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March 31 -- Wind-fed Fire: Thousands of acres burned in Texas Panhandle 

March 31 -- Lottery Justice: Public defenders say they share $45 million lotto jackpot

March 31 -- Bonnie's Return: Children of Heaven's Gate female co-founder struggle for answers

March 31 -- Heaven's Gate: Details sketchy on Texas victims in mass suicide

March 31 -- More Resources: Expanding state's library rescource sharing program gets OK

March 31 -- Rail Awareness: Setting train speed limits locally

March 31 -- Equine Illness: Horse industry does battle with Coggins disease

March 30 -- Bob Lanier: Popular mayor and term limits collide in Houston

March 30 -- Search for heritage: Oklahoma Comanches seek roots of language in West Texas

March 30 -- Apology offered: Cult leader's son counters father's message with his own

March 30 -- Heaven's Gate cult: Friends, sister say cult leader once loved life

March 30 -- Apparent suicide attempt: Jail inmate critically injured in attempt

March 30 -- Day-care center accused: Federal regulators: Pregnant women forced to take unpaid sick leave

March 30 -- Baby survives: Pregnant woman killed in accident

March 29 -- Scared straight: Investigation finds boys were touched but not abused at prison

March 29 -- Fighting back: Student newspaper published with blank space to protest censorship

March 29 -- 7-Eleven holdup: Clerk fired for stopping robbery sues ex-employer

March 29 -- Hard labor: AG sues man accused of forcing disabled people to work

March 29 -- Drive-in couture: Texas wind, dust fail to daunt Armani fashion shoot

March 29 -- Expensive sandwich: It's not inflation, it's punishment

March 29 -- Presidential campaign: Ex-Perot aide says he invented '92 'dirty tricks' campaign

March 29 -- Seeking justice: With criminal case stalled, rape victim sues alleged attacker

March 29 -- Taxing Texas: Property tax committee clears first hurdle

March 29 -- Stepping down: TCU Chancellor William Tucker to retire

March 28 -- Suicides in California: Cult leader had Texas ties

March 28 -- Recycling equipment: Comptroller donates agency's old computers

March 28 -- Caution, falling parts: Piece of Delta jet falls in field

March 28 -- Do-gooder gone wrong: Witness to burglary jailed in attempt to stop suspect

March 28 -- War on drugs: Man admits to laundering money for notorious drug kingpin

March 28 -- Texas Supreme Court: Court agrees to hear ponytail case

March 28 -- Children's health: Texas leads nation in percentage of uninsured children

March 28 -- Houston jury: Hit man sentenced to death in slaying of mother of three

March 28 -- 20 years in prison: Principal's daughter pleads no contest to killing mother

March 28 -- TEA report: Few students pass algebra end-of-course test

March 28 -- Illegal immigration: Aliens turning to smugglers because of beefed-up patrols along border

March 28 -- Friday Night Thing: Street ministry holds youth gathering on last Friday night of the month

March 28 -- Election irregularity: Police charge octogenarian with ballot tampering

March 28 -- Property tax reform: Committee eyes $6.6 billion in sales, other tax changes

March 27 -- Texas A&M: Nine Corps advisers suspended after hazing allegation

March 27 -- Looking up: Bill would allow contact lens patients full access to prescriptions

March 27 -- NAFTA woes: 201 lawmakers oppose expanded Mexican trucking access

March 27 -- Taxing Texas: Lawmaker would abolish property tax, create 11-cent sales tax

March 27 -- Building arenas: Stadium funding bills pass Senate

March 27 -- Smithsonian apologizes: Beef war is over

March 27 -- Welfare fraud: Sting nets fraudulent use of much-touted welfare debit cards

March 27 -- Interstate discovery: Dozens of illegal immigrants found inside rented U-Haul truck

March 27 -- Coke bust: Customs seizes 234 pounds of cocaine

March 27 -- Sis boom fall: UT fraternities face declining membership

March 27 -- Government sought repayment: Gay West Point grad fighting military over tuition

March 26 -- Back on track?: Amtrak would get state loan under Senate bill

March 26 -- Tobacco litigation: Attorney general supports cancellation of tobacco industry exemption

March 26 -- Texas Education Agency: Bills would expand open enrollment charters

March 26 -- Highway alert: More motorists swerving to avoid debris, state troopers say

