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The people of Tijuana, Mexico, are of two minds on the demolition of the infamous La Ocho prison and the future of a city that has been known for its vice. New York Times […]
The bishop of Lubbock’s Catholic Diocese is opposing a federal law he says violates Catholic teachings and the U.S. Constitution. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal […]
The recent uptick in the U.S. economy has occurred in spite of President Barack Obama’s economic policies, U.S. Senate candidate Tom Leppert said Wednesday during a campaign stop in Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News […]
Mitt Romney and Ron Paul are the undisputed favorites in Maine, the next state weighing in on the Republican presidential race. They're the only candidates who have made much of an effort here. Associated Press […]
A national political firestorm over abortion and birth control spread suddenly Tuesday, including in El Paso where most residents are Catholic. El Paso Times […]
With a new head of steam from his three electoral victories on Tuesday night, Rick Santorum is daring to think what might have been unthinkable just a week ago and remains improbable — that he can dispatch Newt Gingrich and maybe even Mitt Romney to become the Republican standard-bearer against President Obama in the fall. New York Times […]
The day after shaking up the Republican presidential race by sweeping three contests, Rick Santorum was welcomed with open arms by North Texans on Wednesday. Fort Worth Star-Telegram […]
A new University of Texas System advisory council aims to turn more inventions by UT researchers into dollars for education and further research, according to discussion during a board of regents committee meeting in San Antonio on Wednesday. San Antonio Express-News […]
A history professor from Texas is seeking access to long-sealed court records that he believes may help explain the motivation behind the Watergate break-in that ultimately drove President Richard Nixon from office. Associated Press […]
Senate Republican hopeful Craig James, who had supported Gov. Rick Perry’s presidential bid, announced late Wednesday that he’s endorsing former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum for the GOP presidential nomination. Dallas Morning News […]
Austin City Council candidates trying to finance citywide campaigns often get help from "bundlers" — supporters who gather donations and raise money on their behalf. Austin American-Statesman […]
The lawsuits filed by minority groups against Texas redistricting have done the people a great service simply by prying this secretive, ugly process open for public inspection. Corpus Christi Caller-Times […]