Perry vetoes ‘dark money’ bill; Senate passes budget

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The budget overwhelmingly wins final passage in the Senate.

An example of Republicans and Democrats working together

The push for term limits brings together some unlikely allies in North Texas.

Judge orders more monitoring for Cowboys' Brent

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent will remain free while he awaits trial for intoxication manslaughter, as a judge on Friday denied a request by prosecutors to revoke his bond due to problems with alcohol monitoring.

Deadly storms in Oklahoma, Texas demonstrate need for safety plan

For most Texas residents, storm shelters aren’t an option. What to do if a tornado comes your way.

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA's controversies are far from over.

Bill allowing concealed handguns on college campuses draws blanks

State lawmakers give some gun bills the green light, but not others.

Texas cities again lead nation in population growth

Eight of the 15 fastest-growing cities and five of the 10 biggest gainers were in the Lone Star State.

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