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Mesilla mayor responds to racial profiling allegations
Mesilla mayor Nora Barraza is confident her police force is doing nothing illegal.
”I have spoken with him and he assures me racial profiling is not happening in the field,” said Barraza at a press conference on Friday night. ...
Grand Champ Goes for Record $230,000
AMANDA FITZPATRICK
Beeville's Cuatro Schauer sold his Grand Champion Steer for $230,000 at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.
The Rob Gronkowski Question
JOSH ALPER
Will the Patriots tight end be playing up to his normal ability?
Conflict-related civilian deaths rise in Afghanistan
A United Nations report blaming a record loss of Afghan civilian lives last year on insurgents and the Taliban was dismissed as "untrue" by a Taliban spokesman Saturday.
Meanwhile, a commander of the International Security A...
Russia, China veto UN resolution on Syria
The resolution backed an Arab League peace plan that calls for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down
Some former Komen supporters can't forgive, forget
The charity announced plans to cut funding to Planned Parenthood, then abandoned those plans, leaving longtime supporters feeling conflicted
Six arrested as police raid Occupy DC camp
Dressed in yellow full-body sanitation suits, members of the U.S. Park Police combed through tents in the Occupy DC camp Saturday, taking down ones violating park policies.
The owners of the tossed tents and other protester...
Federal jury says jailed Dallas man's rights violated
Dallas police officers have been ordered to pay $169,000 to a man jailed for 10 months
US Army: Brigadier general has died in Afghanistan
Brig. Gen. Terence Hildner died of apparent natural causes. He is the likely highest-ranking service member to die there
Super matchups everywhere with Pats-Giants
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters. Madonna and plenty of Manning — Eli, and Peyton, too.
Hansen: Hamilton must avoid path of former D-FW sports great
Josh Hamilton brings to mind former Dallas Mavericks forward Roy Tarpley. Tarpley, who played for the Mavs from 1986-1990 and again in 1994-95, was plagued by addiction his whole career.
U.N. Security Council fails to pass resolution on Syria
As international anger grows over reports of mass carnage at the hands of the Syrian regime, a U.N. Security Council draft resolution condemning Syria failed to be adopted Saturday after veto-wielding members Russia and China...
Shocked? Not! Not many surprises in Super Bowl ads
About 20 of the roughly 36 Super Bowl advertisers put their TV commercials online before Sunday's broadcast
Paul defends Romney on 'poor' comment
While some opponents of Mitt Romney seized on his now-famous "misstatement" about the poor this week, Ron Paul defended his Republican presidential rival on Friday.
"I don't believe for a minute that if Mitt Romney was sitti...
EPCSO:Man hit and killed by car after running across road
A 79-year-old man is dead after he was struck and killed by a vehicle near Clint.
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office officials said Guillermo Jaramillo of Clint, TX was hit by a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer around 7 p.m. Friday nig...
Some blacks insist: 'I'm not African-American'
The labels used to describe Americans of African descent mark the movement of a people from the slave house to the White House
US tourist dies while diving in Cayman Islands
Police did not identify the woman nor release her hometown
Police clear City Hall of Occupy Austin campers
A nearly 4-month-long campout by Occupy Austin participants in front of Austin's City Hall has been ended
Will Nevada give Romney a second straight victory?
Mitt Romney has a chance on Saturday to do what no Republican presidential candidate has done so far this cycle: win two contests back to back.
Coming off a 14-point victory over former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and the re...
Obama, GOP offer economic solutions in weekly addresses
President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Congress to pass his recently announced housing plan, describing it as a key component to getting the American economy back on track.
"What this plan will do is help millions of respo...
Crimes Up In Brownwood Compared To Previous Month
According to Brownwood News, the total number of crimes increased by 24 incidents in January as compared to the previous month.
Storm system dumping rain across Texas
Strong storms swept through SE Texas last night and today, leaving behind high water and damage from a possible tornado
Preston Road to Close Saturday in Frisco
FRANK HEINZ
The Texas Department of Transportation is closing Preston Road between Rock Hill Road in Frisco and Prosper Trail to widen Preston.
Local Car Sales Rebounding Following National Trend
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy during the recession, General Motors and Chrysler are showing bigger profits.
Hamilton deserves privacy, but not an exemption from criticism
Joseph Ursery wants to give Josh Hamilton his space over indiscretions committed Monday night. But he says a seemingly casual lie to Ian Kinsler raises on-field questions which can't be ignored.
What's That Smell?
A putrid smell from land owned by the city of Fort Worth is wafting into Hurst.
Occupy Austin protesters plan to reconvene at City Hall tonight
Leeann Pendley
Death toll climbs after Egypt soccer protests
Twelve people died over two days in clashes between Egyptian police and protesters amid reports of inadequate security at a soccer match that devolved into a riot in which 79 fans were killed, officials said Saturday.
Seven ...
'Supergiant' shrimplike creatures found off New Zealand
Scientists say they recently captured "supergiant" deep-sea crustaceans nearly a foot long -- the likes of which have rarely been seen -- in an ocean trench off New Zealand.
The seven amphipods measure about 28 centimeters (...
Man shot, killed outside SW Houston gentleman's club
Investigators are still on the scene trying to figure out what led up to the shooting
Laguna Gloria gets a contemporary punch
In the past couple of decades, museums went on a building spree. After Frank Gehry's spectacular Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao opened in 1997, seemingly every museum that could tried to follow suit, anxious to cash in (literally...
