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(May 31) Capitol Almanac: Highlights Friday from the Capitol

(May 31) House Briefs: Legislative action Friday

(May 31) Senate Briefs: Legislative action Friday

(May 31) Central Texas twisters: Merchants extending help to tornado victims

(May 31) Little Angel: Two-year-old donates money in piggy bank for tornado victims

(May 31) For alleged violations: Globe-circling nursing home operator faces up to $50 million in fines

(May 31) Aide jailed: Video shows abused nursing home resident

(May 31) Inlcuding two prior convictions: Accused truck driver has a history of sexual abuse

(May 30) Central Texas storm: Tornado victims return to homes - what's left of them

(May 30) How to help: Officials appeal for financial donations for tornado victims

(May 30) Storm memories: Awestruck, woman watches 'dancing' tornado turn into a bomb

(May 30) Storm's heartbreak: Twister wipes out 'special' family of five

(May 30) Seeking the victims: New search technology used in store flattened by storm

(May 30) State spending: Bush gets $86.2 billion budget plan

(May 30) Water conservation plan: House, Senate members agree on water bill

(May 30) House Briefs: Legislative action Thursday

(May 30) Senate Briefs: Legislative action Thursday

(May 30) Claims selcetive enforcement: Dental board member says he was told to alter investigative report

(May 30) A stand against spamming: Austin firms file landmark e-mail suit

(May 30) Free-trade route: Officials unveil I-69 signs as Congress continues work

(May 30) Border incident: Grand jury to probe Marine's shooting of teen

(May 30) Commissioner thanks students: TAAS scores improve for third year, except in social studies

(May 30) Make-A-Wish: Child's fantasy: to give away ice cream to his friends

(May 29) Victory claimed: Tobacco bill against minors goes to governor

(May 29) Property tax reform: House-Senate committee reaches property tax compromise

(May 29) Mandatory helmet law: Adult motorcyclists would be free from helmets under measure

(May 29) Elmer Kelton: Legislature honors San Angelo author

(May 29) House briefs: Legislative action Wednesday

(May 29) Senate Briefs : Legislative action Wednesday

(May 29) Storm's aftermath: Rescuers search for hope amid tornado's destruction

(May 29) Warned of approaching twister: Store manager credited with saving lives in roof collapse

(May 29) Central Texas twisters: Devastated families recall sights, sounds of deadly storm

(May 29) Survivor's tale: Man's search for mother ends bittersweet

(May 29) Always close: Man dies of heart attack upon hearing of brother's death

(May 29) 16th this year: Texas man convicted of killing father and son executed

(May 28) 'Memorial Day Massacre': Lawmakers feel fallout from massive bill kill

(May 28) Massacre's victims: Dead bills at glance

(May 28) The bill killer: Wohlgemuth no stranger to technicalities

(May 28) Part of trend: Technicalities killing more bills this session

(May 28) 'The bird guy': Bird business, birdhouses send man out on a limb

(May 28) Patients elated: Embattled cancer doctor acquitted of contempt charge

(May 28) Academic scholarships bill: University of Texas' actions questioned: Lobbying or informing?

(May 28) Expanding trade: With fast-track looming, NAFTA's progress will be revisited

(May 28) Baptist orchestra director, wife suspected: Three indicted in church investment scheme

(May 28) Walking in circles: Prisoners walk miles to help abused children

(May 28) Boll weevil eradication: Program returns to Senate

(May 28) Small town destroyed: Tornadoes strike Central Texas; At least 15 dead in Williamson County

(May 27) Property Taxes: Fingerpointing uncalled for, senator says

(May 27) Rebounding Reservoirs: Many Texas lakes fuller, but drought not over everywhere

(May 27) Three Different Factions: Republic of Texas splinter deepens with mounting legal woes

(May 27) Casting from Afar: Bill would allow astronauts in space to vote

(May 27) Austin Ethics: Kinships of lawmakers, lobbyists make Austin an ethical minefield

