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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A publicist says child services workers went to the home of Charlie sheen this weekend for ... Read Story »
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A publicist says child services workers went to the home of Charlie sheen this weekend for ... Read Story »
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ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Charlie Sheen is facing arraignment Monday in connection with his Christmas Day arrest on domestic violence ... Read Story »
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — El Mercedes robado del actor Charlie Sheen fue encontrado volteado decenas de metros abajo en un ... Read Story »
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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona authorities say formal charges have been filed against a man accused of kidnapping and molesting a ... Read Story »
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The memories of leaving San Marcos with a state volleyball championship still brings a smile to Amber Bain's face a ... Read Story »
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Construction is complete on the Kansas City Southern rail line and trains run through Victoria daily, but there's still more ... Read Story »
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kurt Warner again reminded the St. Louis Rams of the remarkable passer who once was their ... Read Story »
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It wasn't the bowl Pittsburgh wanted to be in, but the Panthers made a case that ... Read Story »
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PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police Officer Mike Burns had just finished searching a desert area for signs of a 5-year-old ... Read Story »
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Drifting snow and cold rain that have plagued much of the country for days stranded drivers ... Read Story »
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Treacherous winter weather is disrupting air and road travel in much of the country and creating ... Read Story »
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The kooky, fanged creatures drawn on the mustard-colored entrance wall of the new exhibit in Mississippi ... Read Story »
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Salvage crews were working to transfer thousands of gallons of diesel fuel from a stricken tugboat ... Read Story »
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ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — A Nigerian man who said he was an agent for al-Qaida tried to blow up a ... Read Story »
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PHOENIX (AP) — A 5-year-old girl abducted by a man as she played outside her Phoenix home Friday was rescued ... Read Story »
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ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — A Nigerian man who said he was an agent for al-Qaida tried to blow up a ... Read Story »
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By Marcus Thompson II Read Story »
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The San Diego Chargers have their first-round bye, and Philip Rivers is still perfect in December. Read Story »
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Some recent threats and attacks on airplanes, airports, trains and subways around the world: Read Story »
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By Carl Steward Read Story »
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SAN JUAN, Texas (AP) — A 16-year-old Mexican girl was raped, deprived of food and forced into household labor by ... Read Story »
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By Chip Cosby Read Story »
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GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — People who lost their homes in Hurricane Ike can continue to live in trailers provided by ... Read Story »
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By Shawn Windsor Read Story »
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PHOENIX (AP) — A massive manhunt was under way Friday after authorities said a man abducted a 5-year-old girl at ... Read Story »
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CUERO - At 79, musician Eddie Maxwell admits to maybe slowing down a little bit. Read Story »
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SOUTH TEXAS WARRIORS SELECT BASEBALL TEAM: Looking for 14u and 15u players. Players must be willing to travel to tournaments. ... Read Story »
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YOAKUM TAAF ADULT MEN'S FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Begins on Jan. 9. A league meeting will take place at Fat Albert's ... Read Story »
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There were 40 grandchildren and great grandchildren of 81-year-old Ester Lee Littles who traveled to Goliad's community center for their ... Read Story »
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Editor's Note: An indictment is not an indication of guilt. It is a finding by a grand jury that enough ... Read Story »
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Sandalphon Study Club held its monthly meeting on Nov. 19, at the home of Kari Schroller. Hostesses were Kristi Sievers ... Read Story »
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Winners of The Victoria Wright-Patterson Mahjongg Club were: Read Story »
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Laureate Alpha Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met recently in the home of Jeanette Goggans, with Louise Pletcher presiding. Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — A judge says a prominent New York City lawyer can't recover money he paid in a ... Read Story »
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Darren Sproles ran for two scores and caught one of Philip Rivers' two touchdown passes to ... Read Story »
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ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — A police spokeswoman in Aspen, Colo., says Charlie Sheen has posted bond and been released from ... Read Story »
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The YMCA of the Golden Crescent provides activities and opportunities for a healthier lifestyle for children and adults in Victoria ... Read Story »
