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Jury seated in fatal dog mauling of boy
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
GRAHAM -- The trial for a Breckenridge couple charged with owning a group of dogs that killed a 7-year-old Breckenridge boy in May began with jury selection Monday in 90th District Court. Full story »
Testimony opens in Coleman trial of man accused of killing baby
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Testimony began Monday in 42nd District Court in Coleman in the trial of 24-year-old Charles Yarbrough. Full story »
AROUND THE BIG COUNTRY 10.07.08
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
News briefs from Anson, Bangs, DeLeon, Rule and San Angelo Full story »
Churches band together to aid hurricane victims
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Representatives of several local churches have joined to gather donations for victims of Hurricane Ike. Full story »
Abilene gets inch of rain today
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
A line of strong thunderstorms swept through the Big Country early this morning, dumping an inch of rain, before heading toward Dallas-Fort Worth just in time for this morning's rush hour traffic. Full story »
State hearing on wind turbines set for today at Capitol
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
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Wind turbines will whirl through the State Capitol and stir up a storm on the Senate's agenda today as the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce plans to discuss current industry regulations and practices associated with the turbines. Full story »
TxDOT seeks public's input at town halls
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
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The Texas Department of Transportation invites residents to share their thoughts on transportation infrastructure needs in three West Texas town hall meetings scheduled in October and November. Full story »
Crowds in Eastland remember Old Rip
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
Thousands of people turned out Saturday to help celebrate arguably the most famous horned toad in history. Full story »
Roby's class of '58 shares memories
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
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The Roby High School graduating class of '58 had its dreams. Full story »
AROUND THE BIG COUNTRY 10.05.08
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
News briefs from Abilene, De Leon and Rule Full story »
Area lawmakers not unanimous on bailout vote
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
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WASHINGTON -- The Big Country delegation is often in sync when it comes to voting in the House, but the three Republicans went their own ways on a bailout package that also extends the wind energy production tax credit. Full story »
Authorities investigate threat against Rep. Miller
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
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A letter to the editor in the Stephenville Empire-Tribune's Sunday edition that contained a threat against state Rep. Sid Miller has prompted an investigation by criminal investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Full story »
Moorhouse to be honored with Golden Spur Award
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
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Seymour's Bob Moorhouse will be recognized for his achievements during the 31st annual National Golden Spur Award Dinner on Oct. 4 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. Full story »
AROUND THE BIG COUNTRY 10.04.08
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
News items from Abilene, Cross Plains, Jones County, Old Glory, Snyder and Stamford Full story »
Neugebauer votes against bailout
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
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WASHINGTON -- Two Big Country congressmen reversed their votes on a $700 billion economic rescue plan Friday, and one did not.
U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Lubbock, voted against revised bailout legislation the House approved 263-171 early Friday afternoon. Full story »
