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Today in Texas
Posted: 09.21.2010 at 9:55 AM
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Here is a look at some of the events being held across the state.

MCALLEN - Bill White, former Houston mayor and candidate for governor, will discuss border security, economic development and education. 8:30 a.m. McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Avenue.

AUSTIN - A rally and march will be held in support of the proposed DREAM Act that would allow undocumented immigrants to gain U.S. citizenship and serve in the military. 9 a.m. University of Texas at Austin student union building.

DALLAS - An official groundbreaking will be held to mark the construction start for the new Pavaho Pump Station. 9:30 a.m. 600 Block of Canada Drive (Between Sylvan Avenue and Coronet Boulevard).

AUSTIN - The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health presents a discussion on the criminalization of mental illness by nationally acclaimed journalist Pete Earley. 3-4 p.m.

HOUSTON - Texas first lady Anita Perry will speak at a fundraiser benefiting the Archdiocese for the Military Services, which provides pastoral care for the 1.5 million Catholics serving in the military and their families.

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