Texas 2008 Q4

Shooting involving delivery driver going to grand jury - being justified to use deadly force does not relieve you of any liability for killing or injuring innocent bystanders.

Texas Legislature could be going 'green'

Will the Dallas mayor join the U.S. Senate race?

Valley still barrier to border fence

Future of homes for disabled unclear

Arrest Made In Waco School, Motel Fires

Anti-Wimp: Man shot & killed during home break-in in Milam Co.

Study: Wrecks increase at red-light cameras sites

Billy Graham moves membership from First Baptist Dallas to South Carolina church

Dallas police: Ex-Utah trooper Brian Smith was lone gunman in highway shootings

Wildfire Consumes Buildings, Sheds, Vehicles in Hill & Bosque counties

Recession, Hurricane Ike put dent in Texas Lottery sales

Shapleigh: U.S., Mexico, partners for prosperity

Feds sue to take nature preserve land for border fence

Madoff's Texas tracks

'Star-Telegram' sells Arlington office building

California musician in court battle over treasure dig on Texas Gulf Coast

Missing Alamo cannonball found

Sister of state rep. Abel Herrero found dead, homicide suspected

Bandera County files 2nd suit over open records ruling

Surgeon to fix wrongly jailed Houston man's disfigured face

In book, Van de Putte cast as groundbreaker

U.S. attorney for North Texas stepping down

Eye on Austin: Population increasesTexas tops 24 million

Speaking Rock: Legislature should OK Tigua gaming

Wholesalers, doctors groups among fastest-growing industries in Texas, southern states

$45 million dip will impact public education fund

Chess group files suit against Tech institute founders

Bellaire police sergeant shoots man under questionable circumstance

El Paso charities curb outreach to Juarez amid violence

Despite petrol price fall, $1.5 billion plant construction on track in Pecos

Odessa newspaper postings used to wrongly finger folk for marijuana growing

Houston gets court victory in battle against strip clubs

Gov. Perry Names Witt Director of Disaster Recovery and Renewal

Texas Lottery's advertised drawing would have shortchanged winners

Real Housewives of Collin County shop, shock and mock suburbia

12/20/2008 to 12/26/2008 (limited updates)

Rocket That Rocked Central Texas Arrives At The Cape

8,000 Waco households suffer power outage

2nd Amendment: markets vs. restrictions

Christopher Antcliff new 168th District Court judge in El Paso

State: De-icing chemicals not to blame for traffic accidents

Indicted Starr sheriff-elect gets conditional bond

Potter, Randall counties set to name new public health leader

Judge: improve bilingual education

President of state licensing board for doctors resigns

Galveston asks workers to take 3 percent pay cut

Shared paths to history brought Barack Obama, Ron Kirk together

Dallas Cowboys stink-up the final regular-season game at Texas Stadium

Democrats weigh in on 'two-step'

Hale County Commissioner Released From Jail

Grand jury indicts prison guard for murder

Editorial: Fixing flawed Texas public school funding system must be priority in Legislature - we keep doing this, doing what the schools want, and it gets worse. Time to ignore them and focus upon taxpayers

Report details costly decisions, questionable spending at Pedernales co-op

New-car dealers feel let down by Republican lawmakers who opposed loans - oh boo-hoo

Central Texas tollway traffic slows to near-idle raising revenue questions

Girl from North Pole, Alaska, visits North Pole on Lubbock Polar Express

Brother & nephew of State Rep. Alonzo (D-Dallas) drown in fishing outing

After 40 years, Bangs fire chief still in it to help people

State senators study case of innocent man who died in prison

The commies at the CPPP are back claiming ever-rising poverty - funny, they were claiming the same thing when employment was booming and employers couldn't find enough employees in West Texas!

Collin County income growth leads nation's largest counties

Texas DPS troopers out in force over holidays

Katy cheerleaders sentenced

State editorial roundup

Texas ranchers, farmers struggle after Ike

Strand merchants say casinos are key to saving Galveston

Dems shun race for governor, flock to Senate race because of uncertainty

Austin’s Reed Hawn open to leading U.S. Mint

Kay Bailey Hutchison -- the scenarios

Eileen Smith of Texas Monthly makes herself the news over presser snub

New report shows rise in Dallas-area home prices

2 killed after shots fired at 4 North Texas drivers

Dallas couple donates rare 1611 King James Version of Bible to Abilene university

Lawsuit from cheerleader's mother: Carrollton-Farmers Branch schools didn't punish bullies enough

Dallas Cowboys fans bid on Texas Stadium farewell game mementos

Southwest Airlines files for right to fly to Canada

Mic catches TEA official privately criticizing contractor

Ike spurs Texas to extend Medicaid for 34,000 children

Friends, family bid farewell to NFL legend Baugh

Texas AG being asked if cities can ban dog breeds

San Antonio lawmaker makes another push for appraisal reform

Former Texas Ranger picked as Hays Co. Sheriff

91,000 franchise tax scofflaws or just a cranky computer?

