When everyone in public office is in the same political party and playing nice, you can forget that this is a competitive business. And then it’s time to look at open seats, to... 9 hours ago | The Texas Tribune |  
After hours of emotional debate, the Senate late on Tuesday evening approved omnibus legislation to tighten abortion restrictions. “My objective first and foremost, second and... 9 hours ago | The Texas Tribune |  
Friends and family of a man killed in Las Cruces last week gathered for his funeral on Tuesday. 11 hours ago | KVIA 7 |  
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira returned to the disabled list Tuesday, with a right wrist injury suffered against the Los Angeles Angels. 15 hours ago | KVIA 7 |  
Despite Gov. Rick Perry's veto of one key criminal justice reform bill, advocates said the 83rd legislative session was largely a success when it came to laws that will help ex-... 32 min ago | The Texas Tribune |  
The issue of political corruption and leadership is quickly rising on Texans’ list of top problems facing the country, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune... 3 hours ago | The Texas Tribune |  
The barrier that divides the U.S. House and Senate plans for immigration reform looms as large as the double-layered border fence that lines much of the Texas-Mexico border.  On... 3 hours ago | The Texas Tribune |  
Officials in the North Texas town of Blue Mound and the town's representative in the state House say they are upset and baffled by Gov. Rick Perry’s veto of a bill that would have... 3 hours ago | The Texas Tribune |  
Tim Duncan was delivering a vintage performance, and the San Antonio Spurs were streaking to the franchise's fifth championship. Then the 37-year-old forward ran out of gas, and... 9 hours ago | KVIA 7 |  
With their backs against the wall, the Miami Heat thrived once again Tuesday night, defeating the San Antonio Spurs and staving off elimination. 9 hours ago | KVIA 7 |