Business Briefs Jul 3, 2009
Bolano holds a master s degree in Health Administration of Health Services from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Christian University ... 8 billion holding company that owned five banks in Illinois, Oklahoma and Texas. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
• Events Calendar Jul 3, 2009
before relocating in 1997 to Austin, Texas, and was joined by Casey Pollock (later David Abeyta replaced Pollock), Chris Schelske and Jay Nazz. The Brauns previously toured with their father in Muzzie Braun oys. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Los Angeles police under scrutiny in Jackson death Jul 3, 2009
Murray lives in Las Vegas and is licensed to practice in Texas, Nevada and California. Federal drug regulations include controls over whether and how frequently a doctor can write prescriptions over the phone, and DEA agents could be looking to see if these rules were broken, Rosenbluth said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Tributes to Jackson spring up in unlikely locales Jul 3, 2009
Fans can feel a special connection to celebrities such as Jackson, and when they die, it's not unlike losing a family member _ even if they never met, said Dr. Bert Hayslip, a psychology professor at the University of North Texas. Their grief is real and profound, he said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Nadadores in two swim meets (2) Jul 3, 2009
Teams from Monterrey, Mexico and Mexico City, Mexico, along with teams invited from the South Texas area participated. This meet had a time requirement in that the swimmer had to have achieved a time faster than the National Motivational time of B. The National Motivational times are set forth by USA Swimming and can be found at. (Boerne Star, TX)
Travel team eyes World Series Jul 3, 2009
and hopefully, bring home some hardware," Scott said. The tournament, which takes place July 6-12, will consist of five games against competition from across the country, including Texas, Kentucky, Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee and elsewhere.Rabun stands at 28-5 on the season and is currently ranked fifth in the state based on the USSSA power rating. Scott said the ranking is not up to date because it did not include the team's recent wins in Easley and the previous tournament in Rome in which... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Police: S.C. Gov. Sanford Didn't Break Law Jul 3, 2009
We've updated CBSNews. COLUMBIA, S.C., July 2, 2009. (CBS News)
Custom cutters see better yields as they move north from Texas Jul 3, 2009
Drought hit Texas producers this year pretty hard, said Jan Altendorf, president of the custom cutting company, based in Minto, N.D. They hadn't received rain since last September ... She said they cut 10,000 bushels down in Texas to get some seed for the next crop, and a lot of fields were zeroed out ... Altendorf crews began in Abilene, Texas, May 20, then moved to Vernon, cutting HRWW for their customers in those two areas. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
4 Sully candidates to visit campus Jul 3, 2009
The lone finalist for the presidency is expected to be named the following week and recommended for appointment by the chancellor to the Texas State University System Board of Regents ... Chahin, dean of the College of Applied Arts at Texas State University in San Marcos since 1999, received his B.A. (1974) in political science and sociology from Texas Aersity; a master of social work (1975) in administration and policy and a Ph ... Fannin has served as provost and vice president for academic... (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Passport fix near for US border midwife deliveries Jul 2, 2009
The State Department settled a class-action lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and immigration attorneys representing citizens whose passport applications were filed away without further action because the government suspected Texas midwives may have fraudulently registered Mexican births in the U.S. ... The State Department settled a class-action lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and immigration attorneys representing citizens whose passport applications... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Festive Fourth on tap at Stewart Creek Jul 2, 2009
Star Community Newspapers. In The Community, With The Community, For the Community. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Flexjet Named 'Best of the Best' in Flight Services by Robb Report Jul 2, 2009
Established in 1995 and based in Richardson, Texas, Flexjet offers a turnkey program allowing individuals or companies to purchase a share in a Bombardier business jet at a fraction of the full ownership cost ... Based in Richardson, Texas, Skyjet was founded in 1997 and acquired by Bombardier in 2000. (PR Newswire)
THE CAMERAS: ESPN sees all, tells all Jul 2, 2009
