Texas Is Wired for Wind Power, and More Farms Plug In - New York Times

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Texas Is Wired for Wind Power, and More Farms Plug In New York Times Carol Biedrzycki, executive director of the Texas Ratepayers' Organization to Save Energy, and a customer of Austin's municipal utility, said that she supported more renewable energy, but that “we're supposed to have an electricity market where the ... and more »

07/24/2014 04:46 PM

Texas senselessly sending guard troops to the border - Arizona Republic

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Texas senselessly sending guard troops to the border Arizona Republic Rick Perry announced that he will deploy about 1,000 Texas National Guard troops to the Mexico border, a decision that will cost the state about $12 million a month. Perry also has said that he would commit $1.3 million each week to the state's ... Gov. Perry: Texas to send 1000 guardsmen to borderazcentral.com Texas Governor Rick Perry to deploy troops to US borderBBC News Rick Perry: Texas to dispatch 1000 Guardsmen to borderUSA TODAY Houston Chronicle -CBS Local -Fox News all 1,215 news articles »

07/24/2014 01:44 AM

Strong: A&M series 'needs to happen' - ESPN

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Strong: A&M series 'needs to happen' ESPN Texas defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach Vance Bedford, a former Longhorns cornerback, also has been outspoken about his desire to renew the series. On Jan. 30, Bedford tweeted (since deleted): "UT and the aggies should set up a schedule to ... Without Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M Tickets Down 10% From Last SeasonForbes Texas coach Charlie Strong says renewal of Texas A&M rivalry 'needs to happen'The Birmingham News - al.com CFB AM: Strong wants Texas-A&M rivalry back, says 'we need to play them'FOXSports.com Bleacher Report all 15 news articles »

07/24/2014 06:27 AM

Drew Brees is the honorary mayor in Comfort, Texas - USA TODAY

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Drew Brees is the honorary mayor in Comfort, Texas USA TODAY Brees, who grew up about 90 miles northeast of here in Austin, said the Wrangler jet was also taking him to the Saints training camp in West Virginia. The team is due to report Thursday to camp at the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Drew Brees to Become Mayor of Comfort TexasWGNO Drew Brees fits well in Comfort, TexasThe Advocate Drew Brees will be the mayor of Comfort, Texas, on WednesdayThe Times-Picayune all 31 news articles »

07/24/2014 03:32 AM

Joakim Soria Traded To Tigers - ESPN (blog)

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Joakim Soria Traded To Tigers ESPN (blog) "A power fastball, curveball combo, a lot of success at [the University of Texas]." Knebel, 22, made eight relief appearances for the Tigers this season, allowing six earned runs in 8 2/3 innings. He was recalled from Triple-A Toledo for a second stint ... Top Tigers prospects Jake Thompson, Corey Knebel headed home to Texas ...Michigan Business Review - MLive.com Joakim Soria Trade Exactly What Texas Rangers NeedBleacher Report Texas Rangers rumors: Joakim Soria to the Tigers, per reportLone Star Ball Nolan Writin' -The Flint Journal -Dallas Morning News all 148 news articles »

07/24/2014 11:52 AM

Suspect in Texas police shooting 'presumed dead' - Ultimate Alief

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Suspect in Texas police shooting 'presumed dead' Ultimate Alief LA JOYA, Texas (AP) — A man suspected of shooting two South Texas police officers during an hours-long standoff Tuesday night is "presumed dead" after officers raided the house he had barricaded inside and exchanged gunfire with him, authorities said. Gunman Who Wounded 2 Texas Officers Found DeadABC News Texas Police Look for Cartel Connection in Texas Border ShootoutBreitbart News Shootout in South Texas leaves 2 police officers injuredKXAN.com WLS-TV all 230 news articles »

07/23/2014 11:36 AM

Cyclospora cases surge across Texas - KSAT San Antonio

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Cyclospora cases surge across Texas KSAT San Antonio AUSTIN, Texas - State health officials are trying to trace the origin of an intestinal parasite that has infected 77 Texans so far this year. In a statement Wednesday, the Texas Department of State Health Services says 77 cases of cyclosporiasis have ... Surge of intestinal illness in TexasKVUE Outbreak of Cyclospora infections continues in TexasKLTV Texas Reports Big Spike in Cyclosporiasis CasesFood Safety News all 20 news articles »

