstated at Sam Houston

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Texas Quarter Horse Association is giving Sam Houston Race Park $85,000 to reinstate two August races canceled June 25.

Texas Legislature ends special session without toll-road bill - KVUE

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:50:00 GMT

AP Top Kansas News at 5:45 a.m. CDT Friday, J ...

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:42:18 GMT

Kansas state officials have agreed to give the Homeland Security Department land for a national lab to research deadly germs, but the Justice Department noted Thursday that the agency still needs permission and money from Congress to build the facility.

Texas Legislature ends special session without toll-road bill

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:26:17 GMT

State lawmakers quickly wrapped up a two-day special session Thursday by approving $2 billion in highway bonds and extending the operations of five agencies - but they spiked Gov.

Hunter, Rangers beat Rays 31

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:24:00 GMT

Hunter, Rangers beat Rays 3-1 Eds: APNewsNow. Rangers 3, Rays 1. AP Photo ARL101 By DAVID JIMENEZ Associated Press Writer ARLINGTON, Texas Tommy Hunter earned his first career victory on his 23rd birthday, Hank Blalock homered and the Texas Rangers won their third in a row, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 Friday night.

If you blinked, you missed the special session

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:07:57 GMT

After less than 30 hours of fast lawmaking, the Texas Legislature adjourned Thursday having resolved two of the three problems Gov.

In just 30 hours, Legislature sends 2 of 3 bills to Perry, then ... - Austin American-Statesman

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:57:00 GMT

New Book Chronicles 100 Years In Troup's History

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:38:01 GMT

By KELLY GOOCH Staff Writer TROUP - Willie Wilkinson remembers a time when Troup was a booming agricultural town where people came to catch trains.

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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:29:00 GMT

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Natural-gas storage bill dies in state Legislature - Arizona Business Gazette

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:10:00 GMT

A bill that would have allowed a Houston company to store natural gas in Arizona caverns never got its final vote at the state Legislature, effectively dying amid lawmakers' budget battle. Proponents of the project said it would help stabilize the ...

Legislature Adjourns Special Session After Two Days - KBTX.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:28:00 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas -- The Texas Legislature has adjourned a two-day special session. Two of the issues assigned to them by Gov. Rick Perry were adopted before Thursday's adjournment. The third, a measure that would allow the state to continue contracting ...

Texas House Committee Approves Key Bill - KBTX.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:26:00 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas -- The House has passed a bill to keep a few important state agencies operating. The measure has already been approved by the Senate and will next head to Gov. Rick Perry for his signature. The unanimously approved bill will keep the ...

Toll road bills ignite political controversy at special session - Daily Texan Online

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:33:00 GMT

Leaders of various political activist groups in Texas lobbied against two bills Wednesday that they say could increase taxes and allow taxpayer money to be used to fund private transportation projects. The state Legislature began a special session ...

Two Cents: Happy to be in last place (again) - Deming Headlight

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:11:00 GMT

New Mexico is so often near the bottom of any national ranking on child well-being, that we find ourselves in the sad position of saying, "Thank goodness for Mississippi," or, "Thank goodness for Louisiana," because without two impoverished states ...

On the Lege: Special Session Could End in Fireworks - Austin Chronicle

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:21:00 GMT

If Gov. Rick Perry gets his way, the legislative special session that starts on July 1 will be over before the July 4 holiday. If he can pull it off, it will be the shortest special session of his tenure as governor ? all seven specials he has ...

Toll road bill faces tough fight in Texas Legislature's special ... - Dallas Morning News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:31:00 GMT

AUSTIN ? Gov. Rick Perry's special session effort to win new approval for public-private toll roads in Texas may be hitting the skids. Lawmakers on the House Transportation and Senate Finance committees left the bill pending, saying either they ...

Toll road bill faces tough fight in Texas Legislature's special ... - Dallas Morning News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:31:00 GMT

Legislature adjourns special session after 2 days - KDBC.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:54:00 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Legislature has adjourned a 2-day special session. 2 of the issues assigned to them by Gov. Rick Perry were adopted before Thursday's adjournment. The third, a measure that would allow the state to continue contracting ...

Legislature hoping to wrap up special session - Wichita Falls Times Record News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:03:00 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) ? Two of the issues assigned to the Legislature by Gov. Rick Perry were on the fast track to becoming law Thursday while the third, a measure that would allow the state to continue contracting for privately built toll roads ...

Left unpaid, road tolls grow -- and fast - Dallas Morning News

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:42:00 GMT

Spend two weeks using the North Texas Tollway Authority's growing network of toll roads, then ignore your bills for as little as 45 days, and you're likely to find out. As it prepares to raise toll rates next month, NTTA has increased its efforts to ...

Mesquite libraries receive state grant - Star Community Newspapers

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:58:00 GMT

The Mesquite public library system recently received a $26,022 grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission through Loan Star Libraries, the direct state aid program for Texas public libraries. Visitors to the Mesquite Public Library ...

Texas Senate passes agencies bill - El Paso Times

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:12:00 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas?The Texas Legislature convened a special session Wednesday and immediately took steps to extend the life of several key state agencies. It was another matter?whether to extend the state's authority to enter certain public-private ...

Dewhurst: Senate could conclude business in two days - Austin American-Statesman

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:12:00 GMT

LEGISLATURE Dewhurst: Senate could conclude business in two days Lt. governor talks about politics, regular session and recent wedding. By Mike Ward AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF Wednesday, July 01, 2009 With a special legislative session scheduled to ...