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Will Obama win In 2012? Just look at the numbers, says columnist Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:51PMView full sizePresident Barack Obama walks with his daughter Sasha from St. John's Church, through Lafayette Park and back to the White House, after attending church services, Sunday, in Washington. By MATT MACKOWIAK CAGLE CARTOONS Presidential reelection campaigns are...
Petrohawk and Sirius Up, Bank of America Down; Brainy Babies Makes Inroads With Parents, Educators and Investors Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:48PMPro Penny Trader's Morning Wake-up call features Petrohawk Energy (HK), Bank of America (BAC), Sirius XM Radio (SIRI) and Brainy Babies (TBBC)
Death of Texas toddler, 2, under investigation Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:43PMGREENVILLE -- A 2-year-old boy has been found dead in North Texas after two people caring for the toddler called 911 to report he had stop breathing.The Hunt County Sheriff's Office is holding a news conference Monday afternoon in Greenville to provi ...
Transplant recipient learns to accept his fate, and his new face Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:31PM'To me, it is who I am. It's me,' says Dallas Wiens, who in March received the first full face transplant in the country after an electrical accident in 2008. 'To me, it is who I am. It's me,' says Dallas Wiens, who in March received the first full face transplant in the country after an electrical accident in 2008.
Debut football program will feature two national caliber recruits Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:25PMWhen a high school football program re-starts, it is usually in for a long, slow rebuilding process. One need only look at recent examples like Houston (Texas) Lee High's first year in 2010 to see how much work traditionally goes into a new prep program. Yet that might not be the case this fall, when Dallas (Texas) Wilmer-Hutchins is reopened for academic business in late August. The school's ...
How honest is Seattle? Tea makers aim to find out Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:38PMwas conducting my ritualistic Monday-morning inbox purge earlier when an email from a public relations firm caught my eye. "Is Seattle Honest?" the subject line asked. Not surprisingly, the message is from a promoter of Honest Tea, which you may know from the refrigerators at your local grocery store. Owned by the Coca-Cola Company, the brand of tea is making a social-experiment out of promoting ...
Toddler Found Dead Of Blunt Force Trauma Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:28PMA 2-year-old boy has been found dead in North Texas after two people caring for the toddler called 911 to report he had stop breathing.
Texas Reds Festival Entertainment Headliner Announced Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:23PMFour-time Grammy Award nominee Joe Nichols will be the entertainment headliner for the City of Bryan’s Texas Reds Steak & Grape Festival on October 7-8.
Bulls To Meet The Mavs On Ring Night To Open NBA 2K11-2K12 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:08PMThe 1998-1999 NBA lockout shortened the season to 50 games and pushed back the league's usual October 31/November 1 regular season start date to February 5, around the time the All-Star rosters usually begin to take shape. With the league staring straight at its scuzziest labor situation since, fans who just witnessed the most invigorated professional basketball season in recent memory are just ...
Texas Rangers President Nolan Ryan Taken to Hospital For Chest Pains, Expected to Undergo Tests Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:28PMNolan Ryan, the president and CEO of the Texas Rangers, was taken to a hospital in Houston after experiencing chest discomfort at his home in Georgetown, Texas, on Sunday, according to The Dallas Morning News. The 64-year-old Hall of Famer will undergo tests on Monday to determine the cause of his pain. In April of 2000, Ryan underwent a double coronary bypass after doctors discovered ...
Oakland Athletics Trade Rumors: Josh Willingham and Andrew Bailey on the Block? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:14PMIt comes as no surprise that Athletics ' names are starting to pop up in trade rumors. Expectations are that Josh Willingham , Coco Crisp, David DeJesus, Hideki Matsui, Michael Wuertz and perhaps Grant Balfour and Brian Fuentes will at least be shopped before the deadline. What did come as a surprise, though, was Andrew Bailey's name popping up on MLBTraderumors.com yesterday. Let's quickly ...
Oakland A's Trade Rumors: Making Sense of the Andrew Bailey Trade Rumors Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:45PMDespite the A's history of trading star players for packages of prospects, it still came as a surprise to see Andrew Bailey's name pop-up on the trade rumor website, MLBTradeRumors.com , this past Friday. According to the website, which was reporting from a tweet by Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal , the A's are receiving calls regarding Bailey, however they would need to be "overwhelmed" in order to ...
