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Headlines archived chronologically as originally posted in 2013, 1st Quarter

	04/01/2013 (includes news from 3/29, 30 & 31 too)
	Pratt's Top of the Stack Perry, Cornyn, Cruz assail Medicaid expansion as unwise Kaufman Co. DA killing Anti-Wimp update Much from the Legislature Personal income in Texas sees second-fastest growth
	Texas lawmakers boost state spending
	House Freshmen Launch Coordinated Strike on Budget
	Texas legislators facing crunch time
	For now, Austin is seeing a different Dewhurst
	Liberal Democrat Rep. Donna Howard praises Speaker Straus, his leadership team and their “inclusive ways.” - about says it all!
	Burka: Will Straus Run Statewide? - if so it should be on the Democrat ticket
	Evaporating Commitments on Rainy Day Fund protection
	Limit on growth of state budget may imperil plan to use Texas rainy day fund for water, transportation, education - if only it were true such would be great!
	House approves way to pay for more water projects
	Copelin: Can there be a King’s X between electricity and water interests?
	Perry, Cornyn, Cruz assail Medicaid expansion as unwise
	Sen. Cornyn: Expanding Texas Medicaid Would Weaken It
	Tripling down against Medicaid expansion; Cruz and Cornyn join Perry at Capitol news conference
	Gov. Rick Perry stands firm: No Medicaid expansion in Texas
	Democrats, families, hospitals plead for enlarged Medicaid
	Politicians to trade views on Medicaid expansion
	Joaquin Castro: Gov. Perry, do the right thing on Medicaid expansion - Perry is doing the "right" thing you leftist
	Self and Shaheen: Stand firm against Medicaid expansion
	State Leaders Make Case For, Against Expanding Medicaid
	Texas mental health funding leaves gaps
	Garcia concerned about redistribution of state’s DSH funds
	South Plains Legislators have a hard time seeing bills become law
	House passes HB 4 - a water infrastructure plan
	Texas House passes $2 billion for water projects
	Texas House Passes House Bill 5 - public ed. bill
	Rep. Aycock: Why I proposed drastic cutback in Texas testing
	Rep. Mark Strama: 2 key reasons I voted against HB5
	House adopts Rep. Simmons' floor amendment for special needs students
	Bill Approved On Closing Failing Schools
	Texas lawmakers get a look at 'school choice' bill
	Legislature to Mull Mental Health Training for Teachers
	Graduation Reforms Stir Debate Among Education Experts
	Rep. Eddie Rodriguez pushes local-option flat tax exemption
	DMN Editorial: Carona needs to recraft Texas payday lending bill
	Payday lenders’ clout in Austin curtails effort to rein in big fees for poor borrowers - the very risky industry only exists for the big fees and poor people only risk the big fees because they've little other access to credit. It's simply VOLUNTARY market forces at work.
	Texans try their luck again on poker laws
	Texas sex offenders in sight of rare policy win
	Chief budget writer for House seeking to cut UT regents’ spending authority
	Mackowiak: The fine line between reform and meddling
	Is Perry-Powers Tension About College Rivalry, Policy?
	Bill would boost college background checks on dorm residents - we're told campus is safe with no need for Campus CHL and yet...
	Food bank eyes bill mandating drug tests for welfare recipients
	Plan would make way for S Texas rocket launches
	Texas redistricting fight resumes
	Burka: Abbott's Redistricting Play
	Supreme Court declines to hear Lepak case out of Irving
	Committee to consider constitutional amendment to require 5 years residency to run for state house
	Recap of House elections committee action today (a.m. session)
	Senate committee to take up proposals to changes to way judges are elected in Texas - bad bills all
	Should police get warrant to track cellphone users? Some legislators think so
	Legislation would square up status of historic state parcels in Austin
	Morton’s backing rescues reform bill
	Gun Control Just Got Stricter? Come to Texas!
	Lawmakers Grapple With End-of-Life Legislation
	Rep. Workman bills would weaken Austin’s environmental laws
	Toward Tort Reform: February PBPA Luncheon
	SB1154: New fee schedule proposed for delinquent motor vehicle registrations
	PC culture devours one of its famous lefties, Texas songwriter Michelle Shocked - we play, and have played, many of her songs on the show.
	Governor Candidate Tom Pauken Talks Campaign And Education Reform
	Tom Pauken announces run for Texas governor - Pratt on Texas interview
	Todd Staples visits the Clear Lake Tea Party
	Gov. Perry reportedly finds Utah governor’s chair comfy
	Rick Perry gang rides into the sunset
	Sen. Wendy Davis re-states intention to run for Senate
	Hillary Clinton coming to Dallas this month to deliver first paid speech since leaving office
	Ex-Mayor Ron Kirk heads to Gibson Dunn after resigning as Obama’s trade ambassador
	Young Conservatives of Texas Unveils Interactive Website
	McLennan Co. GOP, Democrats take steps to expand reach
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	Hinojosa: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's South Texas fundraiser a great success
	Group works to build Hispanic ranks in Congress
	U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego says fight for El Paso issues has been 'rewarding'
	DC: House group nears immigration deal
	DC: Senate group resolves key issues on immigration reform
	DC: Neugebauer Says America Needs To Take Border Security Seriously
	Next immigration hurdle: Citizenship's fine print
	US Rep. Mike Conaway to Hold Coleman & Brownwood Town Halls Monday, April 1
	US Rep. Bill Flores to focus on economy at town hall meeting
	VP Biden Tells Houston Mayor Parker: “Assault Weapons Ban Is Just The Beginning”
	PoliTex: D.C. isn't 'same warm place Austin is,' Veasey says
	DC: With Hutchison gone, money for Texas may be, too - good, we're broke!
	Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee calls on lawmakers to stop proposed filibuster on gun control bills
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	Kaufman County DA, wife slain; link to Hasse murder probed
	Murder of Kaufman Co. DA & his wife puts other prosecutors on alert
	Texas DA slain in his home; had armed himself
	Mayor: Deaths of Texas DA, wife 'not a random act'
	Bold killing of Kaufman County DA, wife shock Texas
	Reed: Texas DA's death is 'like a tsunami after a shock wave'
	Breitbart News Interview with Assassinated Texas DA Before His Death
	Kaufman Co. sheriff says “whole spectrum” of agencies involved in investigation into DA, wife’s slayings
	Perry, on Kaufman County slayings, says violence against criminal justice officials “a clear concern”, video
	Security boosted for prosecutors in Dallas, across Texas after slaying of Kaufman DA, wife
	Texas Judge Says He's Protected After DA's Murder
	Former FBI agent talks about investigation into Kaufman prosecutor murders
	Documents: Texas DA, wife had many gunshot wounds
	Senator Whitmire death-threat case labeled scam
	Tyler murderer set to die April 9 loses at Supreme Court
	Dallas prosecutor seeks to stay woman's execution
	Audit details expected on El Paso schools, testing
	Attorney General of Texas is investigating CSCOPE
	CPRIT: Cancer institute board member latest to resign
	Texas-Oklahoma passenger rail options discussed
	TxDOT to fund control towers slated for closure at 13 small airports
	TEA denies North Forest ISD challenge to closure, annexation
	Current Texas Wildfire situation
	DPS Featured Fugitive Reward Increased to $15,000
	Ag. Commissioner Staples: Rangers Rounding Up Rustlers
	Captain Kirk, Bill Shatner, on hand for Texas Lottery 'Star Trek' game
	Gov. Perry Appoints Scott to Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners
	Gov. Perry Appoints Five to Texas School Safety Center Board
	TxDOT extends toll discounts for big rigs
	TCEQ Smoking Vehicle Program gets nearly 60K complaints
	State fines Crockett Hotel and Otis Elevator Company for 2011 death
	Don't Mess with Texas Unveils New Campaign
	Borderland & immigration issues: Vale, Alvarez: Trade with Mexico must be promoted in DC Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst meets with S Texas officials to discuss illegal immigration Drug Cartels dispatch agents deep inside US Family members of alleged cartel leader plead Guilty pleas link Zetas to horse racing Border mayor writes to Obama about long lines on bridges Balido: Learning to love sequestration on the border There's a limit on cascarones at border Border Patrol union questions security, staffing in Hidalgo County Technology useful for capturing border crime Report details human dangers DC: House group nears immigration deal DC: Senate group resolves key issues on immigration reform DC: Neugebauer Says America Needs To Take Border Security Seriously Illegal Border Crossings Double, Border Becomes Less Secure as Beltway Gets Close to Deal on Immigration Reform Immigrant Detainees and the Right to Counsel Next immigration hurdle: Citizenship's fine print Mexisniper gunned down by Mexicops Mexican Vigilantes Seize Town, Arrest Police El Chapo's Asia-Pacific-US Meth. Domination 7 killed, 3 women in Chihuahua Bar Northeast Mexico: Cartels don't believe in a change of administration The Gov't Torture Comes "From Above" Two men hung from bridge in Atizapán, Edomex "La Barbie": An American Druglord 32 Illegal Immigrants in Custody after Chase in La Joya Sheriff: Border security grants to augment manpower, technology