Roger Williams lists advisers (who are not yet necessarily supporters)

Texas Tech sees 18 percent surge in number of international students

Lubbock man wanted a white Christmas, so he made it so!

State: FLDS raid about abuse, not religion, more

Ethics commission fines state rep. Dawnna Dukes $2,800

Update: Cannonball linked to Alamo siege reported swiped, Santa Anna cannonball stolen in San Antonio

Private FEMA details on Texas Katrina victims posted online

Rice scientist may have discovered next computer memory material

Ex-Utah trooper shoots self during Texas standoff

Former Austin-area Scout leader headed to prison

Other states fueling most Texas growth

Private schools feeling budget pinch

Wal-Mart Shut Down By Deer Carcass!

Texas Stadium bonds to begin paying off for Dallas Cowboys fans on Friday

Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert plays down rumors about a Senate run

Businessman, Leo Vasquez, sworn in as Harris Co. tax assessor

Parents say Galveston cops arrested, beat 12-year-old girl

Last call for Craddick Democrats

Update: Ex-trooper in road shootings struggled with addiction, Utah officials say, Dallas police link former Utah trooper to rush-hour rampage, Bullets may link suicide attempt to LBJ Freeway, Garland shootings

Police: Ky. truck driver was 'heroic' before death in Dallas

Tuskegee Airmen from Dallas will have prime seats at inauguration

Money for future Dallas DNA testing lost in Madoff scandal

Former North Shore math instructor indicted on child pornography count

Houston rapist strikes again just after been let out of prison

Tot found playing in store can go home for Christmas

San Antonio lawyer accused of running a ticket-dismissal scam

Man apologizes on billboard in Fort Worth corpse abuse case

Naked man fights Harris deputies; dies after Taser shocks

Smuggling of Chinese into Texas is on the rise

The Bushes final Christmas at Camp David has a Texas culinary accent

RIP: Kenneth E. Zimmerman, helped create Astrodome

Noises gave Continental pilots a tough choice, Investigators cite split-second decision to abort jetliner's takeoff

Harris Co. commissioners propose to offer $10 million of taxpayer money for soccer stadium project

South Texas rancher receives pardon from Bush

Activists surprised by Christmas Eve notice of Comanche Peak nuclear plant hearing

3 dead after ambulance and car collide in Leonard, north of Dallas

Cocaine bust is biggest in Bell County's history

Suspect in Dallas, Garland freeway shootings dies

Texas Medical Board falling behind on complaints as workload grows

Closed University of Texas trauma center concerns petro industry

Texas agencies leave behind up to $1 billion in fees and penalties

Dallas-area cop killer loses federal court appeal

Most powerful Texas Democrat you've never heard of

Advocates urge action on high-speed rail plans in Texas

Teens die in Houston crash, Only survivor is driver listed in serious condition

DMN editorial: Dallas County DA Craig Watkins is Texan of the Year

Houston, Harris County spending big on lobbying

Badly decomposed body on Goat Island may be Ike victim

Suit claims Houston withholding red-light camera study

12/19/2008 limited updates today

Foes of Farmers Branch illegal-immigrant efforts cite 'secrecy'

Lancaster ISD superintendent requests public hearing to address allegations

UT Regents name Francisco Cigarroa as sole chancellor finalist, more

Area of worst drought grows in Central Texas

Man accused of ammo smuggling arrested at border

Texas landowners win small victory on border fence

Odessa war vet receives 10 overdue medals

Harris County has big plans to restore 1910 courthouse

Regulators OK CenterPoint's plan for 'smart' meters

Mother, two young children found dead in North Dallas home

Men fight with tree limb, broom during attempted robbery in Fort Worth

Texas unemployment rate grows despite 7,300 new jobs in November

Fort Worth doctor convicted in child porn case surrenders license

Arsonist leaves horses dead

Houston firm to pay $21 million in immigration case

For Galveston PD, cocaine was a special delivery

Coast Guard: Improper repairs doomed Galveston boat

Why Ron Kirk's trade record annoys unions

Sen. Dan Patrick's Secret Tweets: Muppets, Snuggies, "fugly ties" and lavender

Irving saying goodbye to Texas Stadium, hello to new projects

Judge denies request to free teen after verdict reversed

14 indicted on gambling charges in Nueces County

Number of active oil rigs drops by 26

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum expects 4,000,000th visitor

Is Perry launching an abortion-issue offensive against Hutchison?

Scott Nichols for U.S. Senate - who?

Kerrville officials tepid about hiring lobbyist to seek federal funds

Kelso: In this economy, trailer may become new retail space of choice

After a historic vote, Amanda Jones dies at age 110

Gov. Perry Grants Clemency to Seven

Gov. Perry Appeals FEMA Denial for Federal Assistance for Ike Recovery

Lewisville police officer wins $13 million in Texas lottery

Editorial: Tier One funding for Texas universities

Tina Benkiser may be on the way out as Texas GOP chairman

Kennedy: Is Friedman the only Democrat with the courage to take on Perry in 2010?

