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Recent rains ease southeast Texas drought, raise lake levels Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 06:40 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 Recent rains have eased the drought in southeast Texas and brought lake levels back to normal - at least for now. Winter rains have brought … read more..

Chapman scores 20 to power Texas past Texas Tech Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 08:19 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 AUSTIN - Clint Chapman scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Texas defeated Texas Tech 74-57 Saturday night. Ty Nurse scored 18 points for Texas … read more..

Texas A&M blows lead in loss to Kansas State Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 05:26 p.m., Saturday, February 4, 2012 (AP) - Will Spradling had a career high 19 points, Angel Rodriguez scored all 13 of his points in the second half and Kansas State rallied for a 64-53 victory … read more..

The extreme drought gripping Texas and the rest of the Southwest is likely to intensify, according to a panel of climate experts from Columbia University. read more..

A missionary couple from Texas were slain in their home outside the violence-plagued northern industrial city of Monterrey, the U.S. Embassy and their family said Wednesday read more..

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Consistency and stability were the key characteristics of the Texas real estate market in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the most recent version of … read more..

Texas, Alabama battle down to the wire for top recruiting ranking. read more..

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Consistency and stability were the key characteristics of the Texas real estate market in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the most recent version of … read more..

Texas drillers must reveal fracking details Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:02 p.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Companies working in Texas oil fields must disclose the amount of water and the mix of chemicals they use in hydraulic fracturing starting Wednesday, under a … read more..

Terence Jones scored 33 points and Chris Hawkins-Mast added 17 to lead Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to a 74-68 victory against Texas State on Wednesday night. Myron Dempsey had 12 points for the Islanders (4-15, 3-4 Southland Conference), who ended the game on a 24-10 run. Hawkins-Mast collected 11 rebounds. read more..

Wildfires caused as much as $11 million in damage to Texas state parks and, coupled with the worst single-year drought in state history, continue to drive down the parks' visitation rates, a top official told state lawmakers Tuesday. read more..

It was reported this week that the University of Texas regents will deliberate offering head football coach Mack Brown a four-year contract extension. The extension will add more than $23 million to Brown's total contract value, but there are several key reasons why Texas could be making a mistake with the new agreement. read more..

Texas Instruments Inc. rose almost 5 percent in extended trading after fourth-quarter sales and profit declined less than analysts had predicted, signaling that the market for electronic components has bottomed out. read more..

Party interests will get protected more than the electoral process or individual voting rights. read more..

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A tornado hit Austin, Texas, and thunderstorms pounded San Antonio, Dallas and Houston on Wednesday, bringing the parched Lone Star State drenching rains and destructive winds that knocked out power, flooded streets and kept emergency workers busy rescuing drivers stranded in high water. The tornado touched down early Wednesday in northeast Austin, tearing across U.S … read more..

Texas Instrument to cut 500 jobs in Stafford Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 07:06 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2012 DALLAS (AP) - Texas Instruments plans to close computer-chip factories in Stafford and Japan in a cost-cutting move that will lay off about 1,000 workers … read more..

Texas Instruments to cut 500 jobs in Houston DALLAS (AP) — Texas Instruments plans to close computer-chip factories in Houston and Japan in a cost-cutting move that will lay off about 1,000 workers. The company announced the cutbacks Monday in its fourth-quarter earnings report. read more..

Texas Instrument to close plants in Stafford, Japan Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 06:09 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2012 DALLAS (AP) - Texas Instruments plans to close computer-chip factories in Stafford and Japan in a cost-cutting move that will lay off about 1,000 workers … read more..

Texas Instruments Inc.’s fourth- quarter sales and profit declined less than analysts had predicted, signaling that the market for electronic components is bottoming out. read more..

LUBBOCK, Texas, Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business students return this week to a “greener” side of the fence as they enter a new building — focused … read more..

Texas residents unable to afford cancer prevention services will have increased access to critical breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening as a result of grants awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas . read more..

After a strong senior season, Forney (Texas) North Forney athlete Stephen Buckley saw attention from colleges… read more..

Yu Darvish impressed the Texas Rangers with his big body, durability and desire. read more..

Baylor saw a different offense than Texas Tech has shown all season. The Lady Raiders had their post players on the perimeter and tried to score by driving to the basket. The tactic kept the Lady Raiders in the game, but it wasn't enough as No. 1 Baylor beat No. 17 Texas Tech 72-64 on Wednesday night “When (Kierra) Mallard is shooting 4 of 18 and she's their best player, we'll take… read more..

