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Political experts here in Texas have noted that the current legislative session has been noticeably calm and free from the bitter debates that characterized the previous two sessions. Some of this, they say, likely has to do with the fact that the prevailing attitudes...

One of the more formidable weapons possessed by law enforcement officials in the fight against impaired driving is the roadside breathalyzer test. However, this device is certainly not without its flaws and limitations, including the fact that it can only detect the...

Right now, the majority of headlines concerning the National Basketball Association are dedicated to the 2013 playoffs. That is especially true here in San Antonio, where our Spurs recently shocked the sports world by sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in four games....

Over the last few decades, the forms of transportation that people use to get around have undergone some dramatic changes. From scooters and Segways to racing-grade cycles and recumbent bikes, people have considerably more exciting options of getting from Point A to...

Last week, the Texas Legislature considered two controversial proposals concerning whether applicants for welfare or unemployment should be required to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits. Now, one senator is taking things one step further by asking state...

There is perhaps no greater injustice imaginable than locking someone up in a state penitentiary for a crime that they didn't commit. In fact, statistics show that the number of wrongful convictions here in the state of Texas is astoundingly high with 117 people being...

Over the last several years, the United States military has faced sharp criticism from victims' rights advocacy groups and increased inquiries from federal lawmakers over its handling of sexual assault cases. In fact, acting Defense Department General Counsel Robert...

With the calendar moving ever closer to Tax Day, thousands of Americans are now spending their evenings gathering documents and filing out their tax returns. While the Internal Revenue Service of course wants you to report all forms of income, did you know this also...

Even though St. Patrick's Day is officially in the rearview mirror, experts warn that the party is far from over for young people. In fact, it is expected that alcohol consumption among teens and young adults will likely peak over the next few weeks now that spring...

Here in Texas and across the United States, those convicted of sex crimes are often subject to rather stringent requirements. For example, state law may dictate that they will have to register with a sex offender registry for anywhere from ten years to life, and/or be...