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Tornado-ravaged Texas town to start recovery

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:43:14 -0400

GRANBURY, Texas - Residents whose homes were torn apart or blown away by a North Texas deadly tornado can soon return to retrieve what belongings may be left and start cleaning up, authorities said Friday.

Judge rules for cheerleaders in Bible banner suit

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:47:26 -0400

HOUSTON - A judge ruled Wednesday that cheerleaders at a Southeast Texas high school can display banners emblazoned with Bible verses at football games.

Texas AG's same-sex opinion doesn't worry entities

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:19:35 -0400

EL PASO, Texas - Cities and counties that offer same-sex partner health benefits don't anticipate altering their policies after the Texas attorney general called the practice unconstitutional, though his opinion does serve as fuel for litigation against entities providing benefits to gay couples.

Abbott trumpeting his conservative credentials

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:42:21 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott hasn't officially announced if he'll run for governor but is making clear that if he does, he'll be running to the right.