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Philip Rivers threw two touchdown passes, and LaDainian Tomlinson added another score to help the San ... Read Story »
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By David Scott Read Story »
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Philip Rivers threw two touchdown passes, and LaDainian Tomlinson added another score to help the San ... Read Story »
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(EDITORS: This story is embargoed for Web use until 1 a.m. EDT.) Read Story »
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By Rick Bonnell Read Story »
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The recently fired president of a Kansas City osteopathic medical school had been promoting a ... Read Story »
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GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Maxine Olson never met her father, 2nd Lt. Max Kenneth Graham, who died in World War ... Read Story »
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — LaDainian Tomlinson capped a long drive with a 1-yard touchdown run to give the San Diego ... Read Story »
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SALISBURY, Md. (AP) — The body of a Maryland girl who authorities say was abducted by a registered sex offender ... Read Story »
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By Barry Horn Read Story »
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EDITORS: Chart at bottom of story. () — Read Story »
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By Chip Cosby Read Story »
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ASHTABULA, Ohio (AP) — A retired fire chief performing in a live nativity scene outside a northeast Ohio church assisted ... Read Story »
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DALLAS (AP) — A Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport spokesman says 28 departing flights were canceled Christmas Day. Read Story »
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Line: Pittsburgh by 2½ Read Story »
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The San Diego Chargers are sitting defensive end Jacques Cesaire against the Tennessee Titans because of ... Read Story »
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SALISBURY, Md. (AP) — The body of a Maryland girl who authorities say was abducted by a registered sex offender ... Read Story »
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — All flights in and out of South Dakota's biggest airports have been canceled because of ... Read Story »
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Sunday 12-27 release () — Read Story »
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EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A west Texas high school student and his mother are dead after being violently beaten ... Read Story »
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Salvation Army worker was shot and killed Christmas Eve in front of his three ... Read Story »
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Wide receiver Eddie Royal will not play for the Denver Broncos in Sunday's game with the ... Read Story »
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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (AP) — A western Massachusetts woman who helped revive the tradition of giving a cane from The Boston ... Read Story »
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EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A Texas high school student and his mother are the victims of a violent beating ... Read Story »
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A senior U.S. counterterror official says a passenger aboard a Delta Air Lines flight in Detroit was planning to blow ... Read Story »
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WASHINGTON CROSSING, N.J. (AP) — George Washington brought along a tourist for his Christmas Day ride across the Delaware River ... Read Story »
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SALISBURY, Md. (AP) — Authorities are asking residents of Maryland's Eastern Shore to search their own properties for signs of ... Read Story »
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Fire officials say two children have died in a Christmas morning fire that destroyed a house ... Read Story »
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas police are looking for two men who shot and killed a Salvation Army major ... Read Story »
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ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — A passenger aboard a plane at Detroit Metropolitan Airport set off firecrackers Friday, causing a commotion ... Read Story »
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HONOLULU (AP) — Matt Janning had 16 points, eight rebounds and six assists to lead Northeastern to a 73-62 win ... Read Story »
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Faye 1-5 0-0 2, Haynes 1-3 0-0 2, Williams 6-14 6-9 19, McCoy 5-9 5-9 15, Dia 5-7 6-7 16, ... Read Story »
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For several weeks I have searched in vain for a Nativity scene to display in my front yard. I want ... Read Story »
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Not only is gasoline cheaper in Port Lavaca, so is shopping at the Walmart and every place else for Christmas ... Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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Editor, the Advocate: Read Story »
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Councilman Hagan and other council members, I have just returned from watching the council meeting on Monday, Dec. 21. I ... Read Story »
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Charlie Brown: Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about? Read Story »
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In response to the article titled "Police Chief Angry...," I think the complete story requires an objective review of facts. Read Story »
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SUMMERLAND KEY, Fla. (AP) — One Florida Keys family is getting a white Christmas, despite temperatures in the upper 70s. Read Story »
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SUMMERLAND KEY, Fla. (AP) — One Florida Keys family is getting a white Christmas, despite temperatures in the upper 70s. Read Story »
