JIM VERTUNO

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In Texas, how conservative is enough?

Like many Texas Republicans, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has waited in line for higher office for nearly a decade.

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Texas senator appeals boxing match alcohol ban

A ban on alcohol sales at a high-profile boxing match in El Paso is an insult to the city and should be overturned, a Texas state senator said Tuesday.

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Texas OKs experimental stem cell therapy rules

The Texas Medical Board on Friday approved new rules on experimental stem cell therapies such as the one Gov. Rick Perry underwent during back surgery last year, despite objections they don't do enough to protect patients and could led to an explosion of doctors promoting unproven, expensive treatments.

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American Hardee hoping elbow ready for Olympics

As the reigning world champion in the decathlon, Trey Hardee should figure as the big favorite at the London Olympics.

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Texas coach Goestenkors resigns, citing fatigue

Texas women's basketball coach Gail Goestenkors resigned Monday, saying she is "tired" and needs to step away from basketball.

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Texas women beat No. 17 Texas A&M 79-64

Yvonne Anderson scored 25 points to go with nine assists and Texas beat No. 17 Texas A&M 79-64 Sunday, picking up a key victory to the Longhorns' NCAA tournament hopes.

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Texas drops another close loss, 77-72 to Baylor

At the end, Texas guard J'Covan Brown blamed himself..

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Acy double-double powers Baylor over Texas 77-72

Quincy Acy had 22 points and 16 rebounds to power No. 13 Baylor to a tough 77-72 win over Texas on Monday night.

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Texas asking fans for patience with network

When ESPN and the University of Texas announced their 20-year, $300 million partnership for the Longhorn Network a year ago, they created the wedge that nearly split apart the Big 12.

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Armstrong says he's happy investigation over

As far as Lance Armstrong is concerned, it's all over.

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Senate candidate can't escape sports scandals

In the sports world, Craig James was a star football player for Southern Methodist University and the New England Patriots. He later became a household name in Texas as a television analyst for ESPN.

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US judge says he can't block Texas sonogram law

A federal judge on Monday upheld the Texas law requiring women to have a sonogram before having an abortion, saying an appeals court had forced him to declare the law constitutional.

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Loss to Missouri leaving Texas looking desperate

Game by game, the Texas' Longhorns season is getting more and more desperate.

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Dixon hits game-winner as Mizzou beats Texas 67-66

Michael Dixon scored 21 points, including the game-winning layup with 31 seconds left, as No. 4 Missouri beat Texas 67-66 on Monday night.

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Texas falters late again in loss to No. 6 Baylor

Texas guard J'Covan Brown didn't find any consolation after one of his best shooting games of the season.

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Withey's three-point play lifts Kansas over Texas

Jeff Withey made a layup and free throw with 37 seconds left to give No. 7 Kansas the lead and the Jayhawks survived another tough fight with Texas for a 69-66 win Saturday.

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Griner scores 32 as No. 1 Baylor women beat Texas

Texas' best chance at beating No. 1 Baylor and Brittany Griner barely got off the bench Sunday.

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Griner scores 32 as No. 1 Baylor women beat Texas

Brittney Griner turned in another dominant performance, tying her season high with 32 points to go with 13 rebounds as No. 1 Baylor stayed unbeaten Sunday with an easy 77-59 win over Texas.

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Janet Evans qualifies for 800m Olympic swim trials

Janet Evans qualified for the Olympic trials in the 800-meter freestyle on Sunday, her second qualifying time in two days since coming out of retirement.

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Craig James leaves ESPN to run for US Senate

College football analyst Craig James, who starred as a tailback at Southern Methodist University and with the New England Patriots in the 1980s, left ESPN on Monday and entered the Republican race for the open U.S. Senate seat in Texas.

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Craig's GOP connections could help late Senate run

As a television college football analyst for ESPN, Craig James is beamed into living rooms and sports bars across the country every week.

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Yeehaw! US Grand Prix in Texas given OK by F1

Yeehaw! Formula One is returning to the United States in 2012, bringing its ultra-fast cars and flair for the exotic to the land of longhorn cattle and cowboy hats.

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TX lawmaker says Houston joining Big East

A Texas state lawmaker says the University of Houston will accept an invitation to join the Big East on Wednesday.

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Turnovers hit Texas in 48-24 loss to No. 19 Baylor

Texas had a lead and a chance to bury Robert Griffin's Heisman Trophy chances. Everything came undone in a flurry of turnovers by the quarterback who had been the Longhorns' hero just a week ago.'

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Griffin leads No. 19 Baylor over Texas 48-24

Robert Griffin III lifted Baylor to its best football in a generation.

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