Perry signs 'Merry Christmas' bill into law
| |Friday, Jun. 14, 2013
AUSTIN, Texas — Surrounded by sleigh bell-ringing Santa Claus impersonators, Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday signed a law protecting Christmas and other holiday celebrations in Texas public schools from legal challenges - but also stressed that freedom of religion is not the same thing as freedom from religion.
Tarrant district loses water fight with Oklahoma at Supreme Court
| |Thursday, Jun. 13, 2013
The Tarrant Regional Water District sued Oklahoma in January 2007, seeking to divert 150 billion gallons of water a year.
FEMA denies aid to help West rebuild after explosion
| |Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2013
HOUSTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is refusing to provide additional money to help rebuild the small Texas town where a deadly fertilizer plant explosion leveled numerous homes and a school, and killed 15 people.
Snakebite season started early
| |Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2013
FORT WORTH — Medical professionals at a Fort Worth trauma center warn that bites by venomous snakes seem to be increasing.
Another long, hot summer in DFW draws near
| |Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2013
It’s definitely going to be hot, but odds are this summer won’t be as bad as 2011, the hottest on record.
Perry’s new ad campaign takes aim at the Big Apple
| |Monday, Jun. 10, 2013
The $1 million ad campaign in New York will amplify Gov. Rick Perry’s latest jobs blitz.
Volunteer firefighters question state support
|Monday, Jun. 10, 2013
AUSTIN, Texas — Volunteer firefighters say they need more help from the state, just as Texas lawmakers plan to withhold millions from a fund dedicated to their departments.
UNT develops smart phone App to help in 911 calls
| |Monday, Jun. 10, 2013
New software system uses smart phones to take 911 operators virtually to the scene of an emergency.
Joshua valedictorian talks about Jesus, has mic turned off
| |Saturday, Jun. 08, 2013
Valedictorian Remington Reimer was muted because his speech deviated from the approved version, Joshua school district Superintendent Fran Marek said.
FBI: Wife tried to frame husband for ricin letters
| |Friday, Jun. 07, 2013
TEXARKANA, Texas — Shannon Richardson had been married to her husband less than two years when she went to authorities and told them her suspicions: He was the one who had mailed ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg threatening violence against gun-control advocates.
Austin judge dreams of easy school finance case
| |Friday, Jun. 07, 2013
Legislative changes call for a new hearing, but it will be complicated.
North Texans weigh in on redistricting maps
| |Thursday, Jun. 06, 2013
DALLAS — Tarrant County residents are among those asking state lawmakers to change legislative and congressional maps.
Texas district promises change after teacher abuse
|Thursday, Jun. 06, 2013
SAN ANTONIO — A suburban San Antonio school district is reviewing teacher training guidelines after two disciplinary incidents involving students.
Hearings on redistricting begin at 2 p.m. today in Dallas
| |Wednesday, Jun. 05, 2013
AUSTIN — Lawmakers are expected to hear proposals for stronger minority representation, including the creation of a new Latino congressional district in the Metroplex, when they meet in Dallas today to begin a series of legislative field hearings on redistricting.
Demise of CScope curriculum leaves some districts without resources for lesson plans
| |Wednesday, Jun. 05, 2013
Now that the much-maligned CScope curriculum has been abolished, two-thirds of Texas school districts must replace it fast.
Opposition forming to massive Texas water plan
| |Monday, Jun. 03, 2013
AUSTIN — Water plan backers say their proposal should have the universal backing of all Texans, but some conservatives beg to differ.
Legislature calls field hearings on redistricting, including Thursday in Dallas
| |Monday, Jun. 03, 2013
AUSTIN — The hearings will be held as the House decides to take a two-week break in the just-started special legislative session.
Florida entertainment company throws bash to thank Fort Worth for its welcome
Saturday, Jun. 01, 2013
Dreamvision says it plans a studio with tours, and then eventually a large theme park in North Texas
Tarrant lawmakers describe their highs and lows from the session
| |Saturday, Jun. 01, 2013
AUSTIN — Most local legislators say they were able to accomplish at least a little of what they wanted in Austin.
Bills are on file for expanded Texas special legislative session
| |Friday, May. 31, 2013
‘Be prepared’ is just as good a motto for lawmakers as it is for Boy Scouts.