	Economy / Financial / Business Texas unemployment rate ticks upward to 6.4% Perryman: Texas Back on Top Personal income in Texas sees second-fastest growth San Antonio's St. Anthony Hotel seeking to recapture glory with $24 million renovation Dell opens window on efforts to sell company Pa. officials ask US Airways to keep flight center American Airlines, Orbitz settle legal dispute Lawsuit against San Antonio Spurs over sitting stars dismissed New Texas Superstar cherry tomato judged four times sweeter than others Blum: Here's what makes the Valley so Grande Matney: Loss of DSH money would be major blow for Valley hospitals Landry's sues former employee, Mr. Peeples restaurant and owner for breach of contract Cleveland, Tx hospital suspends admissions; ex-CEO sought in altercation Kiss this River Oaks make-out bar goodbye Abilene Boot Camp Back in Business After Allegations Drop New Xcel transmission line in Lubbock & Lynn counties to add capacity and stability in wake of oil boom Cellphone ‘unlocking’ divides two top North Texas wireless carriers Gun Control Just Got Stricter? Come to Texas! The Life Cycle of Pipe in the Oil & Gas Industry Safety training in the oil patch saves lives Landmen see Basin land rush moving northward and eastward: Cline Shale Cass family makes houses homes since 1938 Developer on new 58-story Midland tower: Energy Tower at City Center to show off a downtown on the rise Suddenlink to Invest Nearly $100 Million in Texas
	Higher Ed. / Colleges & Universities Bill would boost college background checks on dorm residents - we're told campus is safe with no need for Campus CHL and yet... Chief budget writer for House seeking to cut UT regents’ spending authority Is Perry-Powers Tension About College Rivalry, Policy? Mackowiak: The fine line between reform and meddling Thousands Sign Up for UT-Austin's first EdX Courses Louisville Upsets No. 1-Ranked Baylor Lady Bears University of Texas at Brownsville staff awaits layoffs Cisco College celebrates nursing program passing national exam AP Sources: Tubby Smith in talks with Texas Tech - Tech spokesman denies job offer Texas Tech agrees to terms to make Tubby Smith new basketball coach US ambassador speaks at Tech Tech stadium project on track for summer completion Blinn Graduate Films Award-winning Commercial on Brenham Campus Texas A&M science and engineering departments putting on show Texas A&M family to remember five at Silver Taps SMU fraternity banned from campus for two years after reported attack North Texans, SMU professors discuss value of carbon emission offsets Largest law fraternity prepares SMU students, provides networking TCU students upset over calls from LoftVUE apartments UT Arlington environmental engineer wins federal grant to identify algae blooms in water sources
	Local government spending, budgeting, hiring, stupidity & etc.: Some Texas school districts use pay-later bonds - terrible! About the same behavior as D.C. Glen Campbell's hit of "Galveston" in new tourism campaign - we play it on Pratt on Texas, it's among my favorites Texarkana hopes to save airport tower operations TxDOT to fund control towers slated for closure at 13 small airports Dallas to Debate Funding Control Tower at Exec. Airport Houston City Council approves deal for inmate facility Valley's small cities: We could lose millions No water worries in Harlingen Edwards Aquifer below San Antonio dropping fast Six possible routes mapped for streetcar in San Antonio Sales tax increase to fund Pre-K 4 San Antonio starts today - yep, the leftwing-run city is now running a pre-k program despite the fact that every inch of the city is covered by school districts! El Paso County proposed Tornillo regulatory zone gets smaller Hidalgo Co. looks at non-punitive options for mentally ill defendants Cline Shale Alliance to meet April 12 One of three complaints against Lubbock City councilman withdrawn Lubbock city leaders' bickering leads to special council meeting Lubbock Mayor reacts to LP&L audit report City of Plainview: Rental inspection, fee plan opposed Howard County Commissioners to mull sensitive landfill issue New Lamesa city manager could be appointed Tuesday Wichita Co. water conservation begins to take root; more needed Wichita Falls lake levels rose just slightly over the past week Appeals court allows hill of garbage to grow Supreme Court declines to hear Lepak case out of Irving City of Austin Begins Pilot to Reduce City Employee Parking Downtown I-35 could wind up elevated or depressed through downtown Austin Austin Energy’s performance should guide the council in deciding its future Killeen may use grant for homeless shelter Security boosted for prosecutors in Dallas, across Texas after slaying of Kaufman DA, wife City of Nacogdoches expected to name new finance director Chlorine leak at Tyler water treatment plant contained Kermit City Manager Position Still Vacant Candidate for Kermit City Manager Position Provides Possible Fraudulent Information Big Spring City, County Officials to Discuss Landfill Issue Galveston to show off strange things found on beaches Corpus Christi parks official: New fees lead to cleaner Labonte Park day after Easter Austin ISD board to vote on resolution regarding $892 million bond
	Prosecutors drop tampering case against San Antonio cop
	Jury convicts ex-cop with child molestation past
	Canton policeman James Melvin Bradshaw faces six federal drug counts
	Grand jury indicts former Grand Prairie teacher in fatal hit and run crash
	Spring ISD teacher's aide accused of sex with student
	Newly-Elected Freestone Co. Sheriff And Training Officer Arrested
	Houston airport system auditor arrested on Florida warrants
	Feds look for potential victims of former State Rep. Solis, Judge Limas
	Dyess AFB crew chief arrested for alleged continuous sexual abuse of child
	Former Johnson Co. commissioner to be released from prison
	Pre-trial hearing for former Upshur commissioner rescheduled
	Another Ex-Hidalgo Co. Sheriff's Deputy Charged in Drug Conspiracy
	Texas Rangers & Houston Astros open 2013 MLB season, Astros overpowered Rangers in AL debut
	Johnny Manziel to throw ceremonial first pitch for Texas Rangers on Sunday
	Wounded Montague deputy returns home, but not to work
	Montague Co. deputy shot in wild chase gets hero's escort home
	Driver shot dead by Montgomery Co. sheriff's deputy after chase
	1 man dead in downtown Austin shooting
	Beatles-signed album sold for more than $290K in Dallas auction
	Rabbit sanctuary in Garland ready for post-Easter
	N Texas man sentenced for drug load
	Garland murderer gets life term, pregnant girlfriend slain
	Lubbock's Jeffrey Gunselman man sentenced to 15 years for biodiesel scam
	Baytown man, Richard Plato, with $30M fraud history gets federal prison
	Dufnering: A sleepy pose makes Dufner
	3 Houston men allegedly tried to sell stolen ambulance
	Police: Man admits to damaging cars at Austin dealership
	Dogs Track Montgomery Co. Jail Escapee Into Wooded Area
	Second Rabies Case Confirmed In Waco Area
	Report of attempted abduction of boy in Sugar Land a "misunderstanding"
	Court: Girlfriend can't also be Houston playboy's 'daughter'
	Pregnant woman accused of ramming car into expectant rival
	Houston: 5 minutes after takeoff, helicopter pilot has to land
	Littlefield glider crash kills Plainview man, Littlefield teen
	School bus involved in wreck in Houston
	1 Injured in Crash With School Bus in Fort Worth
	Waco: Badly Decomposed Body Found In Local Creek
	Hallucinogenic Mushroom Operation Found In Baylor-Area Apartment
	New Orleans Prostitution Ring Had Waco-area Ties
	CPS previously investigated parents of burned baby who died
	Houston dad's criticism of Victoria's Secret goes viral
	D.A. Points wins Shell Houston Open
	Brenham-area calf recovering well from surgery to remove extra leg
	Bullying lawsuit in Cy-Fair student's death dropped
	Security door fight swings in homeowner's favor
	Man shot to death outside north Harris County house
	Texas Man Who Received Full Face Transplant Gets Married
	Rescuers pluck man from tanker after fall in Gulf
	Two women allegedly stab man in San Antonio home
	God 'led' man to Potosi home to deliver cash
	Confederate flag flying near I-20 causes mixed feelings in small town of Roscoe
	DPS seizes over $300,000 worth of illegal drugs, arrests 45 in West Texas
	Abilene Death Investigation Re-opened in Bizarre 'Suicide'
	Abilene among the flirtiest conservative cities, dating site says
