Texas Political News

Perry: White must release more income taxes or no debate

Perry, who set a deadline of Sept. 15, has drawn criticism for setting the condition on the debate.

Thursday September 2, 2010 11:40PM | mysanantonio.com

City approves contract to build green firehouse

The City Council on Thursday approved a $3.4 million contract for a local construction company to build the city's first environmentally friendly fire station.

Thursday September 2, 2010 11:34PM | mysanantonio.com

Gov. Perry ups ante on debate question

GOP Gov. Rick Perry upped the ante on the question of whether he'll debate Democratic challenger Bill White. Perry -- who has said he won't debate unless White releases his income tax returns from his time as deputy energy secretary...

Thursday September 2, 2010 8:34PM | chron.com

Texas Tribune: Express-News responds to GOP House candidate

Earlier this week, Francisco 'Quico' Canseco, the Republican challenging U.S. Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, announced he would not meet with the San Antonio Express-News editorial board

Thursday September 2, 2010 3:54PM | mysanantonio.com

Hawking says God not needed for creation

'The Universe can and will create itself from nothing,' the physicist wrote.

Thursday September 2, 2010 1:53PM | mysanantonio.com

Banks not paying price of role in drug trade

Veronica Flores-Paniagua: No big bank has ever been indicted for violating any federal law, apparently due to concerns that such action would harm financial markets.

Thursday September 2, 2010 5:56AM | mysanantonio.com

State appeals court rules against gay divorce

A Texas appeals court has ruled that gay couples legally married in other states can’t get a divorce in Texas, where same-sex marriage is banned.

Thursday September 2, 2010 5:09AM | mysanantonio.com

Judge says drilling lease lawsuit too late

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a lawsuit brought by energy producers challenging the cancellation of 77 oil and gas drilling leases was filed too late.

Thursday September 2, 2010 3:29AM | mysanantonio.com

Calif. rejects ban on plastic shopping bags

California lawmakers have rejected a bill seeking to ban plastic shopping bags after a contentious debate over whether the state was going too far in trying to regulate personal choice.

Thursday September 2, 2010 3:15AM | mysanantonio.com

Denver Mint to coin new energy approach, use wind

The U.S. Mint in Denver is going green. Xcel Energy said Tuesday that the Mint, which produces coins, will start getting all its electricity from wind power.

Thursday September 2, 2010 3:09AM | mysanantonio.com

Drilling agency imposes conflict-of-interest rules

Scandalized by federal regulators who had sex with oil company executives and negotiated with them for jobs, the agency that oversees offshore drilling is imposing a first-ever ethics policy that bars inspectors from dealing with a company that employs a family member or personal friend.

Thursday September 2, 2010 3:04AM | mysanantonio.com

BexarMet woes are serious

Utility's credit rating is headed downhill.

Wednesday September 1, 2010 10:24PM | mysanantonio.com

Automated trash program is paying off

Editorial: Huge increase in recycling among the program's benefits.

Wednesday September 1, 2010 10:18PM | mysanantonio.com

Cuts rile teacher groups

Teacher groups reacted strongly today to proposed budget cuts they say would cripple public education. Education CommissionerRobert Scott Education Commissioner Robert Scott defended his agency's proposal to cut at least $260 million as a result of instruction from the state's...

Wednesday September 1, 2010 9:35PM | chron.com

New study shows immigrants assimilating at high rates

In Texas, homeownership among immigrants higher than national average.

Wednesday September 1, 2010 8:44PM | mysanantonio.com

Perry still sore about snub

Gov. Rick Perry is still stewing over President Obama's unwillingness to meet with him to discuss border security issues. Gov.Rick Perry His request for a meeting last month when Obama visited Austin resulted in an airport handshake and Perry handing...

Wednesday September 1, 2010 8:30PM | chron.com

White video contradicts Perry on budget shortfall

Wednesday September 1, 2010 4:50PM | chron.com

Debate flap reaches State Board of Education races

Controversy over a Texas gubernatorial debate has spilled over into a scheduled debate between candidates for the State Board of Education after state Republican Chairman Steve Munisteri urged his party's nominees to boycott the Austin chapter of the League of...

Wednesday September 1, 2010 4:46PM | chron.com

Social agencies press council for share of budget

The City Council on Tuesday took public comment on the proposed 2011 budget. Some social-services agencies seeking funding from the city pleaded for inclusion in the budget and others thanked the council for including them.

Wednesday September 1, 2010 6:22AM | mysanantonio.com

Long-shot Muslim candidate seeks fair shake

Scott Stroud: Local businessman doesn't fear snap judgments about faith.

Wednesday September 1, 2010 5:58AM | mysanantonio.com