March 26 -- State Board of Education: Bill would limit board's meetings

March 26 -- Dubious distinction: Keene police investigating murder; may be town's first

March 26 -- Dangerous food: Woman sues Houston nightclub over hot dog eating contest

March 26 -- Oil spills: State agencies squabble over who should clean up

March 26 -- Insurance fraud: 8 plead guilty to faking accidents to get insurance payments

March 26 -- Spring bust: Merchants declare a dismal Spring Break

March 26 -- Cutbacks sought: Budget bills would curtail Human Rights Commission travel

March 26 -- Captured at last: Television show leads to arrest of fugitive twins

March 25 -- State Board of Education: Bullock says he's about ready to support appointed board

March 25 -- That's Devotion: Arlington man publishes magazine devoted to everything Streisand

March 25 -- Jumping to Conclusions: Texas governor glad parachute jump not father-son

March 25 -- Capitol Almanac: Highlights Monday from Austin

March 25 -- Heads Up: Senate approves helmet law repeal

March 25 -- Lottery Money: Senator says misconceptions will continue despite proposed legislation

March 25 -- Neglected Plight: Bullock says nursing homes may face investigation

March 25 -- Property Taxes: Upbeat Bush says tax relief moving

March 24 -- Breaking Out: Inmate escapes from South Texas prison

March 24 -- Show Me the Money: Lottery winner being taken to court

March 24 -- Houston Wildlife: Llama gets used to life on the streets

March 24 -- Tougher on Drugs: Heavier sentences, no parole underlie shift to federal courts

March 24 -- Workin' on the Railroad: Rural rail official fights to save abandoned line

March 23 -- Barry Bailey case: Women reach settlement with minister accused of sexual harassment

March 23 -- Texas Workers Comp Commission: Sex harassment complaints against agency prompts investigation

March 23 -- Missing atheist: Auction of Madalyn Murray O'Hair's property called off

March 23 -- Pay up: Privately run jails will pay for escapes under new policy

March 23 -- Tejano star: Selena movie draws Texans around the state

March 23 -- State Board of Education: Videotape of conservatives triggers flood of calls

March 22 -- Capital Briefs TDCJ consolidation ... Water Development Board grants ... New appeals rules

March 22 -- Columbia investigation: Analysts: Probe invites speculation, but not necessarily harmful

March 22 -- Stormy weather: Weather service announces shutdown of Southern Region office

March 22 -- Missing atheist: IRS says O'Hair auction to go off as planned

March 22 -- Prescription lawsuit: Judge invalidates Medicaid rule on prescriptions

March 22 -- Murder or mistake: Prosecutors to appeal Mowbray case to Supreme Court

March 21 -- Parental notification: Senators give final OK to parental notification bill

March 21 -- Funding the government: House tentatively approves $83.3 billion state budget

March 21 -- Records seized: Federal agents descend on Columbia Healthcare facilities

March 21 -- Saving the rails: Amtrak gives Texas more time to salvage Texas Eagle service

March 21 -- Dispute over hair: High school student accused of making bomb to blow up principal's car

March 21 -- Phi Kappa Alpha: 7 ex-fraternity members named in arrest warrants for hazing pledges

March 21 -- Department of Insurance: HMO subpoenas state agency's legislative contacts

March 21 -- Ease their pain: Legislator reprimands partisan posturing on medical bill

March 21 -- Once a chaplain: Former jail minister jailed on robbery charges

March 21 -- Seeking a fair share: Texas lawmakers fume that state shortchanged in new Border Patrol agents

March 21 -- Like a TV horror show: Trooper's DWI case casts shadow over East Texas town

March 20 -- Another sports shot: Bullock suggests stock sales to fund stadiums

March 20 -- Seeking health: Texans in diabetes caucus push for more screening, public education

March 20 -- Open meetings law: Senate votes to open briefing

March 20 -- Disturbed leader: CEO's suicide leaves cafeteria company coping with tragedy again

March 20 -- State budget: Budget work proceeds in House

March 20 -- Bumpy road: Crusader against road humps gets one in front of his house

March 20 -- Maybe she won't: 'Dr. Laura' changes mind about returning speaker's fee

March 20 -- Bucking the system: Panhandle student locked in drug testing battle files for school board

March 20 -- Firey battle: Worker missing, at least one injured in blaze fanned by high winds

March 20 -- By the tail: Tiger takes morning stroll after escaping from Wild Animal Orphanage

