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Missouri forward Shakara Jones, left and Texas' Earnesia Williams tie up as they battle for control of the ball in second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 64-59.
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  1. A gasoline pump screen at a Kroger Co. gas station asks if the customer participates in the company's fuel program, Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Cincinnati. Texas-based Excentus Corp. has filed federal suit in Texas against Cincinnati-based Kroger saying it's patents are being violated in... AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 hours ago

    A gasoline pump screen at a Kroger Co. gas station asks if the customer participates in the company's fuel program, Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Cincinnati. Texas-based Excentus Corp. has filed federal suit in Texas against Cincinnati-based Kroger saying it's patents are being violated in...

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  2. Missouri forward Shakara Jones, left and Texas' Earnesia Williams tie up as they battle for control of the ball in second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 64-59. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Missouri forward Shakara Jones, left and Texas' Earnesia Williams tie up as they battle for control of the ball in second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 64-59.

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  3. Missouri's Amanda Hanneman, left, tries to make a move around Texas' Kathleen Nash in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 women's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 64-59. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Missouri's Amanda Hanneman, left, tries to make a move around Texas' Kathleen Nash in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 women's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 64-59.

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  4. Missouri forward Amanda Hanneman walks off the court after their 64-59 loss to Texas in an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Kansa City, Mo. Hannemna scored 21 points in the game. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Missouri forward Amanda Hanneman walks off the court after their 64-59 loss to Texas in an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Kansa City, Mo. Hannemna scored 21 points in the game.

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  5. Missouri forward Christina Flores (50) drives to the goal through Texas' Ashley Gayle in first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 women's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Missouri forward Christina Flores (50) drives to the goal through Texas' Ashley Gayle in first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 women's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, Kansas City, Mo.

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  6. Texas guard Brittainey Raven (13) shoots over Missouri's Marissa Scott during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Raven scored 11 points in Texas' 64-59 win. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Texas guard Brittainey Raven (13) shoots over Missouri's Marissa Scott during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Raven scored 11 points in Texas' 64-59 win.

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  7. Missouri head coach Cindy Stein, right, talks with Jessra Johnson during a time out in first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas at the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 64-59. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Missouri head coach Cindy Stein, right, talks with Jessra Johnson during a time out in first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas at the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 64-59.

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  8. Iowa State forward Marquis Gilstrap (3) is fouled by Texas forward Damion James during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Iowa State forward Marquis Gilstrap (3) is fouled by Texas forward Damion James during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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  9. Texas forward Damion James dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Texas forward Damion James dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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  10. Texas forward Damion James (5) and guard Jai Lucas (10) celebrate after an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas defeated Iowa State 82-75. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Texas forward Damion James (5) and guard Jai Lucas (10) celebrate after an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas defeated Iowa State 82-75.

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  11. Iowa State forward Marquis Gilstrap and forward Craig Brackins (21) watch the last minutes of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas defeated Iowa State 82-75. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Iowa State forward Marquis Gilstrap and forward Craig Brackins (21) watch the last minutes of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas defeated Iowa State 82-75.

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  12. Iowa State forward LaRon Dendy (22) and Texas center Dexter Pittman (34) cross arms while going for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas defeated Iowa State 82-75. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Iowa State forward LaRon Dendy (22) and Texas center Dexter Pittman (34) cross arms while going for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas defeated Iowa State 82-75.

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  13. Texas forward Gary Johnson celebrates a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Texas forward Gary Johnson celebrates a basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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  14. Texas forward Alexis Wangmene, right, keeps the ball away from Iowa State center Justin Hamilton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Texas forward Alexis Wangmene, right, keeps the ball away from Iowa State center Justin Hamilton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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  15. Texas forward Damion James (5) tries to shoot over Iowa State center Justin Hamilton (41) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Texas forward Damion James (5) tries to shoot over Iowa State center Justin Hamilton (41) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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  16. Texas forward Gary Johnson (4) and Iowa State forwards LaRon Dendy, right, and Craig Brackins battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Texas forward Gary Johnson (4) and Iowa State forwards LaRon Dendy, right, and Craig Brackins battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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  17. Texas center Dexter Pittman (34) pulls in a rebound over Iowa State forward Craig Brackins (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Texas center Dexter Pittman (34) pulls in a rebound over Iowa State forward Craig Brackins (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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  18. Texas coach Rick Barnes talks with a game official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Texas coach Rick Barnes talks with a game official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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  19. Iowa State coach Greg McDermott signals a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas at the Big 12 Championship Tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Iowa State coach Greg McDermott signals a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas at the Big 12 Championship Tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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  20. Texas forward Alexis Wangmene (20) looks to pass to a teammate while covered by Iowa State center Justin Hamilton, bottom left, and forward LaRon Dendy during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Texas forward Alexis Wangmene (20) looks to pass to a teammate while covered by Iowa State center Justin Hamilton, bottom left, and forward LaRon Dendy during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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  21. Texas center Dexter Pittman (34) shoots while covered by Iowa State forward Craig Brackins (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Texas center Dexter Pittman (34) shoots while covered by Iowa State forward Craig Brackins (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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  22. Iowa State center Justin Hamilton (41) and Texas guard Justin Mason (24) try to control a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Iowa State center Justin Hamilton (41) and Texas guard Justin Mason (24) try to control a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.