Death toll climbs as protests escalate in Egypt
Nine people died over two days in clashes between Egyptian police and protesters amid reports of inadequate security at a soccer match that devolved into a riot in which 79 fans were killed, officials said Friday.
Six deaths...
K-9 bites suspect in NW Houston foot chase
Police said the armed suspect ran from officers and the dog tracked him down. The dog then bit him before he could jump over a fence
Komen Foundation reverses funding decision of Planned Parenthood
Faced with a deluge of opposition that included pressure from lawmakers and internal dissent, one of America's leading breast cancer advocacy groups on Friday reversed itself on a decision that would have cut off funding to s...
Auto stocks gain on jobs report; GM up 7%
Shares of General Motors and Ford surged on Friday following strong data on the U.S. job market.
On Friday morning, the U.S. government announced that the economy added 243,000 jobs in January, far outpacing analyst estimate...
Prosecutors: No charges against Lance Armstrong
Justice Department prosecutors said Friday that they are closing a criminal investigation of champion cyclist Lance Armstrong without filing charges that he used performance-enhancing drugs.
A statement from the U.S. attorne...
Williamson County roads closed due to flooding
FROM WILLIAMSON COUNTY: Williamson County Road and Bridge reports the following roads are closed due to flooding. CR 453, 451 and two spots on CR 450 CR 448 Granger PD, 101, closed Oak Rd Taylor PD and FD have
Coastal Bend military notes: 02.04.12
vasquezt@caller.com (Tina Vasquez)
Coastal Bend natives making news in the military
U.N. Security Council to meet on Syria as deaths mount
More than 200 people were reported killed in Syria, hours before the U.N. Security Council was scheduled to meet and likely vote on a draft resolution intended to pressure the government there to end its months-long crackdown...
Crosstown Expressway, Weber Road expansion plans in the works
silvaj@caller.com (Julie Silva)
Plans are under way to construct an overpass at the Crosstown Expressway and Weber Road intersection as the state prepares to expand both roadways.
APD evicts Occupy Austin protesters from City Hall plaza
Around 11 p.m., Austin Police Department officers swept across the plaza in front of City Hall, arresting protesters who refused to leave. The eviction of the Occupy Austin demonstrators comes on the heels of a new set of rules...
Tebow brings comeback knack to Madden Bowl
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow was involved in the big game in Indianapolis, where he helped his team perform another miraculous comeback in the fourth quarter with time running out.
But the action didn't take place a...
Mavericks lose to Pacers despite Nowitzki's 30
Indiana's Paul George had a monster performance, pushing the Pacers past the Mavs friday night.
Jamie Lynn Spears talks being a teen mom
Jamie Lynn Spears is likely a name you haven't heard in a few years, and that was by design.
The former Nickelodeon star tells Glamour magazine in its March issue that she intentionally stepped away from the spotlight after ...
Rain, Hail Pound Truck Stop Near Denton
Parts of North Texas saw heavy rain and hail Friday night.
Falls County man gets 14 years for East Waco murder
A Falls County man was sentenced to 14 years in prison Friday for his guilty plea in a November 2010 murder in East Waco.
Dallas St. Patrick's Day Parade Needs $40K
OMAR VILLAFRANCA
Dallas' St. Patrick's Day Parade needs a little luck to happen this year.
Black banker, legislator, sought to elevate African-Americans through busting poverty cycle
Robert Lloyd Smith (1861-1942) came to Texas in the late 1800s and aspired to improve the lives of newly freed blacks in his adopted state.
Waco and nonprofit housing partners brace for cuts
The city of Waco and its nonprofit housing partners are braced for funding cuts, following significant cuts to grants they usually receive.
Patriots Player's Perseverance Pays Off
A North Texas football player who was one step away from working at Walmart is instead playing in the Super Bowl.
Baylor men keeping focus while big week looms
The Bears have to take care of Oklahoma State before starting Round 2 with Kansas and Missouri.
Lady Bears poised to silence Kansas State
No. 1-ranked Baylor has made a habit of quieting opposing crowds on the road.
Budget-cutting could lead to different start times for Midway schools
Midway is cutting teacher stipends,
Freeman Center sells prime Columbus Avenue property to NeighborWorks Waco at reduced price
Cenikor
City installs new racks to promote urban biking
In the latest push by civic leaders to promote urban biking, city workers installed red bike racks downtown so bicyclists have places to park when using new lanes that connect Baylor University and the city's central business d...
Local Planned Parenthood thankful for Komen reversal for multiple reasons
Local officials react to news that Susan G. Komen for the Cure reversed its decision to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood.
Passenger says driver reached 130 mph before deadly wreck
A woman recently arrested on more than $3,000 worth of traffic tickets is under criminal investigation by Waco police after authorities say she slammed a speeding SUV into the back of a pickup truck on W. Waco Drive, killing it...
Lightning blamed for Missouri City house fire
A lightning strike is being blamed for a fire that destroyed a house in Missouri City Friday.
Who's been beating the jury duty system?
Some people get out of jury duty for legitimate reasons, but now there are allegations others got out because of who they know
Police evict protesters at Occupy Austin encampment
pgeorge@statesman.com
In a surprising and increasingly tense move late Friday, Austin police officers broke up the Occupy Austin encampment, moving protesters who for nearly four months had set up sleeping bags, signs and a makeshift library in fron...
Deadly crash near Clint exit of I-10
El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a deadly crash near the Clint exit of Interstate 10. Parts of the roadway were closed off to drivers as investigators looked for evidence and crews waited for the medical exa...
