8 July 2008, 11:08 am
A tenured University of Texas at San Antonio professor who was fired for viewing pornography on his work computer fantasized about his students in e-mails to another professor, according to a newspaper report.... read more
7 July 2008, 9:29 am
The East Texas town of Lufkin was home to one of the biggest manufacturers of tractor-trailer beds in the state until sluggish sales forced the firm, Lufkin Industries, to close its factory earlier this year, displacing 150 workers. For everyone but the affected employees, the story might have ended... read more
7 July 2008, 9:08 am
Quicksilver Resources, the Fort Worth gas producer that almost doubled reserves in the past five years, agreed to buy assets in the Barnett Shale formation of Texas for $1.31 billion to boost output as much as 40 percent. The purchase agreements are with closely held Chief Resources LLC, Hillwood Oi... read more
7 July 2008, 8:58 am
The Fourth of July weekend proved to be among the deadliest in recent memory for swimmers at area lakes, with seven people confirmed drowned from Friday to Sunday. The latest was Jose Andrade, 27, of Irving, who died late Sunday night. He reportedly jumped into Grapevine Lake around 6:30 p.m. from ... read more
6 July 2008, 5:46 am
Rebecca Robinson, competing as Miss Longview, will represent the Lone Star State at the Miss America pageant after winning the Miss Texas crown. Ms. Robinson, who danced during the talent portion of the competition, wins a $10,000 cash scholarship for college. The Miss America pageant is scheduled ... read more
5 July 2008, 6:28 am
Most of the millions of visitors to Mexico's Caribbean coast can't wait to plunge into the turquoise waters, but a growing number come with exactly the opposite intention. The thousands of Cubans illegally sailing here on makeshift rafts or sleek speedboats scramble for dry land as quickly as possib... read more
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