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Texas Capitol is place to seek changes in drilling and pipeline regulation

Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Wed Aug 20, 1:08 am EDT

BUD KENNEDY The place to take complaints about gas drilling and pipelines is not city hall. The place to complain is the Texas Capitol, and the line forms at the ballot box Nov. 4. Area Republicans control three of the most powerful jobs in Austin when it comes to regulating gas drilling and pipelines. Only one of the three will face an opponent this fall. State Sen. Kip Averitt, R-Waco, ...

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Hutchison Hints Again at Gubernatorial Bid
FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth - Fri Aug 8, 10:09 pm EDT
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison hinted yet again Friday that she plans to run for Texas governor in 2010.
SGA joins new Texas Student Association
North Texas Daily - Thu Aug 7, 2:38 am EDT
When classes reconvene in a few weeks, they will do so with the support of the Texas Student Association. The association is a group of student governments from four-year public universities in Texas that have banded together to tout student issues. The member student governments met at the Texas State Capitol in Austin to set down a structure and understand what issues will be important to ...
Ex-U.S. House leader Armey coming for GOP bash
The Dickinson Press - Sat Aug 9, 1:24 am EDT
BISMARCK - North Dakota native and former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey of Texas is coming to Bismarck in September to help Republicans dedicate their remodeled state headquarters. Advertisement: METROPLAINS MANAGEMENT LLC Apartments - Call today for move in specials! 1 & 2 bedroom apatments available right now & are going quickly! For exceptional service call Diana at ...
Irving council OKs plan to buy Oklahoma water
WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth - Fri Aug 8, 9:50 am EDT
The Irving City Council on Thursday unanimously approved what is believed to be the first water sales agreement between an Oklahoma water authority and a Texas customer.
Barton on energy
Waxahachie Daily Light - Fri Aug 8, 12:35 pm EDT
MIDLOTHIAN — U.S. Representative Joe Barton (R-Texas) was on his home turf Monday and while the crowd was sometimes angry the 12-term Congressman faced every question tossed his way.
Theater buy OK’d
Waxahachie Daily Light - Fri Aug 8, 12:36 pm EDT
After an executive session Monday night, the Waxahachie City Council approved the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board’s purchase of the Texas Theater for $260,000.
Fort Bend DA hit with $1,500 fine over campaign finances
Houston Chronicle - Thu Aug 7, 9:41 pm EDT
The Texas Ethics Commission assessed a $1,500 fine against Fort Bend County District Attorney John Healey for violations of the state election code regarding campaign finance reports. The commission investigated 10 complaints and found six violations.
Fort Worth may allow pipelines under city streets
Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Fri Aug 8, 2:47 am EDT
By MIKE LEE FORT WORTH — Natural gas producers might be allowed to run their pipelines beneath city streets, a compromise that would reduce the need for producers to condemn private land for pipelines, a city department head said Thursday. City Council members appeared to endorse the idea during a workshop Thursday on pipeline issues. They also vowed to press for more oversight from the Texas ...
Fort Worth leaders look at allowing gas pipelines beneath streets
Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Thu Aug 7, 9:10 pm EDT
By MIKE LEE FORT WORTH — Natural gas producers might be allowed to run their pipelines beneath city streets, a compromise that would lessen the need for them to condemn private land for pipelines, a city department head said Thursday. City Council members appeared to endorse the idea during a workshop on pipeline issues. They also vowed to press for more oversight from the Texas Railroad ...
Disability group, preservationists call for funding
The Daily Texan - Fri Aug 8, 2:14 am EDT
The Austin City Council held a public hearing Thursday night for residents to voice opinions on the proposed city budget. Most of the people who spoke were representatives from ADAPT of Texas, a grassroots disability rights group, and called for the reallocation of funds in the proposed budget to fund the improvement of city sidewalks.

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Texas Supreme Court rejects state Sen. Kim Brimer's bid to kick opponent off ballot
Dallas Morning News - Tue Aug 19, 5:31 pm EDT
Texas state Sen. Kim Brimer tries again to get challenger kicked off ballot
Dallas Morning News - Mon Aug 18, 6:16 pm EDT
City Council Has More Power On The Stormwater Citizens Utility Committee
KFOX 14 El Paso - Wed Aug 20, 7:59 pm EDT
Craddick, Dingus to debate before Texas House race
Midland Reporter-Telegram - Wed Aug 20, 8:04 am EDT
Republican House leadership stumps for Olson
Fort Bend Sun - Wed Aug 20, 1:06 pm EDT
Former Gov. White ponders run for Houston mayor
Houston Chronicle - Tue Aug 19, 7:14 pm EDT
City Council Approves Rate Increase For El Paso Electric
KFOX 14 El Paso - Wed Aug 20, 2:01 am EDT
U.S. Chamber endorses Olson’s candidacy, slams Lampson
The Katy Sun - Wed Aug 20, 5:22 am EDT
U.S. Rep. Johnson’s office travels to Frisco
The Frisco Enterprise - Wed Aug 20, 2:06 am EDT
Town council sells fire station, makes offer to hire finance director
The Little Elm Journal - Wed Aug 20, 2:00 am EDT

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Texas Capitol is place to seek changes in drilling and pipeline regulation

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Hutchison Hints Again at Gubernatorial Bid

SGA joins new Texas Student Association

Ex-U.S. House leader Armey coming for GOP bash

Irving council OKs plan to buy Oklahoma water

Barton on energy

Theater buy OK’d

Fort Bend DA hit with $1,500 fine over campaign finances

Fort Worth may allow pipelines under city streets

Fort Worth leaders look at allowing gas pipelines beneath streets

Disability group, preservationists call for funding

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Texas Supreme Court rejects state Sen. Kim Brimer's bid to kick opponent off ballot

Texas state Sen. Kim Brimer tries again to get challenger kicked off ballot

City Council Has More Power On The Stormwater Citizens Utility Committee

Craddick, Dingus to debate before Texas House race

Republican House leadership stumps for Olson

Former Gov. White ponders run for Houston mayor

City Council Approves Rate Increase For El Paso Electric

U.S. Chamber endorses Olson’s candidacy, slams Lampson

U.S. Rep. Johnson’s office travels to Frisco

Town council sells fire station, makes offer to hire finance director

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