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TDHC has spent only 31% of 2005 hurricane relief funds

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Texas agency that was questioned for not spending much of the money it received to help 2005 hurricane victims has improved but still has spent only 31 percent of the funds, a state auditor's report found. More...

Headcoach Alex Leal "August Rush"

A legendary coach one said, "Coaching requires much patience, tenacity and determination." Starting in 1975, A/D and headcoach Alex Leal, gets an August Rush. Once again Coach Leal will set out to make the legendary coach's remarks a reality. More...

Kenedy County taxpayers can expect 18ยข reduction in rate

Kenedy County Commissioners decided not to change the location of early voting for the November election - it remains at the county annex building - during a regular meeting held at the Memorial Foundation Carriage House this past Monday morning. More...

Kitna challenging Romo, though not as starting QB

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Jon Kitna says his main role as backup quarterback on the Dallas Cowboys is to do whatever starter Tony Romo wants him to do. Kitna understands the drill because he's done it before. More...

Sales tax holiday offers best savings ever for budget conscious families

AUSTIN - Shoppers will save more than ever before during the annual sales tax holiday - which now includes more than two dozen school supply items in addition to clothing and backpacks. More...

Sen. Coryn announces $5.4 million in grants for Enchanced Border Security

WASHINGTON - South Texas Counties will receive grants totaling $5,492,728 to support security initiatives along the border, Sen. John Cornyn announced Tuesday. The funds will be used to strengthen border security efforts along the US. More...

Mexico captures lieutenant of Tijuana cartel

MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexican federal police say they have captured a top lieutenant of the Tijuana-based Arellano Felix cartel. Suspect Manuel Invanovich Zambrano Flores is among those listed on a U.S. More...

New season hunting, fishing licenses go on sale Aug. 15

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas hunting and fishing licenses for 2009-2010 will go on sale Saturday, Aug. 15. Sportsmen are reminded all current Texas annual hunting and fishing licenses (except for the yearto date fishing license) expire Aug. 31. More...

Report: Texas still lags in Hispanics higher ed

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Hispanic enrollment in Texas colleges and universities would need to almost double in the next six years to meet the state's goals by 2015, according to a new state report. More...

TCEQ offers tips to save water and money

With drought conditions continuing to persist, and water costs rising throughout much of Texas, consumers are looking for ways to save both water and money. More...

Texas wildlife threatened by drought, heat

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A months-long drought is taking its toll on Texas wildlife, stressing native plants, sending hungry critters deeper into urban neighborhoods and pushing at least one stream-dwelling salamander to the brink of extinction. More...

Bulldogs, Bearkats first scrimmages this weekend

After a week of hitting their own teammates, both Lyford and Raymondville High School varsity football players will get to hit someone in a different color jersey as the first scrimmages of the 2009 season take place this Saturday. More...

Tax hike may be in store for Lyford residents

A couple of years ago petitions circulated by former Lyford Mayor David Clarida and others resulted in a called special election to freeze ad valorem tax rates for those over the age of 65. More...

Be still, my...legs - Common complaint

MADISON, Wis. - They say it's like spiders crawling up and down your legs. Or like a tingling wave that never stops. More...

13-year-old girl kept in Dallas jail for 2 weeks

DALLAS (AP) - A 13- year-old girl arrested for shoplifting was held in the Dallas County Jail for nearly two weeks before it was determined that she is underage, a police sergeant said Thursday. More...

Texas' 'crazy' ants: Ag pest or urban annoyance?

DALLAS (AP) - A species of ant that has ruined sewage pumps, fouled computers and made it difficult for homeowners to enjoy their yards has a new target: the honeybee. More...

14 people indicted in East Texas

TYLER, Texas (AP) - A 23- year-old man is facing charges in connection with passing counterfeit $100 bills at a Wal- Mart in Tyler earlier this year. More...

Shootouts in Mexico leave at least 11 dead

PACHUCA, Mexico (AP) - Eleven people are dead following a running battle between police and gunmen in the central Mexican city of Pachuca. Hidalgo state police director Donanciano Millan says the dead include two police officers and nine gunmen. More...

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