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An officer from the McKinney, Police Department draws his weapon on teens at the pool.

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Video Shows Texas Police Officer Pulling Gun On Teens At Pool Party

9:35am June 08, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The McKinney Police Department says that the incident occurred when officers responded to "a disturbance involving multiple juveniles" who did not have permission to be at a community pool.

Diagnosis by text or a phone call is often convenient and popular with patients. But is it good medicine?

Texas Puts Brakes On Telemedicine — And Teladoc Cries Foul

2:12pm June 04, 2015

by Lauren Silverman

As consulting a doctor exclusively by phone, text or video becomes more popular, the Texas Medical Board moves to restrict these e-visits. Is the real battle over patient safety, money or turf?

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Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry addresses the Rick Scott's Economic Growth Summit in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Tuesday. Perry announces his 2016 run for the Republican presidential nomination today.

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry Announces 2nd White House Bid

1:15pm June 04, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The Republican, whose 2012 run for president imploded after an "oops" moment during a televised debate, said it was "time to reset the relationship between government and citizen."

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Cattle Drive Saves Hundreds Of Cows Stranded By Texas Flooding

4:00pm June 01, 2015

by Bill Chappell

A herd of cattle is safe Monday, thanks to cowboys and volunteers who worked to move some 500 cows and calves that were threatened by the rising Trinity River.

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After A Week Of Flooding, Sunshine Forecast For Much Of Texas

11:42am June 01, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The rains gave the state its wettest May in history. Last week's flooding killed at least 25 people.

Flood waters from the Brazos River encroach upon a home in the Horseshoe Bend neighborhood in Weatherford, Texas, on Friday.

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Death Toll In Texas, Oklahoma Floods At 28

9:26am May 30, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The region is expecting more rain and officials warn that the Colorado River at Wharton could crest today, causing even more flooding in what has been the wettest May on record for the state.

Tex Toler watches the Llano River rise Friday in Llano, Texas, after another round of heavy rains that have brought flooding and deaths to the state.

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Obama Signs Texas Disaster Declaration As Death Toll In Flooding Rises

1:20am May 30, 2015

by Bill Chappell

"There has been enough rain across Texas during May to cover the entire state nearly 8 inches deep," says the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.

While governor of Texas, Rick Perry refused to accept federal funds to expand Medicaid.

Texas Politicians And Businesses Feud Over Medicaid Expansion

12:12am May 30, 2015

by Wade Goodwyn

Texas has turned down federal funds to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Hospitals and some business owners want the money, but it's a tough sell in Republican-dominated state politics.

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For Juvenile Sex Offenders, State Registries Create Lifetime Of Problems

9:01pm May 28, 2015

by Miles Bryan

Federal laws require states to keep lists of convicted sex offenders, including juveniles. But recently, the practice of registering minors has come under scrutiny.

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A map shows locations that are at or near flood stage, as of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

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More Severe Storms Possible For Flood-Hit Texas

3:05pm May 27, 2015

by Brian Naylor

At least 18 people have died as a result of severe storms and flooding in Texas and Oklahoma.