Abortion opponents marked the 39th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade this past Saturday with a march on the Capitol. Many of the attendees had something to celebrate: namely, the recent decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that Texas’ controversial mandatory sonogram law must be enforced even as it continues to be appealed. more ›

During his ten-plus years as Governor of Texas, Rick Perry has presided over 234 death row executions. That number will likely increase by one come 6:00 pm tonight, when Duane Edward Buck is scheduled to be put to death. more ›

Representing Texas in the Senate since 2002, our state's junior Senator John Cornyn will participate in a conversation with Texas Tribune editor-in-chief Evan Smith early Monday morning, April 18 at the Austin Club. Some of the topics likely to be discussed: the budget showdown, the upcoming race for KBH's seat, and Sen. Cornyn's role as chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. A Q & A will follow, so you might be able to address any burning questions to him at that point. Attendance is free, but you must RSVP (before tomorrow afternoon). [Texas Tribune] more ›

Update 2:30 p.m.: MoveOn just sent an apology email clarifying that "Senators Cornyn and Hutchison are not expected to attend, as we said in the email—nor are any other members of Congress." Regardless, it's a chance for you to weigh in on the matter. more ›

G8 set global warming targets (while we swelter in Austin). Help the homeless survive the heat. Young punks: two teenagers responsible for the loss of 150,000 gallons of water in Johnson City and 420,000 gallons in Blanco. Sen. Cornyn could care less about what you think of his travel expenses. LA's tax dollars hard at work to remember MJ. Madoff won't appeal because he is about to hop the next jet to Ken Lay's private island. The size of the signs will definitely do the trick. more ›

Sen. Cornyn speaks out against Rush and Newt's comments on Sotomayor's "racism." Obama to name a "cyber czar." Texas Senate passes the budget. Dell income plunges 63% in early 2009. Austin woman charged in death of husband. Actress urged me to take ecstasy, says doctor in sex scandal trial. Bye, Jay. Heeeeeere's Conan! more ›

Texas U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison are, evidently, pushing hard for a $450 million national disease research lab to be installed in San Antonio. more ›

One of the films we're really excited about seeing at this year's SXSW Film Festival is A Lawyer Walks Into a Bar..., a broad, lighthearted look at America's obsession with (and simultaneous hatred of) lawyers and lawsuits. The film follows six law students as they prepare for the notoriously difficult California Bar Exam, but it also features stories and commentary from several notable lawyers, comedians and personalities including Eddie Griffin, Robert Shapiro (counsel to O.J.... more ›

Last week, the Senate Budget Committee caved in to special interest groups and passed a budget resolution that includes a provision designed exclusively to allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. more ›

On Friday afternoon, after the Senate spent more than 25 hours debating the appointment of Texas Supreme Court Justice Priscilla Owen to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) filed for cloture. The immediate result of cloture is to bring about a relatively expedient end to debate; tomorrow, the Senate will vote whether to approve Owen's nomination. But if Republicans fail to get the 60 votes necessary to approve her, as... more ›