	Abilene mother sentenced to prison for selling newborn for $2k
	Minion blimp over Sweetwater
	More Problems For F35 Jet Diverted To Lubbock International Airport
	2 charged with arson after Austin apartment explosion
	Grand Prairie Suffers Power Outage Monday morning
	Easter storm leaves thousands without power in East Texas
	Storm damage recorded in numerous East Texas counties
	Bodies found near Dam B may be those of missing mother, son
	Homeowner uses pellet rifle to shoot suspected prowler in Port Arthur
	Port Arthur home invasion
	Teens charged with deadly conduct after prank in The Woodlands
	Downtown wreck sends Amarillo police officer to hospital
	Austin: Man impersonates fire inspector, steals from restaurants

 

	03/28/2013 (includes news from the 27th too - limited press review)
	Pratt's Top of the Stack Broadcast from The Leaf in downtown Abilene, Abilene city council candidates to appear in Hour 2
	House ed bill reduces high-stakes exams
	Texas Senate confirms nomination of Education Commissioner Michael L. Williams
	House Passes Rep. Aycock’s Sweeping Public Education Overhaul Bill
	El Paso Rep. Naomi Gonzalez votes against Texas bill easing curriculum standard
	For Strama, Education Interests Hit Close to Home
	A House Undivided: Water and Education Bills Pass with Scant Opposition
	House passes legislation aiming to improve state's water supply
	Transportation chair, Rep. Larry Phillips, finds himself drained
	Keeping free roads free not as easy as it sounds
	Sen. Estes: First thing to do is repeal franchise tax, lawmaker says
	Hearing to be held on closing Cameron Co. beach for SpaceX launch
	Bills files would allow county commissioners to force "waste management" plans on county residents, more - VERY bad bill, must be stopped.
	Committee takes up abortion hospital admission bill
	Senate says ‘no’ to gassing shelter animals
	Hilderbran to Push for Texas Small Businesses Tax Relief
	Senate Committee OKs drug testing for those on welfare
	‘Fresh’ Ideas for Bigger Government
	Agenda Texas: Abortion Bills Gain Steam
	In Budget Plans, Riders as Telling as the Numbers
	Bills on eliminating straight-party voting up before House elections committee next week
	Greg Abbott urges Texas Legislature to adopt interim maps as permanent; MALC responds
	Bill would rewrite history, and call off constitutional convention
	Legislature in Easter recess. Last long break for this session
	Lawmakers fighting UT regents’ plan for external Law School review
	Senators consider fine print in effort to revise university board governance
	Dewhurst also opposes outside review of UT Law School
	Anthony Magdaleno, Houston Young Republicans invade SD6
	Are you kidding me Republican Party of Texas?
	The Texas ruling class goes “grassroots”
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	DC: Cornyn Response to DHS Plan to Remove CBP Agents from Border
	DC: Cornyn calls Border Patrol cutbacks “outrageous” and “reprehensible”
	DC: Vela: 1944 Guadalupe Treaty water talks a high priority
	DC: Vela visits sea turtle conservation site
	DC: Rep. Louie Gohmert reported to pull rank over parking ticket
	DC: Office of Congressional Ethics urged to look into Rep. Louie Gohmert’s parking confrontation
	DC: Cruz makes stand
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	Texas Government Inside weekly edition
	Texas Once Again Gets Highest Rank Among States for Online Transparency
	Drought conditions worse in Texas after dry winter
	State Intelligence Report Highlights Threats to Texas
	DPS: Texas' greatest crime threat from cartels
	DPS: Reward Offered for Most Wanted Fugitive with Dallas, Houston Area Ties
	Gov. Perry Reappoints Anderson and Osterhout to Commission on Human Rights
	Gov. Perry Reappoints Novak to Texas Facilities Commission
	Solution to Texas’ Power Problems Moving Forward
	Brackish Water for Fracking Rising Amid Challenges
	Tom Luce Resigns From CPRIT Board
	Obama's & the D.C. Democrats' War on Texas Federal court temporarily halts whooping crane decision
	Borderland & immigration issues: The trials of the border's most powerful law-enforcement family DC: Cornyn Response to DHS Plan to Remove CBP Agents from Border DC: Cornyn calls Border Patrol cutbacks “outrageous” and “reprehensible” Perry says Obama’s detainee move a reason to disbelieve federal Medicaid money will flow as promised
	Economy / Financial / Business $61 billion payoff from Eagle Ford New Study Highlights Texas as Leader in Clinical Trials Texas retail gas prices drop 4 cents this week Scooter Store will stay open for now Katy Mills woos Mexican shoppers
	Higher Ed. / Colleges & Universities Aggie student leader proposes bill to opt out of paying for GLBT Center on campus UT research traces longhorn cattle history to Middle East and India UTEP bomb threat: Campus cleared more than 1 hour after threat Reed gets new 5-year deal to lead South Texas College As traditional enrollment declines at South Texas College, numbers of dual credit students surge Doctors visit ‘future students’ of Valley medical school Lawmakers fighting UT regents’ plan for external Law School review Senators consider fine print in effort to revise university board governance Dewhurst also opposes outside review of UT Law School De Leon: Regents Are Messing With Success at UT Lindsay: Only Regents Can Reform Higher Education
	Local government spending, budgeting, hiring, stupidity & etc.: Digging through Houston's public trash cans could be legal soon Texas municipalities scramble to avert airport tower closures Legislative push is on to clean up East Bexar El Paso City Rep. Cortney Niland will seek full pension fund inquiry Canal riders monitor RGV water usage closely
	Former Spring Branch ISD teacher accused of sex with student
	La Fe principal tied to El Paso ISD cheating scandal resigns
	Judge sets $100,000 bond for former Hidalgo Co. sheriff's deputy
	Indictment details case against former Brownsville police officer
	UFOs in Liberty County puzzle deputies and residents
	Harris County's first Hispanic district judge dies at 92
	Norwood given life in prison for Morton slaying
	Attorney General Statement on Guilty Verdict in Christine Morton Murder Case
	Teen driver to be tried as adult for Palmview rollover that killed 9

 

	03/26/2013
	Pratt's Top of the Stack Broadcast from the Texas Capitol: state affairs chairman Robert Duncan & others set to join us Sen. Whitmire says he was target of death plot Gov. Perry Announces Major A&M Biopharmaceutical Partnership
	House poised to debate high school testing, graduation requirements
	Texas moms unite to rein in state's end-of-course testing
	Battle Lines Form as Texas House Tackles Testing Bill
	Heated debate in Texas House over testing, graduation requirements
	House sets budget debate rule: Undoing school cuts off limits
	Eating the elephant, budget-style
	Rainy Day Fund and Water
	Water Bill Hits the House Floor
	Women's Coalition Gets Federal Money State Vied For
	Women’s health coalition will bypass state, restore some family planning funding to Planned Parenthood
	Bill to expand care for disabled clears Senate
	Flap over publishing polling places in newspapers
	Millions of Reasons to Pass HB 335 - public notices in newspapers
	Far Right, Far Left Agree on Little but Transparency
	Bill would establish online chat rooms for state officials
	A waiting period for honoring elected officials — just in case
	Texas craft beers get their happy hour as Senate passes major bills on distribution
	Editorial: Texas Driver Responsibility Program is a messy mistake of a law
	Homosexual "marriage" cases could negate Texas law
	Polling: Texans' View of Homosexual Marriage Shifts
	Gov. Perry: Texas clear on opposition to homosexual marriage
	Perry says he and Texans oppose legalizing homosexual marriage
	GOP leadership: Texas will defend conservative values, traditional marriage
	Rep. Moody to Present One-Way Discovery Measure
	Bills Nixing Local Tree Protections Head to Committee - pass it and then pass the bag-ban ban
	Legislator Wants to Ban Bans on Plastic Shopping Bags
	Legislator Asserts Regent Behavior "Inconsistent" With Statute
	Companion bills proposes use of leftover funds for Hazlewood
	Eighteen senators sign letter to UT Regents criticizing law school, law school foundation probe
	Lawmaker Hopes to Boost Hispanic Civic Engagement - ridiculous and not a favor to Hispanics
	Rep. John Frullo Talks Campus Carry and Texas State Budget
	Driver cited in Rep. Oliveira crash
	Legislators Take Up Windstorm Insurance Reform Bills
	Donations to Judicial Campaigns Spur Ethics Worries
	Pratt: Careful with legislation about event ticket resale
	Bill to drug-test welfare applicants approved
	Senate approves rules on sex offender prosecution
	Senate Passes Prosecutor Accountability Bill
	Sen. Whitmire says he was target of death plot
	Team Shameless
	Ron Kirk back home in Dallas after resigning as U.S. trade rep.
