The U.S. Supreme Court this morning rejected the redistricting maps drawn by a panel of federal judges in San Antonio. Continue Reading »
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Tour de Houston bike marathon coming back
After a year on hiatus for economic reasons, Houston cyclists are once again gearing up for the return of the citywide Tour de Houston bike marathon. Continue Reading »
Reports: Supreme Court Justices appeared unsure at Texas redistricting hearing
The US Supreme Court concluded a hearing on Texas redistricting maps this afternoon, leaving the timing of this year’s primaries and the political maps that Texas will be allowed to use still very much up in the air. Continue Reading »
Editorial: Texan of the Year finalists Rodney Ellis, Pete Gallego
Criminal justice reforms have typically been as popular in the state Capitol as rain on the Fourth of July. Just ask Sen. Rodney Ellis. Continue Reading »
Tax exemption request from refinery giant stirs debate
The possibility that Texas schools could lose tens of millions in taxes from refineries is drawing the attention and concern of lawmakers, environmental activists and educators. Continue Reading »
Houston politicians protest education cuts
Three months into the school year, lawmakers and parents are angry about the effects of the $5 billion cut from schools by the TexasLegislature. Continue Reading »
Former Morton Prosecutor Faces Questions on Alleged Misconduct
GEORGETOWN — Former Williamson County district attorney Ken Anderson declined to answer reporters’ questions this morning as he entered a closed courthouse room where he would face Michael Morton and an inquiry into how prosecutors secured a wrongful murder conviction against him 25 years ago. Continue Reading »
Perry Doesn’t Support Confederate Flag License Plates
Gov. Rick Perry does not support a Confederate flag specialty license plate under consideration by the state Department of Motor Vehicles board, he said in Florida this morning. Continue Reading »
Skinner looks to federal court for hope
After 16 years on death row, Hank Skinner is on a run of high-profile and historic victories. Continue Reading »
Lawsuit says State Farm denied claims for Ike-damaged shingles
HOUSTON — A Houston lawmaker on Friday called for an investigation of State Farm after homeowners alleged in a lawsuit that the insurer wrongfully denied more than 100,000 roof-related Hurricane Ike claims. Continue Reading »