Meet Plano's New Mayor
Plano Mayor-Elect Harry LaRosiliere said the focus of his four-year term will be economic development and... Watch »
May 13, 2013
5 Questions on IRS' Targeting of Tea Party Groups
Yet more of Washington was balking at the behavior of the Internal Revenue Service on Monday with the news that the... Watch »
May 14, 2013
Teen Tanning Bill Clears House
The Texas House has approved raising to 18 the minimum age for using a tanning facility. Watch »
May 13, 2013
Obama: Focus on Benghazi Talking Points a "Sideshow"
President Barack Obama blasted critics' scrutiny of his administration's immediate response to the attacks on... Watch »
May 13, 2013
Texas House, Senate Face Impasse Over Budget
Republicans control both chambers of the Texas Legislature, but that hasn't kept them from reaching an impasse over... Read »
May 12, 2013
Half of Alcohol Props Pass on Saturday's Ballots
Four North Texas towns had alcohol propositions on Saturday's ballot, though only half of them passed. Read »
May 13, 2013
14 Dallas City Council Seats Up for Election
All 14 City Council seats in Dallas were on Saturday's ballot and only four members ran unopposed. Watch »
May 13, 2013
26 Mayoral Elections Held Saturday
Mayoral races in Arlington, McKinney and Plano have been decided and nearly two dozen others are being... Read »
May 13, 2013
Local Election Results
On Saturday, North Texans voted in more than 300 local races including mayoral campaigns, local... Read »
May 13, 2013
Plano Elects First Black Mayor
Harry LaRosiliere and Fred Moses have been leaders in Plano for years. The fact that one of them will be the city's... Watch »
May 13, 2013
Rand Paul Challenges Hillary Clinton in Key Iowa Speech
Sen. Rand Paul delivered critical words about the Obama administration and Secretary of State Hillary... Read »
May 11, 2013
Obama: Don't Be "Bamboozled" by Health Law Critics
The president pitched his healthcare plan to moms nationwide by focusing on the law's specific benefits for women. Read »
May 10, 2013
Hundreds of House Bills Dead, For Now
The final gun for passing legislation proposed by lawmakers in the Texas House sounded Friday, killing hundreds... Read »
May 10, 2013
"Warrior Games" Offer Rehabilitation and Recovery
The Colorado Springs competition gives military athletes who've suffered injuries or illness the chance to... Watch »
May 10, 2013
Bill Would Allow Teens to Consent to Immunizations
The Texas House has passed a bill allowing children 14 and over to sometimes consent to their own... Read »
May 10, 2013
U.S. 75 to get Presidential Name Change?
A portion of U.S. 75/Central Expressway may be renamed for former President George W. Bush. Read »
May 9, 2013
Bill Deadline Looms for Texas Legislature
Lawmakers have until midnight to pass their bills out the Texas House and Senate. Read »
May 9, 2013
Obama Heads to Austin to Talk Jobs
President Obama travels to Austin on Thursday to speak about job creation. Read »
May 9, 2013
Sleigh Bells Ring as "Merry Christmas" Bill Passes
Texas bill aims to protect schools from "ridiculous" lawsuits, state rep says. Read »
May 8, 2013
Perry May Call Special Session
With still more than two weeks to go in Texas' legislative session, Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday it's too... Read »
May 8, 2013
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