12/18/2008

West Texan Rick Perry to become longest-serving governor Friday

Gov. Perry Announces Support for Choose Life License Plate Legislation

Grinch Steals Toys Intended For Needy Local Children

Former Employee Of Waco Nonprofit Charged In Embezzlement

Judge: Army soldier’s retrial will be difficult

DPS veteran will be first Hispanic to direct Texas Ranger division

Texas man who tried to sell cyanide gets 70 months

Bandera police chief pleads not guilty

Football loses legend as Baugh passes away at 94

Gang arrests hurt Lubbock-area drug trade

Caterpillar Moving Primary Manufacturing Facility To Texas

Regents Approve UT San Antonio Football - I though these schools were broke...?

BISD Superintendent Responds To Toxic Turf Report

Toxic Lead at Ratliff Stadium in Odessa

One-third of Dallas-area nursing homes get lowest possible Medicare rating

PUC votes for lower TXU settlement

University of Texas regents retreat draws fire amid layoffs

Ex-Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk To Be U.S. Trade Rep.

Flores denies wrongdoing in obtaining cabin permit

Children’s Medicaid enrollment projected to drop by 72,000

Former Austin teacher pleads guilty to sex with student

Austin mayor urges homeless donations in remembrance of Gale

Charity bingo activity up in Texas

Houston Home Improvement Contractor Cited For Violating Texas No Call Law

Gas prices slip to average $1.55 in Texas

Amarillo Police Officer Dies in Line of Duty

Walker challenges his loss to Rep. Chuck Hopson, D-Jacksonville, Walker statement on election contest, Exerpts from the Walker challenge letter, Walker contest faces uphill battle, history shows, Hopson to Walker (through us): "Frivolous."

Former Astros closer Dave Smith dead at 53

Barbara Bush's Fund Awards Grants

Lamar University student accused of threatening graduation

Commentary: Insurers lay down a smoke screen

GHF plans commemoration of Battle of Galveston

Farmers Branch sued over denial of public information

Billions made off Texas 121 must stay in state hands, attorney general says

Outside panel puts Texas transportation needs at more than $14 billion a year

Here's some news: Someone who's NOT running for the Senate

Ex-El Paso constable indicted again on assualt charge

Texas Gains 3,100 Border Agents Over Two Years

Edcough-Elsa residents reeling after school layoff decision

FutureGen possibilities resurface, but not here

Dog Walker Shoots Armed Teen Robber, Police Say, more

Dallas ISD budget problems began four years ago, auditor finds

Victoria bus-crash victims settle for $10 million

Authorities find body of A&M student in boating accident

Houston judge's daughter sues driver she hit while drunk

12/17/2008

Summit shows Ports-to-Plains vision still strong

Ted Nugent: Gun-free zone a crime unto itself

Perry meets with business and unions about economy

Fireworks Company Sues Bexar County Over Ban

Central Texas High School Principal Arrested, Freed On Bond

Dimmit County election worker indicted

2006 financial brouhaha fizzles before grand jury

Two species found in Texas listed among nation's most endangered

Panel wants to put leash on 'out of control' TxDOT

Editorial: Texas Department of Transportaton's highway fiefdom - silliness from one of Texas' most Liberal editorial boards

The cost of fixing Texas traffic is mindboggling

UT regents to hold retreat at pricy resort

N. Texas Tollway Boss Quits But Still Gets Paid

Bill To Make SBOE Elections Non-Partisan Part Of SBOE Reform Package - another effort to take away conservative voices

Pharr man held on molestation charges (Santa letter) is a school aide

Texas Fast Food Worker Tells Robber To Get A Job

Huntsville Inmate Convicted of Threatening New Hampshire AG

Border cameras net 2 million hits, 1 drug bust, 6 illegal entries

14 to be honored for Ike rescues

What leaders: Tommy of Little-Merritt & Fossil Jones only attendees of Speakers' Summit

Burka: Is time on Craddick's side?

Failed directors at Pedernales Electric Cooperative should resign

Perry warns of need to keep taxes, spending low

More Austin schools participating in TAKS incentive program

Austin council to take up ‘zero waste’ plan

Former Bryan Licensed Counselor Sentenced In Medicaid Billing Scheme

Abilene women arrested for stealing money from youth sports team

Border Wall opponent halts construction at Rio Bosque

Texas' Binkiser wants to remake the national GOP

Is Cornyn looking to Abbott to replace Hutchison?

A woman's place is in the Texas Senate

N. Texas Company to Train Next Gen Air Controllers

Fort Worth Woman is Newest "Biggest Loser"

Sportsday's Farewell to Texas Stadium

Transgendered former Dallas mayoral candidate Jennifer Gale found dead in Austin

Fort Worth World War II veteran receives long-overdue medals today

Dallas office vacancies exceed 20%

4 die on icy Texas roads

County Commissioners ban food sales in courthouse in Nueces Co.

