Monday, May 14 2012 4:39 AM EDT2012-05-14 08:39:11 GMT
(CNN) – Starting Monday, the Pentagon will open more than 14,000 combat-related roles to women serving in the army. Female soldiers had been excluded from those jobs because the roles were either closeMore >>
Starting Monday, the Pentagon will open more than 14,000 combat-related roles to women serving in the army.
Thursday, March 22 2012 9:04 AM EDT2012-03-22 13:04:04 GMT
An Alabama Senate judiciary committee took up a bill that would make it harder for couples to get divorced. It's called the covenant marriage option.More >>
An Alabama Senate judiciary committee took up a bill that would make it harder for couples to get divorced. It's called the covenant marriage option.More >>
Wednesday, January 4 2012 5:05 PM EST2012-01-04 22:05:59 GMT
A federal appeals court is weighing whether to lift an order blocking the state of Texas from enforcing a law requiring doctors to show sonograms to patients and describe the images before an abortion.More >>
A federal appeals court is weighing whether to lift an order blocking the state of Texas from enforcing a law requiring doctors to show sonograms to patients and describe the images before an abortion.More >>
Wednesday, October 19 2011 7:50 PM EDT2011-10-19 23:50:06 GMT
Four U.S. senators and health officials from the cities hosting the World Series are urging the baseball players union to agree to a ban on chewing tobacco at games and on cameraMore >>
Four U.S. senators and health officials from the cities hosting the World Series are urging the baseball players union to agree to a ban on chewing tobacco at games and on cameraMore >>
Thursday, September 22 2011 4:01 PM EDT2011-09-22 20:01:58 GMT
Texas prison officials say they're stopping special last meals for condemned inmates facing execution after an elaborate request from a convicted killer in a notorious dragging death...More >>
Texas prison officials say they're stopping special last meals for condemned inmates facing execution after an elaborate request from a convicted killer in a notorious dragging death...More >>
Tuesday, September 20 2011 8:16 AM EDT2011-09-20 12:16:51 GMT
While the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Tuesday paves the way for thousands of gay and lesbian individuals to serve openly in the U.S. military, advocates are quick to point out that the war is far from over.More >>
While the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Tuesday paves the way for thousands of gay and lesbian individuals to serve openly in the U.S. military, advocates are quick to point out that the war is far from over.More >>
Thursday, July 14 2011 10:26 PM EDT2011-07-15 02:26:49 GMT
It's motto we already see on our dollar bills, and soon we'll be seeing it at the Smith County Court Annex. Rosalie Howerton says it all started last year when she heard about a woman who was protesting in California.More >>
It's motto we already see on our dollar bills, and soon we'll be seeing it at the Smith County Court Annex. Rosalie Howerton says it all started last year when she heard about a woman who was protesting in California.More >>
Friday, July 8 2011 1:14 PM EDT2011-07-08 17:14:34 GMT
Renovations are underway at the corner of Donnybrook and Southeast Loop 323 in Tyler. That's where a new Double D Ranch Bar and Grill...More >>
Permits have been filed and renovations are underway on the corner of Donnybrook and Southeast Loop 323 in Tyler. That's where a new Double D Ranch Bar and Grill is expected to open up in just a few short weeks--a spicy turn on the sports bar concept. The restaurant industry term for the establishment is "breast-aurant."More >>
Tuesday, July 5 2011 8:00 PM EDT2011-07-06 00:00:53 GMT
Texans may soon have to prove they are a US citizen if they want to get, or renew a driver's license.More >>
Texans may soon have to prove they are a US citizen if they want to get, or renew a driver's license. Tucked into the must- pass state school finance bill is a provision that will soon become a law once Governor Rick Perry signs it.More >>
Friday, June 10 2011 10:30 AM EDT2011-06-10 15:30:04 GMT
A controversial bill meant to crack down on illegal immigration was signed into law by the governor of a Southern state still trying to shake its civil rights skeletons of the past.More >>
A controversial bill meant to crack down on illegal immigration was signed into law by the governor of a Southern state still trying to shake its civil rights skeletons of the past.More >>
Friday, May 27 2011 8:29 AM EDT2011-05-27 12:29:57 GMT
The Texas Senate on Wednesday voted to approve an amendment by Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, that would ban texting while driving on Texas roadways.More >>
The Texas Senate on Wednesday voted to approve an amendment by Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, that would ban texting while driving on Texas roadways.More >>
Thursday, May 19 2011 10:33 AM EDT2011-05-19 14:33:51 GMT
Some East Texas school districts say it's more government intrusion for them, after a federal mandate takes effect that could cost your kids more in the lunchroom.More >>
Some East Texas school districts say it's more government intrusion for them, after a federal mandate takes effect that could cost your kids more in the lunchroom.More >>
Friday, May 6 2011 1:33 PM EDT2011-05-06 17:33:44 GMT
The State House has passed a bill that could hold dog owners criminally responsible if their dog attacks and kills someone. It could even put owners of dangerous dogs behind bars.More >>
The State House has passed a bill that could hold dog owners criminally responsible if their dog attacks and kills someone. It could even put owners of dangerous dogs behind bars.More >>
Thursday, April 7 2011 10:38 AM EDT2011-04-07 14:38:11 GMT
Protests about a Confederate flag turned ugly in Palestine Wednesday morning. Just two days ago, city leaders in Palestine voted to take down the flag. Now, protesters have demanded the flag go back up.More >>
