‘Big Bad John' remake gets very mixed reviews
Cornyn camp stands by convention video while some find it laughable — and political pros yawn.

Perry faces milestone and potential hurdle
Governor has served most consecutive days, but poll has him trailing in 2010.

Doctors PAC yanks backing of Cornyn
Physicians chide senator for not doing more to prevent hefty cut in Medicare payments.

Scott Stroud: With less than a year to go, Hardberger needs to stay focused
He can't let recent controversies and bad news distract him.

Perry faces milestone and potential hurdle
Governor has served most consecutive days, but poll has him trailing in 2010.

Texas Medical Association withdraws its support of Cornyn
The Texas Medical Association political committee today withdrew its support for the re-election of Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn because he voted against a bill to stop a planned 10.6 percent cut in doctors’ Medicare payments.

Justices say governments can't ban but can restrict handguns
A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Constitution protects an individual's right to bear arms, while leaving room for governments to regulate gun ownership.

Noriega decried over Iraqi oil
Cornyn attacks rival over drilling suggestion.

Comptroller: Business tax brings in $4.2 billion so far
The deadline to file was moved from May 15 to June 16

Waco's Edwards 'humbled' by idea of him as VP pick
Speaker Pelosi mentioned him as Obama's running mate in magazine interview.

House bill would set aside $235 million for S.A. bases
Fort Sam would get most of the cash for new barracks.

Property tax woes in Valley discussed
Meeting in McAllen is second in a series around the state. Next week's session will be in Bexar.

New path is vowed for DPS
Agency stung by criticism.

Panel will examine post of city auditor
Committee and some high-powered outsiders will tackle issue.

Cartoonists drawn to San Antonio
One calls city natural for convention, as it's 'ground zero for some really important things.'

Texan humbled by talk of vice presidency
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s suggests that Sen. Barrack Obama tap Rep. Chet Edwards of Waco.

Man jailed in Hill Country wins Supreme Court case
Justices uphold right to have attorney in court.

Border fence gets tacit approval
Decision not to hear environmentalists' case is a win for U.S. security chief.

Some in Kerrville all fired up over strict smoking law
Some say rules taking effect today go too far with bars and private clubs included.

Graffiti removal is topic of seminar
Public is invited to learn the history of graffiti