| Woman's body found on South Texas college campus EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Police at the University of Texas-Pan American are investigating a "suspicious" death after a woman's body was found near an outdoor staircase of a campus... | |
| Accused contract killers on trial in Memphis MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jury selection is beginning in the trial of two men charged with serving as contract killers in a drug ring accused of operating in Tennessee and several other... |
| 3 die in Rusk County wreck, car hits tree TURNERTOWN, Texas (AP) — Investigators say a one-vehicle accident in East Texas has left three men dead after their car struck a tree.The Department of Public Safety says the accident happened... |
| Gov. Perry ventures back into Texas public eye AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Rick Perry is breaking his silence.The Texas governor is speaking Monday at a Williamson County Republican Party dinner north of Austin.It will be Perry's first public... |
| Lamborghini driver in Houston hits 2 pedestrians HOUSTON (AP) — Houston police say the driver of a recently acquired Lamborghini has been blamed for a wreck that left three people hurt.Police say two pedestrians were struck by the sports car... |
| Green Line boosts DART light rail line travel DALLAS (AP) — Officials say the opening of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Green Line has helped make 2011 the busiest year ever for the light rail service.The Dallas Morning News reported Sunday... |
| Austin, Texas Maintains Harassing Ordinance Against Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers A team of conservative legal advocacy groups have come to the aid of pro-life pregnancy centers in Austin, Texas that continue to be harassed by city ordinances making it difficult for them to help... |
| Grapevine-Colleyville district backs off on changing middle school curriculum syjinkins@star-telegram.com Grapevine-Colleyville school officials are postponing changes to the middle school curriculum until the next school year after parents complained about mixing... |
| US judge says he can't block Texas sonogram law A federal judge in Miami has blocked enforcement of a first-in-the-nation Florida law restricting what physicians can say about guns to their... |
| Student shot to death laid to rest AUSTIN (KXAN) - Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for a Texas State University student who was shot to death in the Avery Ranch subdivision in Northwest Austin. Friends and family filled... |
| Hair salons asked to help abuse victims WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - It is well known that domestic violence is a big problem, and the Williamson County Attorney's Office is looking for help. In an unconventional move, officials... |
| Grave marker unveiled for innocent man FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Hundreds gathered to unveil a historical marker at the grave of a man who died in prison but was later cleared by DNA testing of the crime that sent him there. U.S. Army... |
| With Perry away, $32K spent on fill-ins AUSTIN (AP) - Gov. Rick Perry spent 126 days outside Texas during his unsuccessful run for president and the state paid more than $32,000 for the lieutenant governor or Senate pro tem to fill in for... |
| Biker dies in Austin tollway crash AUSTIN (KXAN) - A motorcyclist died in a Saturday afternoon accident after slamming into a car on a tollway ramp. The accident occurred on State Highway 45 North onto southbound U.S. Highway 193. The... |
| Judge says he can't block sonogram law AUSTIN (AP) -- A federal judge in Austin said Monday that he couldn't block a Texas law requiring women to have a sonogram before having an abortion any longer because an appeals court had... |
| AG offers deal on Latino districts AUSTIN (KXAN) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Monday offered a deal that would increase Hispanic representation in the Texas congressional delegation. But because all of the parties did not... |
| TCEA holds convention for teachers 2012 Convention and Exposition through Friday at the Austin Convention Center. TCEA's goal is to integrate technology into pre-K to 12th grade classrooms through conferences, workshops,... |
| A peaceful march and vigil in Austin here to review the program details. Meghan, May, and numerous supporters peacefully marched from Austin City Hall to Republic Square Park where participants heard, "breed specific ordinance,... |
| Rangers add Beimel, Jackson to NRIs '); } ARLINGTON -- The Rangers have signed left-handed pitcher Joe Beimel and outfielder/first baseman Conor Jackson to Minor League contracts with an invitation to Spring... |
| Astros sign Ruggiano, invite prospects to camp '); } HOUSTON -- Astros fans who are clamoring to see some of the club's top prospects in a Major League uniform should make reservations for Spring Training. Astros general manager... |