Corpus Christ Council Passes Expanding Smoking Ban - property rights take another big hit while people walk around thinking they are doing good

Pilgrim's Pride CEO, COO Resign

Gohmert Discusses Tax Holiday on Limbaugh Program

Combs Urges Action on Work Force Training Gap

Estes files legislation to require voter identification

Houston & Humble reps named U.S. House's top talkers

Rally planned to protest UTMB layoffs

Editorial: Keep the pressure on regents to rebuild

GOP wins state Senate District 17 seat

Rice raises financial aid income threshold

Texas Sues Drug Company To Recover Millions

Family escapes attempted carjacking

Hill report telling Republicans to become Democrats to win

Tarrant school districts may be affected by state's suspension of bond guarantee program

Texas tops in keeping native residents

Motorist credited for helping police arrest 'fake cop' suspect in Grapevine

60-year-old woman terrified as robbers handcuff her inside Northeast Dallas home - be prepared!

Tech's Crabtree headlines AP All-America team

AG: TxDot doesn't have authority to transfer money to regional transport authorities

Transportation Commissioner Fred Underwood is hilarious. Who knew?

12/16/2008

Brownfield mayor faces recall vote

Critics want action on state schools, some old hands want the status quo

Lawmakers Want Pay Raise For State School Workers

School fund hit hard by recession

Kerr County crash-site wedding ring mystery ends

Killeen PTA President Charged In Theft Of More Than $6,000

State Investigates Five Alleged Sexual Assaults At Local TYC Facility

Michael Williams declares for U.S. Senate, more - now it gets fun!

Houston lawyer says White will be Senate aspirant

Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa has completed a $7.1 million

Exxon to expand, modify 3 refineries

Former Hunt County Judge Joe Bobbitt cleared by grand jury

FEMA trailers worry Bacliff residents

Rep. Tommy No-Merritt's Speakers Summit may be an uphill climb

El Pasoans reflect as Perry's stint in state's top post nears record

No joke: El Paso Named Secure City by Farmers Insurance

Icy Conditions Cause Problems Across North Texas

Texas officials say it's too soon to give up on youth prison agency

1,200 Dallas ISD workers get bonuses for boosting student achievement

Pharr man arrested after girl mentions molestation in letter to Santa

Fannie Mae apologizes for Grapevine outing

AP report: State Rep. Kino Flores got cabin from contributor

Some Border Residents Happy with Border Wall-Levee Progress

Big Fire Destroys 2 Downtown Overton Businesses

Burka on Kuempel, Terry Keel and more

Documentary film crew visits Sweetwater to cover Forrest Carter

Austin Fire Department faces overtime budget crisis

FCC: Proceed with cell-jamming test

AG's office sues Brownsville tax prep service over records handling - should have used Pratt on Texas sponsor WesTex Document

Boomtown or Bust! Making the Move Proves Hard for Austin Family

Interim chief chosen as Midland's top cop

It's Official: Texas' Electors give the Lone Star Vote to McCain - even if he doesn't deserve it

Explosion rattles Montgomery County chemical plant

CBS 'Survivor' Shipment Seized In Port Of Houston

3 People Hit When Car Crashes Into Houston Restaurant

Local activists to protest sale of anti-energy drink

Galveston's post office delays reopening

30 Years In Jail For Abilene Religious Sect Elder

Opinion: Willacy's Guerra leaves dubious legacy

Does Beaumont ISD need separate performance arts center?

Madoff scandal has Austin ties

Attorney General's Fugitive Unit Arrests Top Ten Fugitive Hiding In New Mexico

Waco City Council to decide whether to spend another nearly $500,000 for Rangers Museum work

Trip to Vegas apparently brings out conjugal urges in group from Cranfills Gap

Suspected bank robber killed during attempted Dallas heist

White announces Senate intentions via Web video

Austin to stop housing allowance for City Manager

Democrat Bob Romano will not contest House District 105 recount - demonstrates what I said: these people know their "emphasis vote" claims is total B.S.

Houston home sales plunge by 31.7 percent

UH-Downtown regents vote to rename school, legislature must agree

GOP holds SD17, Bell loses to Huffman big

12/15/2008

Hutchison puts out poll data saying she would defeat Perry (pdf)

Elderly Central Texas Couple Injured In Violent Home Invasion

Man claiming to be stranded attacks 87-year-old woman at her Dallas home

Armed robber sets city worker in his crosshairs

Runner collapses, dies during Dallas marathon

Bell vs. Huffman: Dollars, sparks fly in Senate 17 runoff

Prison cell-phone-jamming test is off

Editorial: Texas dental care: Pay now or pay later - does the demand for socialism ever end?

