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Woman sues oil exec over daughter's drug death
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
The mother of a stripper who died of a cocaine overdose has filed a lawsuit against a Houston oil industry executive, accusing him of supplying the drugs and not calling for help immediately when her daughter became ill. Full story »
The Day in Photos, Oct. 6, 2008
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
View the news of the day in photos. Full story »
Noriega knocks Cornyn over donations
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Democrat Rick Noriega's campaign suggested Monday that despite his claims to the contrary Republican Sen. John Cornyn is cozy with Wall Street investors and bankers who contribute millions to his campaigns. Full story »
New voters sign up
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Hundreds of Taylor County residents hurried to get in their voter registration cards Monday, the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 4 general election. Full story »
South Texas city sues attorney general
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
This South Texas city has sued the Texas attorney general in an effort to keep details attempts to lure an automobile manufacturer out of public view. Full story »
Education summit focuses on improvement
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Many might look at school as divided into distinct stages -- elementary, middle school, high school and possibly a form of higher education.
But the Abilene region's P-16 Council -- which held its first summit Monday -- views education from prekindergarten through finishing college as one smooth process. Full story »
Students explore options at college fair
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
The Abilene Education Foundation partnered with the Abilene Independent School District at the Abilene Civic Center on Monday to give high school students an opportunity to look at future educational opportunities. Full story »
Longtime lawyer Henry Doscher dies
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Henry Doscher, a longtime Abilene lawyer and university professor, will be remembered as a chivalrous, charitable gentleman, according to people who knew him well. Full story »
Hogging the spotlight
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
With some bids topping $1,000 Monday night, top-end animals may have seemed a little pricey at the 18th annual Rehab Pig Sale. Full story »
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 »
12 inmates lose appeals at high court
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
HOUSTON -- A dozen condemned Texas inmates, including one set to die next week and one of the few women on death row in the state, lost appeals Monday before the U.S. Supreme Court, moving them closer to execution. Full story »
Rat factory fate up to Fort Worth officials
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
FORT WORTH -- The Big Cheese Rodent Factory has been causing a big stink for its neighbors. 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 »
Northern California bus crash leaves 10 dead
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
A casino-bound charter bus with an invalid license plate drifted off the road and then swerved back, sending it tumbling into a ditch and ejecting passengers as it rolled, police said. Ten people were killed and dozens injured. Full story »
Woof and worship: Church welcomes pious pets
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
The Pilgrim Congregational Church is going to the dogs, and that's just fine with the Rev. Rachel Bickford. The church launched what Bickford hopes will be weekly "Woof 'n' Worship" services Sunday when parishioners can bring their pious pooches. Full story »