	Dallas GOP gives Jim Oberwetter First Annual Fred Meyer Lifetime Achievement Award
	Gov. Perry to attend values rally at Capitol
	Julián Castro, San Antonio’s ‘relay’ star
	Sullivan: Texas Democrats Gone Wild
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	DC: Ted Cruz to appear at several North Texas events
	DC: Ted Cruz: Here’s evidence of Obamacare’s failure
	DC: Rand Paul and Ted Cruz threaten filibuster on guns
	Report: George W. Bush has most expenses among former presidents for 2012
	Congressman Neugebauer Says Food Stamps Program Is Being Abused
	Congressman Neugebauer talks immigration reform, farm bill in Q&A
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	Bickering Erupts Among Texas Oil Regulators
	TWIA board tables receivership decision
	TWIA board considers settlement on Ike claims, tables receivership issue
	Forecasters predict more drought and water problems for Texas
	El Paso Church Is A Battleground In Gay Marriage War
	ERCOT: New pilot program offers incentives to reduce electric use during summer peaks
	Texas Wildfire Situation
	Gov. Perry Appoints Vandergriff to Texas Transportation Commission
	Gov. Perry Appoints Four to Texas Commission on Fire Protection
	Borderland & immigration issues: 13 Killed In Altamirano, Guerrero "El Canelo" Detained - Regional Leader of Sinaloa Cartel and Nephew of ‘Nacho’ Coronel Earthquake shakes Mexico City CBP: Mexican man arrested over $3M of heroin, cocaine Violence remains: 5 jailed after 12 slayings over weekend in Juárez
	Economy / Financial / Business Texas crop, weather for March 26, 2013 Soda sales lose more fizz; Dr Pepper sales fall less than others Wind Energy Co-Op Company Expanding in West Texas Dallas-area home prices rise in January for 11th straight month from a year earlier
	Higher Ed. / Colleges & Universities Gov. Perry Announces Major A&M Biopharmaceutical Partnership Texas officials announce $91M vaccine center at A&M 4-4 tie would uphold UT’s use of race, ethnicity in admissions Legislator Asserts Regent Behavior "Inconsistent" With Statute Lawmakers Urge UT System to Use AG's Office for Probe Companion bills proposes use of leftover funds for Hazlewood Texas State: New director appointed for parking and transportation Texas State University police officers teach self-defense classes TWU anticipates visit from accrediting board SMU Women’s basketball coach has been a Mustang for 30 years Six SMU students to start a social movement with cupcakes TCU to be tested for accreditation renewal TCU's notification of crime similar to other Texas universities Student’s death unites BU community Texas A&M System expected to announce deal to bring pharmaceutical company to area Texas A&M praised for drawing crowds at NCAA tournament FBI says man was blackmailing Texas A&M professor before suicide Widow: Professor caught in scheme was good man Satirical website presents skewed take on Greek life A&M military tradition beckons GI comedians to Rudder President Nellis aims to grow, better Texas Tech through collaboration Texas Tech president Nellis addresses future of Texas Tech New Texas Tech president weighs in on basketball coaching search TTU Chancellor Hance introduces Dr. Duane Nellis as 16th Tech president TTU Moot court team wins 26th national championship UT-El Paso campus evacuated after bomb threat
	Local government spending, budgeting, hiring, stupidity & etc.: Irving council members expected to OK buyout for City Manager Tommy Gonzalez - scoundrels seem to always get paid to go away. How about firing them and not giving them money. John Wiley Price targets Parkland hospital officials he says aren’t forthcoming Austin ISD to offer insurance benefits to homosexual & shack-up partners Palo Pinto Co, Burn Ban Lifted Eastland Water Use Restrictions Take Effect Sunday Hale Center, Petersburg may expand EMS areas Big Spring water restrictions may get tighter Rio Hondo mayor, official owe back taxes Urban Counties group clashes with South Texas hospitals over healthcare dollars
	Hearing date for District Attorney Craig Watkins’ contempt case could be set this week
	Records: Feds to offer more evidence in ex-DA Villalobos case
	El Paso attorney Stuart Leeds asks judge to cut sentence; cites health of his sister
	Sex Assault Trial for Former Abilene City Employee Postponed Again
	More Human Remains Found in Sweetwater
	Lubbock man to get retrial in beating death of horse
	Shallowater man accused of injuring infant daughter
	Train Blocks Local Crossing: Conductor Retreats To Engine To Avoid Police
	Feds prosecute major drug conspiracy ring in Wichita Falls

 

	03/25/2013 (includes 3/23 & 3/24)
	Pratt's Top of the Stack Broadcast from the Texas Capitol: Senate ed. chairman Dan Patrick; state affairs chairman Robert Duncan & others set to join us State Rep. Reynolds, 7 other attorneys charged in alleged kickback scheme
	Rep. Van Taylor: Too Many Holes to Fill
	Rep. Aycock: Rethink highway funding - NO! A new "revenue" (tax) stream is not needed. What is needed is for Aycock and pals to stop diverting the funds already in the stream.
	Will it be the Texas Senate saving us from more Obamacare?
	Bag the Bans
	New fight brews over prison health care
	Mineral Wells hopes to keep prison that lawmakers want to close
	Mills: Without ensuring water, even booming oil and gas industry dries up
	Legislature to consider ticket-holder rights
	Anti-Parent Bill – SB 1148 – Update
	Simmons Files Voluntary Federal Firearm Bill For Those Who Identify Themselves With Mental Illness
	Price Receives Distinguished Service Award from Texas State Athletic Trainers' Association
	Editorial: Vote no to drastically reduced testing in Texas
	State Senate panel set to vote on school reforms, more Charter Schools
	TEA chief Williams: More school choice won't mean exodus
	Education chief says he would keep at least eight high school tests
	Industry coalition applauds graduation requirement overhaul in HB5
	Will restored Texas education funding be enough? - no amount of our money will ever "be enough" for public education as there's always something else to build or buy or a new fad to fund.
	Bills to help colleges with Hazlewood Act funding
	Mental health funding push grows
	Exonerees seek new legislation
	State Rep. King and Sen. Fraser discuss Medicaid, water at ACU
	Editorial: Why Texas doesn’t need term limits
	Rep. Flynn’s Concealed Handgun Bill under Consideration
	Austin police chief, key legislators want special driver’s permits for illegal immigrants - they are asking the State of Texas to essentially sanction illegal status!
	Editorial: Keep public notices public - newspapers aren't public, they charge for the hard copy in which notices appear.