07/24/2014 09:35 PM

T for Texas has double meaning for Charlie Strong - USA TODAY

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T for Texas has double meaning for Charlie Strong USA TODAY Strong, whose roots are as a no-nonsense defensive coordinator, arrived in Austin after rebuilding Louisville into a BCS-level contender. When he immediately made wholesale changes to the Texas strength and conditioning staff, it was only the start. Quandre Diggs sees 'New Texas'ESPN David Ash Named Starting QB for Fall Camp, but Is He Texas' Best Option in 2014?Bleacher Report Texas respect hasnt wavered despite meager resultsFOXSports.com UT The Daily Texan -Burnt Orange Nation -Austin American-Statesman (blog) all 139 news articles »

07/24/2014 01:47 AM

Emotional Night For Isaiah Austin - ESPN

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Emotional Night For Isaiah Austin ESPN The NBA will take its affiliation with former Baylor Bears star Isaiah Austin a step further than the ceremonial pick it extended him in this year's draft, if all goes according to plan. Austin, whose career was cut short when he was diagnosed with a ... Austin Has NBA Gig After He GraduatesBleacher Report Isaiah Austin will have a job with the NBA once he gets his degreeSportingNews.com Isaiah Austin's NBA Job Offer -- Work Lined Up ... AFTER He Finishes His DegreeTMZ.com FOXSports.com all 27 news articles »

07/23/2014 01:21 PM

Naples, Austin Head List Of Best Cities For Job Growth - Forbes

Naples, Austin Head List Of Best Cities For Job Growth Forbes Companies flock to Austin to take advantage of the strong workforce options, which are continuously replenished by the University of Texas at Austin. The state's flagship campus has more than 50,000 students, as well as 24,000 faculty and staff. People ... Forbes: Texas dominates list of best cities for job growthDallas Business Journal (blog) After gaining on one Forbes list, Houston slips on anotherHouston Business Journal all 8 news articles »

07/23/2014 10:56 PM

Media Consortium Plans More Exit Polling in Texas - Texas Tribune

Media Consortium Plans More Exit Polling in Texas Texas Tribune Two years ago, a consortium of news outlets that conducts nationwide exit polls during every November election announced it was scaling back efforts in Texas and 18 other states. The move left political researchers with little data to study shifts in ... and more »

07/23/2014 08:03 PM

Texas Abortion Rate Drops Dramatically As New Restrictions Take Effect - Huffington Post

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Texas Abortion Rate Drops Dramatically As New Restrictions Take Effect Huffington Post The report finds that the number of reproductive-age women living more than 200 miles from a provider has increased nearly 30-fold over the past year, since 19 of the 41 clinics in Texas have had to shut down as a result of Texas' many new restrictions ... Study: Abortions down 13 percent since new Texas lawKVUE Texas abortions down 13% due to new law, study saysHouston Chronicle Report: Texas abortion rate dropped 13 percent under new restrictionsChron.com Fort Worth Star Telegram -Austin American-Statesman -Mother Jones all 51 news articles »

07/24/2014 04:57 AM

Texas Tech football coach Kliff Kingsbury sports fake $100000 watch at Big 12 ... - Chron.com

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Texas Tech football coach Kliff Kingsbury sports fake $100000 watch at Big 12 ... Chron.com Texas Tech football coach Kliff Kingsbury signs a football during the NCAA college Big 12 Conference football media days in Dallas, Monday, July 21, 2014. The watch seen on his wrist could be a $100 fake. (AP Photo/LM Otero). Can you spot the ... Women's Clinic Set For July 30TexasTech.com Red Raider football notebook: Texas Tech, Oklahoma State square off for ...LubbockOnline.com Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury: D-FW recruits are used to big stage, 'big ...Dallas Morning News (blog) all 75 news articles »

07/24/2014 07:41 AM