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Apr 29, 2013

Early Voting Begins for May 11 Elections

Early Voting Begins for May 11 Elections

Early voting in person begins Monday for the May 11 elections. Citizens have until May 7 to vote early.

Governor Rick Perry
Mar 18, 2013

Texas Lawmakers May Cut Perry's Power

Texas Lawmakers May Cut Perry's Power

One state bill under consideration seeks to impose a two-term limit.

Texas
Jan 10, 2013

Perry to Address Conservative Policy Gathering

Perry to Address Conservative Policy Gathering

Gov. Rick Perry is delivering the keynote address at an annual policy orientation organized by a leading state conservative think tank.

Tea Party
Jan 3, 2013

Ted Cruz to be Sworn in as U.S. Senator from Texas

Ted Cruz to be Sworn in as U.S. Senator from Texas

Tea party favorite Ted Cruz will be sworn in Thursday as the first Hispanic to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate.

Governor Rick Perry
Dec 17, 2012

Perry to Speak at NRH Tea Party Meeting

Perry to Speak at NRH Tea Party Meeting

Gov. Rick Perry is to speak at a North Texas tea party event Monday, trying to shore up that base as he mulls another run for governor and possibly a second presidential run.

David Dewhurst
Dec 6, 2012

Dewhurst Talks Higher Education for 2013 Session

Dewhurst Talks Higher Education for 2013 Session

Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is scheduled to discuss higher education in Fort Worth and how the state's universities may be affected in the 2013 legislative session.

Dewhurst
Nov 29, 2012

Dewhurst to Preview Upcoming Legislative Session

Dewhurst to Preview Upcoming Legislative Session

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst will give a North Texas business group a preview of what he sees as the compelling issues to be faced by the session of the Texas Legislature convening in January.

George P. Bush
Nov 9, 2012

Bush Family Member to Run for Office?

Bush Family Member to Run for Office?

George P. Bush, the son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, could be throwing his hat into the political arena.

Nov 4, 2012

Irving Police Tweet Increase in Burglaries

Irving Police Tweet Increase in Burglaries

Irving police use their new Twitter account to tweet about a string of burglaries in Valley Ranch.

Texas
Nov 4, 2012

Crunch Time for Candidates in State Senate Race

Crunch Time for Candidates in State Senate Race

Both candidates had a busy Sunday campaigning and making public appearances at area events.

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At Least 51 Killed in Okla. Tornado

At Least 51 Killed in Okla. Tornado

A massive tornado swept through a small suburb south of Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, destroying several neighborhoods, businesses, schools and killing at least 51 people.

Awaiting Trial, Maj. Nidal Hasan Paid $278,000

Awaiting Trial, Maj. Nidal Hasan Paid $278,000

The Department of Defense confirms to NBC 5 Investigates that accused Fort Hood shooter Major Nidal Hasan has been paid more than $278,000 since the Nov. 5, 2009 shooting that left 13 dead 32 injured.

Mayor: Fallen Firefighter Was "A Hero"

Mayor: Fallen Firefighter Was "A Hero"

The body of a Dallas firefighter who radioed for help after becoming trapped in a burning condominium has been recovered. The firefighter, whose name has not yet been released, was among the 100...

Keller ISD Hopes to Squash Senior Pranks

Keller ISD Hopes to Squash Senior Pranks

The Keller school district is making changes in hopes of preventing senior pranks like the ones students pulled at three high schools last year.

Arlington Hopes to Upgrade Radio System

Arlington Hopes to Upgrade Radio System

The Arlington Fire Department is pushing to upgrade to a digital public radio system.

Lindblom Loses 1st Start, Rangers Fall to A's 9-2

Lindblom Loses 1st Start, Rangers Fall to A's 9-2

Josh Lindblom pitched out of trouble several times early in his debut as a major league starter. The Texas right-hander couldn't do it in the fifth inning.

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