Rabbi offers scripture message of Texas lawmakers
A Dallas rabbi invoked a scripture lesson from Second Samuel Thursday for modern-day Texans to ponder as they struggle over a new budget. A rich man with a massive flock of sheep enriched himself...
View ArticleSenator irked after UT officicials cancel boxing match in El Paso
A decision by the University of Texas System to cancel a boxing match in UT-El Paso’s Sun Bowl stadium irked Sen. Jose Rodriguez, D-El Paso, especially since security concerns were cited because of...
View ArticleNew education commissioner gets a quiet announcement
Monday’s announcement that Michael Williams would become the first African American to lead the Texas Education Agency didn’t get the treatment normally accorded for such a major appointment. There...
View ArticleAbbott taps Iraq reconstruction vet as health watchdog
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday he has chosen a veteran of the efforts to rebuild Iraq as the new director of the embattled Texas state agency charged with rooting out health care fraud and...
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