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Last Iraq combat troops back in Texas Associated Press Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 03:02 p.m., Saturday, December 24, 2011 Only about a dozen soldiers in the brigade are still overseas, as are some troops in another brigade that also was part of the convoy of heavily armored personnel … read more..

Heading into the 2012 Spring Training, the Texas Rangers prepare to attempt to secure their lineup for a chance to make it to their third consecutive World Series appearance. Part of these preparations include scouring their own farm system, trying to find some talent to promote… read more..

Texas is still paying for Gov. Rick Perry’s guards. He is the only Republican candidate with state-financed security. read more..

Texas drought takes cow numbers down by 600K Associated Press Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 06:01 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2011 LUBBOCK — The worst drought in Texas’ history has led to the largest-ever one-year decline in the leading cattle-state’s cow herd, raising the likelihood of … read more..

With North Carolina seemingly distracted by this matchup against Texas, coach Roy Williams’ team came out with a sluggish effort early in its last game. It’s safe to say the fifth-ranked Tar Heels - perhaps eager for revenge - will be up for Wednesday night’s meeting with the Longhorns in Chapel Hill. read more..

DALLAS , Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Comerica Bank’s Texas Economic Activity Index was flat in October, unchanged at a level of 99. October’s reading is 16 points, or 19 percent, above the index cyclical … read more..

SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The massive drought that has dried out Texas over the past year has killed as many as half a billion trees, according to new estimates from the Texas Forest Service. “In 2011, Texas experienced an exceptional drought, prolonged high winds, and record-setting temperatures,” Forest Service Sustainable Forestry chief Burl Carraway told Reuters on Tuesday. “Together, those … read more..

The Texas Rangers won the right to negotiate with Yu Darvish, outbidding other Major League Baseball clubs for the chance to sign one of Japan’s top pitchers. read more..

Texas mother will honor the lives of her two sons and thousands of others who gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation as one of 28 people riding a special float in read more..

The Texas Rangers have submitted the winning bid for Yu Darvish, earning the right to negotiate a contract with the Japanese pitcher. read more..

AUSTIN, Texas - Texas basketball coach Rick Barnes always thought Big East creator Dave Gavitt was one of those rare individuals who could see the writing on the wall before anyone else could even see the wall. read more..

AUSTIN, Texas - “Keep Austin Weird” is actually a slogan adopted by a local business alliance, but it could realistically apply to the Texas basketball team, which certainly is operating out of the norm these days. read more..

The North Texas Food Bank has received $28,715 in cash from Texas Trust Credit Union, along with 11,417 pounds of food. Texas Trust donated $25,000 and collected an additional $3,7 read more..

Texas A&M notebook: Sumlins feel right at home in Aggieland Houston Chronicle Copyright 2011 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 08:58 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Porter, a junior outside linebacker and the Aggies’ top defender this season, verbally committed to the Houston Cougars three years ago … read more..

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Texas this year executed more people than any other state — 13 — but that was the lowest number of people put to death in the Lone Star State in 15 years, according to the Texas Defender Service, a nonprofit law firm that represents prisoners on death row. This year’s number is down from 17 executions in 2010 and 40 in the busiest year, 2000. There were eight new … read more..

Texas approved a somberly worded plan on Thursday that lays out where the state should spend $53 billion to cope with its water needs over the next half century, and warns that future droughts may mean not enough supply to keep up with growing demand. read more..

On Saturday, December 17, the North Texas Tournament Series #3, a PDGA sanctioned C-Tier event, will be held in The Colony, Texas at the Bill Allen Memorial Park Disc Golf Course. The Colony is a town about 40 north of Dallas, and the Bill Allen course has a great combination of… read more..

Two state senators asked for an attorney general’s opinion Thursday on a tax refund request by a San Antonio-based refinery company. read more..

NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Jazz Holman’s basket with 8 seconds left broke a tie and helped Texas Wesleyan beat Florida International 72-68 in the Lumberjack Classic Saturday. The Rams (7-1), who play in NAIA, scored the game’s final six points. Ronnie Moss, who led Texas Wesleyan with 25 points, tied the game at 68 with a basket with 2:04 to play. Holman’s free throws put the Rams ahead and then Brian … read more..

SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The approval of a specialty Texas vehicle license plate which says “One State Under God” and shows three crosses has again put Texas Governor Rick Perry on the spot in the Republican presidential race. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles board, all of whom were appointed by Perry, voted 4-3 Thursday to approve the controversial plate, dubbed “Calvary Hill. … read more..

Texas A&M has hired Houston’s Kevin Sumlin as its new coach. read more..

Texas A&M has hired Houston’s Kevin Sumlin as its new coach. read more..

The winter meetings ended and the Texas Rangers made no big moves, outside of losing starting pitcher C.J. Wilson. Other than signing Joe Nathan before the meetings began, the Rangers have done little at all in the way of altering their lineup. read more..

SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The approval of a specialty Texas vehicle license plate which says “One State Under God” and shows three crosses has again put Texas Governor Rick Perry on the spot in the Republican presidential race. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles board, all of whom were appointed by Perry, voted 4-3 Thursday to approve the controversial plate, dubbed “Calvary Hill. … read more..

According to the Houston Chronicle, the U.S. Supreme Court has granted Texas state Attorney General Greg Abbott a stay late Friday in the implementation of a court order redistricting scheme pending a hearing to take place in January. read more..

Texas Instruments Inc. shares dropped in German trading after the second-largest U.S. chipmaker’s fourth-quarter sales forecast fell short of analysts’ estimates amid weaker demand for electronics components. read more..

A coalition of about 120 property wealthy Texas school districts filed a lawsuit against the state Friday, alleging that its system of paying for public education is inadequate and unconstitutional. read more..

Texas Instruments Inc. dropped the most in almost four months in New York trading after the company’s fourth-quarter sales forecast fell short of analysts’ estimates amid weaker demand for electronics components. read more..

After the close of trading yesterday, chip makers Texas Instruments (TXN) and Altera (ALTR) both cut their forecasts for the fourth quarter. Texas Instruments said it now expects fourth quarter revenue in a range of $3.19 billion to $3.33 billion, compared to a prior forecast of $3.26 billion to $3.54 billion. Earnings [...] read more..

Texas A&M notebook: Kennedy brings energy back to bench Houston Chronicle Copyright 2011 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 12:40 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 2011 When Kennedy, in his first season from Murray State, first returned to run the team following his diagnosis, he looked flat exhausted following … read more..

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Texas Instruments lowered its expected range for revenue in the current quarter and said demand was broadly lower, sending its shares down sharply. The No. 3 chipmaker, which has seen demand suffer due to the slow economy, now expects fourth-quarter revenue of $3.19 billion to $3.33 billion compared with its earlier forecast of $3.26 billion to $3.54 billion. The … read more..

Tompkins: Texas’ state parks facing budget shortfalls Houston Chronicle Copyright 2011 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 09:58 p.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2011 [...] after being tripped by a series of legislative moves and natural events, the parks system finds itself teetering on that edge and facing the … read more..

No. 22 Texas A&M rides up-tempo offense past SHSU Houston Chronicle Copyright 2011 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 11:01 p.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Ray Turner added 10 rebounds for the Aggies (7-1), who have won 66 straight non-conference home games. SHSU had trouble slowing Texas A&M’s up-tempo … read more..

The Texas Rangers just took a huge hit in the winter meetings free agency sweeps. AL West rival Los Angeles Angels signed both Albert Pujols and former Rangers’ ace C.J. Wilson on Dec. 8 and just made their case for challenging the Rangers in the AL West race in 2012. read more..

In the home of Friday Night Lights, one Texas school nurtures nerds, not jocks. read more..

In a slightly surprising move, the Texas Rangers have backed off their statements that they are just looking for bullpen help in the pitching department and announced they have interest in adding a frontline starter to head their rotation. read more..