Jury convicts man in infamous KFC murders
September 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
BRYAN, Texas (AP) — A convicted robber already serving a life prison term for perjury was convicted of capital murder Tuesday for the fatal shootings of five people abducted from an East Texas Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant 25 years ago.
Senate to vote on financial rescue Wednesday
September 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a surprise move to resurrect President Bush’s $700 billion Wall Street rescue plan, Senate leaders slated a vote on the measure for Wednesday — but added a tax cut plan already rejected by the House.
Woman charged with Ike fraud
September 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
HOUSTON (AP) — According to her claims for federal assistance, Phyllis Ann Taylor was one seriously unlucky Gulf Coast resident. First her Louisiana homes were damaged by hurricanes Katrina and Rita three years ago, then her Galveston house was hit by Hurricane Ike earlier this month.
Boy expelled for loaded gun at school
September 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
KILGORE, Texas (AP) — A 15-year-old Kilgore boy facing a weapons charge after a loaded handgun was found at school has been expelled.
Scientists unite for science curriculum
September 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
AUSTIN (AP) — Scientists from Texas universities on Tuesday denounced what they called supernatural and religious teaching in public school science classrooms and voiced opposition to attempts to water down evolution instruction.
Perry wants $24 million to fight border crime
September 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
AUSTIN (AP) — Gov. Rick Perry, saying violent gangs are “spreading like a virus” along the southern border, said Tuesday Texas lawmakers need to spend millions more to beef up law enforcement and fight international smugglers.
Alligator Capital hit hard by storm Ike
September 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
ANAHUAC, Texas (AP) — In this town on the edge of the Trinity Bay, alligators normally outnumber people three to one, and the annual Texas GatorFest draws 30,000 people – more than 10 times the town’s population.
A&M expands offer of free tuition
September 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M University has sweetened its offer of free tuition for middle-income families.
Perry slams Washington for bailout failure
September 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
AUSTIN (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry, saying he’s “sick and tired” of the partisan gridlock in Washington, slammed the federal government Tuesday for failing to agree on a rescue of the U.S. financial markets.
Pentagon announces 2009 deployments
September 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Six Army brigades, a National Guard unit, and three military headquarters have been ordered to deploy to Iraq next summer