" Why hold'em? Many types of poker are played in the 57 events of the World Series of Poker, including Omaha, Seven-card Stud and Deuce-to-Seven Lowball (lowest hand wins). The Main Event is strictly No Limit Texas Hold'em. The name alone fits an event that is bigger than all of the rest. "If it was No Limit Rhode Island Hold'em, I don't think it holds up as well," Chad says. The style also is a perfect fit for television. Two cards are dealt facedown to each player. TV viewers see those cards... (USA Today -- Sports)
From secrecy to spotlight: World Series of Poker hits 40 Jul 2, 2009
Back home in Texas, he had kept it a secret that he played poker for a living. "You were looked at like you were a second-class citizen if you were a gambler," he says. (USA Today -- Sports)
How do people survive airline crashes? Jul 2, 2009
"I just don't think there's any pattern to survivability. It's just luck of the draw and depends on how the plane goes in," said aviation expert John Eakin, head of Air Data Research in Helotes, Texas. Not counting Tuesday's disaster, there have been 12 airliner crashes since 1970 that yielded a sole survivor, according to data compiled by Dr. Todd Curtis, director of the Airsafe. (CNN -- Travel)
Medina Clay Target team in Guadalupe Co. Whiz-Bang Jul 2, 2009
Would you pay more for green energy. By Woody Woodard - 4-H Project Leader. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Steering wheel to spinning reel Jul 2, 2009
I guess I got my start when we lived in Corpus Christi, Texas. We did a lot of surf fishing because we lived right there at the beach and had time to kill -- those were definitely some fun times. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Michigan says it's trying to settle shipwreck case Jul 2, 2009
La Salle's other ship, La Belle, was discovered in the mid-1990s off the Texas coast. With approval from France, state archaeologists there recovered nearly 1 million artifacts, from human bones to muskets, and publicly displayed many of them. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Lions Release 2009 Schedule Jul 2, 2009
From there, LMU will start the regular season, traveling to Fort Worth, Texas to compete against Grambling State, Arkansas and host Texas Christian University at the TCU Tournament from August 28-29. Tournament play continues for the Lions from September 4-5 as they once again hit the road, this time heading to Las Vegas, Nev. (Lmulions.com)
Full story..... Jul 2, 2009
Coates said there would be opportunities for West Texas communities to purchase power from the Big Bend operation ... With this week s announcements, it s clear that the United States solar belt is extending into West Texas ... That is, as you travel Far West Texas roads, you ll see oil pump jacks, huge wind machines and, now, large mirrors collecting solar power. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
WWII-era female pilots get congressional medal Jul 2, 2009
The 1,100 members had to pay their own way to Texas for months of rigorous training. Once assigned to military bases, they did everything from participating in ground-to-air anti-aircraft practice; to towing targets for air-to-air gunnery practice with live ammunition; to flying drones; to conducting night exercises; to testing repaired aircraft before they were used in cadet training; to serving as instructors and transporting cargo and male pilots to embarkation points. (CNN -- US)
Grill, baby, grill Jul 2, 2009
Born in Texas and married to a woman from Memphis, Tennessee -- two regions famous for their barbecue --Cantwell said the fare has always been part of his family life ... Then there's the Memphis Barbecue Network, the International Barbeque Cookers Association, the Central Texas Barbeque Association and others ... The 37-year-old bookkeeper from suburban Houston, Texas, and three friends pack into a travel trailer to take part in a couple of competitions a year, both for charity. (CNN -- US)
Baylor's Brough Takes Job At UMKC Jul 2, 2009
Prior to playing in the NIT, the Bears became the first No. 9 seed in Big 12 history to advance to Big 12 Tournament championship game, as the squad beat Kansas and Texas before falling to Missouri in the final ... Applications are accepted at the Plant Security Office, 3000 Pegasus Dr., Temple or may be submitted through the Texas Workforce Center in Temple or Killeen. (KWTX.com, TX)
Charters Named To USA National Team Jul 2, 2009
Cat Osterman - Houston, Texas Brittany Rogers - Dacula, Ga. Natasha Watley - Irvine, Calif. (Gohuskies.com)
The mother and daughter combo of Rosemary, left, and Chelsea Taugher made a stop in Port Lavaca in their way across the country - and later further south. The two are on a bicycle journey that will eventually take them to South America. (Contributed photo by Lauren Scroggs) Jul 2, 2009
Traveling Roses' make stop in Port Lavaca. The mother and daughter combo of Rosemary, left, and Chelsea Taugher made a stop in Port Lavaca in their way across the country - and later further south. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
American Airlines Enhances Customers' Inflight Dining Experience Jul 2, 2009
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The effort that began a few months ago to fine-tune the First and Business Class dining experience on American Airlines recently reached completion with the addition of new styles of china, cutlery and wine glasses. American's new table settings for customers in First and Business Class include. (PR Newswire)