| With Perry away, acting governors cost Texas $32K AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Gov. Rick Perry spent 126 days outside Texas during his unsuccessful run for president, and the state paid more than $32,000 for the lieutenant governor or Senate pro tem to... |
| Univision, Disney look at English news channel Univision is the nation's largest Spanish-language media company. The move comes in response to the 2010 census, which showed U.S. born Latinos were the fastest growing segment of the... |
| Innocent man who died in prison gets marker FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Hundreds gathered to unveil a historical marker at the grave of a man who died in prison but was later cleared by DNA testing of the crime that sent him... |
| Candidacy tests Mexico's culture of machismo MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexico's conservative ruling party is gambling that this country known for machismo is ready for a female president and have chosen a devout Roman Catholic and popular former... |
| $16 house? Dallas area man evicted after squatting FLOWER MOUND, Texas – After paying $16 to file a one-page claim to an empty, $340,000 home in an upscale Dallas suburb, Kenneth Robinson moved in furniture, hung a "No Trespassing"... |
| Attorney General says deal made in Texas redistricting, some opposed SAN ANTONIO – The Texas attorney general agreed Monday to temporary voting maps that would place two new congressional seats in Hispanic-dominated districts as part of a deal to preserve the... |
| $16 House: Kenneth Robinson Misuses Law to Live in $340K Dallas Home: Report Kenneth Robinson, a man who paid $16 to file a one-page claim so that he could live in a $340,000 suburban Dallas house, has left the house after a judge's order. Robinson had reportedly filed... |
| SWBC co-founders to establish endowment at Sam Houston State Follow this company to enhance various academic programs within the College of Business Administration. The new new endowment, called the Amato-Dudley Endowed Chair for the College of... |
| New Braunfels unveils enhanced ‘one-stop-shop’ site for economic development New Braunfels Economic Development (Build NB) officials have added new high-tech capabilities to the Web site NewBraunfelsProspector.com. The enhancements were designed to make it easier for site... |
| American's January traffic up, capacity down The Fort Worth-based airline said Monday that it cut domestic capacity by 4.4 percent year-over-year in January. Domestic traffic was down 1.1 percent from January 2010. American's... |
| Parkland: Monitor's report 'humbling' Follow this company Memorial Hospital's board released a statement today calling the results of an outside safety monitor's report "humbling" but refused to release the... |
| Verizon, Redbox team on joint venture Verizon and Coinstar said they plan to combine Coinstar's Redbox new release DVDs and Blu-ray disc rentals with an on-demand streaming and download service from... |
| More details emerge on Austin Aquatic Center More details have been obtained about the YMCA's proposed public-private partnership for the Lamar Beach park area currently made up of the Town Lake Animal Center and ball fields north of Cesar... |
| Worldwide semiconductor sales hit record $299.5B Worldwide semiconductor sales hit a record $299.5 billion for 2011, or a year-on-year increase of 0.4 percent from $298.3 billion in 2010, the Semiconductor Industry Association said Monday. The... |
| Boy, 6, injured in park in mountain lion attack Discuss this story on our Facebook page Park spokesman David Elkowitz says the boy, who wasn't identified in a park statement Monday, was treated for puncture wounds and scratches and released... |
| Ex-Dallas police chief, Dallas County sheriff dies Don Byrd, who served as Dallas police chief through much of the 1970s before serving one term as Dallas County sheriff, had died at his home in Oklahoma after a long illness. He was... |
| 4 Mexican fishermen rescued from South Texas beach Discuss this story on our Facebook page The Coast Guard says it was notified Saturday of fishermen missing since leaving Playa Baghdad, just south of the Texas-Mexico border, on Thursday. They had... |
| US Judge Says He Can't Block Texas Sonogram Law AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in Austin says he can't block the Texas law requiring women to have a sonogram before having an abortion.District Judge Sam Sparks previously ruled... |
| San Patricio County attorney: No charges for one of three former Ingleside volunteer firefighters in connection to suspected arsons CORPUS CHRISTI -- The San Patricio County Attorney's Office will not seek charges against a former Ingleside volunteer firefighter after he was accused of failing to report arsons that two... |