	Bill Could Reduce Number of Texas Abortion Facilities
	Lawsuit sets up test of Texas gun range law
	Government Loans Not the Answer to Obesity
	Quorum: Senate passes beer laws reform package
	Rep. Harold Dutton (D-Dallas) Proposes Land Grab Amendment
	Summary of the parties’ positions on the Texas redistricting maps
	Rep. Oliveira back to work after vehicle crash
	State Rep. Reynolds, 7 other attorneys charged in alleged kickback scheme
	Lib "Battleground Texas" to visit Lubbock on Tuesday
	Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker urges Texas Republicans to be optimistic at Dallas event
	George P. Bush makes speaking debut as candidate - yawn
	So Far, George P. Bush Running at Arm's Length
	Slater: How George P Bush becomes president – once he learns how to make a speech and answer questions
	Two P’s, Different Pods: George P. (Bush) and Tom P(auken) launch their very different campaigns
	Rove sees potential support for homosexual "marriage"  - look, you can call it marriage all you want but it will not be such. It will be homosexual play-acting no matter how much some believe otherwise.
	Why Texas is on the front lines of the gun control debate.
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	DC: Congressman Stockman again stirs Washington
	DC: 2 newbies, Sen. Cruz & Rep. Williams, joke about noise in apartments
	Analysis: Texan Ted Cruz shaking up the Senate, but has he gone too far? - he's elected to serve us, not become beloved by DC - there is no "too far" in trying to save our sinking ship.
	Q&A with Sen. Ted Cruz
	DC: Landrieu Angrily Confronts Cruz Over Abortion Amendment - how they hate being put on the official record for their terrible votes!
	DC: Sen. Cruz Files Amendments to Democrats’ Senate Budget
	Lawmakers seek status of US & Mexico water negotiations
	Vets speak out about VA clinic system
	DC: Hispanic Caucus Leverages Latino Power
	DC: Cornyn: Obama's Spring Break Shut Out
	DC: Cornyn Opposes Budget That Increases Spending, Raises Taxes
	DC: Congressman Brady Statement on FAA Decision to Close Regional Towers
	DC: Ted Cruz: Senate GOP 'beaten down'
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	Gov. Perry Names Stephenson as Deputy Chief of Staff and Parsons as Deputy Director of Communications
	Gov. Perry Renews Proclamation Extending Drought Emergency
	Current Texas Wildfire Situation
	What if Texas really did secede?
	Hypothetically, could Texas stand on its own?
	Ceremony breaks ground for Vietnam Monument at Texas Capitol
	DPS Troopers Indicted After Roadside Cavity Search Of Two Women
	Prison gangs a growing problem in Texas and nation
	Where Texas prisoners are smuggling in phones
	Thousands Attend Dallas Rally Against Domestic Violence
	Postal workers protest plan to end Saturday delivery
	Emergency Management Officials Share Best Practices at Annual State Conference
	Challenge to Open Meetings Act ends
	Levelland ISD school board decides teachers may carry firearms
	Borderland & immigration issues: Austin police chief, key legislators want special driver’s permits for illegal immigrants - they are asking the State of Texas to essentially sanction illegal status! Immigrant rights' groups to hold vigil outside Cornyn's office 7 executed in Mexico, left in chairs next to road Illegal immigrants to be exhumed in hopes of identifying Mexico May Drop Out Of Tourism Top 10 Top banker proposes joint U.S.-Mexico police force for border region Mexico’s water release not part of bi-national treaty, U.S. officials say Chihuahua K-9 units effective in field Sequester cuts could slow Semana Santa bridge crossings Expert: 80 percent of Mexico’s trade with U.S. Lawmakers seek status of US & Mexico water negotiations Wealthy, business-savvy Mexican immigrants transform San Antonio
	Economy / Financial / Business Coppell’s Heritage Park, Main Street development follows North Texas, national trend Dell board will deal with Icahn, Blackstone Report: Dell likely to receive more takeover bids Ethanol “Blending Wall” Leads to Gas Exports Mills: Without ensuring water, even booming oil and gas industry dries up Rackspace doing something about low-tech San Antonio Edinburg Mayor: The economy looks great - his area has the highest unemployment in Texas, well above the national average and such as long been true of the Rio Grande Valley - this is how things become "the new normal". They think things are great because they've been screwed up so long they don't know any better. Wealthy, business-savvy Mexican immigrants transform San Antonio
	Higher Ed. / Colleges & Universities M. Duane Nellis Officially Named Texas Tech President Texas Tech students unveil formula one-style race car Texas Tech students catalog artifacts aboard USS Stewart ESPN, TTU release statement about power failure during NCAA tourney Texas Tech faculty senate authors resolution on concealed handguns Tech faculty meet with Congress, discuss research Tech Alumni Association honors 3 people at dinner Missing virus vial raises concerns at UTMB facility BU Student Collapses, Dies, During Annual Bearathon Perry-UT power struggle intensifies At A&M, Sharp Charts Smooth Course for Major Changes Bills to help colleges with Hazlewood Act funding Case dropped in Texas State bomb hoax At Bush library, history is set to unfold UNT newspaper online archive tells good tales UNT student surprises the first responders who saved her life UTPA students developing Mexican-American cultural center Professor warns of plagiarism in economics profession Police respond to riot outside UT fraternity Saturday SPC regents approve promotions and tenure Tuition to increase at many Big Country universities, perhaps not 2-year colleges ACU Physics society earns national recognition
	Local government spending, budgeting, hiring, stupidity & etc.: New DART project, website aim to ease stress on Central Coppell’s Heritage Park, Main Street development follows North Texas, national trend Travis County to consider a $38.5 million building for court-related offices Wear: Austin council looks to make downtown parking scarcer, encourage alternative transportation Colorado City gas plant ruled out as Lubbock seeks power source Documents reveal Waco detective’s investigation of DA office staff Waco PD investigates own shootings, DA wants third party Fulton mayor optimistic about new police department Irving to consider fate of city manager Tommy Gonzalez Fort Worth council expected to approve new contract for police County judge is a common thread in Midland's skyscraper talks City manager, county judge respond to question about Energy Tower project City of Tyler hopes funding will come through for airport's control tower New convention hall on Longview City Council agenda Gregg County Jail drug policy questioned again after inmate death El Paso fire chief wants to make good department better Houston rail, reborn Actions of El Paso fire and police pension director draws scrutiny Board of shuttered Pharr chamber talks options with city Conservation rules could impact McAllen’s splash parks Mercedes cuts EDC director, assistant Toll road, overpass to improve Port of Brownsville access Wichita Falls police unveil new public notification system Challenge to Open Meetings Act ends - great news! Lawsuit against Houston anti-bum feeding ordinance dropped Mineral Wells hopes to keep prison that lawmakers want to close Fort Worth City Council considers police contract Tuesday Howard County going high(er) tech Lamesa City Council gives unanimous support to synthetic drug ban Eastland Enacting Water Use Restrictions Drought Response Sparks the Battle of St. Augustine
	Death of Brownsville attorney Marchan might void conviction
	Former Abilene city interpreter's sexual assault trial set to start Tuesday
	Fort Worth patrol officer hurt in wreck with SUV
	Man Killed by DeSoto Police After Chase, Showing Gun
	Right Place At The Right Time? Heroes Rescue Deputy
	Man killed in N Texas called suspect in Colorado slaying
	Gun Evidence Links Ebel to Death of Colorado Prisons Chief
	2 charged in murder of Dallas woman, 79
	Driver arrested on drug charges after mattress falls in front of El Paso County deputy's car
	Edinburg: 26-year-old mother of 6 charged with child abuse
	Repeat College Station drunken driver gets 30 years in prison
	1 dead, 1 wounded after 5-hour police standoff in Houston
	Fire forces 200 from Fort Worth assisted living center
	Fire rips through Alvin apartment complex, residents displaced
	Technology can't replace low-tech snouts of dogs
	Jilted husband kills wife, wounds lover in Canton
	6 Arlington Men Sentenced In Emission-Testing Scheme
	N Texas Storms Bring High Winds, Hail, Phone Outages Saturday
	Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Baron Batch Chosen as Featured Artist of 2013 Lubbock Arts Festival
	Pioneering music manager remembered for bringing Tejano to the world
	3-year-old Hurst girl's death ruled a homicide
	A decade later, probation still stings for officer's widow
	Magazine nominates Lubbock recording act Littlewolf for Best Debut Artist
	Overnight murder in Wichita Falls
	Two Dead, Five Injured in College Station Accident
	Head-On Crash Kills Texas Family Of Four
	Case dropped in Texas State bomb hoax
	Retired Jefferson County Judge Died
	Driver runs over 10-year-old girl, takes off
	Liberty County Sheriff's Office investigates reports of lights in the sky near Daisetta
	Nestande sentenced to 180 days in jail, 10 years of probation
	Houston man charged in slaying of his father
	Dallas-area driver injured after man fires at car
	AG's Cyber Crimes Unit Arrests San Antonio Attorney for Sexually Soliciting a Minor Online
	Houston Business Owner Indicted for Health Care Fraud in State and Federal Investigation
	AG Abbott Secures Asset Freeze, Restraining Order against LBS Tax Services
	Lubbock family named 'Most Honest in America'
	Judge Signs Forfeiture Order for Lubbock's Gunselman's Property, Millions in Cash
	03/22/2013
	Pratt's Top of the Stack FAA tower closings in Texas as well Border Patrol offices The week in the Legislature with David Guenthner Texas Tech's new Free Market Institute
	Rep. Harper-Brown: Medicaid Update Special: A 445% Increase from 1990 to 2010 - worth a read
	Texas House Voting Fraud
	Insurance bosses try explain possible move over TWIA
	State Insurance Regulator's Job is on the Line
	Tarrant lawmaker seeks to create Texas Bullion Depository - I love it!
