Is Mexico's drug violence spilling over into Texas? (McClatchy Washington Bureau)
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:46:08 GMT
AUSTIN, Texas — From his office window, El Paso Police Chief Greg Allen has a clear view of Ciudad Juarez, El Paso's blood-drenched sister city just across the Rio Grande in northern Mexico.
McKinney North's Florez finishes in Top 2 in state (McKinney Courier-Gazette)
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:02:36 GMT
Brandon Florez of McKinney North won two matches Monday in Austin to advance to the finals at the Class 4A state tennis tournament at the Penick-Allison Courts at the University of Texas.
From prison stripes to sergeant's stripes (San Antonio Express-News)
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:13:38 GMT
Nasser Hempel spent 11 years in a Texas prison before joining the Army Reserves, an experience that has helped him succeed. Slideshow | Blog | More military
Three of a kind: All-West Texas MVPs (The San Angelo Standard-Times)
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:34:00 GMT
From the beginning of the season, when they all signed with Lone Star Conference schools to play collegiately, the Wall High School trio of Hillari Adam , Sally Higgins and Karli Kellermeier have been linked.As head coach Jeremy Williams put it, it is remarkable just to have one go-to scorer, defender — and above all — leader. He was fortunate enough to have three.
Patrick Stump, Travie McCoy Go Solo at SXSW (Spin)
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:05:09 GMT
Whatever Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump's been cooking up for his debut solo album needs a bit more time in the oven. In an awkward 20-minute set last night at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, Stump took the stage completely by himself, armed with an array of live loops, pre-recorded tracks, and a variety of instruments -- none of which could hide the fact that his new material isn't ...
Texas and Big 12 Basketball Capsules: Longhorns limp home from NCAA tourney (The Brownsville Herald)
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:56:05 GMT
AUSTIN — The Texas Longhorns’ long, frustrating flameout is over. Once ranked No. 1, Texas ended the season unranked and hoping the NCAA tournament would give them a fresh start.
Texas Man Sticks Cop with Drug Needle (FOX Springfield)
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:56:28 GMT
Austin Police have arrested and charged Michael Tinkham, 26, with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he stabbed an officer with a needle containing heroin and possible Hepatitis A.
Texas Schools Preparing For Loan Changes & Midday Roundup (KERA North Texas)
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:51:13 GMT
Texas schools are prepping for what could be the biggest change in college assistance programs since Congress created them in the 1960s. Changes proposed in Washington would mean federally guaranteed student loans only offered by the government, ending a role for banks and other for-profit lenders who charge fees.
Paul Wall Elected Texas Chapter President of Recording Academy (The Boombox)
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:48:22 GMT
Filed under: Hip-Hop , Hip-Hop News , Grammy Awards Paul Wall for president! The Houston rapper was recently elected president of the Texas chapter of the Recording Academy, which organizes the Grammy Awards . Paul Wall previously held the title of Governor of the Texas chapter, working alongside fellow Houston artists like saxophonist Joe Posada, bassist Chuck Rainey and industry veterans like ...
5 former justices endorse Lehrmann for Texas Supreme Court (Dallas Morning News)
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:38:25 GMT
AUSTIN - In a hotly contested judicial race where endorsements are important, Republican Debra Lehrmann won the backing of Tom Phillips and four other former justices Thursday in her bid for a spot on the Texas Supreme Court.