(May 26) Property Tax Defeat: Popular governor suffers political setback

(May 26) Multiple Injuries: Bus carrying 44 people to wedding crashes near Natchitoches

(May 26) Penalties Harsh: House approves bill against church burnings

(May 26) Capitol Almanac: Highlights Sunday from Austin

(May 26) River Oaks Slaying: Houston slaying probe sheds light on police-informant relationship

(May 26) Cowboy Clothes: Demand for western gear on the rise outside the wide-open ranges

(May 26) A "People Duck": Neighborly duck waddles her way into people's hearts

(May 25) Praised by physicians' group: House gives approval to minor tobacco bill

(May 25) Cause still undetermined: Victims of Marine helicopter crash identified

(May 25) Second mortgage: Senate tentatively approves home equity lending

(May 25) Victim's father speaks out: Fred Goldman champions changes in Texas' mandatory release program

(May 25) Phone slamming: Seizing a customer's telephone service could cost $5,0000 a day

(May 25) Reducing teen smoking: Report: Tobacco companies agree to reduce cigarette sales to teens

(May 24) Adoption suit: Couple says they should have been told of girl's childhood abuse

(May 24) Capitol Almanac: Highlights Friday from the Capitol

(May 24) Chip off the block: Son matches dad's perfect-attendance record

(May 24) The Generals' Call: Retired and active black generals celebrate 'Buffalo Soldiers'

(May 24) Backyard barbecuers: Some outdoor chefs have no more safety sense than the brisket on the grill

(May 24) Constitutional examination: Texas experts say Oklahoma document OK

(May 24) Victim knew suspect: Two arrests in hospital executive's death

(May 24) Hazing allegations: Two Texas A&M cadets refuse to answer questions at disciplinary hearing

(May 24) Rolling on the river: River outfitters, tubers expect better summer after last year's drought

(May 24) River safety: River tubing, rafting season also time of accidents

(May 24) Property tax reform: Tax committee leaders draw Bush into negotiations

(May 24) Trucker accused: Police fear sexual assault case could include many victims

(May 24) Houses condemned: City can seize and bulldoze homes before lawsuit is resolved

(May 24) No survivors: Military helicopter crashes, bursts into flames

(May 23) Capitol Almanac: Highlights Thursday from the Capitol

(May 23) Border shooting:Military apologizes but defends actions

(May 23) Accused of witness tampering too: Bond raised for coach accused of photographing student

(May 23) Conservation Reserve Program: Texas takes hit on new program

(May 23) Memorial Day: Troopers to be out in force this holiday weekend

(May 23) Pace quickening: Texas executes fourth man this week

(May 23) Privatizing welfare: GOP lawmakers introduce legislation to allow Texas welfare plan

(May 23) Republic of Texas: Texas separatist group tries to set up diplomatic relations with Britain

(May 23) Support for judge: New Braunfels petition drive urges prayer, Ten Commandments display

(May 22) Teen thieves: Robbers tell bank tellers to put money into diaper bag

(May 22) Gang symbols?: Lawsuit filed to challenge school's ban on rosary beads

(May 22) Tentatively approved: Bill would rewrite child protection laws

(May 22) Shot Fort Worth bar patron: Texas executes third inmate this week

(May 22) Auto repair shop owner: 70 years later, Texas pilot retraces Lindbergh's feat

(May 22) Police seeking former roommate: Investigation continues into hospital executive's mysterious death

(May 22) All but dead: Bid to move party primary elections fizzles

(May 22) Privatizing welfare: GOP lawmakers vow to seek congressional approval of welfare waiver

(May 22) Governor won't take increase: State officials may get 15 percent pay increase

(May 22) 10th anniversary: Residents live with the memory of Saragosa's killer tornado

(May 22) Loves writing poetry: Boy orphaned by tornado builds a new life

(May 22) Educators blame court decision: Only one black student enrolled for fall UT law class

(May 21) Legislative squawk: Animal license plate bill sparks Senate patter

(May 21) Utilities industry: Electric deregulation dead for session, lawmakers say

