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DALLAS (AP) — Two white suspects cleared in the death of a black man who was allegedly dragged beneath a ... Read Story »
GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. — Five days into the search for two missing climbers, authorities in Oregon were piecing together a ... Read Story »
NEW YORK (AP) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg welcomed Dutch royalty ... Read Story »
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Sarah Palin has paid more than $8,100 to reimburse Alaska for the costs associated with ... Read Story »
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Prosecutors are taking possible threats made by the man accused of killing abortion provider George Tiller ... Read Story »
HALLETTSVILLE - Lavaca County residents called for jury duty at 10 a.m. Monday do not need to appear. The jury ... Read Story »
Ever share war stories with friends about scars and injuries collected during the halcyon days of youth? Like the time ... Read Story »
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Results are in for the Click it or Ticket campaign that took place last month in Victoria. Read Story »
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Estate planning is a vital part in preparing for the end of life. Read Story »
Changes to school immunization requirements for five vaccines take effect Saturday, Aug. 1, according to Texas Department of State Health ... Read Story »
CUERO - Darrell H. Medina, 33 of Kenedy, by DeWitt County Sheriff's Department deputies following a traffic stop Wednesday on ... Read Story »
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McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Federal prosecutors said a third person has been sentenced in the wounding of an immigration agent ... Read Story »
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AUSTIN (AP) — Kayla Booker drove in a tenth inning run and Bailey Watts pitched her fifth straight playoff shutout ... Read Story »
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Stuart Holden scored in the fourth minute and the Houston Dynamo held on to beat the ... Read Story »
LIBERTY, Texas (AP) — A Southeast Texas couple accused in the death of a 7-year-old boy after opening fire on ... Read Story »
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a sixth person has died from injuries from a rollover accident earlier this week ... Read Story »
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Unfazed by sloppy play, unearned runs and an early deficit, LSU starter Anthony Ranaudo became ... Read Story »
Money is often tight in our everyday lives. Many American families are struggling and especially after the loss of a ... Read Story »
A death of a loved one is a time in life no one wants to experience, but sooner or later ... Read Story »
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Diplomas, not medals, were the prize for dozens of the best track and field athletes in ... Read Story »
Age is merely a number to Lela Rosenberg. Read Story »
BOSTON (AP) — An affiliate of the Houston-based Men's Wearhouse was the successful bidder for the 100-year-old Filene's Basement chain ... Read Story »
SLUGGERS BASEBALL TRYOUTS: Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Rippamonti Field. For information, call Chuck McElroy at 832-731-8306, Archie Corbin ... Read Story »
VICTORIA COLLEGE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM: Sunday, June 14 for anyone interested in oplaying for the fall 2009 team. Sign-up ... Read Story »
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A former employee of the Austin-based American Cancer Society was sentenced to more than three years ... Read Story »
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a San Antonio man convicted with his wife of conning mortgage lenders out ... Read Story »
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SEATTLE (AP) — The Bill&Melinda Gates Foundation's annual report says it brought in $10.4 million in individual donations in 2008, ... Read Story »
SEATTLE (AP) — The Bill&Melinda Gates Foundation's annual report says it brought in $10.4 million in individual donations in 2008, ... Read Story »
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Penske Racing had a 1-2 finish at Texas last summer. Now the expanded team will ... Read Story »
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — It was a simpler sort of drug trade. Read Story »
AUSTIN (AP) — Brittany Bowden pitched a five hit shut out as Pearland eliminated Cedar Park Vista Ridge 3-0 in ... Read Story »
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Bank of America, Verizon, Chipotle and other companies have pulled advertising from a Sacramento radio station ... Read Story »
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Helio Castroneves is now a three-time Texas winner, too. Read Story »
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — University of Alaska President Mark Hamilton says he's retiring after leading the 16-campus system for 11 ... Read Story »