	Lawmakers Again Attempting to Declare Sovereignty - funny how this so bothers lefties when I'm not even sure they know what the word "sovereignty" means or what the Constitution says. I bet they think the Federalist Papers to be a BBC drama about US bankers.
	Rep. Simmons votes to defend free-market principles on PUC vote
	House panel OKs Port of Houston Authority reform bill
	Texas House may give even more money to education - not much difference between Pitts and a democrat
	Rep. Donna Howard Applauds Increased Education Funding
	Rep. Aycock outlines changes to state high school testing
	Gonzalez, Workman: Career training good for students, employers and Texas
	Bill Would Designate Schools That Enroll Dropouts
	Texas Lawmaker Vows School Choice Fight
	Bill a step backward for sex education
	Senate leaders ask UT regents to rethink pricey probe - why are these legislators so in the pocket of this president Powers guy? They are working overtime to keep the regents from uncovering anything on him!
	Rep. Oliveira 'touched' by concern after wreck, aide says
	Crash victims unhappy with state Rep. Naomi Gonzalez's lack of response
	TribLive: A Conversation with Three Freshmen, Snapshot of a bad political cycle
	Advice on Texas redistricting maps due today to San Antonio court
	Tom Pauken announces for Texas governor - Pratt on Texas interview
	Pauken on Perry: Too many soundbites
	Longtime GOP leader, Tom Pauken, announces run for governor
	The Man Who Could Turn Texas Blue: Rick Perry (over opposing Medicaid expansion) - absolutely ridiculous and a terrible misreading of Texas culture and politics
	George P. Bush off to unpolished start as Texas candidate
	George P Bush: On the campaign money trail in Texas and beyond
	George P. Bush keeps it simple in political debut
	Democratic Strategist Has Big Wins, Little Patience - a perfect dem, she loves the ultra-left radicals
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	DC: Sen. Cornyn demands hearing on ICE detainee releases
	DC: Cornyn Cosponsors Amendment to Defund Obamacare
	DC: Texas Sen. John Cornyn did not “flip” on Obamacare - I like Cornyn and as someone who reads his press daily, for many years, I can say there has been a big change since Cruz was elected.
	DC: Cornyn Discusses “No Budget, No OMB Pay” on Fox News
	DC: No Obamacare Celebration for White House to Sequester
	DC: Cornyn: Obama Administration Moves 9/11 Trial to Civilian Court
	Pratt: Obama’s trip to Israel infuriating
	Full list of FAA contract tower closings
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	AG Abbott, Anderson Co. DA Obtain Guilty Pleas in North Texas Illegal Gambling Scheme
	Current Texas Wildfire situation
	Texas Government Insider weekly edition
	More than $3M from state will help Texas veterans
	Gov. Perry Appoints Three to Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Board
	Borderland & immigration issues: DC: Sen. Cornyn demands hearing on ICE detainee releases Police: Mexican cartels seek Texas vehicles; urge residents to secure vehicles Poll: Most Americans back path to citizenship for illegal immigrants GOP: Unions to blame if immigration reform fails Abilene border patrol office safe from closure at least for a while Feds delay decision to close Lubbock, 6 other border patrol offices Calderon says drug war was his legal duty Wrecker driver discovers 16 illegal immigrants in box truck along Beltway 8 Westside gun battle leaves 3 gunmen dead in Nuevo Laredo
	Economy / Financial / Business Moody’s analysts more upbeat about Texas and U.S. economic outlook Global forces keep gasoline prices higher Cline Shale Discussions Kicks off Sweetwater's Energy Summit Ex-Dallas mayor at Sweetwater summit talks about Odessa-area coal plant Brownwood wants to be hub between three shales FBC Dallas opens state-of-the-art campus
	Higher Ed. / Colleges & Universities Senate leaders ask UT regents to rethink pricey probe - why are these legislators so in the pocket of this president Powers guy? They are working overtime to keep the regents from uncovering anything on him! Wayland trustees approve budget Drag Queen show at Tech supports campus club TTU SGA approves steps for sustainable campus Former Tech linebacker stars in MTV's Real World Alumni remember BU roots Lon Morris mineral interests sell for more than $1.3M
	Local government spending, budgeting, hiring, stupidity & etc.: House panel OKs Port of Houston Authority reform bill Willacy mulls desalination plant at Port Mansfield State of Emergency in Olton over Water Supply Shortage Water issues boil over at Marlin city council Forecast growth highlights Llano Estacado RWPG's early look at water plan Harlingen officials renew sports teams' contracts Limestone County-Owned Prison Could Be Closed; 230 Local Jobs On The Line El Paso fire, police pension exec quits Civil rights group lawsuit: San Juan police violated Texas Public Information Act Brownwood wants to be hub between three shales Coleman City Employee Health Insurance Plan Revisited Marketing Deal Gives a Small Town of Dish an Identity Crisis FAA closing control towers at Sugar Land, Lone Star Regional due to budget cuts FAA closing Brownsville airport control tower amid sequester cuts Control tower at East Texas Regional Airport safe; Tyler Pounds to close Full list of FAA contract tower closings Zavalla City Council awards contract to move sewer pumping station Austin considering extra regulations for new home construction, driving up cost  - another example of outrageous gov't control over private property that raises costs for all.
	Crash victims unhappy with state Rep. Naomi Gonzalez's lack of response
	Ruben "Sonny" Garcia, former El Paso County Judge Dolores Briones sentenced to prison time
	8th former lawman arrested in Panama Unit case
	Former deputy accused of working with predatory drug trafficker
	Former Holliday Coach Sentenced In Two Counties For Student Relationship
	Brotherton appoints Ron Poole as special prosecutor in Dallas' DA Watkins' case
	Why Dallas County DA Craig Watkins didn’t plead the Fifth
	Judge addresses Dallas County DA office’s concerns about special prosecutor appointed to Craig Watkins’ contempt case
	Press conference on shooting of Montague Co. deputy sheriff
	Deputy involved in shootout expected to make a full recovery
	Traveling N Texas shootout may tie to Colorado prison chief death
	Man gets life in prison for 2011 Plano slaying
	Parents jailed after CPS takes custody of 2-month-old with broken bones, bruises
	Beautiful and rare Bexar County cave to be sealed
	One Year Later History Repeats Itself For Hailey Dunn Searchers
	Colorado City teen Hailey Dunn not only missing person in region
	Billie Dunn speaks out about remains found in Scurry County
	Anson man jailed on charge of child pornography, bonds total $1 million
	Norwood's Ex-Wife Testifies in Murder Trial
	Another Joint Base Lackland trainer convicted in sex scandal
	Houston ISD bus involved in traffic crash
	Student, 13, arrested with gun on campus of Nolan Ryan Jr. High in Alvin
	Police: Baytown girl, 12, attacked by dogs
	Burglars steal snacks, equipment from Baytown little league team
	Concerns over possible serial arsonist in Palo Pinto Co.
