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Texas Legislature passes House Bill 1000
A bill that will aid UH and other Texas universities on their path to Tier One status was approved by the Texas Legislature and is waiting for Gov. Rick Perry’s signature.House Bill 1000 will...
Group protests new immigration bills
An estimated 300 people gathered in front of the Texas state capitol in Austin for a rally supporting the Latino community and immigrant rights. The rally was held in response to immigration legislation proposed...
Perry trumps White to win re-election in governor’s race
Republican Gov. Rick Perry defeated Democrat and former Houston Mayor Bill White on Tuesday to win his thirdfour-year term.Perry, who won with 56.6 percent of the vote, has been in the spotlight during his...
State representative encourages students to vote
Voting can be intimidating for anyone even if they aren’t first time voters. The situation can be even more nerve-wracking with someone watching over their shoulder.State Rep. Garnet Coleman urged students in a communications...
Perry, White focus on economy as gubernatorial election nears
The colors red and blue are dominating the landscape as the Texas gubernatorial elections between Gov. Rick Perry and Bill White approach.Perry, a Republican, is running for his third full term. A former...
State officials reconsider drunk driving fines
Texas residents may want to think twice before getting behind the wheel after a beer or two in the future.Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo is proposing that the state’s driving under the...
Organization working to encourage student voters ahead of Nov. 2 election
Today is the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 2 elections, and students who have yet to register are being urged to do so.ReEnergize the Vote, a non-partisan, youth-focused voter...
2010 gubernatorial election lacks debate
The 2010 elections are less than two months away, and the constituents of Texas have yet to see a gubernatorial debate.The current news surrounding Texas politics seems to be the assumption that...
State schools brace for more budget cuts
In preparation for an estimated 10 percent reduction in state funding for fiscal year 2012-13, several Texas universities are looking at what options are available to them to help decrease spendwing. “Certainly, we’re all aware...
Austin, meet student: Redden will be new voice for Texas undergraduates
Political science and history sophomore Krystafer Redden was chosen to represent University students statewide on the Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Undergraduate Advisory Committee.Appointed by Gov. Rick Perry, Redden will start his two-year term in...
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