News Archive
Richest Are Leaving Even the Rich Far Behind
June 5, 2005
The people at the top of America's money pyramid have so prospered in recent years that they have pulled far ahead of the rest of the population.
Texas lawmakers mostly forgot their obligation to children
June 4, 2005
Children weren't what the 79th Legislature was about. Tax relief for a select few is what it was all about.
A look back at a low-performing Legislature
June 3, 2005
Newspaper editorials around the state graded this session an "F."
Church voter drive finds ally in Perry
June 3, 2005
Exclusive: Is Texas network nonpartisan or a 're-election machine'?
Can the legislative hatchet job on border schools be mended?
June 2, 2005
In its aftermath, the question most asked about the 79th Legislature is: "What happened?"
Failing our students
June 2, 2005
The Texas class of 2005 included 21,198 students who failed their graduation test. State Education Commissioner Shirley Neeley was pleased that roughly 90 percent of this year's seniors passed the test.
Universities lack way to pay for projects
June 2, 2005
They want the legislature to let them issue bonds to keep up with growth
Health and human services spending tiptoes forward
June 2, 2005
Not all cuts restored from 2003, and state is still among nation's worst.
End of the 79th Session Letter From Senator Shapleigh to El Pasoans
June 2, 2005
We must fight everyday, every session to ensure that the voice of our citizens is heard loud and clear in the halls of Austin, and resolve to never quit advancing the cause of our great community.
Fallout of school bill's failure
June 1, 2005
Dewhurst may have more potential political liability than Craddick
Teacher pension fund won't get boost
June 1, 2005
Money to bolster retiree benefits is stripped from budget, leaving tough choices for future session.
School-funds issue won't just go away
June 1, 2005
State officials pledge to continue working on it.
S.A. lawmakers aren't entirely disappointed
June 1, 2005
School finance was a bust, but there's child abuse rail lines and the hospital-funds pool.
School finance plans rest in pieces
June 1, 2005
Failure to agree on key issue prompts talk about who's to blame, hints of special session.
Voter identification bill may be dead for session
May 29, 2005
The measure by Rep. Mary Denny, R-Aubrey, would have required voters to show a picture ID before being allowed to vote.
Border education projects get cut out
May 29, 2005
Two of the border region's top priorities lost their funding Saturday with some lawmakers blaming House Speaker Tom Craddick for blocking a $13 million appropriation needed to open them.
Border Region $0M, Midland $13.5M
May 28, 2005
HB 1 boost for Midland Memorial but no new faculty funding for El Paso or Kingsville medical institutions
Time running out for school finance fix
May 27, 2005
House, Senate still far apart on tax issue; deadline is Friday night
State budget pact calls for 19% increase
May 26, 2005
Critics call for restraint; backers say $140 billion needed to restore cuts
Working to Open the Doors for More Affordable Housing in El Paso
May 26, 2005
The fight over the Cedar Oak Townhomes project in El Paso is “a fight to control tax credits in El Paso.
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