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Prison Worker Admits to Taking Bribes


A former food service worker at a publicly owned but privately run West Texas prison says he accepted bribes to smuggle cell phones and other contraband to prisoners.

Guilty Plea in "Fight Club" Case


A former employee of a state facility for the developmentally disabled accused of sanctioning fights among residents has pleaded guilty midway through his Corpus Christi trial.

Social Studies Debate Begins Anew


The debate over Social Studies curriculum beings again at the State Board of Education.

Tax Collections Down but Improving


Sales tax collections show some improvement in February.

Dallas Office Shooting Suspect Dies


Dallas police say a former city attorney accused of shooting a father and son inside their financial business has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Guilty Plea in Hot Van Death


A central Texas man has pleaded guilty to two felonies in the death of his 18-month-old son left accidentally in the family minivan for more than six hours.

Jihad Jane Indicted


She's an American convert to Islam, who allegedly called herself ``Jihad Jane'' online. And authorities say a Pennsylvania woman expressed a willingness to become a martyr on behalf of Muslims.

Here We Go Again...More Social Studies at SBOE


The State Board of Education begins three days worth of Social Studies debate today.

Arrests Made in Police Attack


Authorities say two men have been arrested after allegedly attacking two police helicopter pilots at a San Antonio gas station, which led to one of the attackers being shot in the arm by an officer.

Off Duty Trooper Stable after Shooting


The Texas Department of Public Safety says an off-duty state trooper who was shot at the home of another off-duty trooper is in stable condition.

State School Abuse Trial Begins


A former employee at a state facility for the developmentally disabled in Corpus Christi was identified in videos abusing residents on the first day of testimony in his trial.

Death Row Inmate Appeal Rejected


A federal appeals court has refused an appeal from a Houston man sent to death row for the shooting death of his
19-month-old son.

Reporters Roundtable on This Week in Austin


This week our guests talk about election results and preview the November race for Governor.