Texas continues case for keeping district map

Redistricting map headed for signature, likely legal challenge
Senators approved the final passage of the congressional redistricting map with a vote of 19-12 along party lines. The map now awaits Gov. Rick Perry’s signature, and according to some...

Craddick Donor Snared In Siberian Bribery Scandal
A Virginia company that books high-dollar hunting expeditions is on trial for violating federal laws by allegedly bribing Russian government on behalf of a group of Texas big gamesman,...

Dewhurst Just Can’t Help Himself
Known as the oddest man in state government (emphasis on odd), Lt. Governor David Dewhurst is also frequently the odd man out among the three top Texas leaders. The other two, Gov,. Rick...

Dewhurst Hails Court Ruling Upholding Indiana’s Partisan Poll...
David Dewhurst wasted little time before hailing the controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding a voter ID bill law in Inidiana that has been criticized as discriminatory and...

Tim Berne's Snakeoil at the Cactus Cafe [Show Preview + CD...
New York-based alto saxophonist and composer Tim Berne is one of the most influential reedmen to come out of the "Downtown" milieu. Prefiguring a number of young New York musician-composers...