Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Firefighters battling dozen new wildfires in Texas

The Associated Press June 20, 2011

STONEHAM, Texas — Dozens of homes have been destroyed and hundreds of people evacuated as firefighters across Texas are working to contain wildfires fed by triple-digit temperatures, high...

Special session dominated by Republican agenda

William James Gerlich June 16, 2011

Republican lawmakers have rubber-stamped most of the legislation Gov. Rick Perry added for the special session, leaving Democrats voiceless. Four major bills are hurtling past the final roadblocks to...

Drought threatens Texas crops; finances also in peril

Brandon Luedtke June 16, 2011

Strings of 100-degree days are painful in early June. So are wildfires in May and dry farms during spring in Central Texas. With symptoms such as these, it’s no surprise that more than 96...

Sanctuary Cities bill passes Senate

William James Gerlich June 15, 2011

The Sanctuary Cities bill passed in the state Senate despite emotional opposition speeches from Hispanic senators who claimed American citizens will be harassed and targeted because of their skin color. “This...

Reproductive rights group challenges sonogram bill

Syeda Hasan June 15, 2011

A New York-based reproductive rights group filed a class-action lawsuit Monday against a new law passed by the Texas Legislature that increases regulations on Texas women seeking abortions and physicians...

Legislators worry for future of research in public higher education

William James Gerlich June 13, 2011

Legislators want to ensure transparency and impartiality in university boards of regents with a new committee after learning officials were meeting with Gov. Rick Perry behind closed doors, said Sen....

Schools to take 6-percent cuts despite wishes of protesters

William James Gerlich June 13, 2011

Public school districts will take a 6-percent cut for the next biennium despite rallies and protests held by educators, politicians and public school officials at the Texas Capitol that demanded alternatives. The...

Students attend nonpartisan workshops to learn about political life

Allison Harris June 13, 2011

Political uncertainty fueled by a difficult economic climate defines national politics, the leader of a national grassroots political action committee told aspiring political leaders at a student conference...

Forest fire threatens power lines, results in evacuations for South

June 9, 2011

SPRINGERVILLE, Ariz. — A raging forest fire in eastern Arizona that has forced thousands from their homes Wednesday is headed for a pair of transmission lines that supply electricity to hundreds...

Perry’s proclamation draws national attention, incites criticism from non-Christians

Diego Cruz June 9, 2011

Gov. Rick Perry is attracting national attention after organizing “The Response: A Day of Prayer and Fasting” to deal with a nation “in crisis.” The daylong “non-denominational,...

Gas prices decline, but remain far from last year’s range

Diego Cruz June 9, 2011

Austin drivers are paying less for gas this month, but filling the tank is still emptying pockets quicker than it did last June. Gasoline prices in Austin are down more than 20 cents per gallon...

Perry adds immigration issues to special session

The Associated Press June 7, 2011

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Rick Perry added immigration legislation to the special session's agenda on Tuesday, including a measure that would remove local law enforcement agencies' ability...

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