MIAMI (AP) — Bernard Leon Barker, one of the five Watergate burglars whose break-in led to America's biggest political scandal, ... Read Story »
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The federal judge hearing the ASARCO bankruptcy case in Texas has approved environmental settlements that include ... Read Story »
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The cultural and natural resources of New Mexico's Mount Taylor will now be protected by the ... Read Story »
NEW YORK (AP) — The Hawaiian Tropic Zone restaurant in Times Square is hitting back at a woman who says ... Read Story »
CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — Officials at Carlsbad Caverns National Park say a mysterious fungus that has been attacking hibernating bat ... Read Story »
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was sued Friday by an environmental group that claims the agency ... Read Story »
DALLAS (AP) — A man accused of being the supplier in the overdose death of a Southern Methodist University student ... Read Story »
Greetings to fellow busy parents. When you glance over at your desk calendar today, make note of the date.it's already ... Read Story »
FORT RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) — A 20-year-old soldier assigned to Fort Richardson has died in a noncombat incident in Afghanistan. Read Story »
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man accused of arranging his wife's rape on Craigslist watched as she pushed ... Read Story »
A: For the most part it's good. There could be some improvement in emergency room waiting time. Read Story »
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lemonheads founder Evan Dando (DAN'-doh) is suing General Motors, saying the auto giant copied one of ... Read Story »
ANGLETON, Texas (AP) — A Houston-area man has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for his 10th drunken driving ... Read Story »
VASSALBORO, Maine (AP) — A man has been charged with operating under the influence after he and a friend made ... Read Story »
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — In the pre-dawn darkness, the flames ignited by an arsonist were taller than a seven-story building ... Read Story »
Changes to school immunization requirements for five vaccines take effect Saturday, Aug. 1, according to Texas Department of State Health ... Read Story »
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Some Hispanics and advocates for women are criticizing an editorial cartoon that depicts Supreme Court nominee ... Read Story »
VASSALBORO, Maine (AP) — A Maine man has been charged with operating under the influence after he and a friend ... Read Story »
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lori Petty is facing two drunken driving charges. Read Story »
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An underground explosion in downtown San Francisco on Friday sent black smoke pouring out of a ... Read Story »
NEW YORK (AP) — "American Idol" winner Kris Allen is taking part in a fiercely contested competition watched by millions, ... Read Story »
ALHAMBRA, California (AP) — Rachelle Spector will turn 29 next week, a pretty woman living alone in a 35-room Pyrenees-style ... Read Story »
LOS ANGELES (AP) — El abogado de una mujer que demandó al actor y comediante Sacha Baron Cohen por una ... Read Story »
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Since I first began to represent the people of Texas in the U.S. Senate, I have been privileged to participate ... Read Story »
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ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — A police chief said Friday he thinks officers were justified when they shot a 15-year-old ... Read Story »
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History now houses Bobcat Co. records chronicling the evolution of ... Read Story »
SAN BENITO, Texas (AP) — Freddy Fender's hometown in South Texas is hosting a memorial tribute and graveside dedication Saturdayin ... Read Story »
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Small groups of protesters and counter-protesters have gathered in Wichita, Kansas, for the funeral of slain ... Read Story »
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his disabled sister, whose ... Read Story »
Consumers Energy said Friday it needs to build a new coal-fired power plant even though alternative sources and conservation can ... Read Story »
DETROIT (AP) — More foreign car brands could find their way into American garages under a plan by auto racing ... Read Story »
DES MOINES, Iowa — If you're looking for a new Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep, this just might be your weekend. Read Story »
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A reputed Ku Klux Klansman will remain in prison after a federal appeals court's split ruling ... Read Story »