(May 21) Property tax reform: Stalemate continues in conference committee

(May 21) Underage drinking: House gives preliminary approval to zero-tolerance bill

(May 21) Preserving Texas history: Governor proclaims Tuesday historical marker day

(May 21) Separatists arraigned: Trials set for 6 Republic of Texas followers

(May 21) Separtist standoff: Bomb expert criticizes DPS SWAT commander's actions at Davis Mountains

(May 21) Bird sanctuary: Passel of parrots refreshes steelworker's life

(May 21) Talking while driving: Jury awards $6.8 million in cell phone lawsuit/deadly accident

(May 21) Fifth this month: Texas executes Clarence Lackey in 1977 Lubbock slaying

(May 21) Held son hostage: Texas fugitive dies after shooting himself in standoff with police

(May 21) Power struggle: Court orders Baptist church to vote on controversial minister

(May 20) Texas Execution: Man executed who killed three in Houston with hammer

(May 20) More Military Cuts? Texas defense contractors, bases could be affected by Pentagon review

(May 20) Property Taxes: Committee hits impasse

(May 20) Texas Weather: Funnel clouds, thunderstorms accompany cold front

(May 20) Are You Kidding? Oklahoma state Constitution Heading for Texas

(May 20) Texas News Digest: Teen found guilty in slaying of 11-year-old neighbor ... Woman whose husband set her ablaze dies ... Deer camp death trial postponed ... Teen-ager found pinned inside her car

(May 20) Capitol Almanac: Highlights Monday from Austin

(May 20) Senate Briefs Action taken Monday

(May 20) House Briefs Action taken Monday

(May 20) Following Earhart: American pilot flies over Pacific where Amelia Earhart disappeared

(May 19) The Texas Poll: Texans think Bush should run for second term

(May 19) Down home stretch: Deadlines putting bills in jeopardy

(May 19) Texas Mosquito Control Association: Used-tire bill could increase mosquito population, experts say

(May 19) Senator's manuever: Bill to lower legal blood-alcohol limit appears dead

(May 19) Where the antelope play: Student's artistic vision translates into mural

(May 19) Warship named in his honor: War hero's mom upset that she can't get benefits from the VA

(May 19) Splashy festival: Cowtown goes classical with 10th Cliburn piano competition

(May 19) Death Row woes: Tense time as execution pace accelerates

(May 19) Accused of marketing experimental drug: Cancer doctor goes on trial again in federal court

(May 19) Republic of Texas: Grandfather of separatist fugitive to head to Fort Davis for search

(May 19) Newspaper report shows: State doesn't have to notify residents of sex offenders next door

(May 19) Yearlong test program: Airport valet service may cut down on time, cost of missing flights

(May 19) Keeping a pledge: Church members remain positive despite second fire, destruction

(May 18) Capitol Almanac: Highlights Saturday from the Capitol

(May 18) Fort Worth police chief: Civil service commission to review accusations

(May 18) Class of '97: Graduates have spent school careers under sweeping reforms

(May 18) And the rains came: Rain pummels state one year following drought

(May 18) Fierce competition: Top energy merchants growing fast to gain share or deregulated market

(May 18) Second in a week: Killer of McLennan County woman executed

(May 18) Permanent injunction issued: New Black Panthers barred from using name

(May 18) Alice Keith Pool: For six decades, art deco swimming pool has made memories in Beaumont

(May 18) Goodbye nose rings: Students protest new dress code

(May 18) First since 1992: Lawmakers propose $100 pay raise for most state employees

(May 18) Real-life rescue: Girl saves boy with television technique

(May 18) Awaiting FAA approval: Continental says carrier moving in installation of fire safety devices

(May 18) New contract being negotiated: Texas opposition mounting to further shipments of New York sludge

(May 18) From the elderly to the disabled: Drug smugglers turning to more unlikely carriers

