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SENATE MOVES FORWARD ON EDUCATION FUNDING PLAN
The Senate approved its proposal for increasing education spending before a possible school finance overhaul next session. The ...
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SENATE STANDS TO OPPOSE BIGOTRY AND HATRED
Members of the Texas Senate spoke against racism and intolerance in the wake of a rally in Virginia ...
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SENATE SENDS TWO MORE BILLS TO GOVERNOR
Working over the weekend, the Senate gave final approval to two measures, sending them to Governor Greg Abbott ...
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Oil-spill fines to create 300 conservation jobs in Gulf Coast states
By Mark Richardson Texas News Service GALVESTON, Texas — Conservation groups announced that 300 new conservation jobs ...
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Texas Sales Tax Holiday this weekend
Special to The Leader Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds shoppers the annual sales tax holiday is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, ...
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SENATE SENDS VOTER FRAUD, ABORTION REPORTING BILLS TO GOVERNOR
Two of Governor Greg Abbott’s priority issues will soon await his signature after the Senate voted Thursday to ...
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SENATE REMEMBERS GOVERNOR MARK WHITE
The Senate on Thursday honored the life and service of former Governor Mark White, who passed away last ...
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Senators reiterate support for education reform
Special to The Leader Several members of the Texas Senate emphasized their support for reforming the state’s school ...
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Mahoney announces candidacy for Texas Comptroller for March 2018 Democratic Primary
Texas Press Association Tim Mahoney has filed his Designation of Campaign Treasurer, beginning efforts to get on the ...
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SENATE APPROVES REMAINING SPECIAL SESSION BILLS
With only one exception, the Senate approved the last of the bills relating to the special session agenda ...
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NBA Spread and Total Picks for Today, January 21
Today’s NBA schedule includes top teams in play. Among the contests is the Orlando Magic playing the Toronto…
How to Watch Southland College Basketball Games – Monday, January 20
Southland teams are on Monday’s college basketball schedule in six games, including the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks squaring…
How to Watch Nicholls State vs. Lamar on TV or Live Stream – January 20
The Nicholls State Colonels (11-7, 5-2 Southland) hope to build on a five-game home winning streak when hosting…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: Southland Games Today, January 20
The Monday college basketball slate in the Southland has plenty of quality competition in store. Among those contests…
NBA Best Bets: Rockets vs. Pistons Picks for January 20
The Detroit Pistons (21-21) are 7.5-point underdogs against the Houston Rockets (28-13) at Toyota Center on Monday, January…