Texas A&M coach Gary Blair didn't spend any time celebrating his 200th win with the Aggies on Wednesday night. Instead, he was worried about getting his defending national champions to enough wins this season to make sure they get a spot in the opening round of the NCAA tournament, which the school is hosting. read more..

The Texas Rangers and Japanese phenom pitcher Yu Darvish agreed to terms on a six-year deal. The agreement was made official at just a few minutes before the 4 p.m. (CST) deadline. The deal is reportedly worth $60 million over six years. read more..

The Texas Rangers and Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish came to an agreement on a $60 million, six-year deal. (Gary A. Vasquez-US PRESSWIRE) read more..

The Texas Rangers have a new pitcher as they came to terms with Yu Darvish on a six-year, $60 million contract. This is great news for Texas and also means the Rangers have now pulled out of the race to sign Prince Fielder. The Pitching Rotation With Yu Darvish coming to Texas, it… read more..

Texas has installed more wind energy than any other state, but a lack of transmission and its isolated grid are holding up new projects. Southern Cross, a transmission link proposed by San Francisco-based Pattern Energy, would connect up to 3,000 megawatts (MW) of new Texas wind farms and provide an outlet for the state’s grid by delivering the electricity to the Southeast. read more..

Texas House GOP chair got discounted loan Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 07:18 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican campaign chairman Pete Sessions of Texas is the fourth House member who has been notified he received a discounted loan from … read more..

Texas doctors lead open-notes movement HOUSTON CHRONICLE Copyright 2012 HOUSTON CHRONICLE. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:01 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012 Texas doctors are at the vanguard of what U.S. researchers say is an inevitable revolution to make consultation notes and other records easily accessible to … read more..

Troop cuts worries Texas National Guard Express-News Copyright 2012 Express-News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 11:33 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012 Fewer Texans are going to war this year. But the drawdown in Afghanistan, the end of the Iraq war and a new defense strategy cause commanders to fear part-time troops may be … read more..

Texas redistricting case goes before fed court Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 08:31 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012 WASHINGTON - A three-judge federal court panel will begin hearing two weeks of testimony Tuesday to determine whether the Texas Legislature violated the … read more..

Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp. , a mineral exploration and development company, today provided an update on its heavy rare earth project at Round Top read more..

Texas redistricting case goes before fed court Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 08:31 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012 WASHINGTON - A three-judge federal court panel will begin hearing two weeks of testimony Tuesday to determine whether the Texas Legislature violated the … read more..

Texas doctors lead open-notes movement HOUSTON CHRONICLE Copyright 2012 HOUSTON CHRONICLE. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:01 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012 Texas doctors are at the vanguard of what U.S. researchers say is an inevitable revolution to make consultation notes and other records easily accessible to … read more..

South Texas final home for boll weevils ASSOCIATED PRESS Copyright 2012 ASSOCIATED PRESS. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 09:11 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2012 An eradication campaign coordinated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is responsible for the dwindling numbers, and the southernmost Lower Rio Grande Valley … read more..

It's been nearly eight years since Missouri earned a win over Texas A&M. The fifth-ranked Tigers would seem to have one of their best chances to end that drought when the struggling Aggies visit Monday. Missouri (16-1, 3-1 Big 12) has dropped eight in a row to Texas A&M since a 74-68 victory in the 2004 conference tournament, but the Aggies head into Columbia having gone 2-5 following an 8-1… read more..

The Texas Rangers held their annual Fan Fest this past weekend (January 13 th -15 th ) at the Arlington Convention Center and it was the most successful one to date drawing over 12,000 fans through three days. Even though I have followed the team with a fervent passion since 1986… read more..

Stem cell fraud probe centered in Texas FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Two Texas men have been charged in federal indictments with conspiring to defraud people suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease, muscular dystrophy, cancer and other diseases by advising and treating them with unapproved stem cell treatments. Lawrence “Larry” Stowe, a former Fort Worth resident, and Francisco Morales, a Brownsville … read more..

With the start of spring training right around the corner, fans of the Texas Rangers have plenty to look forward to this season and perhaps another return to the World Series. The Rangers train at Surprise Stadium located in Surprise, Arizona. read more..