MLB Trade Rumors: Texas Rangers Looking into A’s Reliever Andrew Bailey? Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:16PMThe Texas Rangers look poised for another World Series run. The lineup, as usual, is top notch. They can put up runs on any pitching staff in their sleep. Despite the pitching rotation doing its job, this team could still use an arm to bolster the bullpen to step up star closer Neftali Feliz. If there was ever a year to be in need of a reliever, this is it. It seems every contender wants to ...
Quick Hits: Bailey, Willingham, Braves, Cardinals Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:12PMSaturday afternoon linkage.. Yesterday we learned that the Athletics have received calls on closer Andrew Bailey. Two sources tell Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News that the Rangers are among those teams and the A's have at started looking more in-depth at Texas' farm system. The Braves are in search of a bat, but Athletics outfielder Josh Willingham isn’t high on their list, a source told ...
Leach calls out Craig James Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:41PM09:56 AM ET 07.16 | Former Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach took some time to join Miami's WQAM with Big Dog and Joe Rose to talk the Bruce Feldman, Craig James, and the entire situation between James' son Adam when Leach was still at Texas Tech . "...I was gonna cut Adam after the bowl game and I think they knew that.
Josh Hamilton relies on faith to cope with fan tragedy Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:54AMThere's no way for any of us to know how Josh Hamilton feels these days, but if you ask him he will do his best...
Man slain in Northeast Dallas parking lot Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:08AMDALLAS — Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Northeast Dallas early Saturday morning. Newlove Twumasi, 31, was found slain in the parking lot of his apartment complex in the 9700 block of Forest Lane at around 3:30 a.m. A police report said Twumasi had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Security experts: Casey Anthony needs a safe house, bodyguards Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:56AMThough Anthony was acquitted of murder charges in death of 2-year-old daughter Caylee, she has been the target of numerous threats
Former Ridge football player dies in Dallas Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:38AMAs a football player, Maurice Snow was known for his strong work ethic -- a 6-foot-3 defensive end who manhandled opponents and played through pain.
Ten days in June: Big 12's future was uncertain just one year ago Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:45AMEditor's Note:This is the third of a four part series examining the events of the past 18 months that brought us to the current configuration of 10 institutions in the Big 12 Conference.
Texas congressman Pete Sessions, wife separating Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:12AMDALLAS — Republican Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas says he and his wife of 27 years are separating.
Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsSecurity experts: Casey Anthony needs a safe house Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:21AMORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Online and elsewhere, Casey Anthony has been vilified, and security experts say if her lawyers are smart, they'll arrange for her to be in a house protected by bodyguards for maybe weeks in case one of those who have threatened tries to make good on a death threat.
Cooling down, Texas style Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:19AMLike the saying goes, they do things big in Texas. An event on Wednesday at Hawaiian Falls in The Colony was no exception.
City to be featured on WFAA Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:18AMALLEN -- The city of Allen will take center stage Friday morning with an hour-and-a-half feature by Channel 8 WFAA's News 8 "Daybreak" program.
Golf Capsules: Clarke, Glover lead a wide open British Open Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:28PMLeading: Darren Clarke and Lucas Glover at 4-under 136. Just behind: Martin Kaymer, Chad Campbell, Thomas Bjorn and Miguel Angel Jimenez are a stroke behind at 137.
Stallings to take his spot among game's elite Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:05PMGene Stallings will be honored this weekend for a career in college football spanning nearly 40 years.
Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, Wife Separating Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:56PMRepublican U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions, of Texas, says he and his wife of 27 years are separating.
Electricity demand sparks alert to conserve Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:56PMThe Rio Grande Valley is in for simmering temperatures through next week, with a heat advisory issued for the region and forecasts of heat values ranging from 105 to 110 degrees.Simmering temperatures across the state on Thursday resulted in a...
Fire damages Rogersville, MO auto detailing shop Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:57PMRogersville, MO - A smoky fire Thursday evening damaged an auto deteailing shop. Firefighters tell KY3 News the blaze started in a car inside MDP Motors on Dempsey Drive, just off Highway 60 in the heart of Rogersville. Dozens of firefighters from several counties rushed to the fire, which broke out around 7:30 pm. No one got hurt.
Andrew Buckle leads Nationwide Chiquita Classic, with four players one back | News | PGA.com Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:46PMMAINEVILLE, Ohio -- Australian Andrew Buckle fired a 9-under 63 Thursday afternoon and grabbed a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Nationwide Tour’s Chiquita Classic in suburban Cincinnati.
Employees face massive cuts following slashed state budget Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:43PMState workers felt the brunt of the massive budget cuts this week, with the Texas Education Agency letting go of 178 workers. In this edition of "Capital Tonight," we explore those cuts and national budget negotiations heating up in Washington.
