Judge seeks new evidence in Texas school finance case
In Austin, a Texas judge may reopen evidence in the long running school finance case after lawmakers restored about 3.4 billion dollars in funding and cut state exams. Attorney Mark Trachtenberg asked Judge John Dietz to hear how funding changes and curriculum law affect districts, while Perry veto remains possible until mid June. Dietz previously ruled the funding system unconstitutional and faces a complex ruling with possible appeals to the Texas Supreme Court.
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Thousands honor Houston firefighters killed in hotel fire
Thousands of firefighters and Houston residents gathered at Reliant Stadium to mourn four HFD members killed when the motel fire collapsed. Gov. Perry, Mayor Parker and families spoke as flag-lined procession and bells paid tribute to Capt. Matthew Renaud, Eng rigger Robert Bebee, Fire Fighter Robert Garner, and Probationary Firefighter Anne Sullivan.
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Robert Garner
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Hasan could appeal if defense is rejected at Fort Hood trial
Fort Hood case involving Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Hasan faces potential delay as the military judge weighs allowing a defense of others claim. Hasan argues shootings were necessary to protect U S troops from Taliban fighters, a strategy that could push back proceedings.
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Water board overhaul ousts Texas leaders amid reform push
Texas water planers say Governor Perry signed a sweeping reform that ends the 56 year old Texas Water Development Board leadership. Executive administrator Melanie Callahan and six board members are ousted as a new three member, paid board will oversee a $2 billion water fund and $27 billion in pipelines and projects.
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Allan Ritter
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