Sealed records give Texas offenders a second chance, but 1,500 were charged again

Austin-area legislators lay out agendas

Austin only one of Texas' 5 big cities see sales tax revenue drop in 2008

Abbott Reaches Agreement With Mattel, Fisher-Price To Resolve Lead Toy Concerns

Home tax credit may give boost to economy

Memphis man charged with capital murder

American Airlines and union seek federal mediation

Leaders Evaluate Kwanza Fest After Brawl And Shooting

Wolfgang Puck's Dallas venue set to open

Report: Jones, Cuban among sports' most influential

Corpus Christi ISD Bans Flasher From All Campuses, District Facilities

Indiana Sues Texas Firm Over Unwanted Faxes

Crime Up Because of Economy Says Burleson Co. Sheriff

Aggie Missing, Nine Students Injured After Boating Accident

Police: Tot breaks into Beaumont variety store

Another Houston ISD employee arrested for drugs

Fort Worth adoption attorney convicted in forgery trial

Fort Worth council to try – again – to set gas drilling setback rules

Texas coffers better than most states, but Austin still nervous

Gillespie Jail Receives Failing Inspection Grade

$1.4M is cost to treat Juárez's wounded in El Paso

Big-dollar Texans help pay for Obama inauguration

Cotton Bowl Classic expecting record crowd

Canton woman gets 9 years in pyramid scheme

Keller Home Built by TV Show Extreme Make-Over

Kuwaiti Company Strikes Gas In Central Texas

Food-stamp usage in Texas is on the rise

Clear Channel to trade Houston stations to CBS

Grayson County declared disaster area by Governor’s Office

Harris Co. plan to count assets may limit "indigent" health care - good

Texas Motion Picture Alliance hires veteran lobbyists

Pasadena deputy fire marshal accused of child sex abuse

Texas House panel calls for more study of state schools for the disabled

12/13&14/2008

EPA Exempts Farms From Reporting Toxic Fumes

Texas Tribes Fight To Revive Gambling, more

Residents Vacate Small Local Town For Vegas Vacation

Update: Riot ended Saturday, details scarce, Inmates Take Hostages, Start Riot in Pecos Prison

Silver haired legislators

Former Terrell County deputy sheriff charged with official oppression and perjury

High school football championships:

Strawn rolls past Follett for six-man D-I title

Borden County beats Woodson for six-man D-II title

Muleshoe outscores Kirbyville to win 2A D-I title

Prosper rallies past Waco La Vega for 3A D-I title

Dec. 13 statewide playoff scoreboard

Texas-based Julian J. Levitt Foundation vicitim of Madoff's ponzi scheme

Immigrant crime victims can now seek green cards

Judson High pig stabbed to death

San Antonio Express-News special on guns from Texas going to Mexico

Dad said to owe $725,000 in child support nabbed

Texas sales tax allocations are up

Toyota promotes San Antonio plant manager to VP of Production

Hotel builder FaulknerUSA accused of dodging claims

Invalid valor: Vet lied about his service

Construction strong in San Antonio

Ron Kirk could become U.S. Trade Representative

Review finds no vote fraud in Dallas County

130 Texas Inmates say post-Ike conditions violated rights

Texas ranchers work to bring back threatened quail

Fayette Co. dog owner blames UFOs for nasty conditions

Texas Voices wants laws to note difference between dangerous predators, nonviolent offenders - I agree partly but there must be safeguards which include the victim/underage person's circumstances. Some underage victims may still truly be victims even if they do not feel as such.

Coast Guard ends search after helicopter crash

City of Littlefield built jail may close as private operator pulls out

Tech's Harrell, Leach score meeting with President Bush & Whitehouse tour

Opinion: Do school folk go through oxygen deprivation before becoming administrators?- yes, the writer is related - Beth is Robert Pratt's mother

12/12/2008 limited updates today

John Montford and Cisco Cigarroa top finalist for UT chancellor

Trucker Returns From Restroom To Find Rig In Middle Of I-35

Retired Central Texas Newspaper Editor, Abe Weiner, Dead At 82

Opinion: Last Picture Show - subsidizing film production

Elizabeth Ames Jones running for U.S. Senate, filed before Election Day

Bush urges A&M grads to consider a life of service

Patients rally outside McAllen clinic cut by UTMB

Saddles used by the disabled stolen from Katy group

North Texas cities wish upon a new stimulus plan

Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk a finalist to be transportation secretary

San Antonio ISD studies closing 30 schools

Fire Roars Near Power Plant in Denton

Salvation Army Bell Ringer Turns Crime Fighter

El Paso crime dips as crime across border mounts

Rick Perry-Kay Bailey Hutchison battle fuels tensions among Texas Republicans

Study: Illegal immigrants' care costs state $677 million

Another Houston oil firm moves HQ overseas

Huffman barbecue may have been campaign violation

Arlington GM plant to close for 3 weeks as part of production cuts

Katy cheerleader hazing case: must apologize & testify to get probation

Who plays the Texas lottery? for starters, men more than women

GOP speaker candidate, turncoat Jim Keffer, promises a new House - there is nothing on his list that he can actually ensure is done, it's a bunch of puffery!

Robbers steal $500,000 worth of diamonds in northern Dallas heist

Pecos prison riot

12/11/2008

Surprise flurries warm Houston hearts: Fluffy flakes bring delight and tie a 64-year-old record

Should teachers be drug-tested?

