Fall Fund-drive a Success!
October 31, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Our thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of our Fall 2008 Fundraiser!
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BBC: Pirates want $7 million ransom for UK couple
October 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Paul and Rachel Chandler
LONDON (AP) – The BBC says Somali pirates have called the broadcaster to demand $7 million in return for releasing a British couple whose yacht was hijacked off the coast of Africa. Read more
Comptroller Combs shifts on tuition refunds
October 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Susan Combs
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Comptroller Susan Combs, in a policy reversal, will urge a state oversight board next week to keep a generous refund formula for those who want to cancel their pre-paid college tuition plans. Read more
Colts’ Lacey fined $10,000 by NFL
October 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Antrel Rolle
NEW YORK (AP) – Arizona Cardinals safety Antrel Rolle was fined $7,500 on Friday by the NFL for hitting a defenseless receiver. Read more
Navy identifies 2 pilots missing off Texas
October 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
T-34C Turbomentor
McALLEN, Texas (AP) – The U.S. Navy has identified two instructor pilots missing since their plane disappeared Wednesday off the Texas coast. Read more
Police car strikes girl in Lawton
October 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
LAWTON, Okla. (AP) – A 13-year-old Lawton girl is recovering after being struck by a police car on her way to school. Read more
Perry gets Barbour’s, builders’ endorsement
October 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Haley Barbour
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Rick Perry is getting the endorsement of a fellow Republican governor, Haley Barbour of Mississippi. Read more
Arts agencies to get highest funding in 16 years
October 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal funding of arts and cultural programs would reach its highest level in 16 years under a bill heading to the White House. Read more
Labor issues record $87 million fine to BP
October 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is issuing a record $87 million fine against oil giant BP for failing to correct safety hazards after a 2005 explosion killed 15 people at its Texas City refinery. Read more
NY prosecutors: Madoff accountant to enter plea
October 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Bernie Madoff
NEW YORK (AP) – Federal prosecutors say disgraced financier Bernard Madoff’s longtime auditor is expected to plead guilty next week in a cooperation deal. Read more
