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This video frame grab provided by Senate Television shows Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. speaking on the floor of the Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday night, March 6, 2013, shortly before 10 p.m. EST. Paul was still going strong with his self-described filibuster blocking confirmation of President Barack Obama’s nominee John Brennan to lead the Central Intelligence Agency. (AP Photo/Senate Television)

Opinion: The Tea Party’s last stand at the Capital

It was a fierce battle.  One that the Texan underdogs knew they would likely not survive let alone emerge from victorious.  But the men who were holed up in … Read More

On-time graduation rates on the rise

In Texas district, on-time graduation rates on the rise

Rene Vela will be the first in his family to graduate from high school. "To me it's important because I am taking a big step for my family, and also I am … Read More