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ted cruz
Aug 2, 2012

Texans Voted Cruz Despite Outside Support

Texans Voted Cruz Despite Outside Support

U.S. Senate hopeful and Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst had many of his state's brightest political stars in his corner.

david dewhurst
Jul 31, 2012

Dewhurst Vows to 'Never Stop Fighting'

Dewhurst Vows to 'Never Stop Fighting'

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst says he's called opponent Ted Cruz to concede the GOP primary race for U.S. Senate.

jerry patterson
Jul 31, 2012

Patterson Says He'll Run for Lt. Gov. in 2014

Patterson Says He'll Run for Lt. Gov. in 2014

Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson says he'll run for lieutenant governor in 2014.

marc veasey
Aug 1, 2012

Veasey Defeats Garcia for Democratic Nod

Veasey Defeats Garcia for Democratic Nod

State Rep. Marc Veasey has defeated Dallas activist Domingo Garcia for the Democratic nomination for the 33rd Congressional District.

john devine
Jul 31, 2012

Devine Beats Medina in GOP Race for Supreme Court

Devine Beats Medina in GOP Race for Supreme Court

John Devine has defeated Texas Supreme Court Justice David Medina for the Republican nomination for a spot on the court.

j.d. sheffield
Jul 31, 2012

Sheffield Beats Rep. Miller in Texas District 59

Sheffield Beats Rep. Miller in Texas District 59

Gatesville physician J.D. Sheffield has defeated Texas state Rep. Sid Miller for the Republican nomination for House District 59.

kbh
Jul 31, 2012

Sen. Hutchison Throws Support Behind Ted Cruz

Sen. Hutchison Throws Support Behind Ted Cruz

Outgoing Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison said she'll do whatever she can to help Ted Cruz win her Senate seat in November.

ted cruz
Aug 1, 2012

GOP Chooses Cruz Over Dewhurst

GOP Chooses Cruz Over Dewhurst

Tea party-backed Ted Cruz has defeated Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.

Dallas
Jul 30, 2012

Perry to Campaign with Dewhurst

Perry to Campaign with Dewhurst

Gov. Rick Perry is campaigning with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst on the eve of the much-watched runoff election.

Ted Cruz
Jul 28, 2012

Busy Weekend For Texas Senate Hopefuls

Busy Weekend For Texas Senate Hopefuls

Republicans Ted Cruz and David Dewhurst try to energize voters based on last weekend before primary.

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Bomb-Making Supplies Found During Traffic Stop

Bomb-Making Supplies Found During Traffic Stop

A Waxahachie man was arrested in Dallas on Tuesday after bomb-making supplies were found in his car during a traffic stop.

Memorial Held for Youth Pastor Killed in Crash

Memorial Held for Youth Pastor Killed in Crash

Friends and family filled a Burleson concert venue on Wednesday to remember a youth pastor killed in a multivehicle crash.

Woman, 85, Nearly Back to Normal After Battling West Nile Virus

Woman, 85, Nearly Back to Normal After Battling West Nile Virus

Nearly a year after contracting the West Nile virus, 85-year-old Dolores Klein is almost back to her old self.

Women Arrested in Alleged Spa Prostitution Ring

Women Arrested in Alleged Spa Prostitution Ring

Dallas police and FBI agents made several arrests in an alleged prostitution ring involving two spas Monday. A news conference is scheduled for Wednesday.

"Genius": Fans Mourn Death of James Gandolfini

"Genius": Fans Mourn Death of James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday...

Ruffled Feathers Over Plan to Relocate Plano Birds

Ruffled Feathers Over Plan to Relocate Plano Birds

Residents of a Plano apartment complex are concerned about plans to relocate the resident swans and ducks.

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