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Texas Man Dies In Skiing Accident
A Texas man died when he skied into a tree during an annual outing with friends.
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Texas Congresswoman Draws A Rare Challenge
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Texas Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee has drawn a rare challenge and part of the reason is her appearance at Michael Jackson’s funeral. (Full Story)
Investigators Begin Excavation Of Texas Landfill In Search For Missing Baby
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Investigators have started excavating a San Antonio landfill to search for evidence in the case of an infant who hasn’t been seen since his mother brought him to Texas in late December. (Full Story)
Carbon Monoxide Kills Two At Texas RV Park
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A couple died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a trailer at a Texas RV park, a medical examiner says. (Full Story)
East Texas Church Fires Continue: Two More Near Tyler Burn
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Fires struck two rural churches near Tyler just hours after investigators concluded that a seventh east Texas church fire this year was caused by arson.
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Perry Wants Predator Drones Patrolling The Border
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Gov. Rick Perry wants Predator drones based in Texas to be used for patrolling the state’s border with Mexico.
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Suspected Burglar Shoots Off-Duty Police Officer
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A Houston police officer who was shot by a burglary suspect was in critical condition Monday. (Full Story)
Off Duty Texas Cop Accused Of Pulling Gun At Bar
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An off-duty police sergeant is accused of hitting and then pulling a gun on a bar owner and a bouncer as they tried to get him to leave at closing time. (Full Story)
Prosecutors: Teen Killed Founder Of Popular Texas Restaurant With An Arrow
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Prosecutors said Monday a teenager killed the 76-year-old matriarch of the family that operates two popular Texas restaurants with an arrow before setting her house on fire. (Full Story)
Palin Promotes Perry
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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin added some national Republican star power to Gov. Rick Perry’s reelection bid as she stumped for the incumbent governor at a rally Sunday in suburban Houston. (Full Story)
Medical Helicopter Crash On Texas Army Post Kills Three
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Three people have died in the crash of a medical helicopter during a night training mission on a Texas Army post. (Full Story)
Texas Man Sentenced To Prison In Fiery Crash That Killed Five
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A 23-year-old Texas man convicted in a fiery traffic crash that killed five people is headed to prison. (Full Story)
Deputy Shoots Man Outside Texas Nursing Home
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A deputy sheriff shot and killed a man who was attacking another man outside of a Texas nursing home. (Full Story)
Acid Spill Causes Chaos On Busy Texas Freeway
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An acid spill shut down a busy Texas interstate Friday, just before the start of rush hour. (Full Story)
Oil Spill Cleanup Continues On Texas Coast
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The cleanup continues, three weeks after a 462,000-gallon oil spill off the coast of Texas.
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East Texas Church Arsons Leave Congregations Jittery
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Pastors and congregations are on edge in East Texas after a series of church fires that were deliberately set. (Full Story)
Texas Man Charged After Wife, Teenage Daughter Shot To Death
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A 39-year-old Texas man was in custody Friday, charged with capital murder in the shooting deaths of his estranged wife and her teenage daughter. (Full Story)
Texas Man Sentenced In Torture Slaying
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A man who admitted a role in the death of a man who was bound and dumped in Galveston Bay has been sentenced to prison. (Full Story)
Sparks Fly In Democratic Gubernatorial Race
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Farouk Shami is crying foul about ads run by his opponent, former Houston Mayor Bill White.
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Texas Man Convicted Of Beheading Tame Deer Sentenced
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A Texas man convicted of killing a tame deer known as Mr. Buck has been sentenced to a state jail term. (Full Story)
Woman Pleads Guilty To Stealing IDs Of Texas Teachers
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A woman is headed to prison after pleading guilty to charges in an identity theft scam that targeted teachers in a Texas district.
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Deputies Shoot, Kill Suspect In Texas Double Slaying
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Deputies have shot and killed a suspect in a shooting that left two dead and two others injured.
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Ex-Teacher Arrested In Texas On Sex Charges
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A former teacher has been arrested in Texas on child abuse and child pornography charges.
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Co-Owner Of Texas BBQ Chain Found Dead In Creek
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The co-owner of the popular County Line barbecue restaurant chain has been found dead in a car in a flooded creek. (Full Story)
Palin Aide Condemns Use Of Word “Retarded”
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A spokesperson for former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has condemned the use of the word “retarded” by an aide to Texas Gov. Rick Perry. (Full Story)
Ex-Student From Texas Sentenced In $230,000 Spring-Break Theft
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A former university student from Texas is headed to prison for stealing nearly a quarter of a million dollars from classmates who were planning spring-break trips to Jamaica. (Full Story)
Jury Convicts Texas Man In Accident That Killed Five
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A jury Thursday convicted a 23-year-old Texas man of manslaughter in an accident that killed five people. (Full Story)
Texas Attorney Jailed For Lewd Gesture In Court Gets A Break
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A Texas defense attorney jailed for making a lewd gesture in court won’t have to serve his entire 90-day sentence behind bars. (Full Story)
Flashlight Could Have Caused Plane Crash That Killed Texas Teenager
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A flashlight in the tail cone of a small plane could have caused the crash that killed a Texas high school student and his flight instructor. (Full Story)
Fire Destroys Another Texas Church
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Fire early Thursday morning destroyed the sanctuary of a Methodist church in Wills Point.
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Group Seeks Protection For Endangered Texas Jaguarundi
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A Denver-based environmental group is seeking habitat protection for the jaguarondi, a small cat found in Texas, Arizona and Mexico. (Full Story)
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