Texas is really getting some good holiday on this memorial day. Beginning Saturday, May 23. the Energy Star Memorial day sales tax of 2009 will take place.

Donald Coffey Jr., 7, died Saturday morning at a Houston hospital, less than two days after being struck in the head by shotgun pellets, by a couple who mistakenly thought he and his family were trespassing on their property.

While not the first death caused by swine flu in the U.S., Texas officials noted on Tuesday the first swine flu related death of a U.S. resident.

The governor of Texas reaffirms the support for HCR 50 that reiterates Texas’ rights over powers not otherwise granted to Federal Government. It is amazing that this news did not make the top headlines of the major news networks. Governor Perry of Texas says "I believe the federal government has become oppressive." Below is the release from the office of the Texas Governor Rick Perry.

Duke, #2 ranked in the NCAA East Region, squeaked out a victory over Texas (7), which was closer than the final result might lead you to believe.

In the struggling economy, the real estate market has taken a huge hit. Home values and sales are down. But have you ever considered purchasing a town? Now you can purchase one: an Albert, TX Town, specifically, is for sale. You read this correctly, you can now own Albert, TX for the reduced price of $883,000.

The official State Dinosaur of Texas is up for a new name, based on Southern Methodist University research that proved the titleholder has been misidentified.

Dallas earthquakes? When people think of earthquakes in the United States, they think of California. But a series of minor (to a California resident) earthquakes has residents rockin'.

It's Monday, and that means it is time for another edition of the Texas Progressive Alliance's weekly round-up. This week's round-up is compiled by Vince from Capitol Annex.

A significant part of Galveston Island, TX is inundated, 8 hours before Hurricane Ike is forecast to make landfall near the threatened barrier island. Waters will continue to rise this evening.

Aside Productions has assembled some of The Woodlands brightest talent for its upcoming new play festival, “An Evening of Original Plays.”


The company is excited to present a new side of theatre to The Woodlands that showcases the playwriting talent within the community. Along with presenting a new facet to theatre, Aside is proud to give the acting company something few actors often get the chance to do: collaborate and work with the playwright throughout the development of the play itself.