Early voting has wrapped up for Saturday’s election.Read more

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Donations from Monty Bennett and another wealthy landowner make the Tarrant Regional Water District board election a flashy affair.Read more

• Story | Fort Worth school, water elections a tale of two cities -- and cash

CHARLESTON, S.C. — In a story of political redemption, Mark Sanford is headed back to Congress after his career was derailed by scandal four years ago.Read more

AUSTIN — The measure would slash the number of tests required to graduate from the state’s high schools.Read more

FORT WORTH — Two challengers get $2,000 each from Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors.Read more

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Voter turnout generally grows in the last two days of early voting.Read more

• Story | Thousands of Tarrant County voters casting ballots
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The Parker County Republican said the DA’s behavior raises questions about whether the state’s public integrity unit should remain in her office.Read more

FORT WORTH — When state District Judge Louis Sturns was asked to preside this year over a special court of inquiry involving another judge, he didn’t hesitate.Read more

Could the newly elected political newcomer Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas really be considering a run for president in 2016? After only four months in office?Read more

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Early voting in the May 11 elections runs through May 7.Read more

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SANSOM PARK — Fixing potholes and beautifying Sansom Park are key issues in two council races.Read more

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UNIVERSITY PARK — The George W. Bush Presidential Center officially opened to the public on Wednesday.Read more

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FORT WORTH — Kelly Allen Gray and challenger Kathleen Hicks have been jousting verbally in forums.Read more

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FORT WORTH — Critics blast Abbott’s ruling as cities weigh the potential impact.Read more

Now that the dignitaries have come and gone, the George W. Bush Presidential Center opens to the public this week.Read more

AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry says he’ll find a way to pass the $2 billion plan considered a top priority for the 2013 session.Read more

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FORT WORTH — Bob, Sharon and Tom Schieffer will be rewarded tonight for making an impact on the world.Read more

Early voting for May 11 local elections began Monday.Read more

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Minority groups oppose requiring broad survey classes on U.S. history.Read more

Two potential presidential candidates will speak locally the day before the Bush center dedication.Read more

AUSTIN -- When Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott visited the devastation in West after the fertilizer plant explosion, he looked very gubernatorial. And that might not be an accident.Read more

Kathleen Hicks wants to regain the seat now held by Kelly Allen Gray.Read more

Candidates for mayor and three council seats discuss issues.Read more

Incumbents defend the agency as open and proactive in seeking new sources for the county.Read more

Incumbents defend agency as open and proactive in seeking new sources of water.Read more