Hillsboro woman found dead is identified
| |Tuesday, May. 07, 2013
HILLSBORO — The body of a woman found Saturday in north Hill County has been identified as Kasie Clary, 23.
Weatherford man disarmed, arrested after pulling gun at taco stand
| |Tuesday, May. 07, 2013
WEATHERFORD — A Weatherford man is accused of pulling a gun at Parker County taco stand early Sunday morning, but another man disarmed him, officials said.
Three bandits rob Denton jeweler
| |Monday, May. 06, 2013
DENTON — Denton police continued their search Sunday for three men who robbed a Denton jeweler on Saturday, smashing display cases and stealing jewelry.
For Texas volunteer firefighters, budget debates not just about money
| |Sunday, May. 05, 2013
Account No. 5064 — the one for rural fire prevention — is one of 200 state of Texas accounts with pools of promised but unspent money. After the West tragedy, it’s a reminder that the debates over money are not really about the money.
Lawmakers consider slashing mixed-drink taxes at clubs to promote live music
| |Friday, May. 03, 2013
AUSTIN — More than a dozen clubs in Tarrant County would likely be eligible to seek the tax break that cities fear could cost them millions in revenue.
Special state incentive programs targeted for extra scrutiny
| |Friday, May. 03, 2013
AUSTIN — A Wendy Davis bill requiring extra scrutiny of state incentive programs — like the one that helped bring the Super Bowl and other mega-events to North Texas — was overwhelmingly approved by the Texas Senate today.
Texas Senate passes bill to crack down on squatters
| |Friday, May. 03, 2013
AUSTIN — “Adverse possession” has been a particularly hot topic in North Texas.
Bill would bar Texas law officers from asking crime victims about immigration status
| |Friday, May. 03, 2013
AUSTIN — A House committee OKs legislation from a Fort Worth Democrat who says the vote shows there’s a shift in lawmakers’ views on immigration.
A gesture to heaven turns into a lesson for Texas track team
| |Friday, May. 03, 2013
Disqualification is religious bigotry to some, but track coaches say it’s all in the rules
Cruz for president in 2016?
| |Thursday, May. 02, 2013
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?
Amid devastation, baseball brings a sense of normalcy to West
| |Thursday, May. 02, 2013
WEST — West rallies around baseball, softball teams after tragic explosion.
Bush welcomes students to his presidential center
| |Wednesday, May. 01, 2013
UNIVERSITY PARK — The George W. Bush Presidential Center officially opened to the public on Wednesday.
Documentary details battle between Dublin Dr Pepper and its corporate overlords
| |Wednesday, May. 01, 2013
Film tells both sides of the story, but its heart is clearly with the small town bottler
Bill allowing more weapons on college campuses advances
| |Wednesday, May. 01, 2013
AUSTIN — A limited expansion of concealed carry known as “son-of-campus-carry” won Texas Senate approval today.
Less is more in the Texas Legislature--and better for Texas
| |Wednesday, May. 01, 2013
The Legislature isn’t doing a whole lot — but needs to tend to water resources.
Bill allowing more weapons on college campuses advances
| |Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2013
AUSTIN — A limited expansion of concealed carry known as “son-of-campus-carry” won Texas Senate approval today.
Officials study AG ruling that same-sex benefits break the law
| |Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2013
FORT WORTH — Critics blast Abbott’s ruling as cities weigh the potential impact.
Point of order kills water bill
| |Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2013
AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry says he’ll find a way to pass the $2 billion plan considered a top priority for the 2013 session.
Fort Worth woman among four killed in Erath County wreck
| |Monday, Apr. 29, 2013
Two Tarleton State University students, including one from Fort Worth, and an Arkansas couple were killed Sunday in a wreck on U.S. 281 just north of Morgan Mill.
Joshua woman slashes ex-husband with knife during divorce proceeding, police say
| |Monday, Apr. 29, 2013
A Joshua woman is in jail after attacking her ex-husband with a hunting knife at the Guinn Justice Center in Cleburne, officials said.
