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Boy Scout vote on gay youth expected

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

300-pound man dies after stun gun fired

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

It's all about the odds.

Akins High School students deliver supplies to Granbury

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

House OKs major changes to state cancer institute

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.

Texas House approves new beer distribution rules

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

Texas lawmakers reach budget deal

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

Photos: Devastation in tornado's path

A tour of the hardest hit areas in Granbury showed widespread damage.

Budget deal frays as Democrats balk

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 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

Perry views tornado damage in North Texas

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

Brace yourself for another scorching summer

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

Photos: Deadly tornadoes in North Texas

At least six people died and scores of buildings were flattened by Wednesday night's tornadoes.

Perry says he's not derailing budget

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

Perry set to sign Michael Morton Act

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

House to consider much-watched charter school bill

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

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Brace yourself for another scorcher

The Climate Prediction Center says in its official 2013 Summer Forecast that …

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Photos: Devastation in tornado's path

A tour of the hardest hit areas in Granbury showed widespread damage.

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