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Session In Depth: The countdown

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:17:17 GMT

The 2013 legislative session is now in the homestretch, and last week's deal on a state budget could help lawmakers avoid having to stay in Austin for the summer.

Dallas firefighter trapped in blaze

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:10:31 GMT

Dallas Fire-Rescue says a firefighter may be trapped inside a burning condominium complex.

Granbury tornado victims return home

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:00:25 GMT

Saturday was the day in Granbury anxious tornado victims finally got back into their neighborhoods. Despite the destruction they'd seen on TV, many had hope they'd find their homes or at least some valuables intact.

Sole Powerball winner in Florida

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:31:07 GMT

It's all about the odds, and one lone ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching each of the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said Sunday.

Winning Powerball numbers announced

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:20:29 GMT

Lottery officials: Winning numbers in $600M drawing are 22, 10, 13, 14, 52 and Powerball 11.

Austin haze result of Mexican fires

Natalie Stoll — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:48:16 GMT

Austinites awoke Saturday to hazy skies, the result of agricultural fires in Mexico.

Austin man rescued from sinking car

John Bumgardner — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:25:57 GMT

An Austin man is in jail after an accident in New Braunfels Saturday sank his car in a pond.

Police arrest teacher in bomb threat

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:56:01 GMT

El Paso police used a bomb squad to investigate the home of a high school teacher arrested on charges he had an improper relationship with a student.

Boy Scout vote on gay youth expected

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:49:42 GMT

With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units.

300-pound man dies after stun gun fired

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:43:07 GMT

A 300-pound Fort Worth man died shortly after police fired a Taser stun gun at him during a drug raid.

Powerball fever grips players

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:38:54 GMT

It's all about the odds.

University of Texas graduates 4,200

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:23:12 GMT

The University of Texas will graduate 4,200 students today. We spoke to two of them.

Security tightens for UT commencement

David Scott — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:00:13 GMT

The University of Texas is hosting its 130th spring commencement through Saturday. But this one is different, and security will be tight.

Akins students help out in Granbury

Omar Lewis — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:23:04 GMT

Student from a South Austin high school were in Granbury Friday, delivering goods to those affected by Wednesday's killer storms.

House OKs changes to cancer institute

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:55 GMT

The Texas House has approved a dramatic overhaul of the state's troubled $3 billion cancer-fighting agency, including replacing its entire, 11-member board.

House OKs new beer distribution rules

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:55:22 GMT

Lawmakers used voice votes Friday to alter the beer industry's pricing structure and overhaul regulations that apply only to craft breweries. That drew applause from brewers watching in the gallery.

Texas lawmakers reach budget deal

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:34:57 GMT

Texas lawmakers reached a deal Friday on a two-year spending plan that would restore $3.93 billion to public schools and clear the way for taking $2 billion from the state's rainy day fund.

Budget deal frays as Democrats balk

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:06:11 GMT

A final deal on a new Texas budget remained elusive Friday despite Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst saying that both sides had settled the key issues.

Budget talks stall with just days to go

Josh Hinkle — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:42:51 GMT

Texans continue to wait to find out where their tax dollars will be spent during the next two years. On Thursday, both budget-related meetings were postponed at the State Capitol.

Perry views N. Texas tornado damage

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:01:17 GMT

Gov. Rick Perry viewed the devastation caused by a large tornado that left at least six people dead.

Brace yourself for another scorcher

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:11:04 GMT

The Climate Prediction Center says in its official 2013 Summer Forecast that Central Texas' long-running heat wave will likely continue.

Perry says he's not derailing budget

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:04:27 GMT

A public meeting of budget negotiators is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, issues are still being worked out.

Perry set to sign Michael Morton Act

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:59:24 GMT

Gov. Rick Perry held a special ceremony to sign into law a proposal attempting to limit future wrongful convictions as the legislative session enters its final, frantic days.

House to consider charter school bill

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:54:43 GMT

Traditionally, House Democrats have opposed charter expansion, as have Republicans from rural areas.

Cause of West blast undetermined

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:42:51 GMT

One month after a fire triggered a massive blast killing 15 people, officials on Thursday had to declare the cause of the blaze as "undetermined."

Austin company develops precision rifle

Omar Lewis — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:39:34 GMT

An Austin based technology company is redefining long distance shooting, and gaining attention across the world.

Tornado-ravaged sector to remain closed

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:19:47 GMT

At least six were killed and more than 100 were injured as a massive tornado thundered across North Texas on Wednesday night.

DPS touts tip website to fight crime

Robert Maxwell — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:53:19 GMT

The Texas Department of Public Safety is touting a website for Texans to report suspicious activity.

Senate leaders push for campus-carry

Josh Hinkle — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:35:55 GMT

If you have a license to carry a handgun, you might soon be able walk into a building on a college campus in Texas and not be breaking the law.

Tough budget talks behind closed doors

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:01:50 GMT

Texas lawmakers are engaged in tense, behind-closed-doors talks to hammer out a two-year state budget.