Bill Oliver 05:24 pm | AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Texas lawmakers are advancing a plan to create a residency training program for school teachers. In a 28-2 vote on Friday, the Senate approved a program similar to medical residencies for doctors. The bill goes to the House, which has passed a similar version. Arlington Republican…

Bill Oliver 06:11 pm | A Caldwell man working as a satellite TV installer is accused of residential thefts in Brazos and Burleson counties. 27 year old Kevin Cormier was arrested Friday afternoon at his apartment. Brazos County Sheriff Chris Kirk says on Wednesday, deputies responded to a theft call south of Wellborn at a…

Bill Oliver 05:12 pm | From the College Station Police Department: The College Station Police Department is investigating the welfare of Gloria Rodriguez, who was last seen at a residence in the 3900 block of Latinne Lane at approximately 8:00 AM on Tuesday, May 14th. She is believed to be driving her car which is…

Bill Oliver 04:00 pm | AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The Texas House has approved new rules to help small brewers expand. Lawmakers used voice votes Friday to alter the beer industry’s pricing structure and overhaul regulations that apply only to craft breweries. That drew applause from brewers watching in the gallery. Current laws prohibit pubs…

Bill Oliver 03:13 pm | AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ A state official close to the negotiations says Texas lawmakers have reached a deal on a two-year spending plan that would restore $3.93 billion to public schools. The deal reached Friday afternoon also clears the way for taking $2 billion from the state’s rainy day fund…