http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines RSS Feed for KBTX - BCS Politics - Headlines en-us Sat, 11 May 2013 16:05:29 GMT 2013-05-11T16:05:29Z en-us http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Election-Day-for-Many-Local-Communities-207045661.html Residents of rural communities in the Brazos Valley are heading to the polls Saturday to elect city and school officials and decide bond issues. Sat, 11 May 2013 16:05:29 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Election-Day-for-Many-Local-Communities-207045661.html 2013-05-11T16:05:29Z http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Cong-Bill-Flores-To-Be-Texas-AMs-Spring-Commencement-Convocation-Speaker-May-9-204330371.html Congressman William H. “Bill” Flores, a 1976 Texas A&M graduate who has a long history of support for and service to his alma mater, including a term as chairman of the board of The Association of Former Students, will be Texas A&M’s spring commencement convocation speaker, announced University President R. Bowen Loftin. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:01:15 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Cong-Bill-Flores-To-Be-Texas-AMs-Spring-Commencement-Convocation-Speaker-May-9-204330371.html 2013-04-23T19:01:15Z http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Two-Year-Term-Drawn-by-State-Senator-for-Most-of-Brazos-Valley-188210601.html After each redistricting election, Texas Senators draw lots to determine who will serve two- or four-year terms, since half of the Senate is elected every two years. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:59:34 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Two-Year-Term-Drawn-by-State-Senator-for-Most-of-Brazos-Valley-188210601.html 2013-01-24T15:59:34Z http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Local-Representatives-Appointed-to-House-Committees-189327861.html House Speaker Joe Straus announced committee assignments for the Legislature's lower chamber on Thursday, ending speculation over key chairmanships and giving lawmakers the go-ahead to start considering bills. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:22:39 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Local-Representatives-Appointed-to-House-Committees-189327861.html 2013-02-01T06:22:39Z http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Texas-Tribune-Launches-Lawmaker-Explorer-187507031.html The Texas Tribune announced Monday the launch of its Lawmaker Explorer, available now on the nonprofit media organization’s website. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:51:13 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Texas-Tribune-Launches-Lawmaker-Explorer-187507031.html 2013-01-18T22:51:13Z http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Local-Lawmakers-Ready-for-New-Legislative-Session-185957572.html Tuesday marks the start of the 83rd Legislative Session, as much of the region will have new representation. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:12:43 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Local-Lawmakers-Ready-for-New-Legislative-Session-185957572.html 2013-01-10T19:12:43Z http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Power-Shift-Brazos-Valley-Counties-Get-New-Congressional-Reps-185542902.html With the swearing in of the 113th Congress Thursday comes some changes in who represents the region in Washington. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:49:35 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Power-Shift-Brazos-Valley-Counties-Get-New-Congressional-Reps-185542902.html 2013-01-03T15:49:35Z http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Schwertner-Officially-Earns-Texas-Senate-Seat-177594241.html A physician from Georgetown is now officially the next state senator for most of the region. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:13:08 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Schwertner-Officially-Earns-Texas-Senate-Seat-177594241.html 2013-01-10T19:13:08Z http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Kacal-Wins-Texas-House-District-12-177593731.html A new, largely rural district in the Texas House of Representatives that includes part of Brazos and all of Robertson County will be represented by an area rancher. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:13:54 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Kacal-Wins-Texas-House-District-12-177593731.html 2012-11-07T06:13:54Z http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Obama-Projected-To-Win-Ohio-Will-Win-Re-Election-177585441.html WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama rolled to re-election Tuesday night, vanquishing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney despite a weak economy that plagued his first term and put a crimp in the middle class dreams of millions. In victory, he confidently promised better days ahead. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:50:07 GMT http://www.kbtx.com/news/bcspolitics/headlines/Obama-Projected-To-Win-Ohio-Will-Win-Re-Election-177585441.html 2012-11-07T13:50:07Z