(May 17) The Texas Poll: Most Texans oppose human cloning research

(May 17) Capitol Almanac: Highlights Friday from the Capitol

(May 17) Texas Legislature: Tobacco ingredients bill stalled by senator

(May 17) Matthew McConaughey University of Texas honoring actor-alumnus

(May 17) Missing money: No one arrested in $50,000 theft from police safe

(May 17) Murder or mistake: Woman imprisoned nine years freed Friday

(May 17) Out-of-state prisoners: Disturbances at private rural Texas prison spark Montana's ire

(May 17) Privatizing welfare: Frustrated Texas lawmakers promise congressional welfare fix if needed

(May 17) Almost the other mascot: Hansen quads set to leave Baylor, live alone abroad

(May 17) Kennedy slaying: Victim's father says ominous prophecy fulfilled

(May 17) Suspect sought: Man who threatened to kill entire family sought in shooting, abduction

(May 16) Capitol almanac: Highlights Thursday from the Capitol

(May 16) Talking while driving: Cell-phone use raised in wrongful-death suit

(May 16) Bye-bye nose rings: San Antonio students protest planned change in dress code

(May 16) Head hunting: Texas congressman looking for judge to impeach

(May 16) Endured almost 4 days: Man says devotion to wife helped keep him alive in desert

(May 16) For refusal to answer questions: Judge orders capital murder defendant's father jailed for contempt

(May 16) Wiggled out of a fortune: Man's roots run deep in Jell-O

(May 16) Pig-kissing time: Student drive raises more than million pennies

(May 16) Threatened day care centers: Authorities foil bombing, hostage plot in Baytown

(May 16) Don't mess with Dallas: City enacts 'pooper scooper' law

(May 16) Suspect sought: Manhunt in capital

(May 16) Desperate search: Clearinghouses, web sites, kiosks aid searches for missing children

(May 15) Capitol Almanac: Highlights Wednesday from the Capitol

(May 16) Suppose they had a contest ...: Store giveaway essay contest canceled because of lack of response

(May 15) Concealed weapons: Those with psychiatric conditions can apply for permit under amendment

(May 15) Don't mess with Texas: Bill would allow citizens to ticket litterers

(May 15) Lotto Texas: Senate approves dedicating lottery funds to education

(May 15) GTECH Corp.: Lottery contractor critical of tax plan

(May 15) National Research Council: Independent study finds minimal risks from secret Army tests

(May 15) Cyclospora outbreak: Parasite sickens at least six who attended Houston luncheon

(May 15) Deporting immigrants: INS announces record number of criminal, illegal alien removals

(May 15) Election probe: Voter fraud allegations subject of investigation

(May 15) Goodbye, Big Jim: Homeless man's generous ways touched lives

(May 15) Murder or mistake: Mowbray to return to South Texas for hearing

(May 15) Republic of Texas: Separatist 'sergeant' says he was just following orders

(May 15) Tickets for sale soon: Amtrak's Texas Eagle back on track for now

(May 14) Capitol Almanac: Highlights Tuesday from the Capitol

(May 14) Ignited by explosion: Fire contained at CITGO refinery

(May 14) Class act: West Texas Sunday school teacher gives English lessons in her living room

(May 14) Pooch in trouble: Workers lower 19-year-old woman into 35-foot well to rescue dog

(May 14) Year's 10th: Anthony Westley executed for 1984 Harris County robbery-slaying

(May 14) Internet meeting: County official fired following indictment on sex charges

(May 14) Fugitive shrink: Tarrant County psychiatrist to fight extradition from Britain

(May 14) Dickens County prison: New protest results in minor injuries

(May 14) Welfare reform: State considers alternative welfare fixes

(May 13) Property Taxes: Time for tax compromise, lawmakers say

(May 13) Managed Care: Bill on HMO liability goes to governor

(May 13) Missing Armaments: Trucker who dumped missiles says he never knew nature of cargo

(May 13) Crop Report: Officials forcasting larger winter wheat harvest this year

(May 13) Remembering Police: Memorial held for slain peace officers

(May 13) Same-Sex Marriages: Supporter of anti-gay marriage bill argues for floor debate

(May 13) Budding City: Community elects City Council for first time in 75 years

(May 13) Cut and Shoot: East Texas town friendlier than its name

(May 12) The Texas Poll: Most don't want tax dollars spent for professional stadiums

(May 12) Just Plane Wrong: Continental pilot lands jet at wrong site

(May 12) Accident or Murder? Cause of death changed from drowning to homicide

(May 12) True Women: Movie presents Texas history from women's perspective

(May 12) "I Can't Get Out": Book examines LBJ's Vietnam quandry

(May 11) Administrative leave: Dallas schools guard suspended after $27,000 payroll theft

(May 11) Fish Drill Team: Six A&M cadets indicted on hazing charges

(May 11) Sign from above: Marble-sized meteorite found in Beaumont minister's closet wall

(May 11) Perot's town: New aldermen try to reclaim disannexed land, grant ousted mayor new hearing

(May 11) Prison disturbance: Seven inmates hurt; prison in lockdown

(May 11) The Texas Poll: Texans favor increased sales taxes to pay for education

(May 11) Capitol Almanac: Highlights Saturday from the Capitol

(May 11) Health care: Baylor University severs ties with health care system

(May 11) Cloning shops: 13 arrested in crackdown on cell phone code thieves

(May 11) Tom Craddick: State lawmaker rejects conflict of interest report

(May 11) Second mortage: Senate author of home equity likes House version

(May 11) Republic of Texas: Lead negotiator with separatists: 'Looking back, we were really lucky'

(May 11) Cable television: TCI takes hits in Houston area

(May 10) Persecution of women?: Air Force lieutenant who alleges racism and sexism faces court martial

(May 10) Capitol Almanac: Highlights Friday from the Capitol

(May 10) Pedal power: Austin's Bike Week aims to help cyclists, motorists share road

(May 10) Roadway etiquette: How cars and bicycles should share the road

(May 10) Facing trial on nine felony counts: Fugitive Colleyville psychiatrist found enjoying high life in England

(May 10) Freedom of Information: Lubbock neighbors use public records to challenge incinerator

(May 10) Utility industry: Congressman holds hearing on electric deregulation

(May 10) Republic of Texas: Brother says dead separatist sympathizer betrayed by McLaren

(May 10) Republic leader's wife: Evelyn McLaren ordered transferred to Dallas

(May 9) Capitol almanac: Highlights Thursday from the Capitol

(May 9) The two Raos: Rice University students with same name cite confusion

(May 9) Separatists arrest: Five Republic of Texas followers appear in court

(May 9) Killed in separatist shootout: Dogs, handlers mourn missing canine partner

(May 9) Back to school: Octogenarian obtains high school diploma

(May 9) State parole office supervisor: Resignation halts ruling on sex harassment

(May 9) Accused of shooting judge: Move for Harrelson re-trial targets defense attorney

(May 9) Romanov collection: Russian jewels expected to draw 150,000 visitors to Houston museum

(May 9) Rebounding reservoirs: Many Texas lakes fuller, but drought not over everywhere

(May 9) Phony liens: Republic of Texas bill goes to Bush

(May 9) Prom night: Dozens of citations issued in 'Operation Safe Prom-Safe Graduation'

(May 9) Eldridge Mansion: Mansion built by sugar magnate is a piece of history clinging to survival

(May 9) They scream: Street vending of ice cream banned in University Park

(May 9) Boll weevil eradication: Many rolling plains farmers upset that court killed anti-weevil program

(May 8) Capitol Almanac: Highlights Wednesday from the Capitol

(May 8) Drug death: Man arrested in boy's overdose denies responsibility

(May 8) Computer crime: City computer files may have been hacked, officials say

(May 8) Medical liability: House approves bill allowing Texans to sue HMOs

(May 8) Gang violence: Pair get death sentences in robbery, murder of attorney's son

(May 8) Bill awaits Governor's signature: Medical, legal experts debate merits of castration bill

(May 8) Evading sales tax: Morales sues Republic of Texas member, announces arrest of a second

(May 8) What a dump: McLaren, followers spent siege in squalor of makeshift 'embassy'