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  23. Former pilot Betty Berkstresser of Houston, Texas, is given a proclamation by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, center, after Berkstresser was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, on Capitol Hill in Washington. At right is former pilot Barbara Heinrich of Houston,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Former pilot Betty Berkstresser of Houston, Texas, is given a proclamation by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, center, after Berkstresser was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, on Capitol Hill in Washington. At right is former pilot Barbara Heinrich of Houston,...

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  24. State Board of Education chair Gail Lowe mediates public testimony on social studies curriculum during a board meeting in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    State Board of Education chair Gail Lowe mediates public testimony on social studies curriculum during a board meeting in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

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  25. Wearing her WASP uniform from World War II, Eleanor Brown of Victoria, Texas, attends a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    Wearing her WASP uniform from World War II, Eleanor Brown of Victoria, Texas, attends a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs.

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  26. In this June 26, 1997 photo released by the Tom Green County Jail in San Angelo, Texas, is shown a 1997 booking mug of Colleen R. LaRose. LaRose, the self-described "Jihad Jane" who thought her blond hair and blue eyes would let her blend in as she sought to kill an artist in Sweden, is a... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    In this June 26, 1997 photo released by the Tom Green County Jail in San Angelo, Texas, is shown a 1997 booking mug of Colleen R. LaRose. LaRose, the self-described "Jihad Jane" who thought her blond hair and blue eyes would let her blend in as she sought to kill an artist in Sweden, is a...

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  27. For their service during World War II, the Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, receive belated recognition as they are honored at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, on Capitol Hill in Washington. From left are: House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    For their service during World War II, the Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, receive belated recognition as they are honored at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, on Capitol Hill in Washington. From left are: House Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio,...

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  28. At a ceremony to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, World War II pilot Deanie Parrish, right, of Waco, Texas, holds the Congressional Gold Medal as she gets a thumbs-up from Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski, left, who has been an advocate for recognizing the efforts of... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    At a ceremony to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, World War II pilot Deanie Parrish, right, of Waco, Texas, holds the Congressional Gold Medal as she gets a thumbs-up from Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski, left, who has been an advocate for recognizing the efforts of...

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  29. World War II pilot Deanie Parrish, right, of Waco, Texas, applauds Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski, left, who has been an advocate for recognizing the efforts of the WASPs, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Malachowski, the first female member of the Air Force... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    World War II pilot Deanie Parrish, right, of Waco, Texas, applauds Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski, left, who has been an advocate for recognizing the efforts of the WASPs, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Malachowski, the first female member of the Air Force...

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  30. At a ceremony to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, World War II pilot Deanie Parrish, right, of Waco, Texas, holds hands with Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski, left, who has been an advocate for recognizing the efforts of the WASPs, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, on Capitol... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 day ago

    At a ceremony to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, World War II pilot Deanie Parrish, right, of Waco, Texas, holds hands with Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski, left, who has been an advocate for recognizing the efforts of the WASPs, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, on Capitol...