Presidential Citizens Medal awarded to KIPP Academy founder

Recent plant explosion galvanizes SE Houston neighbors

Perry aims to be fitness governor, challenges peers

Missing couple's call leads Missouri City police to pond

Team from Rice wins $10,000 in 'Recycle Ike' contest

El Paso asks Supreme Court to stop border fence

DPS trooper hurt during traffic stop near Bonham

Shuttle Endeavour spends night in Texas on way home

RIP: Andrew Jefferson, Harris county's first black state judge, dies at 74

Dallas City Council moves convention center hotel plan forward

Dallas City Council member Angela Hunt docked salary for missing meetings

Texas Business for Clean Air backing bills to boost energy efficiency

Voting mix-up cited in provisional ballot fight in state House race

Texas AG asked for opinion on Dallas ISD trustee term extensions

Texas Tech's Harrell odd man out

Home security camera catches thief stealing Christmas package from Lubbock home

O'Donnell marks Hoss', Dan Blocker, 80th birthday

Texas, Accenture to finalize divorce

State senators charge national Democrats with shorting Texas

Report: Swing voters lifted Texas Republicans in statewide races, report (pdf)

Gattis files method to remove speaker

Another ABC joins speaker’s race, Kuempel seeking Texas Speaker post

Capital Metro previewing new train cars today

Attorney General Secures Agreements Protecting Texans From Identity Theft

Malakoff mayor’s post vacant for now

Curry County, NM jail mistakenly releases Texas man

75 year old Brownwood woman arrested for assaulting her 78 year old husband

Reyes to Obama: Keep Bush intelligence chief and maintain some "alternative interrogation"

Going price for Bush library Web address: $35,000

Perry: Give me money to beat Kay 'Democrat Lite' Hutchison

Hutchison, Perry already sparring

Dallas church with code violations allowed to shelter homeless

Office Depot only closing 2 Texas stores in the nationwide closure of 112

Hensarling objects to bailout report

Gohmert calls for two-month tax holiday, rescinding rest of bailout

American to offer Dallas-Madrid flight

Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst to launch economic summit

Spring man pleads guilty to receiving child porn in mail

Americas Most Wanted TV Series Helps Capture Man Indicted For Lewisville Sexual Assault

Helicopter carrying five goes down in Gulf, one rescued

Bolivar ferry runs aground

Warren High School hit list under investigation

State rep. Gallego’s residency questioned

Attorneys face off over San Angelo assistant fire chief's suspension

BASF Fina fined for environmental violations

UT medical branch's problems could open window for Valley med school

Judge bars Willacy County DA from prosecuting Cheney, others

Governor appoints Sen. Seliger to victims' rights organization

Army offers $100K reward in Houston soldier's slaying

Suit: Houston firm aided Minnesota senator

Candidate's suit claims voting problems cost him race

Ambulance attendants accused of molesting patients

Appellate court orders new Vioxx trial in Texas

Texas AFT's (union) legislative agenda (pdf)

Report: Susan Combs raised $950,000 at Austin fundraiser Wednesday

Report: Houston mayor Bill White may announce for US Senate race

Houstonian to go free; evidence in '02 assault never tested

Elderly couple found dead after Texas City house fire

Judge bars US District Judge Ken from using polygraph results in his trial

Dallas-Fort Worth rail line expansion plan wins increased support

Radio Disney van with Mickey Mouse ears stolen from outside Dallas elementary school

12/10/2008

DEA Agent Arrested On Bribery Charges in El Paso

Long Time Texas Tech Communications Director Escorted Off Campus

City of Windcrest tax protest continues in court

Advocates call for reforms in public education

DPS policy on 'visitor' licenses draws fire

Fort Worth lawmaker wants to rescind new driver's license rules

Former Dallas mayor Kirk could join Obama's team

Texas Gov. Rick Perry gets suspicious letter

Space shuttle Endeavour to make stop in Fort Worth

Shuttle Endeavour Makes Stop In El Paso

Tarrant County Taxpayers Get A Surprise

Changing Name Of Railroad Commission Isn’t Enough, bill

Local Ministers Speak in Behalf of Bryan Police Chief

Valley Interfaith confronts Comeron county commissioners

Charter schools can help but need controls - uninformed editors. These schools already have complete TEA supervision, they are simply easier to close when they fail badly. This is part of what makes them superior to traditional government schools.

Protesters disrupt Austin meeting on state schools for disabled

Woman Leaves Small Children at Home to Run Errands

Emotional Farewell to Beloved Central Texas Lawman

A.G. Abbott, Sen. Estes Propose Bill To Protect Texans From Foreclosure Rescue Scams

Bryan official targets leaks in police chief case

House of Yahweh's Hawkins sentenced to 30 years in prison

El Paso County Judge Anthony Cobos might resign - amazing he has not already done so

El Paso man on EPA's 'most wanted' list

$12,000 raised for soldiers' trips home

Dallas City Council expands smoking ban to include bars and pool halls in a 10-5 vote, demonstrates they have no respect for private property rights

