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Cornyn seeking probe into Army recruiter suicides
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Thursday called for an independent probe into a string of suicides among Houston-based Army recruiters, citing "very troubling" allegations that the chain of command interfered with official investigations in order to cover up a toxic leadership climate and low mor ... more »
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U.S. Sen. John Cornyn on Thursday called for an independent probe into a string of suicides among Houston-based Army recruiters, citing "very troubling" allegations that the chain of command interfered with official investigations in order to cover up a toxic leadership climate and low mor ... more »
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Cornyn, Noriega focus on economy in Houston debate
Sen. John Cornyn defended his leadership on the economy as his Democratic challenger Rick Noriega asked Texans if they are better off now than they were six years ago during a wide-ranging debate Thursday night. "Government in Washington has got us in the ditch because its priorities have been ... more »
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Sen. John Cornyn defended his leadership on the economy as his Democratic challenger Rick Noriega asked Texans if they are better off now than they were six years ago during a wide-ranging debate Thursday night. "Government in Washington has got us in the ditch because its priorities have been ... more »
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M.D. Anderson submits charitable-care records
An influential U.S. senator is pressuring the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center to account for its charitable-care practices as part of his ongoing crackdown on tax-exempt hospitals.
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An influential U.S. senator is pressuring the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center to account for its charitable-care practices as part of his ongoing crackdown on tax-exempt hospitals.
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Rodent factory's odors may spur zoning change
The Big Cheese Rodent Factory has been causing a big stink for its neighbors. Many residents and companies say the ammonia and spoiled meat odors wafting from the tan, nondescript building without a sign aren't just a nuisance but a health hazard.
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The Big Cheese Rodent Factory has been causing a big stink for its neighbors. Many residents and companies say the ammonia and spoiled meat odors wafting from the tan, nondescript building without a sign aren't just a nuisance but a health hazard.
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Court rejects bid to remove judge tied to DeLay
The Third Court of Appeals has denied a prosecutor's request to remove a judge who once had political ties to Tom DeLay from a criminal case involving two of DeLay's former associates. The court acted without written comment.
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The Third Court of Appeals has denied a prosecutor's request to remove a judge who once had political ties to Tom DeLay from a criminal case involving two of DeLay's former associates. The court acted without written comment.
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Houston recycling program is another victim of Ike
Bring in that plastic green bin before the grass beneath it turns brown.
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Bring in that plastic green bin before the grass beneath it turns brown.
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Defense: Heroin withdrawal hastened girl's confession
A former Clear Lake student appeared to be withdrawing from heroin abuse when she gave statements to police about her involvement in the killings of four people, a psychiatrist testified Thursday in her capital murder trial
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A former Clear Lake student appeared to be withdrawing from heroin abuse when she gave statements to police about her involvement in the killings of four people, a psychiatrist testified Thursday in her capital murder trial
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Census figures say 32% in Harris Co. lack health care
The oft-quoted statistic that one in three Harris County residents lacks health insurance gained further credence this week with new county-by-county census figures.
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The oft-quoted statistic that one in three Harris County residents lacks health insurance gained further credence this week with new county-by-county census figures.
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Pepper spray halts courtroom melee in Austin
Travis County sheriff's deputies used pepper spray to break up a melee that broke out in a courtroom Thursday as a judge was sentencing a man to 25 years in prison for murder.
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Travis County sheriff's deputies used pepper spray to break up a melee that broke out in a courtroom Thursday as a judge was sentencing a man to 25 years in prison for murder.
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New driver's license rule upsets some immigrants
A little-noticed administrative change preventing illegal immigrants from obtaining a Texas driver's license has upset immigrant groups, lawmakers and Hispanic activists, who predict it will boost the number of unlicensed and uninsured drivers on Texas roads.
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A little-noticed administrative change preventing illegal immigrants from obtaining a Texas driver's license has upset immigrant groups, lawmakers and Hispanic activists, who predict it will boost the number of unlicensed and uninsured drivers on Texas roads.
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