News Archive
Minutemen leader wants Army and National Guard permanently stationed on the Texas-Mexico border
September 15, 2005
Leader of Texas Minutemen movement says the "only answer" to illegal immigration is to dramatically increase the manpower of border patrol operations.
Blacks Hit Hardest by Costlier Mortgages
September 15, 2005
Minorities Disproportionately Affected by Subprime Market
Priority tuition aid missing the mark
September 15, 2005
Auditors find 62,000 eligible students not given help as promised
Astros chief leaves Strayhorn's camp
September 15, 2005
Bigger question for McLane centers on state income tax
From the Senator's Desk
September 15, 2005
Senator Shapleigh's notes and observations will keep you updated on what is happening behind the scenes in Austin and El Paso.
Disaster Waiting to Happen
September 11, 2005
Budget cuts threaten infrastructure across the country.
What Happens to a Race Deferred
September 9, 2005
Images of New Orleans on television show a disproportionate number of black faces suffering.
Killed by Contempt
September 9, 2005
Each day since Katrina brings more evidence of the lethal ineptitude of federal officials.
An Economy Raised on Pork
September 9, 2005
Job insecurity is undermining our national interest by setting off political resistance to economic change with negative repercussions that ripple beyond the economy.
700 new laws — which one's yours?
September 8, 2005
In July, Texas-based payday lenders regrouped as businesses operating under Texas' Credit Service Organization Act.
From the Senator's Desk...
September 8, 2005
Senator Shapleigh's notes and observations will keep you updated on what is happening behind the scenes in Austin and El Paso.
UTEP - Voting with their Feet, Part II
September 8, 2005
Universities are increasing fees and tuition forcing students to look elsewhere for higher education options.
Working with Mexico to Bring Economic Prosperity to the Border Region
September 8, 2005
Senator Shapleigh collaborates with leaders from New Mexio and Mexico to increase economic development in the Border Region.
A State Income Tax - Joining the Cause
September 5, 2005
Our Opinions: No more delays
Texas Universities Don't Make the Cut
September 1, 2005
For the second year in a row, there was not a single public Texas university ranked in the top 50 of the U.S. News & World Report's
From the Senator's Desk...
September 1, 2005
Senator Shapleigh's notes and observations will keep you updated on what is happening behind the scenes in Austin and El Paso.
Dispelling the myths about a state income tax
August 30, 2005
A state income tax in Texas would raise the revenue needed to provide for quality teachers, early education and great schools.
New Laws
August 29, 2005
Wine lover or teen on cell phone, there's plenty for everyone to heed starting Thursday
From the Senator's Desk ...
August 25, 2005
Senator Shapleigh's notes and observations will keep you updated on what is happening behind the scenes in Austin and El Paso.
Special Report on the Five M's: Military
August 25, 2005
In cooperation with nearby bases, Fort Bliss has become a major training site, bringing troops and support personnel to the region.
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