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ETX woman indicted in mortgage fraud scheme

ETX woman indicted in mortgage fraud scheme

A 34-year-old Edinburg, Texas woman has been indicted in a bank fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
ETX man sentenced for firearms arsenal, embezzlement

ETX man sentenced for firearms arsenal, embezzlement

A 39-year-old Lewisville, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Gov. Perry signs drug screening legislation

Gov. Perry signs drug screening legislation

Gov. Rick Perry today signed Senate Bill 21, which will require mandatory drug screening as a condition for the receipt of unemployment compensation benefits by certain individuals. The governor was joined by bill author Sen.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes will have their All-Star game Saturday night in Tyler

Tyler, TX (KETK)  The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will have their annual All-Star game Saturday night at 6:30 at Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium in Tyler.
New Texas UIL rule on football practice reeks of political correctness

New Texas UIL rule on football practice reeks of political correctness

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram does not like the newest rule regarding Texas high school football. He's more from the Big Mac Blog.
Area athletes to take final prep bows in all-star game

Area athletes to take final prep bows in all-star game

Hayden Henry writes for the Longview News-Journal. He's got a preview of Saturday night's All-Star game at Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium.
Heat beat Spurs; even series

Heat beat Spurs; even series

San Antonio (TX) Miami beat the Spurs Thursday night in the NBA FInals, 109-93. The San Antonio Express-News has more on Game Four.
Husband says Northeast Texas ricin case 'like a really bad dream'

Husband says Northeast Texas ricin case 'like a really bad dream'

The Texas man whose wife is accused of sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg in an attempt to frame him says the experience has been "like a really bad dream."
Texas: on radar for retiring baby boomers

Texas: on radar for retiring baby boomers

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; the beaches, the Hill Country and top medical facilities might be reasons enough to retire in Texas.
Morning weather report: Friday, June 14th, 2013

Morning weather report: Friday, June 14th, 2013

TODAY: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid. Very slight chance of a late afternoon or evening shower (10%) mainly in eastern and southeastern areas. Highs 94-97 with heat index values above 100 degrees. Winds variable in direction at 5-10 mph.
Suspended Galveston judge in hot water, again

Suspended Galveston judge in hot water, again

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; Suspended Galveston Judge Christopher Dupuy was arrested for the second time in three weeks after a grand jury indicted him again Wednesday.
Suspended Galveston judge arrested again

Suspended Galveston judge arrested again

The Houston Chronicle is reporting; suspended Galveston Judge Christopher Dupuy was arrested for the second time in three weeks after a grand jury indicted him again Wednesday.
Callahan to call plays from coaching booth

Callahan to call plays from coaching booth

Bill Callahan said he will go up to the coaching booth to call plays this season, which he likes because it’s like watching game film.
Cowboys rookie Travis Frederick growing in his role as starting center

Cowboys rookie Travis Frederick growing in his role as starting center

Travis Frederick appears a different man since the day he walked through the door at Valley Ranch. He trimmed his bushy 8-inch beard for charity last month, and his facial hair hasn’t grown out much since.

UN Arms Trade Treaty

The United Nations has agreed to and signed an international arms control treaty. The purpose is to control the flow of arms to terrorists and dictatorial regimes.