Dominguez Signs with Giants, Dao Signs Free Agent Contract with Reds Jul 2, 2009
A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Dao signed with the Reds after an impressive showing at an open tryout in Cincinnati and was added to the roster of the Billings Mustangs, the Reds' Class A affiliate in the Pioneer League, on June 22 ... Dao played two seasons for the Cardinals after transferring from Northeast Texas Community College. (Uoflsports.com)
Protesters question treatment of rare tigers Jul 2, 2009
According to the Texas Attorney General's Web site, ZooCats has a history of claiming a perfect track record. A release by Attorney General Greg Abbot states. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Baylor Bear Insider Jul 2, 2009
PGA Tour career has already had enough ups and downs to resemble one of the roller-coaster rides near his home at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio. But with the former Baylor All-American finally healthy from a neck muscle injury that plagued him for nearly three years, and buoyed by a strong showing in the recent Texas PGA Tour swing, Walker feels his career is pointed in the right direction --again ... The renewed confidence for Walker, who turned pro in 2001 and was the 2004 Nationwide... (Baylorbears.com)
Local man working to honor POWs in annual celebration Jul 2, 2009
News: The Sealy News Online, Sealy Texas. Serving Sealy and Austin County, Texas, since 1887. (Sealy News, TX)
'America's Got Talent' recap: Kevin Skinner is our Susan Boyle! Jul 2, 2009
Tonight's episode will start in Houston, Texas. So far we have hit NYC, Seattle and Chicago. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Rick Pauly Added to South Carolina Softball Staff Jul 2, 2009
His daughter, Sarah Pauly, earned All-America status at Texas Aus Christi and has had a stellar career in National Pro Fastpitch as a three-time all-pro. "I'm really excited about working with the talent level of the women that compete at South Carolina and in the SEC. I'm also excited about the opportunity of working with a hall of fame coach like . I look forward to working with our pitching staff to become one of the elite groups in the SEC and nationally once again.". (Uscsports.com)
Kids in first class: Should we or shouldn't we? Jul 2, 2009
"No, no, no, no, no," says Mona Palmer, an administrative assistant from Friendswood, Texas. "First-class tickets are too expensive to have the investment destroyed by an unruly kid whose parents think they've paid for the privilege of ignoring their kids' rotten behavior.". (CNN -- Travel)
Senate to hold hearing on college football's BCS Jul 2, 2009
Joe Barton of Texas, the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has introduced legislation that would prevent the NCAA from calling a game a national championship unless it's the outcome of a playoff. At a May hearing, Barton warned that the legislation would move forward "if we don't see some action in the next two months" from BCS on switching to a playoff system. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Don't Miss These Must-See Fireworks Jul 1, 2009
ADDISON, Texas: This Dallas suburb has a population of just 14,000 but tens of thousands of spectators turn out for the Kaboom Town fireworks held here each July 3. BRANSON, Mo. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Angie Pressey Joins USA Pan American Cup Roster in Miami Jul 1, 2009
Libero will also have an Olympic flair as three-time Olympian Stacy Sykora (Burleson, Texas) and Nicole Davis (Stockton, Calif ... California) 5 - Stacy Sykora (L, 5-10, Burleson, Texas, Texas A&M) 6 - Nicole Davis (L, 5-6, Stockton, Calif. (Calbears.com)
Clean Beach Council Releases Annual List of Clean and Healthy Beaches National Clean Beaches Week Promotes "Family Beach Safety" Jul 1, 2009
This year beaches in twenty states and U.S. territories, including American Samoa, California, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin, are on the list ... This year beaches in twenty states and U.S. territories, including American Samoa, California, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
NASA manager pitches a cheaper return-to-moon plan Jul 1, 2009
10:06 PM CDT on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. WASHINGTON -- Like a car salesman pushing a luxury vehicle that the customer no longer can afford, NASA has pulled out of its back pocket a deal for a cheaper ride to the moon. (KHOU.com, TX)
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Jackie Barnhill evangelizes. Jackie Barnhill has been all over the Midwest preaching the Lord's word as an evangelist. (Atmore Advance, AL)
BHA buys Northside Terrace Apartments Jul 1, 2009
Today's Weather Brenham, Texas. Today's Stocks. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Tuesday Storms Cause Flooding, Scattered Power Outages Jul 1, 2009
(June 30,2009)The last day of the month was a wet one for residents of some parts of Central Texas as a band of thun 00000A5E derstorms and drenching showers moved through the region ... Central Texas temperatures Tuesday afternoon were generally in the mid to upper 70s, in some places 30 degrees cooler than over the weekend. (KWTX.com, TX)
