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Friday, December 28, 2012  Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is accusing a longtime political adviser of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his campaign account.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  An industry group says Texas homeowners are paying the highest insurance premiums in the country.

Monday, December 03, 2012  More than half of Texas ninth graders who last spring failed one or more of the state's new standardized tests skipped their change to retest.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  A young mother of five facing prison time for beating her 2-year-old daughter and gluing the toddler's hands to a wall has admitted to using drugs and alcohol while out on bond after her arrest.

Friday, September 09, 2011  A 22-year-old mother was facing child abuse charges Friday after police say she glued her toddler daughter's hands to a wall, kicked her in the stomach and beat her over a potty training issue.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  A quarter-century-old law that has held most elementary school classes in Texas to no more than 22 students is on the endangered list as the Legislature looks for solutions to the state's massive budget deficit.

Saturday, December 25, 2010  The Dallas Morning News announced Saturday it had chosen Gov. Rick Perry as the newspaper's annual "Texan of the Year" and recognized him for his "Texas tough-guy" image and firm grip on the state's highest office.

Sunday, September 05, 2010  Many workers have seen their workloads increase as a result of layoffs of other employees.

Saturday, August 21, 2010  The Center for Disease Control is advising everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot.  Click the link below to read more from the Dallas Morning News.

Sunday, July 11, 2010  Cuts to fees paid doctors in the state health care program for low-income Texans are raising fears that already declining physician participation will fall further.

Friday, July 09, 2010  Pronews 7 has confirmed that Sharyland has filed an affidavit with the Texas Public Utility Commission which listed additional collateral received by the company.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010  A natural gas explosion at a Gainesville restaurant has left one person in critical condition.

Friday, June 04, 2010  The precarious link between a congessman's political contributions and his stance on an issue.

Friday, May 14, 2010  More children are ending up in foster care in Texas.

Monday, April 05, 2010  The Ussery-Roan state veterans home here in Amarillo is under fire today after a report by the Dallas Morning News.