http://www.guidrynews.comThis is a selection of stories from the front page60App_Themes/clear/images/headpiece.gifhttp://www.guidrynews.comstory.aspx?id=1000053102The Texas Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities will hold a ceremony on Friday to honor Judge Bonnie Crane Hellums and Linda Kagey, both of Houston, for their work as part of the state's Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Collaborative.6/19/2013 2:52:58 PMstory.aspx?id=1000053101The Texas Senate on Tuesday approved the final legislation items laid out in Texas Governor Rick Perry's special session call, including bills on road funding and abortion.6/19/2013 2:46:27 PMstory.aspx?id=1000053051The Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter and Clean Water Action on Monday released a statement regarding the signing of Senate Bill 198 by Texas Governor Rick Perry.6/17/2013 9:22:13 PMstory.aspx?id=1000053020A military judge in the trial of Major Nidal M. Hasan on Friday rejected the "defense of others" argument that Hasan attempted, claiming that he was justified in killing soldiers at Fort Hood to save lives of persons in Afghanistan.6/15/2013 11:03:54 AMstory.aspx?id=1000053015Big Thicket National Preserve Superintendent Doug Neighbor announced on Friday that the Preserve will issue free hunting permits from July 8, 2013, until February 28, 2014. 6/15/2013 10:46:52 AMstory.aspx?id=1000053009Texas Governor Rick Perry today announced his final decisions on legislation passed during the 83rd Regular Legislative Session and applauded lawmakers "for their work to keep Texas' healthy economy the envy of the nation and a beacon for employers and families looking for the best opportunity to succeed".6/14/2013 8:38:08 PMstory.aspx?id=1000053008The National Park Service has announced that July 1 is the final day for public response to the draft General Management Plan for the Big Thicket National Preserve.6/14/2013 5:45:31 PMstory.aspx?id=1000052998Texas Governor Rick Perry today signed into law Senate Bill 21, which requires mandatory drug screening as a condition for receiving unemployment compensation benefits.6/14/2013 3:44:19 PMstory.aspx?id=1000052986The Texas Public Employees Association today presented its 2013 TPEA Legislative Awards, including an award for State Senator Tommy Williams, who received the Legislator of the Year Award.6/14/2013 1:55:18 PM