Protests about a Confederate flag turned ugly in Palestine Wednesday morning. Just two days ago, city leaders in Palestine voted to take down the flag. Now, protesters have demanded the flag go back up.More >>
Thursday, April 7 2011 10:37 AM EDT2011-04-07 14:37:10 GMT
Close to 50 protestors waving the Confederate flag and holding signs that read 'heritage not hate' are gathered on the Anderson County Courthouse Lawn.More >>
Close to 50 protestors waving the Confederate flag and holding signs that read 'heritage not hate' are gathered on the Anderson County Courthouse Lawn.More >>
Friday, March 25 2011 7:43 PM EDT2011-03-25 23:43:36 GMT
After years of fighting for measures which would restore Texans' faith in the voting process, House members joined together to overwhelmingly pass mandatory Voter Photo ID legislation on Thursday.More >>
After years of fighting for measures which would restore Texans' faith in the voting process, House members joined together to overwhelmingly pass mandatory Voter Photo ID legislation on Thursday.More >>
Tuesday, March 15 2011 12:55 PM EDT2011-03-15 16:55:16 GMT
A new report says the U.S. military is too white and too male at the top and needs to change recruiting and promotion policies, including its ban on women in combat.More >>
A new report says the U.S. military is too white and too male at the top and needs to change recruiting and promotion policies, including its ban on women in combat.More >>
Wednesday, February 16 2011 7:28 PM EST2011-02-17 00:28:40 GMT
They say things are worse now than they've ever been. "Scary" is how one East Texas school official described the state of the state budget crisis.More >>
Monday, February 7 2011 2:36 PM EST2011-02-07 19:36:18 GMT
A proposal by an Austin Democrat would make sexting a Class C misdemeanor and give judges the authority to sentence parents of offending teenagers.More >>
Wednesday, January 19 2011 12:31 PM EST2011-01-19 17:31:11 GMT
The Texas College Republicans and Young Conservatives of Texas don't always see eye to eye, but when it comes to naming a top priority for the 2011 Texas Legislative Session, both organizations are in complete agreement: They want the State of Texas to stop treating college students, faculty, and staff as second-class citizens.More >>
Tuesday, December 28 2010 2:45 PM EST2010-12-28 19:45:07 GMT
A Michigan man says he learned of his wife's affair by reading her e-mail on their computer. Now he's facing trial on charges of felony computer misuse.More >>
Friday, November 19 2010 9:20 AM EST2010-11-19 14:20:57 GMT
Nineteen-point-five million dollars that's how much money was funneled down to hundreds of doctors across the state from pharmaceutical companies.More >>
Thursday, November 18 2010 8:31 AM EST2010-11-18 13:31:28 GMT
Motorcycle riders across the country may soon be forced to wear a helmet if a proposed federal law passes. Right now, in Texas, anyone over the age of 21 is exempt from wearing a helmet.More >>
Sunday, November 7 2010 2:29 AM EST2010-11-07 07:29:48 GMT
Just days after the election, Congress must make a quick decision that could effect aging Americans. The Bush-era tax cuts are set to expire at the end of the year, and leaders in Washington must decide if they will renew the cuts.More >>
Friday, November 5 2010 7:51 PM EDT2010-11-05 23:51:21 GMT
Recent pit bull attacks in East Texas have some people asking for the dogs to banned from their communities. According to dogbite.org, from 2006 through 2008, 19 dog breeds were blamed for the deathsMore >>
Friday, September 24 2010 5:00 PM EDT2010-09-24 21:00:29 GMT
It is advertised as a life transforming event, promising to push teenagers to the breaking point. The goal: to make them stronger and closer to God. But, do the activities in Teen Mania's ESOAL program go too far?More >>
Thursday, September 23 2010 7:10 PM EDT2010-09-23 23:10:22 GMT
Sleep deprivation, crawling through the mud, rolling down a hill until you vomit - all done in the name of Jesus. It happens at the Teen Mania campus in Garden valley, between Lindale and Van.More >>
Tuesday, September 14 2010 5:30 PM EDT2010-09-14 21:30:16 GMT
Social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter, have become an eavesdropper's heaven. Experts say the constant status updates can lead to some serious snooping and lack of privacy.More >>
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Tuesday, October 12 2010 11:23 AM EDT2010-10-12 15:23:39 GMT
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Tyler ISD school officials want "teeing" to stop. That is according to a letter they posted on their website for Robert E. Lee High School parents.More >>
Thursday, October 7 2010 5:21 PM EDT2010-10-07 22:21:29 GMT
The Texas Lyceam's fourth annual independent poll shows most Texans prefer gleaning taxes from legalized gambilng and alcohol rather than imposing an income tax or a bigger state sales tax.More >>
Wednesday, September 29 2010 5:34 PM EDT2010-09-29 22:34:48 GMT
You have to be 18 to serve in the military and 18 to vote. If some lawmakers have their way, some teens will have to wait until they turn 18 to drive.More >>
Wednesday, September 29 2010 12:31 PM EDT2010-09-29 16:31:54 GMT
A group of East Texas doctors are headed to federal court. Back in March, Texas Spine and Joint Hospital filed a joint lawsuit with Physician Hospitals of America.More >>
Monday, September 27 2010 7:45 PM EDT2010-09-27 23:45:48 GMT
President Obama has signed a $30,000,000,000 jobs bill into law aimed at helping small businesses. It offers tax incentives for small businesses to expand their operations.More >>
Friday, September 24 2010 5:00 PM EDT2010-09-24 21:00:29 GMT
It is advertised as a life transforming event, promising to push teenagers to the breaking point. The goal: to make them stronger and closer to God. But, do the activities in Teen Mania's ESOAL program go too far?More >>
Thursday, September 23 2010 7:10 PM EDT2010-09-23 23:10:22 GMT
Sleep deprivation, crawling through the mud, rolling down a hill until you vomit - all done in the name of Jesus. It happens at the Teen Mania campus in Garden valley, between Lindale and Van.More >>
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