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Pete Gallego’s relatively short tenure as president of Sul Ross University was mired in conflict — from the campus to the Texas Capitol

The politician turned college president got stuck in a fight over which university system should manage the university. And he faced pushback from faculty and members of the far West Texas community about his decisions and leadership style.

A Fayette County deputy constable has pleaded not guilty to sexual abuse charges.

Lexington police are investigating a Fayette County deputy constable after a woman alleged that he kissed her, smacked her bottom, and sent her inappropriate text messages while he was in his constable's uniform.

With the school year coming to a close, families, teachers and school districts are taking a moment to reflect on what was undeniably a difficult time for education.

>> a rand paul supporter threw a moveon.org supporter to the ground and stomped on her head. >> the republican party now scrambling to keep tea party republicans from throwing all away. >> you want to be in the united states senate, you should answer tough questions. >> do you think there should be a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage? >> thats up to the people. you have a three quarters vote ratified, i would vote for it. >> how does a faert with a 24% approval rating pick ...

election. >> and its getting wild out there. >> you have these guys going around acting like street thugs. >> a rand paul supporter threw a moveon.org supporter to the ground and stomped on her head. >> the republican party now scrambling to keep tea party republicans from throwing all away. states senate, you should answer tough questions. >> do you think there should be a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage? >> thats up to the people. you have a three quarters vote ratified...