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Photos: Look at new teaching hospital

Get a look at the new teaching hospital that will gear up University of Texas medical students.

Get first look at new teaching hospital

Officials unveiled the first renderings of the teaching hospital for University of Texas medical students. Construction begins next year, with completion

State to launch dangerous chemical site

On Monday, a House committee tasked the State Fire Marshal’s Office with creating a web site that could help Texans avoid a disaster like the fertilizer plant

School sanctions bill vetoed by Perry

Gov. Rick Perry has vetoed a bill that aimed to replace criminal penalties for skipping school with a system of progressive sanctions. Senate Bill 1234 would

Perry signs school marshal bill, vetoes measure to train school workers

Gov. Rick Perry has vetoed a bill that would have provided training for school workers authorized to carry concealed handguns onto campus.

Legislation piles up during special session

Time is running out at the Texas Capitol this special session, but legislation just keeps piling up.

Public Integrity Unit funding cut from budget

Gov. Rick Perry's office is already handing a handful of decisions – including the line item veto of funding to the Travis County District Attorney’s Public

Judge sets July 22 trial date in Lehmberg removal effort

The embattled Travis County district attorney is under stepped-up pressure to resign because of her DWI.

Historic courthouses lack needed funding

Historic courthouses in Texas are at the mercy of big budget cuts over the next two years, and once again many of the structures are still not eligible for

Texting and driving still not banned in Texas

Most Texans think it should be against the law for drivers to send text messages when they are behind the wheel, according to a new report.

Monitor, review panel designed as a voice for community

A longtime activist says it's time to review the process of reviewing the Austin Police Department.

Special session, education funds, roads

Governor Rick Perry has called state lawmakers back for a special session.

Highway plan would tap Rainy Day Fund

Transportation in Texas missed out on much money in the regular legislative session. But some state lawmakers are pushing a plan to address the problem in the

Lawmakers honor Texas' fallen soldiers

Texas lawmakers took time out of their busy last few days of the 83rd Regular Session to honor Texas' fallen soldiers.

Air Force base families hit hard by tornado

Among the hundreds who lost their homes when the deadly tornado ripped through Moore, Okla., on Monday were troops and civilians who work at nearby Tinker Air

Budget talks stall with just days to go in session

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