At a Tea Party-organized rally at the Capitol, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul said the presidential nomination isn’t sewn up yet. And U.S. Senate candidate Ted Cruz reminded the crowd of his abiding conservatism.
Susannah Jacob
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Health care
Study: Texas to Outpace Other States in Health Insurance Rebates
Texas consumers and businesses could get $186 million in rebates from health insurers under a requirement of the Affordable Care Act, according a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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Criminal Justice
Updated: Court Hears Challenge to Murder Conviction, Scent Lineups
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals heard from Megan Winfrey’s lawyer and the San Jacinto County district attorney Wednesday as Winfrey challenges her conviction for a 2004 murder.
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Ron Paul Faces Long Odds and Large Crowds
The veteran congressman may not have a real shot at becoming the GOP’s presidential nominee, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have something to gain by taking a tour of his home state.
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Slideshow: Rural Vet Shortage Plagues Texas
As more graduating veterinary students flock to big cities, a shortage of rural veterinarians has developed in Texas. Dr. Roberto Margo, 69, has been Rio Grande City’s only veterinarian for 40 years. He has finally found a veterinary student is poised to take over for him.
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Higher Education
Shortage of Rural Vets in State Creates a Challenge
As increasing numbers of graduating veterinary students choose to practice in big cities, a shortage of rural veterinarians has developed in parts of the state.
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Transportation
Panama Canal Expansion Raises Hopes in Houston
The Panama Canal’s expansion will probably mean the Port of Houston sees more container ships, but local officials disagree on whether the area is ready for the extra business.
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Economy
Greening Disease Has Citrus Growers on Alert
With greening disease infecting some Texas citrus trees, some growers fear the infections could spread and seriously damage their industry.
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State Government
Anti-Cockfighting Law Could Aid Enforcement
Animal welfare activists are hoping for a renewed crackdown on illegal cockfighting now that laws passed last legislative session are in effect. Forcing the birds to fight was already illegal; now, it’s also against the law to breed the birds or attend a fight.
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Criminal Justice
El Paso is Tops Again on Low-Crime Cities List
El Paso has the lowest crime rate of American cities with populations over 500,000, according to rankings assembled by the CQ Press and released earlier today. This is the second year in a row the border city has topped the list.