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Senate leaders push for campus-carry vote

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:35:55 GMT

If you have a license to carry a handgun, you might soon be able walk into a building on a college campus in Texas and not be breaking the law.

DA Lehmberg seeking 'professional help'

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:48:52 GMT

On Monday evening, Rosemary Lehmberg released a statement talking about her "mistake" and how she is currently seeking "professional help."

Big bills at risk in session's final days

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:40:47 GMT

It is crunch time at the State Capitol. Texas lawmakers have just two weeks left until the end of the session on Memorial Day.

Gun bill taps historic Texas slogan

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:23:21 GMT

The nation's gun control future is spilling into Texas history. A new state House bill – HB 928 – is taking the term "Come and Take It" as a namesake - and refusing to fund federal firearms restrictions.

Eckhardt launches bid for county judge

Wed, 01 May 2013 21:15:23 GMT

Travis County Commissioner Sarah Eckhardt officially launched her 2014 race for county judge Wednesday, which means she'll have to resign her current post.

Senate passes bill to end FAA furloughs

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:03:04 GMT

With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers.

Column: Bush started as uniter, ended up divider

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:10:25 GMT

Bush left office with a reputation, deserved or not, as one of the most polarizing presidents of our time.

Mail security on alert at State Capitol

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:41:42 GMT

A security scare ripples across the country after the US Secret Service intercepted a letter addressed to President Barack Obama containing a suspicious substance – the poison ricin.

Secret Service expands security at White House

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:33:39 GMT

The Secret Service expanded its security perimeter at the White House on Monday following the explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Obama to make statement on Boston explosions

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:11:58 GMT

President Barack Obama will issue a statement on the explosions at the Boston Marathon in televised remarks to the nation from the White House.