Former TTU Plague Researcher at heart of Miami airport closure

The NBC TV-affiliate in Miami is reporting online that the man responsible for last night’s shut-down of the Miami International Airport is Thomas C. Butler. Read more

Perry to White: Release tax returns, then debate

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Republican Gov. Rick Perry says he won’t debate Bill White unless the Democrat releases all of his tax returns by Sept. 15. Read more

Coast Guard called to Gulf explosion

Reports made by a commercial helicopter have led the Coast Guard to a oil rig explosion in the gulf.

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PUC rule proposal raises elderly concerns

by Mose Buchele, KUT News

The Public Utility Commission of Texas is poised to pass new rules that could prohibit some Texans from switching their electric companies.  But advocates for the elderly and infirm are concerned with the impact of the proposal on some of Texas most vulnerable rate payers. Read more

Perry unveils incentive plan for schools

ABILENE, Texas (AP) – Gov. Rick Perry says school districts that pool resources to cut some administrative costs will get a state grant equal to 10 percent of their first-year savings. Read more

Perry continues refusal to debate White

by David Martin Davies, Texas Public Radio News

Sticks and stones might break his bones – but calling him names won’t force Governor Rick Perry to debate. Read more

Hurricane threat causes concern over Dams

by David Martin Davies, Texas Public Radio

With the Hurricane Season hitting high gear there’s growing concern over the status of dams in Texas. Read more

TTU AD Myers announces retirement

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech athletic director Gerald Myers, who brought Hall of Famer Bob Knight to the West Texas campus and got caught up in the contentious final year of football coach Mike Leach’s tenure, is retiring. Read more

TX Youth Commission still under scrutiny

by Mose Buchelle, KUT News

Youth advocacy groups are calling on the US Department of Justice to investigate allegations of continued abuse and neglect at Texas youth detention facilities. Read more

Victoria Mayor wants TTU takeover of UH campus

by Derrick Ginter, KOHM News

Victoria Mayor Will Armstrong is not happy with the University of Houston System, and would like the UH-Victoria campus to be put under control of the Texas Tech University System. Read more

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