Business Briefs Jul 1, 2009
Bolano holds a master s degree in Health Administration of Health Services from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Christian University ... 8 billion holding company that owned five banks in Illinois, Oklahoma and Texas. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Critics of open-air animal sales cite cost, safety Jul 1, 2009
Golden Retriever puppies on display in what's known as Dog Town, part of the First Monday Trade Days flea market in Canton, Texas ... By Sharon L. Peters, Special for USA TODAY CANTON, Texas Amid the flea-market sprawl of used crockpots, 12-packs of men's work socks, rhinestone-studded cowgirl boots and outgrown tricycles are crates, cages, boxes and pens with thousands of nearly every creature imaginable ... In fact, a few cities, including East Baton Rouge, Memphis and Fort Worth, as well as... (USA Today)
Nadadores in two swim meets (2) Jul 1, 2009
Teams from Monterrey, Mexico and Mexico City, Mexico, along with teams invited from the South Texas area participated. This meet had a time requirement in that the swimmer had to have achieved a time faster than the National Motivational time of B. The National Motivational times are set forth by USA Swimming and can be found at. (Boerne Star, TX)
Should feds bail out California (or Atlanta)? Jul 1, 2009
Enron was based in Texas, and Texas recieved the biggest impact from their demise, not California. If you have nt noticed, Texas has not asked anyone for anything ... Jackie, last time I checked, Enron was based out of Texas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Mary Evelyn Green Jul 1, 2009
and Matt (Nancy) of Flower Mound, Texas; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Hall of Imlay City, Mich. and Lavora (Gene) Dubey of Clinton Township, Mich. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Nextstop.com: Create your own travel guide Jul 1, 2009
Many users create mini-guides with evocative titles such as "Man Up Texas BBQ: Eating our way through Texas' BBQ joints" and "I miss Pasadena, won't you go there for me?" You can browse recommendations on a map, by city, by topic or keyword, or by following a member of the Web site whose posts you enjoy. The site also suggests other members with similar tastes for you to check out, and makes it easy to share nextstop posts on Facebook, Twitter and blogs. (Montana Standard, MT)
PRI Welcomes Marguerite Steed Hoffman to Its Board of Directors Jul 1, 2009
She has chaired the boards of three major non-profits: Planned Parenthood of Northeast Texas, Child Care Group and the Dallas Museum of Art. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Dignitas International, a medical humanitarian organization working in Africa, and on the boards of The Hockaday School, the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College and the Dallas Museum of Art. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Allen Stanford jailed until trial Jul 1, 2009
HOUSTON: A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Texas financier Allen Stanford, accused of a $7 billion fraud, held without bail until trial ... A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Texas financier Allen Stanford, accused of a $7 billion fraud, held without bail until trial. (India Times)
North Korean Ship Turning Around Jul 1, 2009
" by dartplayer501 June 30, 2009 11:07 AM PDT Oh and Joe - when talking about unqualified, why not mention your Fuhrer. Everything he has ever touched crashed, from aeroplanes to oil companies. How can anyone be dumb enough to bankrupt an oil company in Houston during the boom years? When he owned the Texas Rangers, all they did was buy overpriced stars and lose. He probably lost money on his lemonade stand as a kid. And that's just what he was qualified for - his foreign policy was a complete... (CBS News -- World)
Wholesome summertime snacking made simple Jul 1, 2009
2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Farrell, D'Agostino Selected to Travel to England with U.S. U-23 WNT Jul 1, 2009
Roster by Position: GOALKEEPERS (2): Kristin Arnold (Texas A Centennial, Colo ... Brittany Taylor (UConn; Campbell Hall, N.Y.), Brianne Young (Texas A Castle Pines North, Colo ... Crystal Wagner (Missouri; Houston, Texas), Sinead Farrelly (Virginia; Havertown, Pa. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Stanford bail decision delayed again Jun 30, 2009
HOUSTON - Texas financier R. Allen Stanford will spend at least one more night in jail after a federal judge said he wont decide until Tuesday whether to free the once highflying businessman on bond while he awaits trial on charges he swindled investors out of $7 billion. U.S. District Judge David Hittner heard about four hours of arguments Monday in which prosecutors asked him to revoke an order issued last week granting Stanford a $500,000 bond. (MSNBC -- Business)
'Seafarers' wins bad writing contest Jun 30, 2009
