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Texas Bill Spotlights Minors Charged With Prostitution
One Texas senator wants to allow more counties to set up specialty courts for minors charged with prostitution
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After Boston Bombings, Being Vigilant Without Being Paranoid
In the two weeks since the Boston Marathon bombing, suspects have been identified and news outlets have interviewed people who knew them – asking if there was any sign that they might be capable of the attacks.
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Remembering the First Responders Killed in West
More than 9,000 people gathered at Baylor University yesterday to honor the twelve firefighters and first responders who died in the West Fertilizer Plant Explosion.
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Controversial Texas Voter ID Law Begins Federal Trial

The trial begins today to determine whether Texas can implement the law, which requires voters to show government-issued photo identification....
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Texas Won’t Adopt Common Science Standards Soon

New nationally developed common science standards may be on the horizon, but it is not likely that they will make their way into Texas classrooms soon. Make that a “zero percent chance,” said Barbara Cargill, the Republican chairwoman of the State Board of Education....
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Laid Off During A Recession

Job hunting is tough...but even tougher in a poor economy....
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Oil Down, Gas Up

As oil prices plummet, gas prices continue to rise....
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Levy Not Running for Mayor

Former Texas Monthly Publisher Mike Levy said his mother's recent death was a factor in his decision....
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Clinton Encourages Student Philanthrop...

Students from around the country gather in Austin to organize global philanthropic projects....
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Police Fingerprinting Hits The Road

Austin Police will soon be able to take fingerprints from their cars....
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Austin Library Services in High Demand

The City of Austin may have to trim library hours because of the limited budget, even as residents are relying on library services more due to the economic downturn....
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