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texasmonthly.com — The Texanist Q: Last year I was attacked by a persistent and ornery mockingbird guarding her nest. It was a tricky situation because I was trying to protect a take-home plate of homemade enchiladas and borracho beans from some generous parents for teacher appreciation week.

texasmonthly.com — Patricia Kilday Hart reported the development in the Houston Chronicle blog about two hours ago. She writes: Remember those rumors that the University of Texas Board of Regents were considering firing UT-Austin President Bill Powers for "insubordination" after he mildly complained that they rejected a proposed tuition increase?

texasmonthly.com — Texas has had more wrongfully convicted men exonerated and set free than almost any other state. Why does this keep happening? Can anything be done to stop it? It's hard to imagine a more terrifying experience than being wrongfully convicted of first-degree murder. You're innocent, you don't know anything about the crime.

texasmonthly.com — Letter From Corpus Christi Hannah Overton, a Corpus Christi mother of five, was sentenced to life in 2007 for poisoning her soon-to-be adoptive son. This spring, she was finally granted a hearing to reexamine the evidence in her case. Will it be enough to prove her claims of innocence?

texasmonthly.com — Here's what he has to say: Texas Republicans have an important election on May the 29th. We have a lot to be proud of. That's why I'm proud to endorse David Dewhurst," Perry says in the 30-second TV spot. "David Dewhurst repeatedly cut spending. David strongly opposes a state income tax.

texasmonthly.com — About a year ago, it was reported that Randall Dale Adams had died, bringing to a close one of the more tragic stories in recent Texas history. A construction worker from Ohio, Adams (pictured here, in 1989) was convicted and sentenced to die in 1977 for the murder of Dallas police officer Robert W.

texasmonthly.com — Letter From Corpus Christi Hannah Overton, a Corpus Christi mother of five, was sentenced to life in 2007 for poisoning her soon-to-be adoptive son. This spring, she was finally granted a hearing to reexamine the evidence in her case. Will it be enough to prove her claims of innocence?

texasmonthly.com — After years of exporting prized dinosaur fossils to some of the world's best museums, the state will be getting two huge exhibit halls, in Dallas and Houston. Paleontologists have been lifting fossil bones out of Texas's rock beds since the late 19th century.

texasmonthly.com — From the politicalwire Web site: The Topeka Capital Journal reports that robocalls made by Sarah Palin to influence the outcome of the Republican U.S. Senate primary in Texas were actually going to voters in Kansas. Said Palin: "Hello, Texas! I'm Sarah Palin."

texasmonthly.com — Allegations against Hamilton, posted on the Web site "Texas Conservative Republican News" include: * Tax liens of $601.92 and $2,657.91 against Hamilton * A $2000 civil penalty levied against Hamilton for ethics violations * Sexual harassment allegations against Hamilton The latter was an incident that took place on the floor of the House.

texasmonthly.com — During his commencement address to UT graduates and their families on Saturday, Gates praised Bill Powers, saying, ""You are blessed to have him as your leader. The best I can wish for all Longhorns is that people like Bill Powers and [former president] Larry Faulkner continue to lead this great university long into the future."

texasmonthly.com — Immerse your taste buds in pit-smoked nirvana from a roundup of BBQ joints named the best in Texas by TEXAS MONTHLY. Enjoy an afternoon of barbecue sampling, fun, great live music, and cold libations beside the picturesque shores of Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin.