Sunday morning Ark-La-Tex roundup

Ark. News Bureau: Some state lotteries fall short of expectations
John Brummett: Cutting Bill Halter some slack
John Brummett (national column): One man's plain, rich story
Meredith Oakley: Faith in court remains shaken
Arkansas Democrat Gazette Editorial: Secret arrests
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Lotteries’ revenue falls short of promises
Roby Brock: Arkansas business update
David Sanders: Bureaucrats vs. lawmakers
Texarkana Gazette Editorial: Smoking bans
NWA Morning News: Local leaders look to manage road improvements
Kane Webb: Money matters
Doug Thompson: Gas wells must pay fair share
Steve Barnes: Preserving a part of Arkansas
Associated Press: NW Ark. police make illegal immigration arrest in ICE program
Associated Press: After turbulent year, LR board could lose black majority
Andrew DeMillo: Ruling offers small victory, hope for FOI
Hoyt Purvis: Name calling The politics of fear and smear

Lubbock Avalanche: Website gives public view of lawmakers' spending habits
Bryan-College Station Eagle: Lawmakers cut costs by sending teens to prison
Houston Chronicle: Many call energy deregulation a failure
Bryan-College Station Eagle: A good deal for Texas?
Tyler Morning Telegraph: Texas state railroad at a standstill
Houston Chronicle: Newborn health screenings save lives
Austin American Statesman: State asks voters to boost cancer research funding
San Antonio Express News: Deregulation fails to slash electric bills
Montgomery County Courier: New state law allowing more free expression

Shreveport Times Column: Time to tap oil and gas tax revenue stream
Shreveport Times: 3 vie for House District 1 seat
Shreveport Times: House 2 candidatres share their plans
Shreveport Times: La. lawmakers play key roles in children's health debate
Shreveport Times: Louisiana Ethics Board is unfair, some say
New Orleans Times Picayune: Major hopefuls differ on budget
Monroe News Star: Youth should be our top priority
Baton Rouge Advocate Editorial: Vote against pay changes
Baton Rouge Advocate Editorial: Legislative power shifting