March 20 -- Teen abortions: Senate endorses parental notification measure

March 20 -- Precedent setting: Custody dispute could be first test case for AIDS disclosure law

March 19 -- Saving the Eagle: Bush says loan OK with him

March 19 -- Shocking finding: State records show excessive use of electroshock therapy

March 19 -- Ghostly prisoner: Inmates say Bailey County Jail is haunted

March 19 -- Out-of-state lawsuits: Senate approves civil justice bill

March 19 -- Night school: UT criticized over lack of night classes for working adults

March 19 -- Phony liens: Bill would make crime out of filing phony liens

March 19 -- Republic of Texas: Secessionist leader determined to avoid arrest at all costs

March 19 -- Texas Tomorrow Fund: Amendment would guarantee student tuition program

March 19 -- Parental Consent: Senator expresses 'dismay' over last-minute objections

March 19 -- Capitol Almanac: Highlights Tuesday from Austin

March 19 -- Property Taxes: Tax plans: Bush pushes, lawmakers listen

March 18 -- Protecting Banks: Bank officials, FBI agents discuss rise in robberies, bad checks

March 18 -- Bluebonnet Bonanza: Rainy skies of winter turning to blue roads of spring

March 18 -- Dying Dogs: Mass dog poisoning still unsolved

March 18 -- Following a Legend: Retracing Earhart flight 60 years later

March 18 -- Hispanic Hearts: Study: Hispanics have higher rate of heart disease

March 18 -- Senator's Arrest: Nixon set for June court hearing

March 18 -- Open Records: Committee considers open records bill

March 18 -- Pantex Strike: Guards strike over job security, benefits

March 18 -- Tilton Loses: Evangelist's suit against ABC rejected

March 18 -- Property Taxes: Special interests line up to protect tax exemptions

March 18 -- Tax Totals: Report: Property taxes near $16 billion

March 18 -- Legal Weapons: Bill would eliminate arrests on some weapons charges

March 17 -- Arson Case: Competency hearing scheduled for teen-age suspect in church fire

March 17 -- Filling Tejada's Seat: Rodriguez, Solis square off for runoff

March 17 -- Cracking Down: Texas legislators seeking new ways to curb uninsured motorists

March 16 -- The Texas Poll: Texans following national trend of leaving the church

March 16 -- Remains in Jail: Alderman's wife bites husband, officer; says she has AIDS

March 16 -- Houston Case: Prosecutor testifies she felt threatened by judge

March 16 -- Still an Inspiration: Loyal Selena fans pack theater for screening

March 16 -- Spring Break-related Death: One killed in head-on crash

March 16 -- Recent Death: Former Houston mayor Jim McConn dies at 68

March 16 -- Harsher Bill: New law would mean dogs that severely injure people would be put to sleep

March 15 -- Property Taxes: Committee prepares to hear public testimony on tax exemptions

March 15 -- Teen Spring Breakers: College students aren't the only ones hitting the beach

March 15 -- Once Upon a Time: Add Hutchison to the list of former Greenspan flames

March 15 -- Gets 20 Years: Man who videotaped sexual assault of girlfriend sentenced

March 15 -- Enough Already! Lawmakers propose 5,000-plus bills

March 15 -- Parental Consent, Etc.: Bills restricting abortions by teens making way through state senate

March 15 -- Emphasizing The Degree: Senator files bill penalizing 'career students'

March 15 -- Smart Tobacco? Smokers' tax to fund schools?

March 15 -- Amtrak Update: Hutchison is cautiously optimistic about survival of Texas Eagle

March 14 -- Gunmen Nabbed: FBI arrests three men for gun battle at Houston bank last week

March 14 -- Added Insurance: Security stickers on cars can prevent thefts, trace ownership

March 14 -- Where Does the Buck Stop? Who'll get possession of monster buck killed in San Antonio suburb?