	Backyard bee colony attacks children in Galveston
	Houston Zoo’s baby giraffe ‘Yao’ battles life-threatening infection
	Astros mascot rappels off side of Four Seasons
	Tomball police: Rape victim flees after attacker passes out
	Four injured in East Texas construction site collapse
	4-Year-Old Child Dies After Choking at Dallas Elementary School
	Feds arrest Dallas man after busting large meth trafficking operation in Texas and Arkansas
	Man gunned down at south Arlington residence
	Almost 100-pounds of pot found in plane at San Marcos Airport

 

	03/21/2013
	Pratt's Top of the Stack Tom Pauken announces run for Texas governor - will appear on Pratt on Texas at 5:06pm. Anti-Wimp update Texas Religious Freedom Amendment - also Texas Faith & Family Day at the Capitol next Tuesday Wichita Falls, Texas, Could Go Dry by Year's End, Web report inaccurate on Wichita Falls water - I love it, the Wichita Falls paper attempts to belittle the Texas Tribune folk as a bunch of web-only people - funny!
	At House Appropriations, the Odd Couple squabbles
	Pitts says House will offer $3 billion to undo school cuts - of course
	Texas House eyeing $500M bump to schools this year
	Medicaid Expansion Sparks Debate Over Asset Tests
	Advocates for women's healthcare looking to restore funding
	Perryman: Toward A 'Texas Solution'
	Budget turns to Texas House after passing Senate
	Senate passes budget with Senator Duncan's support
	In the Texas Senate, the good feelings continue
	Sullivan: Senate Budget Is Good Starting Point, But Still Needs Work
	Texas Senate goes coward on term limits bill
	Term limits bills in the Texas House
	Gang of 33 supported PUC power grab history shows isn't needed
	Burka: PUC and MQS - what's lost on Burka is expansion of gov't power over the economy
	Problems in Vinton inspire bills to change Texas laws
	McKenzie: Planned school degree plans are a big mistake
	Teary Senator Patrick vows to fight for 'school choice'
	Senate panel to vote on charter school expansion next week
	Rep. Charles Perry says term limits would hurt West Texas
	Rep. Senfronia Thompson Joins THA Effort to Combat Underage Drinking
	Legislative committee panel to visit El Paso, learn how trade can improve
	Payday loan reform a sticking point in Legislature taking millions from lobbyists
	Session’s Big Gambling Bill Introduced – SJR 64
	List of bills to be heard by the House Elections Committee on Monday
	Lawmakers Discuss Regulating Ownership of Large Animals
	Rep. Springer Defends Plastic Bags and Freedom Before House Committee
	State lawmakers consider nixing city bag bans
	Lawmakers, Observers React to Tense UT System Meeting
	Rep. Oliveira hospitalized after car wreck
	Governor and First Lady Honor Women Serving in the 83rd Legislature
	Rick Perry: The Presidential Candidate Ahead of His Time
	GOP stalwart Tom Pauken to run for governor, says Texas needs “a different style of leadership”, more
	Jerry Patterson making political rounds in Harris Co.
	Effort to weaken GOP stronghold in Texas makes stop in McAllen
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	In DC, El Paso Co. judge please for immigration reform BEFORE border enforcement
	DC: Neugebauer Votes to Balance Budget and Increase Opportunities for West Texans
	DC: Cornyn Applauds Passage of Bill To Create University In South TX
	DC: Cornyn Proposes Amendment Withholding White House Pay For Late Budgets
	DC: Cornyn Fights Premature Listing of Texas Species
	DC: Gohmert Sounds Off on Immigration
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	Coastal insurer, TWIA, could be headed for receivership
	Current Texas Wildfire situation
	Former Gov. Mark White calls for new sentence hearing for killer
	Kimberly McCarthy scheduled for execution on 3 April
	Hupp Tapped to Head Texas Veterans Services Efforts
	Gains on State Exams Don't Translate to National Tests
	New "Aggie Highway" Could Connect Houston to B/CS
	Arson convictions challenged over fire science
	Record 54.3 pound catfish reeled in at East Texas lake
	Texas Water Development Board Holds Meeting About Fracking, Water Use
	Obama's & the D.C. Democrats' War on Texas DC: Cornyn Fights Premature Listing of Texas Species Attorney General Asks Federal Appeals Court for Emergency Stay in Whooping Crane Case
	Borderland & immigration issues: Border Crossing Stories Play Big Role In Immigrant Family Histories Austin panel to visit El Paso, learn how trade can improve In DC, El Paso Co. judge please for immigration reform BEFORE border enforcement Valley leaders ask Mexico to release more water Officials speculate how drugs got inside tunnel by Rio Grande Polling Center: GOP Voters and the Path to Citizenship Monclova Erupts in Violence Los Zetas' grip on Zacatecas slips as fighting shifts to the cities Gómez Palacio, Torreón: Narco Mantas from "Cartel del Poniente" Appear Chihuahua's Crafty Killer, Sicario "El Sabritas" 6 suspected illegal immigrants dead in Texas crash Man killed in shootout with Border Patrol agents near Hebbronville DC: Gohmert Sounds Off on Immigration
	Economy / Financial / Business Lubbock's University Medical Center Ranked as the Best Place to Work in Texas Developers kick off $1.2 billion community in Collin County town of Prosper Oil Boom Leaves Many in Snyder Without Housing, New Communities Popping Up It pays Scooter Store to stay open Nurse-owned practices, clinics trying to get a foothold in Texas RRC Chair Barry Smitherman to Talk Oil & Gas at Cattle Raisers Convention Smith says housing industry at center of economic downturns Texas growers hopeful for upcoming peach crop Texas retail gasoline prices up 3 cents this week Carnival cruise problems continue
	Higher Ed. / Colleges & Universities Return Fire: UT Regents strike back Lawmakers, Observers React to Tense UT System Meeting Burnt food led to UT law school evacuation Former UT regent pledges $25 million toward business school Tech students raise awareness for concealed carry on campus Texas Tech Leaders Visit Washington D.C. to Discuss Initiatives, Accomplishments with Legislators Tech students selected to work with international educational program Students present excellence awards to 10 TTU professors Sources: McMurray's Chris Beard Heading To Angelo State Duncum, Massey added to ACU Board of Trustees Hiring process on TSC agenda Texas A&M Tops SEC Twitter Rankings Blinn College planning new parking lot at Bryan campus Central Texas College offers grants for military students Texas State should support new bill to foster female student’s safety TSU / ACC co-enrollment program stretches already thin resources Baylor: Creepy critters crawl onto campus: Dorms are popular home for pests Higher ed experts talk rise of online classes, budget cuts Northwest Texas Hospital helps fund professorship at WT
	Local government spending, budgeting, hiring, stupidity & etc.: Wichita Falls, Texas, Could Go Dry by Year's End Web report inaccurate on Wichita Falls water Mayor: A tough road ahead for Lubbock auditorium talks - $10 million is less that 20% of what it would cost to build a new and comparable facility. Why do some seem to think that it doesn't make sense to remodel - the bones of the structure are incredibly well built and are good for another 100 or more years. Dawson County sees big jump in revenue 100 El Paso families lose Section 8 housing aid - boo hoo In DC, El Paso Co. judge please for immigration reform BEFORE border enforcement Protesters seek answers, delay of Asarco demolition Starr County vies for new, bigger juvenile justice center Hidalgo County plans for Linn-San Manuel fire station Valley leaders ask Mexico to release more water San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, a leftist, to charge fees for speeches - does that make him a "greedy capitalist"? Nope, just another example of all the hypocrisy among the Left. Wichita Co. Sheriff says Supreme Court supports chase policy of his office Study: Wichita County health lags others Environmentalists decry Bastrop County groundwater deal No decision on permits to export water from Bastrop Nueces Co. judge voices support for Medicaid funding Duval County Deputies Seizing Machines from 6 Game Rooms Parkland’s ongoing CEO search spurs John Wiley Price’s anger - he didn't get his cut! Parkland Memorial Hospital board OKs $1.7 million for design of 2 pedestrian sky bridges Castro to headline South Texas Mayors' Stakeholders Summit No mayor for Alto, no one wants the job Gregg County judge earns regional honor McCamey Encouraging New Business to 'Grow with Them' Councilman Starts Petition To Fire Alpine Mayor Problems in Vinton inspire bills to change Texas laws
	El Paso attorney Stuart Leeds gets 30-day jail term for contempt
	Lucio and ex-DA Villalobos to face separate federal trials
