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FOXX NOT HUNTED IN COMMERCE HEARING: DOT nominee Anthony Foxx came out of his confirmation hearing Wednesday looking like a surefire bet to get through the Commerce Committee and onto the full Senate with few complaints.

May 23, 2013

Breakthrough in budget standoff

Source: mySA - San Antonio TX

Texas lawmakers broke their budget impasse Wednesday by advancing proposals to give more money to schools, create a constitutionally dedicated account for water infrastructure and dip heavily into the rainy day fund to fuel that account and undo an accounting maneuver.

May 23, 2013

Dems count victory against anti-abortion bills

Source: mySA - San Antonio TX

All abortion-related bills were stopped before they could reach the Senate or House floor this session, marking a rebound for Democrats after Republican efforts successfully scaled back family planning funding and abortion resources in 2011.

May 22, 2013

'School marshals' bill headed to Perry's office

Source: mySA - San Antonio TX

The "Protection of Texas Children Act," which provides for the creation of "school marshals" in Texas was approved by the Senate Wednesday, overcoming four Democrats ' nay votes, and now awaits Gov. Rick Perry 's signature.

May 22, 2013

Jim Pilgrim

Source: Pleasanton Express

Jim Pilgrim, age 78, of Whitsett, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in San Antonio.