State & Regional

Top senator vows his charter school plan will pass
Published May 09, 2013 8:09am

The top proponent for school choice in the Texas Legislature vowed Wednesday that his much-watched effort to expand charter schools in Texas will become law — even though it could still face a tough road in the House.

Chemical leak in Lubbock sends dozens from homes
Published May 09, 2013 8:07am

A chemical leak at an agricultural company in West Texas has forced about 100 families from their homes but nobody has been hurt.

NCAR and Xcel extend renewable energy partnership
Published May 09, 2013 8:05am

Xcel Energy Inc. hopes it can save its customers money with the help of more extensive weather forecasting from the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder.

House OKs shifting control of fracking waste water
Published May 09, 2013 8:03am

Energy companies engaging in fracking and other oil and gas exploration would be excused from some possible litigation involving recycled waste water under a bill approved by the Texas House.

Perry: Special session if no $1.8B in tax cuts
Published May 09, 2013 8:03am

With still more than two weeks to go in Texas' legislative session, Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday it's too early to issue ultimatums to lawmakers.

Thursday marks deadline for bills to pass chambers
Published May 09, 2013 8:00am

Lawmakers have until midnight to pass their bills out the Texas House and Senate.

Texas Senate approves teacher retirement changes
Published May 09, 2013 8:00am

A plan to boost the financial stability of the Texas Teacher Retirement System requires teachers and the state to pay more in to the fund, while also setting up a benefit increase for some longtime retirees.

Feds arrest 22 in NM-Texas border town drug sweep
Published May 09, 2013 7:57am

Twenty-two people were arrested on drug trafficking and other charges Wednesday during an early morning border town roundup that woke residents with the sounds of helicopters, bangs and screaming.

West Texas rapper convicted in enticing Wis. teen
Published May 08, 2013 8:39am

An aspiring West Texas rapper who posted his videos online has been convicted of luring a 15-year-old Wisconsin girl into have sex with him.

West Texas Braces for Cline Shale Impact
Published May 08, 2013 8:17am

The mayor of Sweetwater organized a shuttle bus for civic and community leaders on a tour to Odessa, stopping in Big Spring to view the oil rigs encroaching on the town.