Former Missouri Grand Dragon of the KKK sentenced for sex crimes Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:57PMATLANTA, Ga. - The former leader of Missouri's Ku Klux Klan will spend the next 20 years behind bars for seeking two teenage girls for sex.
People stampede for Dallas housing vouchers Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:14PMThe head of Dallas County Health and Human Services defended the agency's handling of a Thursday morning event at which hundreds of people broke ranks from an estimated 5,000-person crowd and stampeded toward a stadium to obtain applications for hard-to-get housing vouchers.
Man sentenced to form of probation for assault Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:31PMA 20-year-old Plano man has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and will serve a form of probation for punching a UCLA tennis player.
HISD board hits snag on building management plan Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:18PMHenderson Independent School District trustees could never reach agreement Tuesday on the method of management to be used for construction of new facilities associated with a potential bond proposal that could go before voters in November.
Dez Bryant Feels "Matured" Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:14PMCowboys' receiver Dez Bryant believes he has learned from his off-field issues.
A's lefty Anderson has Tommy John surgery, will miss at least next 12 months Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:21PMA's left-hander Brett Anderson underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow Thursday morning, a procedure that figures to sideline him anywhere from 12-18 months.
Living in the Land of Make Believe: The Life Assessment. Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:05PM*We, in America, seem to have a very myopic view of “success”. I’m sure when you read the word “success”, dollar signs automatically popped into your head. While many individuals would include a level of financial success in their definition, it is very shortsighted to limit it to just that. Let’s try on a few [...]
Right answer: early learning Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:57AMAt a time when China and other countries that educate their children in successfully regimented and rigorous ways are looking to add a little American-style creativity to the mix, the United States finds itself chalking up another standardized-test cheating scandal, the specifics of which are not creative at all.
Pregnant woman trampled in rush for housing vouchers Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:34AMAn early morning stampede of hundreds of people for hard-to-get housing vouchers in Dallas has resulted in some being trampled.
News of the Past Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:12AMNOXAPATER: Material is being put on the ground for the erection of two brick store houses, Mr. W. A. Gunn and Dr. T. F. Kilpatrick. We understand they are to be commodious and up to date buildings.
Sleep Experts Invites Customers to “Trade Up and Sleep Better” During Cash for Clunkers Mattress Event Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:10AMDallas/Fort Worth mattress retailer Sleep Experts invites customers to trade up and sleep better during its Cash for Clunkers mattress event. Old mattresses will be refurbished to Share the Gift of Sleep with families in need. (PRWeb July 14, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8642483.htm
Body of Mitrice Richardson Exhumed at Family’s Request Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:04AM*LA’s KABC is reporting that Mitrice Richardson’s remains were exhumed by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office at the family’s request on Wednesday (July 13, 2011). The family requested the exhumation to investigate the cause of the death of the 24-year-old Inglewood resident who went missing in Malibu in September 2009. Her body was found [...]
Orlando Magic and NBA News: Thursday, July 14 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:03AMWe haven’t posted a links roundup since last week — I’ve been assigned to other coverage areas and most NBA news has been revolving around the lockout, anyway — so today felt like a good time to get on it. In today’s links we talk about Dwight Howard going overseas, Jason Richardson’s free-agency preferences and [...]
Billboard: Legal Docs Shed Light on Beyonce’s New Mgmt, Tour Deals Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:19AM*Billboard is digging deeper into the legal war between Mathew Knowles and Live Nation, the former claiming the latter made false claims that he stole money from his daughter. According to the magazine, filings reveal a curious consortium of players. Billboard’s Ray Waddell writes: The legal papers filed this week by Mathew Knowles, Beyonce’s father [...]
UPDATE: Grandmother reported woman took children Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:14PMThe Navarro County Sheriff's Department confirmed Wednesday a high-speed chase through three counties in North Texas began as a result of an alert it issued regarding a custody dispute.
Chase ends in Dallas; apparent Navarro County connection Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:14PM Police frantically chased a woman speeding through three North Texas counties with two small children in the car with her.
Fed’s Fisher Says Monetary Policy Has Reached Its Limit Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:04PMFederal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Richard Fisher said central bank efforts to boost the economy have reached their limits and the U.S. faces a “fiscal reckoning” that only lawmakers can resolve.
Easing Hopes Lift Stocks, But Stronger Rally Fades Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:55PMMarkets posted modest gains as traders weighed how effective additional monetary easing from the Fed would be in reinvigorating economic recovery.
At the close: Rally loses steam Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:55PMChina and Fed power broad gains