Meet the woman who could turn Texas purple - CNN

Meet the woman who could turn Texas purple CNN Instead, she rolled her own suitcase wearing Texas Longhorn cowboy boots -- an accessory she was happy she brought from Texas on that snowy March day in the nation's capital. Van de Putte gave no hints that she was running for lieutenant governor, the ... and more »

04/23/2014 02:59 PM

Republicans warn BLM eyeing land grab along Texas-Oklahoma border - Fox News

Republicans warn BLM eyeing land grab along Texas-Oklahoma border Fox News Texas officials are raising alarm that the Bureau of Land Management, on the heels of its dust-up with Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, might be eyeing a massive land grab in northern Texas. The under-the-radar issue has caught the attention of Texas ...

04/23/2014 11:23 PM

WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin supports gay marriage - USA TODAY

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WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin supports gay marriage USA TODAY WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin has been running a weekly podcast for the last year, and it's a must-listen for any pro wrestling fan. On a show last year, Austin shared his thoughts on same-sex marriage, and offered a brash, profanity-laced take on ... "Stone Cold" Steve Austin Gives A NSFW Defense Of Gay MarriageDeadspin WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin: 'I'm for same-sex marriage'Examiner.com Because Stone Cold said so! WWE's Steve Austin is all for marriage equalityNewsOK.com Mediaite -BuzzFeed -mySanAntonio.com all 30 news articles »

04/24/2014 06:58 AM

Texas rancher: How the federal government took my property - and didn't pay me ... - Fox News

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Texas rancher: How the federal government took my property - and didn't pay me ... Fox News Now Texas ranchers gearing up for a fierce fight with the federal government. The ranchers bracing for what they call a land grab. But the Bureau of Land Management insists it is categorically not expanding federal holdings. What's really going on here? Texas is next! AG warns BLM wants 90000 acres after Bundy ranch standoffWashington Times Why Texas Republicans may want to cool the anti-Obama land-grab talkThe Week Magazine Texas' Republican Candidate for Governor Is Ginning Up a Bundy-Style Land FightThe Wire Fort Worth Star Telegram -Guardian Liberty Voice -Human Events all 43 news articles »

04/23/2014 07:46 PM

West, Texas, fertilizer plant blast that killed 15 'preventable,' safety board ... - CNN

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West, Texas, fertilizer plant blast that killed 15 'preventable,' safety board ... CNN (CNN) -- The 2013 fertilizer plant blast that killed 15 people and wounded another 226 in West, Texas, "should never have occurred," the chairman of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board said Tuesday. Though the board's report says that at least 14 people ... West, Texas Fertilizer Warehouse Explosion Was Preventable, Investigators FindHuffington Post Lax Oversight Cited as Factor in Deadly Blast at Texas PlantNew York Times Texas fertilizer plant explosion: New laws needed, feds sayFox News USA TODAY all 231 news articles »

04/23/2014 10:57 PM

Texas second-grader says teacher took away Bible - Fox News

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Texas second-grader says teacher took away Bible Fox News The family of a second-grade student at a Texas elementary school says their daughter's teacher took her Bible away during a "read to myself" session. The Liberty Institute, a nonprofit legal group specializing in religious liberty cases, says the ... South Texas Student Allegedly Told Not To Read Bible In ClassCBS Local Texas second grader claims teacher confiscated Bible during reading timeUPI.com Texas second-grader says teacher took away her BibleKVUE The Inquisitr all 44 news articles »

04/24/2014 05:19 AM

Rockwall-Heath DB DeShon Elliott, a Texas commit, calls Texas A&M a 'circus' - Dallas Morning News (blog)

Rockwall-Heath DB DeShon Elliott, a Texas commit, calls Texas A&M a 'circus' Dallas Morning News (blog) Texas and Texas A&M might not face each other on the field anymore, but their rivalry will never die. Rockwall-Heath defensive back DeShon Elliott, a Texas commit, took a shot at Texas A&M via Twitter on Wednesday morning, posting 'Texas has discipline.

04/24/2014 03:13 AM

Texas Billionaire Lands Big Deal For BP's Alaska Oilfields - Forbes

Texas Billionaire Lands Big Deal For BP's Alaska Oilfields Forbes BP BP announced today that it is selling its interests in four oilfields on Alaska's North Slope to Hilcorp Energy, the company owned by Houston billionaire Jeffery Hildebrand. The assets include all of BP's interest in the Endicott and Northstar ... and more »

04/23/2014 11:49 PM

Scouting report: Seeking sweep, Texas Rangers send Martin Perez vs. Sonny ... - Dallas Morning News (blog)

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Scouting report: Seeking sweep, Texas Rangers send Martin Perez vs. Sonny ... Dallas Morning News (blog) Martin Perez #33 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum on September 3, 2013 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images). OAKLAND, Calif. – With a chance to complete their first sweep at ... Rangers-Athletics PreviewESPN (blog) Bullpen fails A's again; Texas wins with ninth-inning rallyCBSSports.com Recap: Oakland vs. TexasSacramento Bee Athletics Nation all 490 news articles »

04/24/2014 01:27 AM

Texas A&M, Texas at different stages - ESPN

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Texas A&M, Texas at different stages ESPN Texas coach Charlie Strong sits down with Longhorn Network analyst and Texas alum Ricky Williams to talk about striving for success, staying disciplined and putting the "T" back in Texas. Tags: Texas, Charlie Strong, Ricky Williams, discipline ... Texas A&M Football: 4 Things Standing in the Way of an SEC ChampionshipBleacher Report all 10 news articles »

04/23/2014 05:19 AM

Texas oil production moving up in world ranking - Houston Chronicle

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Texas oil production moving up in world ranking Houston Chronicle Among non-OPEC countries, only Russia, the United States as a whole, China and Canada would exceed Texas' oil production, making the state the world's sixth-largest producer. "This is the greatest comeback story you can possibly imagine," Leveille said ... Texas expected to outproduce all but one of the OPEC nations this yearSan Antonio Business Journal (blog) all 24 news articles »

04/24/2014 01:31 AM

Texas vs. Baylor Rivalry Heating Up Is Just What Big 12 Football Needs - Bleacher Report

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Texas vs. Baylor Rivalry Heating Up Is Just What Big 12 Football Needs Bleacher Report For anyone curious, Baylor and Texas will meet Oct. 4 in Austin, so get your popcorn ready, because it's going to be spectacular. First, a hearty congratulations to Baylor is in order. It's not often you draw the ire of someone from Texas, so the Bears ... Bad blood boils in Texas-Baylor rivalryNewsOK.com Why 'Baylor sucks' is a big problem for TexasFOXSports.com Steve Edmond: Baylor is 'trash'ESPN USA TODAY -NBCSports.com -Austin American-Statesman (blog) all 57 news articles »

04/23/2014 11:44 PM

Texas Rangers add outfielder Daniel Robertson, send Pedro Figueroa for MRI ... - Dallas Morning News (blog)

Texas Rangers add outfielder Daniel Robertson, send Pedro Figueroa for MRI ... Dallas Morning News (blog) OAKLAND, Calif. – Their injury epidemic so significant they have no more position players on the 40-man roster, the Texas Rangers sent cash to San Diego late Tuesday for minor league outfielder Daniel Robertson. And then they immediately promoted ... and more »

04/24/2014 03:34 AM