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — This was the year Southern California actually wanted to stay home for a bowl game. Read Story »
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EL PASO, Texas (AP) — El Paso and its neighbor across the Rio Grande, Ciudad Juarez, are like reverse photographic ... Read Story »
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NEW WASHINGTON, Ohio (AP) — One Ohio school district's decision to eliminate all calamity days from the schedule, such as ... Read Story »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Except for the Olympics, the NBC peacock has largely faded from the forefront of the broadcast ... Read Story »
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HOUSTON (AP) — Dunta Robinson's shoe escapade has turned into a $25,000 boost for a facility that will serve underprivileged ... Read Story »
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Networks with sports programming that would be part of a combined NBC Universal-Comcast Corp.: Read Story »
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The news editor is Teresa Wasson and the photo editor is Mark Humphrey. Reach the Nashville bureau at (800) 453-1282 ... Read Story »
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The stunning scenery and bountiful wildlife of Glacier National Park have lured travelers for decades, but ... Read Story »
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The coaching carousel has begun to spin in the NFL, with seven teams possibly stepping on once the season ends. ... Read Story »
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An AP Member Exchange. Read Story »
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HONOLULU (AP) — The hard economic times brought on by the global recession continued to plague Hawaii during 2009. Read Story »
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio lawmakers have approved a new policy that will enable the state to track student progress ... Read Story »
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Even the biggest and strongest of players can be rendered ineffective when the brain and ... Read Story »
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LOGAN, Utah (AP) — A fundraising campaign is in the works for a Logan planetarium and science center. Read Story »
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FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Department of Transportation has extended the No Travel Advisory for the entire state, ... Read Story »
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LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Pat Knight seems to have coached himself out of an identity crisis. Read Story »
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GARY, Ind. (AP) — A group working to preserve the history of northwestern Indiana's steel mills has begun collecting artifacts ... Read Story »
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VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — A Texas corporation has sold three Mississippi funeral homes, including one in Vicksburg that it had ... Read Story »
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The woman credited with rebuilding Wisconsin's football program will probably be rooting against the Badgers at ... Read Story »
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia has been reimbursed nearly a half-million dollars for providing free bus service to President Barack ... Read Story »
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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The Athens Banner-Herald is reporting that the University of Georgia has agreed to pay a $24,000 ... Read Story »
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ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) — Bob Mele and his daughter Melissa celebrated two simultaneous graduations at Oakland University's recent commencement — ... Read Story »
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Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York's Sun, and the quick response was printed as ... Read Story »
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PHOTOS () — Read Story »
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's student assessment program has earned full approval from the U.S. Department of Education. Read Story »
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PHOTOS () — Read Story »
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DALLAS (AP) — Transit officials in Dallas are investigating the death of a man who lay down on the tracks ... Read Story »
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts celebrates 25 years of performances next month in ... Read Story »
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SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — U.S. consumers have been led for years to believe California cows are happy, which is why ... Read Story »
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SAN JUAN, Texas (AP) — Police in a South Texas town say a 16-year-old Mexican girl was raped, deprived of ... Read Story »
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EDITOR'S NOTE _ For information on making donations for the Byron Center Historical Museum call 616-878-0888 Read Story »
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DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn is working to make its film collections more widely accessible. Read Story »
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ELKO, Nev. (AP) — When pediatric dentist Thomas Sorensen packs for his trip to Africa in January, he will be ... Read Story »
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CHEMULT, Ore. (AP) — Kristina Lindholm waits patiently. The northbound Amtrak Coast Starlight from Klamath Falls is running a few ... Read Story »
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BOSTON (AP) — The head of the largest Roman Catholic diocese in New England says the collections at Christmas Masses ... Read Story »
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EDITORS: Chart at bottom of story. () — Read Story »
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HERMES, FRANCES PEKAR, 88, of Sweet Home: Rosary, 7 p.m., Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-5656. Read Story »
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