"How best to pluck the exquisite Toothpick of Ramses from between a pair of acrimonious vipers before the demonic Guards of Nicobar returned should have held Indy's full attention, but in the back of his mind he still wondered why all the others who had agreed to take part in his wife's holiday scavenger hunt had been assigned to find stuff like a Phillips screwdriver or blue masking tape," from Joe Wyatt of Amarillo, Texas, winner in the adventure category. "She walked into my office on legs as... (India Times, India)
Attorneys await decision on Stanford's bond Jun 30, 2009
HOUSTON Attorneys for Texas financier R. Allen Stanford are hoping a federal judge will side with them and allow their client to be free on bond while he awaits trial on charges he swindled investors out of $7 billion. Prosecutors want U.S. District Judge David Hittner to revoke Stanford's $500,000 bond and keep him in jail. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
J&J unit wins $1.67 billion verdict vs Abbott Labs Jun 30, 2009
-based Abbott in April 2007 in the Eastern District of Texas. Anti-TNF refers to drugs which block tumor necrosis factor proteins in the blood. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
What is a good school? Jun 30, 2009
A 2003 study by University of Texas researchers found that Hispanic and low-income parents were more satisfied than other parents with their schools even though their children had lower achievement. This finding is significant because many state accountability policies assume that low achievement scores cause parents to become dissatisfied and that this dissatisfaction drives school improvement, concluded the study. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Calhoun High School junior Myles Mills, left, makes his best imitation of CHS Principal Ed Presley during Senior Day festivities at the school. Presley retired as the CHS principal after almost a decade at the school, concluding a career that spans 44 years in the education field. (Wave photo by Sherry Ficklen) Jun 30, 2009
After high school, Presley attended Texas A&M University and received his degree in mathematics. He spent his first year as an educator in Somerville and then moved to Caldwell, where he spent the next 34 years of his life. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Fire debate: Who owns the trucks? (1) Jun 30, 2009
The Texas certificate of title is in the county auditor s office ... George wrote on Jun 9, 2009 12:33 PM:" My taxes have gone up by 5x or more. in 14 years. ( Six Mile area )We have not seen any benifit at all from all these years of paying.We drove 2,200 miles all over Texas and U.S last year and the road going to our house (Park Road ) was the worse road we drove or even saw the whole time.It is sad to travel that distance and notice on the last mile home is the worse road in Texas. I think... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Texas museum to open display of 500 cowboy hats Jun 30, 2009
WICHITA FALLS, Texas The Cow Lot Western Wear store was a place you could hang your hat, literally ... Owner Nat Fleming closed the store in 2006, but his hat collection, called "Nat's Hats," will be preserved at the Museum of North Texas History. (Yahoo News)
Full story..... Jun 30, 2009
Coates said there would be opportunities for West Texas communities to purchase power from the Big Bend operation ... With this week s announcements, it s clear that the United States solar belt is extending into West Texas ... That is, as you travel Far West Texas roads, you ll see oil pump jacks, huge wind machines and, now, large mirrors collecting solar power. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Jackie Barnhill evangelizes Jun 30, 2009
Jackie Barnhill has been all over the Midwest preaching the Lord's word as an evangelist. Here she sits reading her favorite book, the Bible. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Depleted Halos are finding momentum Jun 30, 2009
Embarking on a three-game American League West showdown series with Texas at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, manager Mike Scioscia's resilient troupe has a 1 1/2-game division lead over the Rangers -- and the best road record in the league. That road margin might be mere percentage points over the Yankees with two fewer road games, but the Angels' 21-17 record in unfriendly environs is an achievement that speaks volumes about their collective will -- and unmatched depth. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Local man working to honor POWs in annual celebration Jun 30, 2009
News: The Sealy News Online, Sealy Texas. Serving Sealy and Austin County, Texas, since 1887. (Sealy News, TX)
Know The Coach - Tonya Johnson Jun 30, 2009
Week three features volleyball head coach , who begins her first season on the Flats after serving as the associate head coach for the University of Texas' Final Four team in 2008 ... com, LSU and Texas Favorite values in others: People who know how to treat others Favorite attribute about myself: I'm a great listener And least: I am not disciplined when it comes to working out My dream date would be with: Denzel Washington My hero: My mother My motto: Do unto others as you would have them do... (Ramblinwreck.com)
