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Judge tosses Armstrong's lawsuit; Doping case to continue
AUSTIN - A federal judge has dismissed Lance Armstrong's lawsuit against the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, allowing the agency's drug case against the seven-time Tour de France winner to move ahead, the Associated Press reported Monday.
Appeals court gives green light to Texas flex permitting; Says EPA should not have rejected program
The Environmental Protection Agency violated the Clean Air Act when it rejected the state of Texas' flexible permitting program, federal appellate judges ruled Monday.
Cruz wins upset over Dewhurst in GOP Senate run off
Cruz Tea party favorite Ted Cruz has defeated Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate.
Medina loses seat on Texas Supreme Court to tea party candidate
Devine Republican incumbent Justice David Medina lost his Texas Supreme Court Place 4 re-election bid to former Houston district court Judge John Devine in one of the Republican Party's upsets in Tuesday's runoff elections.
Cruz wins GOP Senate race
Cruz Tea party favorite Ted Cruz has defeated Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate.
Papa John's franchise owner says Obamacare may force job cuts
Nichols BEAUMONT - Papa John's pizza restaurant owner Judy Nichols' plan to expand her business in Southeast Texas with a fourth location is on hold because of uncertainty over the impact "Obamacare" will have on her operations.
Hot races keep summer runoff elections alive
Dewhurst With Texas temperatures around 100 degrees, voting in a primary runoff election may not be on most Texans' minds, but candidates are hoping a few hot races will bring voters to the polls.
Texas Governor's Mansion now fully restored after fire
Texas First Lady Anita Perry gives members of the media a tour of the fully restored 156-year-old Texas Governor's Mansion in Austin.
Texas employers: Lawsuit reforms are good for business
Lawsuit reforms are good for the Texas economy, according to a recent survey of employers in the state.
Senate candidates gearing up for primary runoff
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst met with supporters at the Schooner Restaurant in Nederland on Monday while campaigning for U.S. Senator. NEDERLAND - Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst made a stop in Nederland on Monday as he traveled Southeast Texas stumping for his U.S. Senate campaign.
Blitz USA to close plant due to cost of lawsuits
Blitz USA in Miami, Okla. Citing the costs of lawsuits against the company, Blitz USA will close its gas can manufacturing facility in Oklahoma after almost 50 years in production and lay off more than 100 employees at the end of this month.
Armstrong gets 30-day extension from USADA
Herman AUSTIN - After refiling a lawsuit on Tuesday, cyclist Lance Armstrong has been given a 30-day extension to answer charges by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that he used performance enhancing drugs.
Armstrong racing to stop doping case
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is trying to stop a case charging him with use of performance enhancing drugs. AUSTIN � World famous cyclist Lance Armstrong is trying to beat the clock once again, but instead of racing other riders, this time he's trying to stop a drug conspiracy case against him.
Perry rejects implementation of Obamacare in Texas
Perry Texas has no intention of implementing a state insurance exchange or expanding Medicaid under Obamacare, Gov. Rick Perry stated in a letter Monday to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebellius.
Reactions of Texas lawmakers to healthcare ruling follows party lines
Perry A narrowly divided U.S. Supreme Court upheld President Barack Obama's health care law Thursday, saying the individual mandate that most Americans get health insurance or pay a penalty is constitutional.
Historic furnishings begin move back to Governor's Mansion
As the Texas Governor's Mansion nears completion, pieces from the historic Mansion Collection are being installed and moved back into the home on June 20.
Texas Supreme Court to review libel in the media
The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to review a case that could change the protections from defamation suits provided to reporters.
Suit alleges history of racial discrimination at Goodyear
A worker's recent lawsuit against Goodyear describes an alleged history of racism at the company's Beaumont rubber plant.
The 1952 Republican Convention: How a Beaumont attorney helped Ike become president
The 1952 Republican Convention in Chicago When Texas Republicans gathered in Fort Worth for their state convention June 7-9, it was reported that there was contention between conservative and moderate party members. But the boos and arguments that erupted last week seem tame compared to a particularly contentious convention 60 years ago helped Gen. Dwight Eisenhower become president.