Gov. Rick Perry defended a state-run fund designed to attract high-tech researchers, businesses and jobs to Texas, saying last Thursday that the government should play a role in enticing key research talent to the state — even if it makes some people nervous.

What began as a student’s class project turned into a way to draw attention to the Golden Wave Marching Band and Courtside Players.

Students and members of the Waco community will have the opportunity to help finish building two local houses during the Second Annual Spring Break Build by Baylor’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

Famous faces have graced the annual campaign of MAC Cosmetics’ Viva Glam. Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin will be the spokespeople for the 2012 spring campaign, which will feature two products: a lipstick and lip conditioner.