Thousands rally at Capitol against Texas redistricting
Thousands of Texans braved near 100 degree heat to protest Republican plans to redraw congressional districts. Austin residents voiced opposition as Democrats fled to New Mexico to block the measure, while national figures urged action and a federal court set the fate of the lines.
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Willie Nelson hosts Texas Democrats in Albuquerque rally
Country star Willie Nelson welcomed 11 Texas Democratic state senators holed up in New Mexico to a sold out Isteta Casino concert. Barrientos and Gallegos met him backstage as protesters urged Governor Perry to drop redistricting plans viewed as disenfranchising minorities. The crowd included supporters and critics as petitions circulated urging an end to the stalemate.
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Development picks up pace along Baker Road in Baytown
Claire Sinclair Properties completed three land deals on the Baker Road south of Hutta Boulevard as Antonio’s Italian Grille advances with a $500,000 project and plans for adjacent doctors offices. Local leaders see easy access and growth potential amid cautious optimism for a regional trend.
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Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio Faces Uncertain Future
San Antonio maintains Brooks City Base a 1300 acre experiment to keep jobs while luring private firms. With 3500 employees and the Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, officials weigh how much development is needed to avoid shutdown as Texas bases face closure.
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Baylor regent backs resignations amid NCAA probe
Regent Carl Bell from Dallas supports Friday resignations of basketball coach Dave Bliss and athletic director Tom Stanton, and the departure of two assistants. He notes ongoing regent discussions on Baylor's image and academic direction as the university probes possible NCAA violations linked to Patrick Dennehy’s case. Bell says Sloan briefed regents on findings of improper tuition payments and failure to report drug test results, with weekly updates planned.
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