Investigation into check deposited in Brownsville mayor's account continues

Midland police successfully use YouTube to catch criminals

Park Avenue in Denison hit hard by tornado

Collinsville, Southmayd assess tornado damage

No lobbying team for Harris Co. judge, seperate legislative office created instead

Crowd mourns HPD officer at complex where he was shot

Dems attacking Harris County's Bettencourt even as he resigns

14-year-old Houston boy set to graduate from San Jacinto College

Indicted Judge Samuel Kent wants lie detector tests admitted into evidence

FAA urged to ensure wind turbines don’t harm environment

Layoff talks expected at Galveston ISD meeting

Casinos as bad for Galveston island as gorillas

Fort Worth council OKs most of new gas-drilling ordinance

Fort Worth car dealer-turned-philanthropist wins $316 million in his lawsuit against TBS

Texas Congressman Sets Sights On BCS, more - time for Barton to retire if he thinks this is a role for the Federal government

San Angelo teacher indicted for improper relations with student

Industrial agreements to bring millions in upfront money for Port Arthur

Combs tells Pampans Texas is in pretty good shape

Organizers expect crowd for “Day Without A Gay” rally

Former Congressman and state Sen. Bill Patman dies at 81

Update: NorthPark shooter gets 50 years, Assailant who shot woman in face outside NorthPark is found guilty

E. Houston fire kills twin girls while mom is away

Bettencourt or no, Dems press forward with voter suit

Tech's Harrell and Crabtree NOT on the Heisman Trophy list

Texas Tech's shuts down student radio station

12/09/2008

Police: Men hold woman for ransom in Denton County

Dallas radio host Russ Martin fired as station flips to sport talk

N. Texas teacher arrested on drug charges

Chesapeake Energy cutbacks may have big N. Texas impact

Recession takes toll on Dallas Recycling

Cotton Bowl Tickets Flying Off The Shelves

Update: SACS Rescinds Texas Tech Probation, Accreditation vote on Texas Tech to be released today

Panel to pitch property tax relief

RIP: Chief of the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, Rear Adm. Chuck Grojean dies

Lax safety standards cited in medical flight crashes

Rep. Tony Goolsby defends House lounge makeover

Number of Craddick challengers at 10

Burnam declares Craddick years 'over' -- again

Perry: What part of I'm running don't you understand?

Tech's Graham Harrell Wins Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award

Texas Farm Bureau Backs State’s Declining Horse Industry

Storms tear through Grayson County

Rio Grande Valley schools listed among best in the nation

3 North Texas High Schools Make The Grade

Dow announces plant closures within its Texas Operations

Longview church gets $1.5 million anonymous donation

Port Arthur will find out how much Ike affected Pleasure Island

Beaumont Enterprise endorses Democrat Bell for SD-17

Roger Williams says Senate exploration imminent

Two new entrants in U.S. Senate race: Democrat John Sharp, Republican Roger Williams

Perry sticking with three political guides

Spurred by renovation, UT student newspaper may be selling its presses

Austin to see modest job growth, Survey finds "fair" outlook for 2009

Man Arrested at Airport with 9MM Gun in Carry-On Luggage

Employee Shot Dead at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse near Austin

Whole Foods sues FTC to halt pending trial

DNA taken from polygamist sect newborn

Texas Insurance Claims Drop

Texas employees missed fewer work days in 2007

Dallas Expected to Pass Tighter Smoking Ban

FBI probe of letters with white powder focuses on Texas

Texas Democrats will not seek restraining order over votes in House District 105 race - because their charge is stupid

Dallas-Fort Worth home sales drop 33%

North Texas City of Southlake Is Richest In The Country

Study: AllianceTexas’ impact at $34B

A.H. Belo restructures exec. salaries

Padre Island fire burns 5,000 acres before being put out

Legal Battle Looms In Allen Over Church's Growth

Even with Federal Gun Ban Being Lifted, Patterson Won’t Change Mind About Christmas Mountains Until After Obama Is In Office - very wise

Texas A&M Quietly Preparing For The President

A&M Discovery Told Around The World

Guard from Fort Worth charged in Iraq killings

Pistol-packin' robber in pink PJs strikes in Fort Worth

Fort Worth judge challenges evidence in her DWI case

$3.7 million: That's what the football matchup between UTEP and UT-Austin meant to El Paso

Illinois scandal: Cornyn demands Democrats and union leaders come forward to lift the "stain of corruption"

Fletcher Corny Dog heiress found safe

Burka: Rove: I'm going to name names

Dick Armey backs Hutchison, touts her conservative record

Editorial: State school lapses must be addressed

Midland loses Austin flight

Oilman T. Boone Pickens named Texan of Year

Guerra: Lucio's position a conflict of interest

Body of Killeen policeman recovered from lake

Home invasion deaths trouble northeast Houston residents

Rowlett council approves Lynda Humble as city manager

Longhorns QB McCoy confirms he'll return to Texas

Grand jury won't indict mom who left child in hot car

Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on DPS Driver License Rule Changes