March 14 -- Capitol Almanac: Highlights Thursday from Austin

March 14 -- What Drought? Rains keeping much of West Texas happily moist

March 14 -- Alarming Trend: Officials struggle to solve record number of bank robberies

March 14 -- Breeding Professional Athletes? Lieutenant governor says sports 'out of hand' in Texas

March 14 -- Citing Federal Law: Student files lawsuit after being turned away from minority program

March 14 -- Property Taxes: Discussion shifts to distribution of state funds

March 13 -- Property Tax Redux: Economist: dumping sales, business tax exemptions could hurt economy

March 13 -- Huntsville Execution: Brutal rapist, murderer put to death

March 13 -- 12 Tough Bills: House committee considers DWI bills

March 13 -- South Texas Flooding: Soggy weathers shuts part of Interstate 10 west of Houston

March 13 -- Numbers Rose in 1995: Agency releases 1995 work-related injury and illness numbers

March 13 -- Capitol Digest: County officials could be suspended before trial ... Bill would give students more options ... Bill aims to stop frivolous lawsuits ... Security fees could be collected from defendants ... County officials would get immunity ... Phone solicitors' identities would remain open

March 13 -- Police Beleaguered: Outbreak of high profile crimes in Arlington challenges investigators

March 13 -- Added Precautions: Bill would offer more protection to nursing home residents

March 12 -- Amtrak Future: Hutchison: Texas Eagle's fate rests with governor

March 12 -- Capitol Almanac: Highlights Tuesday from Austin

March 12 -- Capitol Briefs Digested stories on bills, etc.

March 12 -- School Schism: Dallas school board meetings become fault line for racial tensions

March 12 -- Texas News Digest Tax Plan ... Mexico's Certification ... Guv Blows Knee Out ... Appointment with Executioner ... Etc.

March 12 -- Controversial Program: Governor backs faith-based aid

March 12 -- Gatesville Conspiracy: Inmates charged with smuggling firearm into prison

March 12 -- Border Suspect: Immigrant held in Green Beret shootout tells his story

March 12 -- Prickly Story: Researcher discovers new twists in saga of 'Yellow Rose of Texas'

March 11 -- Go Ahead, Be a Copydog: Dog pulls off rare act, studies and mimics owner's every move

March 11 -- Bullock Fund-raising Questions: Newspaper: Bullock got checks from UT officials who attended fund-raiser

March 11 -- Houston Case: Jury selected in $9 million forfeiture trial

March 11 -- Spring Break Wreck: Friends mourn two high school students killed on way to South Padre

March 11 -- Having Second Thoughts: Report: Doubts growing about privatization

March 10 -- Unwelcome Surprise: Mother's ashes mailed to family; shock prompts procedure change

March 10 -- Kids at Risk: Study: More than 200,000 Texas children live in distressed neighborhoods

March 10 -- Here, You Take 'Em: Boston transfers 140 inmates to Texas

March 10 -- Weed at the Big House: Tobacco becomes big smuggling item in prison

March 9 -- The Texas Poll: Half of Texans want to elect district judges

March 9 -- Internet II on the Way?: A speedier, virtual reality Internet in the works

March 9 -- Now You Tell Us: Darker side of Alamo heroes examined by historian

March 9 -- Life's a Beach! Authorities gear up for spring break

March 9 -- Where's O'Hair? The mystery of the missing atheist

March 9 -- Whar Yuh Frum? New book gives the skinny on pronouncing Texas' distinctive town names

March 9 -- Sulphur Springs Episode: City official apologizes for racial remarks

March 8 -- No Sure Bets: Technology goes only so far in predicting weather patterns

March 8 -- Waste Lot, Want Lot: Rural West Texas county embraces hazardous waste site with open arms

March 8 -- Texas Digest: Parole Board ... Mexican prescription drugs ... Private prisons ... Hiker missing ... Scholarship millions ... Tobacco industry

March 8 -- Texas Lotto:Change in pay-out boosts jackpot growth

March 8 -- Texas Poll: Half of Texans think homelessness is a serious problem

March 7 -- Quicker Families: Bill would speed up adoptions

March 7 -- No Repeat of L.A.: Houston officer foils bank robbery

March 7 -- Show Me the Money: House committee approves state budget

March 7 -- "Passage Is Urgent": Bullock challenges committee to pass water legislation

March 7 -- Capitol Almanac: Highlights Thursday from Austin

March 7 -- Capitol Briefs: Capsules of actions taken in Austin

March 7 -- Not So Fast! Opinions mixed on legislation aimed at restricting no-fault divorce

March 7 -- Dirty Money: Man accused of laundering drug money through convicted bank official

March 7 -- Youthful Ruling: Morales: state law requires juvenile records destroyed in some cases

