Resignation

Denton Police Chief Doug Shoemaker resigned Tuesday after 16 months of leadership, according to an email sent to city staff obtained by the Denton Record-Chronicle.

The clipped video shows Phelan speaking after more than 11 hours of floor debate. Before and after that moment, his speech appears fine. The attorney general also asked for an investigation into Phelan for “violation of House rules, state law, and for conduct unbecoming his position.”

Environmentalists are calling the resignation of EPA Regional Administrator Al Armendariz a major loss. Governor Rick Perry, who has often criticized the…

EPA regional administrator Al Armendariz said he’s resigning effective April 30 because his continued service would distract from the agency’s important…