Shooting brings back memories of 1966 UT Tower killings for officer who stopped gunman

When Ramiro "Ray" Martinez heard news of Tuesday's shooting spree at the University of Texas in Austin, his mind snapped back 44 years to a far more tragic rampage on the campus. Martinez was an Austin police officer then, making lunch before heading off to start his shift at 3 p.m., when he heard a news report about a gunman atop the University of Texas Tower firing at people below.


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Oklahoma receiver suspended after telling Texas fans: 'Kill yourself'

Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops has suspended sophomore receiver Jaz Reynolds indefinitely because of a Tweet posted on his Twitter page Tuesday in the aftermath of the on-campus shooting at Texas.

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Cuts may hurt programs to keep troubled youths closer to home, juvenile advocates tell Texas panel

AUSTIN – Troubled youths who were diverted to community programs have had success staying out of state lockups, but those already limited programs may be vulnerable to future cuts, juvenile justice leaders told a state committee Wednesday.

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UT shooter's school papers show interest in gun control debate

UT shooter Colton Tooley had a strong interest in gun control policy, particularly in the context of school shootings, according to class assignments obtained by The Daily Texan.
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State Medicaid chiefs see pressure on purse

The 50 state Medicaid programs absorbed 6 million more recipients since the recession started, and yet, thanks to federal stimulus dollars, states were able to cut their contributions by 10 percent last year and 7.1 percent this year, expert Vernon K. Smith said today.
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Rick Perry appointees lavish governor with campaign cash

Gov. Rick Perry's appointees to state agency boards and commissions have been very, very good to Rick Perry. According to a new study, the Republican governor has collected $17 million from his appointees.

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Deaf man freed after exoneration in 1990 sex assault of Richardson girl

Jennifer Emily reports:
Stephen Matthew Brodie walked out of the Dallas County Jail a free man Tuesday, nearly 20 years after first declaring his innocence and 24 hours after a judge finally agreed with him.
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More details and background in this earlier story.