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Results Saturday at the 2009 State UIL Track and Field Championships. Read Story »
NEW YORK (AP) — A black Southern Baptist pastor has asked his denomination to acknowledge the importance of President Barack ... Read Story »
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Brryan Jackson has been left outof birthday party invitations and asked not to use water ... Read Story »
DALLAS (AP) — Oncor wants the Texas Public Utility Commission to allow it to charge customers $93 million for "smart" ... Read Story »
DETROIT (AP) — A halt was ordered Friday to the demolition of Tiger Stadium, just hours after crews began tearing ... Read Story »
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NEWPORT, Rhode Island (AP) — Norman Rockwell's first cover for The Saturday Evening Post was of a sour-faced adolescent strolling ... Read Story »
PARIS, Texas (AP) — The former murder suspect accused of running down his black friend in a racially charged East ... Read Story »
DETROIT (AP) — Crews began demolishing what's left of Tiger Stadium on Friday as fans looked on and said goodbye ... Read Story »
HOUSTON (AP) — Gov. Rick Perry said Friday he has not made any conclusions about a bill that contains a ... Read Story »
TORONTO (AP) — Canada is interested in a free trade deal with the United States that would open up local ... Read Story »
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — An Indiana money manger avoided trial in Florida by pleading guilty on Friday to federal charges ... Read Story »
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio school district says it uncovered a cheating scheme so pervasive that it had to ... Read Story »
Results of the 2009 UIL Softball State Championships in Austin: Read Story »
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The man accused of killing an Army private outside an Arkansas recruiting center never suffered ... Read Story »
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The lawyer for a woman suing actor-comedian Sacha Baron Cohen over a scuffle at a charity ... Read Story »
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94 degrees. East-northeast wind between 5 and 7 mph. Read Story »
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For the second year in a row, Citizens Medical Center received Triple Performance Achievement in the American Heart Association's Get ... Read Story »
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CUERO - Cuero Junior High students get fun reward for TAKS scores. Read Story »
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SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — The federal government will negotiate with landowners for one week in an attempt to get property ... Read Story »
BECK, TUDIE J., 92, of Refugio: Rosary, 7 p.m., Moore Funeral Home, Refugio, 361-526-4334. Read Story »
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The Plaza Theatre on Monterey Square in Wharton invites local photographers to an organizational meeting June 16 at 7 p.m. Read Story »
Del Papa Distributing Company will hosting a blood drive at its Victoria Distribution Center Hospitality Room, 3907 E. Rio Grande ... Read Story »
The descendants of Carl Dietrich Bolting and Marie Goehring Bolting will celebrate a family reunion at 2 p.m. on June ... Read Story »
The Texas Department of Public Safety conducted a Bicyle Road-e-o at Industrial East Elementary in Vanderbilt on May 11. Students ... Read Story »
The Azalea Garden Club met on May 11 in the home of Melicent Bryarly. Hosting the meeting were Mary Meredith ... Read Story »
In honor of their Golden Wedding Anniversary, the children and grandchildren of Jane and Halley Wendel donated $500 to the ... Read Story »
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AUSTIN - Lil Wayne doesn't know it, but he played a part in two medals being won at the UIL ... Read Story »
AUSTIN - Hallettsville coach Mike Mikeska goes with his gut when deciding who to pitch. Read Story »
McD Trailers went 12-0 to capture first place in the Victoria Southwest Junior Division. Read Story »
Speak Out comments from 06/05/09. Read Story »
DeTar Healthcare System is the quickest when it comes to getting heart attack patients into surgery, according to a recent ... Read Story »
Trien "Mikey" Phan and Brandon Smalley capitalized on their classmates' cases of senioritis to earn top honors at Memorial High ... Read Story »
AUSTIN - Throwing a no-hitter in a preseason tournament is special. Throwing one at the UIL's Class 2A Softball State ... Read Story »
BAYSIDE - The life of artist Kat Jones could be a mural. Read Story »
Juneteeth celebrations this year are too big to fit into one day. Read Story »
Victoria's standing in today's economy depends on which chart is studied. Read Story »
The Victoria Generals have a week and four games before they play their first game at home. Coach Chris Clemons ... Read Story »
Lawrence F. Rossow is the next dean of the University of Houston-Victoria School of Education & Human Development. Read Story »