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Does West Visit Signal Gubernatorial Plan?

When Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott visited the devastation in West following a fertilizer plant explosion, he looked very gubernatorial. And that might not be an accident.

2013/04/22

The West Fertilizer Company, shown from the air, lies in ruins on April 18, 2013 in West, Texas. (credit: Getty Images)

Rescue Efforts Resume After Texas Explosion

Rescue and recovery efforts resumed Friday morning in West, after a fertilizer plant explosion on Wednesday evening killed at least 14 people, left another 200 people hurt and destroyed at least 50 homes.

2013/04/19

West Residents Wait; Pray For Missing

Many people in the small town of West are waiting and praying for loved ones still listed as “unaccounted” after Wednesday’s tragic incident.

CBS 11–2013/04/18

Texas Governor Rick Perry speaks to delegates at the Southern Republican Leadership Conference, April 9, 2010. (credit: Cheryl Gerber/Getty Images)

Perry Announces Recruiting Trip To Illinois

Gov. Rick Perry is heading to Illinois to recruit businesses to relocate to Texas. He made the announcement Wednesday after purchasing $42,000 in radio advertising in the Chicago area.

2013/04/17

State House To Revisit Distracted Driving Ban

The latest push to ban texting while driving in Texas could set off another showdown at the Capitol. Texas is one of less than a dozen states where texting while driving remains legal.

2013/04/17

Texas Governor Rick Perry prepares for a presidential debate in New Hampshire. (credit: cott Eells-Pool/Getty Images)

Perry To Discuss Tax Cuts Again

Gov. Rick Perry opened Texas’ legislative session urging lawmakers to use a surplus of state funds on tax cuts. But those cuts haven’t materialized.

2013/04/15

Perry Turns To Traffic After $6 Billion Proposal

Gov. Rick Perry is ready to talk traffic after Senate Republicans unveiled a new $3.5 billion plan for crumbling and congested Texas highways.

2013/04/12

The Texas State Capitol building, shown on November 6, 2000 in Austin, Texas. (credit: JEFF HAYNES/AFP/Getty Images)

GOP Plan Uses $6 Billion From Rainy Day Fund

Texas voters would be asked to authorize $6 billion from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to pay for water and road projects under a new Senate plan that stands out among the biggest proposed.

2013/04/11

A doctor makes an ultrasound scan of a woman's abdomen. (credit: Manoocher Deghati/AFP/Getty Images)

State House Committee Mulls Abortion Ban

A Texas House panel is set to debate hot-button legislation to ban abortions in Texas after 20 weeks. That’s the point at which anti-abortion activists contend a fetus can feel pain.

2013/04/10

Texas Governor Rick Perry participates in a U.S. Chamber of Commerce summit on "the role of free enterprise in job creation" on May 3, 2010 in Washington, D.C. (credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Senate Bills Would Add Scrutiny To Perry Funds

Gov. Rick Perry’s signature economic development programs that give taxpayer dollars to private businesses would get a closer look under proposals in the Texas Senate.

2013/04/10

Austin To Be Next Google Fiber City

Google on Tuesday named Austin as the second city where the search giant will offer its ultra-fast internet service. Kansas City was the first area to receive Google Fiber.

2013/04/09