March 7 -- Houston Arrests: 20 indicted in black-tar heroin ring

March 7 -- Bush Stirred Up Things: Property tax plan leads to talk of overhauling state tax system

March 7 -- More Information Available: Senate OKs managed care bills

March 6 -- Routier Case: Grandparents awarded custody of surviving child

March 6 -- Drew Nixon Fall-out: Newspapers: Embattled senator should step down

March 6 -- Capitol Almanac: Highlights Wednesday from Austin

March 6 -- Capitol Briefs Legislation, news capsules from Austin

March 6 -- Drought Makes City Resurface: Take the truck when visiting "drowned" Old Guerrero

March 6 -- Aggieland Special: Computer lab trains future special-effects artists for Hollywood

March 6 -- Big Burnt Orange Clout: Report: UT's political action group a powerhouse

March 6 -- Easier Care-Giving: Senate passes bill allowing women direct access to OB-GYNs

March 5 -- Property Tax Reform: Governor unfazed by comments that his plan in trouble

March 5 -- Capitol Almanac: Highlights Tuesday from Austin

March 5 -- Capitol Briefs Digest of Tuesday's action in Austin

March 5 -- Increasing Access: Senate passes college admissions bill

March 5 -- Special Crimes Service: Bill would help fund fugitive apprehension

March 5 -- Texas Lottery: Commissioner starts rebidding process

March 5 -- Routier Case: Federal prosecutor declines to pursue eavesdropping investigation

March 5 -- Affirmative Action: UT ordered to release names of unsuccessful white applicants

March 5 -- Tobacco Lawsuit: Industry, Morales spar over estimates

March 4 -- Oklahoma Bombing: Lawyer: Newspaper report on McVeigh based on stolen files

March 4 -- Cancer Doctor's Case: Deadlocked jurors force mistrial in case of cancer doctor

March 4 -- Sand Blasting Trash: Next cleanup focusing on beach goers

March 4 -- No Nukes Is Good Nukes? Dump opponents see hope in proposal to slash nuke agency's funding

March 4 -- Attorney Given the Nod: Senate confirms lawyer to Parks and Wildlife

March 4 -- Tougher Penalties: Bill would increase penalty for selling alcohol to minors

March 4 -- Too Big a Byte: Lubbock County DA office computer system leads to backlog

March 4 -- Protecting the Churches: Bill would increase penalty for church burning

March 4 -- Lowering Property Taxes: Governor's plan lacks votes

March 4 -- Capitol Almanac: Highlights Monday from Austin

March 3 -- Harte-Hanks Texas Poll: Texans split down the middle on abortion, but most want alternatives considered

March 3 -- Taking State's Pulsebeat: Texans favor voucher program for accredited schools

March 2 -- West Texas Leaders: Turner, Hunter to head veterans health care, tuition caucus

March 2 -- Harte-Hanks Texas Poll: Texans give teachers a vote of confidence, say they need a raise

March 2 -- Changes Must Be Made: AIDS Foundation put on probation

March 2 -- Musical Counties: Lakeside community undertaking historic effort to switch counties

March 2 -- Arson Case: Judge orders 40-year sentence for man who used kids in attempt on ex-wife

March 2 -- More of Dillard's: Macy's to sell three Houston stores to Dillard

March 2 -- New Trial Possible: Appeals court reverses conviction in beating death of homeless man

March 1 -- Harte-Hanks Texas Poll: Sixty percent of Texans have favorable opinion of Clinton

March 1 -- Oklahoma Bombing: Newspaper: McVeigh took responsibility for bombing, wanted "body count"

March 1 -- "Lamb of God" Trial: Jurors convict polygamist cult leader in 1988 Texas slayings

March 1 -- Public Funds for Private Education: Bills would allow for school choice

March 1 -- Dealing with Porn: Library options include filters for racy Internet sites

March 1 -- Tried to Hire Hit-man: 'Cheerleader mom' freed after serving six months

March 1 -- Priceless Photos: Discovery a godsend for family historian

March 1 -- Too Much Red Tape: Sharp says businesses deserve relief

March 1 -- Government Action Cited: Supreme Court explains ruling on GOP, Gays

March 1 -- Not Wacko Waco: City has been fighting unwanted identity for four years

March 1 -- Hazardous Emissions: Opponents of waste incineration permit warn of health risks

March 1 -- Moving Forward: Health commissioner goes ahead with welfare changes