Downtown Dallas' most notable clock is behind the times

Bushes' likely new neighborhood an exclusive Dallas club

12/08/2008

RINO's want House parliamentarian to resign

State Republican Exec. Committee passes resolution on Speaker's Race, more

Burka: Joe Straus considering run for Speaker

Arrest Made In Beheading Of Tame Texas Deer

Texas Woman Leaves NY Club, Disappears

Gov. Perry Announces Texas Round-Up 2009 Fit Texan Competition

Last year's college campus shootings still remembered

Proposed law would allow guns on college campuses

Lubbock's Cactus Cuties to sing carols before Commander-in-Chief

It's Official, Texas Tech To Cotton Bowl vs Ole Miss

TCU Lands Bowl Matchup With Boise State

Alamo Bowl to feature Missouri vs. Northwestern

Texas comes up just short, settles for Fiesta Bowl berth

McCoy moves to top of final Heisman poll

Texas A&M Fan Voted Nation's Top Tailgater

Man accused in mutilation death dies in jail

Gulf Coast chemical plants slowing down production and payrolls

Former Comptroller Sharp to seek U.S. Senate seat, more

Fire damages parts of Texas A&M's Bell Building

Officer fatally shot during traffic stop in NW Houston

Brother calls suspect in HPD officer's death 'good person'Brother calls suspect in HPD officer's death 'good person' inspite of long criminal history

Harris Co. tax assessor-collector Bettencourt's exit surprises county officials

Group teams up with Central Texas schools to fight obesity

Large brush fire burning in Blanco Co.

Firefighters Continue to Battle Padre Island Wildfire

Nobody hurt in fire at A&M's Bell Building

Could EPA fine ranchers for methane emission?

Bands help make great football Friday nights

Abilene State School working with feds

Texas' Hutchison ranks 27th among senators in wealth

Texas Gov. Rick Perry is right about Hurricane Ike cleanup

Appraisal board denies Copeland protest on jet

Lawmaker wants to stem plastic bag use in Texas

Texas Academy of Mathematics & Science student wins national award

Amazing: Dallas wants federal stimulus dollars for Dallas Convention Center hotel, Trinity bridges - and disgusting

Former Cowboys Cheerleader Wins Reality Show

Over $245,000 Spent On Texas Stadium Pieces

Texas Justice Blind, But Also Naked

Lawmakers want reform on jailed illegal immigrants

Baylor official: Endowment is weathering stormy economic times

Paralegal Accused of Leaking Information to Texas Syndicate Gang

Robison: State lawmakers get in fundraisers before pending deadline

Judson ISD tussles with trademarks of mascots

Tejano star Emilio stable following brain surgery

2 High School Teachers Arrested On Drug Charges, 11 this year

Early voting for begins for runoff to replace District 17 state senator

South Texas College of Law names Michael Hays as chairman

Continental set for first biofuel flight

Irving cop, wife killed in apparent murder-suicide

Winning $13M lotto ticket sold in Lewisville

Whole Foods launches Washington lobbying effort

Officers shoot naked man with taser in North Austin

Prisoner testifies convicted killer Robert Sparks raped him

Byron Cook (R-Corsicana) files papers to run for Speaker - the more the merrier

12/06&07/2008

Beaumont girl dies in holiday parade float accident

North Forest ISD voters overwhelmingly reject tax increase

Texas A&M OKs free-tuition program for some freshmen

Crowds flock to Galveston for holiday festival

Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Paul Bettencourt resigns

3 escape without injury in Galveston shrimp boat fire

Nurse given life sentence in death of ex-husband

Family fights utility plans on Kaufman County farm

SMU implements reforms two years after three students died of overdoses

Carrollton-Farmers Branch superintendent apologizes in letter

New rule allows concealed loaded guns in national parks where states allow same - Obama's crew will overturn this one I'd bet

Freeing of illegal immigrant prisoners criticized

Hays County sheriff dies at 62

Ike is still doing damage: Inmate costs bust budget

Bandera sheriff fires jailer he says cavorted with inmate

Bandera council votes to force downtown holdout to connect to water system

Jefferson High school teacher jailed on sex charges

Alliance fighting aquifer pumping

Some house RINOs call for parliamentarian to resign, attack their own Party

12/05/2008

'Exceptional' drought grips heart of Texas

Natalia school district looks at cuts, including layoffs - note this is a local control decision, it appears the board wants the district to keep making cuts and does not want to increase spending - kudos to them!

Some new money for education promised

Central Texas Technology Headed To Cape Canaveral Launch Pad

Susan Combs, doing right by taxpayers

Perry Requests Funding to Expedite Temporary Housing for Ike Victims

North Texas commute to work an exercise in anger

Hidden camera found in slain north Fort Worth girl's bedroom

Dallas' Preston Hollow abuzz after announcement that Bushes plan to live there

Arlington principals support standardized dress code, survey finds

Dallas Crime Falls About 10% in 2008

Police say man shot, killed someone trying to break into his car

Dallas Cowboys fans bid on pieces of team history from Texas Stadium

Advocates seek moratorium on Texas state schools admissions