(May 8) Fort Davis: Residents not satisfied with getting back to normal

(May 7) Capitol Almanac: Highlights Tuesday from the Capitol

(May 7) Property tax reform: Texas partnerships would get tax break

(May 7) Privatizing welfare: Governor says Texas will try alternative route

(May 7) Days of Remembrance: Governor declares Holocaust Remembrance Week

(May 7) Republic of Texas: Search for missing separatist continues with fewer searchers

(May 7) Bogus checks: Wary banks reject separatists' worthless documents; others not so lucky

(May 7) Fighting crime: Citizens take on neighborhood gang violence

(May 7) Last-minute appeal fails: Terry Washington executed for 1987 College Station murder

(May 7) Carjacking victim: Parents sue gun store to which murder weapon was tracked

(May 7) Acquitted of federal charges: Embattled Hidalgo County judge resigns

(May 7) Lessons not learned: Beaumont men find bond in horror of the Holocaust

(May 6) Republic of Texas: Man killed, McLarens indicted in worthless document scheme; hunt continues for follower

(May 6) House Briefs: Castration bill; deaf-telephone bill, child support bill, etc.

(May 6) Dubious Distinction: Texas ranks among bottom of states on children's well-being

(May 6) Death Row Mark: Record seven executions likely in Texas this month

(May 6) Property Tax: Senate committee opens tax hearings; delays vote

(May 6) Tobacco Lawsuit: Legal immunity the focus as settlement talks resume

(May 5) Sister murdered: 9-year-old Granbury boy's condition improves

(May 5) Cowboy sculpture: Artist captures rodeo champions in bronze

(May 5) Big bird: Whooping cranes on the rise

(May 5) Lamar University students: Authorities find bodies of two teens missing on Sabine Lake

(May 5) Kingdom of the Firstborn: Texas family practices religion in self-imposed exile

(May 5) Texas mayoral races: Incumbent Thornton ousted; Turner, Peak to meet in mayoral runoff

(May 5) Money laundering: Technology helping banks detect dirty money

(May 5) Pistol-packin' Patterson: Senator considers himself an individual rights activist

(May 5) In Monte Verde: Texas archaeologists find relics that may be 20,000 years old

(May 5) News analysis: Senate prepares to move tax plan

(May 5) Republic of Texas: Officials hunt for two Texas separatists; others lay down arms

(May 5) Evelyn McLaren: Separatist leaders' wife began exodus from armed encampment

(May 5) Striking a different pose: Republic of Texas members gather for unity meeting in East Texas

(May 5) New techniques: Some negotiating trends change after Branch Davidian incident

(May 5) In Fort Davis: Residents' opinion of McLaren stays same

(May 4) Standoff ends: Separatists lay down their arms, surrender, two men flee into the woods

(May 4) Republic of Texas leader: Rick McLaren: a man with many missions

(May 4) Fort Davis: The Old West lives on in mountain town caught up in standoff

(May 4) Gulf War Syndrome: Report: Exposure more widespread than previously believed

(May 4) Immigration crime: Prosecutors crack down on drugs, crime along South Texas border

(May 4) Charged with molestation: Former Boy Scout Leader gets 15 years in prison

(May 4) Intellectual property dispute: Software engineer must share idea with company that fired him

(May 4) Boll weevil eradication: PCG halts weevil spray program

(May 3) Capitol Almanac: Highlights Friday from the Capitol

(May 3) Church fires: Two men plead guilty to burning black church

(May 3) Welfare reform: States can't contract out welfare eligibility determination

(May 3) Separatist leader: McLaren fires attorney in letter

(May 3) Republic of Texas standoff: One secessionist arrested, others still considering final offer

(May 3) Baruch Ha Shem Messianic Congregation Man who shot up temple was trying to 'make a point'

(May 3) Turning old code into new: DSC Communications sues fired employee over software concept

(May 3) Lamar University students: Search continues for two teen-agers missing at Sabine Lake

(May 3) Missing children: Searchers for 11-year-old girl find body