	Administrative judge clears ex-Houston ISD principal of cheating
	Former Grapevine officer pleads guilty to child porn charges
	Colleyville Heritage HS teacher arrested for improper relationship with student
	Former Edcouch-Elsa ISD mariachi director charged for sexual relationship with student
	Woman Charged With Defrauding Texas 4H Foundation
	2 Jacinto City officers wounded, suspect caught
	Montague County Sheriff Deputy Shot inside Bowie city limits, more
	Hailey Dunn's mom now questions ex-boyfriend's story about disappearance
	Mother of missing Colorado City teen talks of agonizing wait since unidentified remains found
	Former agent discusses how FBI may be involved in probe of remains found in Scurry County
	Ambulance Flips Over in Coleman County
	More Than A Dozen Dogs Poisoned in Whiteface
	Hereford high school athlete dies after struck by discus
	Oklahoma teens killed in home invasion attempt in Ellis Co., more
	Sweetwater homeowner repels armed home invasion
	Judge: Accused Fort Hood Gunman Cannot Plead Guilty
	San Antonio Zoo evaluates the future of its sole elephant
	Cow Blamed For Fort Worth Car Crash
	Trial in 1986 Williamson County killing continues in San Angelo
	3 bodies found in San Antonio house believed murder-suicide
	Weslaco Fire Leads to School Evacuation
	Man accused of impregnating girl, 11, has bond raised
	Bedford mom gets national honor for saving child's life
	Houston strip club mocks police, reopens day after raid uncovers drugs, nudity
	100 federal workers rally in El Paso, warn of sequestration risks

 

	03/20/2013
	Pratt's Top of the Stack Free market think tank: To save Medicaid, Texas must dramatically change it Pratt: Texas Senate cowardly on term limits bill Wichita Falls ISD boards wants to discuss school closures in private Valley growers grapple with drought
	Budget Votes to Set Stage for Future Negotiations
	Texas Senate approves state budget bill
	Senate passes two-year budget that leaves billions on sidelines
	Cease and desist powers for PUC slow House business
	The 2nd-half, Senate takes up SB 1, more March Medicaid Madness
	Gov. Perry Pressured by Texas Businesses Over Medicaid Refusal
	Free market think tank: To save Medicaid, Texas must dramatically change it
	TPPF Presents Plan to Reform Medicaid With Block Grant
	State agencies defend executive pay
	Pratt: Doubling your vehicle registration fee proposed, fund diversions should end first
	The overlooked costs of Texas' water plan
	Texas bills aim to douse HOAs' limits on xeriscaping
	Editorial: Austin, delay reform to top water agency
	Bill to kill Austin’s bag ban gets first public hearing
	Environmental advocates: Bag bans save money, environment - absolute B.S.
	Retired teachers flock to the Capitol
	Panel debates gun training for teachers
	Lawmakers aim to cut CHL training requirements in half - 4 hours is too little
	Senators debate school safety bill
	Rep. Toni Rose named to Executive Board of The North Central Texas Council of Governments
	Gambling expansion push damaging advocates
	Bills would fix glitch for drinkers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
	Senate panel OKs abortion bill requiring stricter standards
	Legislators dig into UT Regents’ actions
	Lawmaker unhappy about closed UT System meeting
	Proposal to reassess UT law school foundation funding passes by one vote
	Valley medical school bill passes final House reading
	Senate panel moves quickly to close loophole in state hit-and-run law
	Senate committee votes to ban gassing of shelter animals - not needed
	Rick Perry likely to announce presidential intentions in late 2013
	Map: Not All Voting Age Populations Are Equal
	Ultra-Left Team Battleground Texas in Dallas Monday
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	DC: Emerging immigration deal receives House leaders’ bipartisan backing
	DC: Cornyn Proposes Withholding White House Pay For Late Budgets
	Another Texas redistricting case at SCOTUS? Maybe
	Gawker publishes Bush's private email address, invites public to send Iraq War anniversary messages
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	Texas Spring Breakers treated for seizures, drug-related
	TEA: Nominate businesses that support employee volunteerism in public schools
	TDI Division of Workers’ Compensation Recent Enforcement Actions
	ERCOT announces new vice presidents in two key areas
	Staples: Spring Arrives in Texas
	25 CPRIT cancer grants ‘unfrozen,’ can move forward
	The Death Penalty Has a Face: A DA's Personal Story
	CCC Vets, Families Sought to Attend 80th Anniversary Celebration in April
	Borderland & immigration issues: DC: Emerging immigration deal receives House leaders’ bipartisan backing By land or by sea, tougher U.S. border tests illegal immigrants 7 arrested in Reynosa as guns, drugs, cars seized 2 PGR agents shot dead in Juárez Professor makes case for U.S.-Mexico border without walls Reynosa shootout wounds 16-year-old bystander, say Tamps. officials Immigrant releases from Houston area under review More U.S. border-crossing deaths reported in Texas
	Economy / Financial / Business A&M study says raising minimum wage would not stimulate economy Drilling boom in Lubbock? Dallas area among top markets with high home equity rates Scooter Store says workers now terminated Ex-Valley Baptist chief named CEO of Knapp and Harlingen medical centers Valley growers grapple with drought Houston rodeo president & CEO leaves for A&M foundation New FedEx distribution center will be first tenant in Lindale Industrial Park
	Higher Ed. / Colleges & Universities Legislators dig into UT Regents’ actions Proposal to reassess UT law school foundation funding passes by one vote UT System Seeks External Review of Law Foundation Lawmaker unhappy about closed UT System meeting Valley medical school bill passes final House reading TTU researchers among those who may have discovered Higgs Boson particle Texas Tech Professor Guy Loneragan Appointed to National Committee on Food Microbiology Texas State trams to be assisted by local CARTS bus system TCU House members say current system of representation works TCU ticket prices will rise for 2013, but still remain at competitive price SMU's Bush library to house 43,000 artifacts A&M construction projects to facilitate population swell Houston rodeo president & CEO leaves for A&M foundation Results of surveys on Kyle Field renovation funds contradictory
	Local government spending, budgeting, hiring, stupidity & etc.: El Paso City Council approves funds for solar plan San Antonio makes cut for 2016 Olympic trials WTMPA hears suggestions on future power resources Power agency considers energy sources for 2019, could top $420M LP&L board members table item regarding Lubbock mayor’s comments Levelland County Commissioners OK money handling policy Wichita Falls ISD boards wants to discuss school closures in private Rep. Toni Rose named to Executive Board of The North Central Texas Council of Governments Environmental advocates: Bag bans save money, environment - absolute B.S. Rich aquifer east of Austin could soon be tapped for fast-growing suburbs Travis Co. sheriff affirms support of 2nd Amendment 'Pasties' still permitted at San Antonio strip clubs New study outlines cost of demolishing Astrodome, more Patton Village mayor won't leave, despite lawsuit from Texas AG Vinton council members give bizarre explanations for voting against water and sewer City of El Paso to hold meetings on proposed charter amendments Nacogdoches council quashes ordinance to extend alcohol sales hours Frisco delays vote on West Nile action plan
	Prosecutor: There could be more defendants in Panama Unit case
	Judge severs ex-DA Villalobos, ex-law partner cases
	Ex-Holliday coach pleads guilty to improper relationships
	Border Patrol agent guilty of domestic violence
	Hail Pummels Brookshire, Texas
	Tyler firefighter injured while battling structure fire
	Peyton Manning Visits Abilene
	Gorman Resident's Film Accepted in International Film Fest
	Showtime, Dan Cheadle at Plainview's Brew for documentary
	Local coach making a 'Splash' on reality TV show
	Brownwood man jailed after allegedly sexually assaulting nursing home resident
	"Texas Snake Man" Jackie Bibby released from hospital following snake bite
	Nolan County: Arevalo indicted in home invasion case
	Man who threatened Lubbock PD with bomb scare charged with terrorism
	Racing driver plunges off parking garage at North Star Mall in San Antonio
	Man Pleads Guilty In Shotgun Slaying Of Woman With Whom He Lived
	Boy, 1, Drowns In Central Texas Motel Bathroom; CPS Investigates
	Christine Morton's Brother Testifies in Norwood Trial
	Tomball murder suspect captured in Mexico after 20 years on the run
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