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  1. With the success of our collaboration, we were able to institute the solution within the framework of Oracle's hosted E-Business Suite Application environment in Austin, Texas as well.
    SOURCE: PR-Inside.com 9 hours ago
  2. With the success of our collaboration, we were able to institute the solution within the framework of Oracle's hosted eBiz Application environment in Austin, Texas as well.
    SOURCE: PR-Inside.com 9 hours ago
  3. We don’t have the money or scholarships like Texas or Harvard, but we have Rob Orr ... The reason guys come here and swim their best is because of Rob Orr.
    SOURCE: Daily Princetonian 20 hours ago
  4. Our deal is we don’t concentrate on the SMUs and TCUs, but we want to concentrate on some of the top kids in the area who might be looking at Texas and Oklahoma and Texas Tech or Baylor, or whoever, and we’re hopeful that at some point we can get those kids to take a really good strong look at us and un...
    SOURCE: Dallas Morning News 20 hours ago
  5. So, if the likes of Paul Begala suddenly think Texas law is so great, why don't they have Hollywood contributions pay for the Florida recounts of the recount?
    SOURCE: Wall Street Journal 23 hours ago
  6. Can the Episcopal Church trample on the rights of Texas?
    SOURCE: Virtue Online 1 day ago
  7. I've always wanted to be in NASCAR. I've grown up in Texas for the last 27 years and Fort Worth is home. I'm very excited that the ARCA Series is now participating at Texas during the NASCAR weekend. We are excited about racing here at home in front of the home crowd.
    SOURCE: SPEEDtv.com: AUTO-RACING 1 day ago
  8. Orms is believed to be driving a black 2001 Dodge 1500 truck with Texas license # AB-45208
    SOURCE: KLTV 1 day ago
  9. In its 22 years, SXSW has grown from a tiny music festival in the Texas capital into a massive, unavoidable media beast that reflects, discusses and showcases trends in culture and media but also often creates them.
    SOURCE: SXSW: South By Southwest 1 day ago
  10. In announcing Hussain's selection as a US diplomat, Obama first cited the fact that the Texas-born Yale Law School graduate is a Hafiz, a person who has memorised the Arabic language version of the Quran.
    SOURCE: Rediff 1 day ago
  11. The tour started Feb. 7 in Miami for the Super Bowl, and we've been going all over the country _ Buffalo, Chicago, all across Florida and Texas ... I've toured before, but I'm not used to doing it at this level.
    SOURCE: The Oneonta Daily Star 2 days ago
  12. Boxing promoter Bob Arum, center right, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, center left, watch Joshua Clottey, right, work out with Bismarck Bruce in Grapevine, Texas, Monday, March 8, 2010. Clottey is scheduled to fight Manny Pacquiao in a welterweight title bout this weekend at Cowboys Stadium in Al...
    SOURCE: Newsvine 2 days ago
  13. Boxing promoter Bob Arum, center right, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, center left, watch Joshua Clottey, right, work out with Bismarck Bruce in Grapevine, Texas, Monday, March 8, 2010. Clottey is scheduled to fight Manny Pacquiao in a welterweight title bout this weekend at Cowboys Stadium in Al...
    SOURCE: Newsvine 2 days ago
  14. Baylor's LaceDarius Dunn, center, drives between Texas Avery Bradley, left, and Gary Johnson, right in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2010, in Waco, Texas. Baylor defeated Texas 92-72. (AP Photo\/Rod Aydelotte)
    SOURCE: Newsvine 2 days ago
  15. It was at the annual South by Southwest tech conference/music festival in Austin, Texas, in March 2008, that the social power of Twitter came home...
    SOURCE: SXSW: South By Southwest 2 days ago
  16. His visa and other requirements are already in place. He travels to US in 10 days time, gets to play in Florida and Texas, attends high performance training there and will only return if the local federation can get him a return ticket to represent Uganda at the Davis Cup scheduled for Morocco later thi...
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 2 days ago
  17. Chlamydia rates higher around Lubbock County than averages for Texas, the whole country
    SOURCE: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 2 days ago
  18. Texas is guaranteed to go Republican in 2012, whereas Florida will be highly competitive. It makes perfect electoral sense for the president to travel to Florida to discuss his vision for space
    SOURCE: Houston Chronicle 2 days ago
  19. I don't see Rick Barnes in any trouble after this season at Texas. Maybe he makes some staff changes/additions like Mack Brown did bringing in Will Muschamp after the 2007 season. But Barnes has done too many good things to get undone by one strange season. He also makes a good case that the ESPN the Ma...
    SOURCE: Dallas Morning News - Blogs 2 days ago
  20. National Democrats have done a good job of spinning the myth that Democrats are resurgent in Texas. In fact, the D’s success has been limited to one area, the Texas House of Representatives.
    SOURCE: Texas Tribune 3 days ago
  21. Democrats are having trouble everywhere right now, but the numbers in Texas are particularly eye-popping ... It’s the first place we’ve polled where the President’s approval with independents is under 20 percent.
    SOURCE: Burka Blog 3 days ago
  22. What's surprising is that Democrats in Washington are still trying to impose policies like those that have ravaged California rather than those that have proved so successful in Texas.
    SOURCE: Betsy's Page 3 days ago
  23. A lot of partisan politicians in Washington are asking Kay Bailey Hutchison to do what is best for her political party instead of what may be best for her family or Texas. That is the whole problem with Washington, they all think — both sides — that their party is more important than individuals or thei...
    SOURCE: San Antonio Express 3 days ago
  24. it's a dead heat between Sandra Bullock—another back-easterner transplanted to Texas—-as best actress in her role in 'The Blind Side', and Meryl Streep's homage to Julia Childs, while wearing some incredible time-transcending fashions in 'Julia and Julia.'
    SOURCE: PR Newswire 4 days ago
  25. In the Democratic gubernatorial primary, Texas voters overwhelmingly nominated former Houston mayor Bill White over Pakistani-born businessman Farouk Shami. Who could have seen that coming?
    SOURCE: Las Vegas Review-Journal | LVRJ.com 5 days ago

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Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. With an area of 268,581 square miles (695,622 km²) and a population of 23.5 million in 254 counties, the state is second-largest in both area and population—behind Alaska and California, respectively. One out of two Texans reside in the metropolitan areas... Full Article At Wikipedia.org

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  1. Texas Damion James, upper right, blocks the shot of Baylor's LaceDarius Dunn (24) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2010, in Waco, Texas. Baylor defeated Texas 92-77. Baylor's Josh Lomers, left, looks on.
  2. Texas Gary Johnson, left, looks past Baylor's Ekpe Udoh, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2010, in Waco, Texas. Baylor defeated Texas 92-72.
  3. Texas head mens coach Rick Barnes questions a call in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylorn Saturdayn March, 6, 2010, in Waco, Texas. Baylor defeated Texas 92-72.
  4. Baylor's Tweety Carter, right, shoots over Texas Justin Mason, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2010, in Waco, Texas.
  5. Baylor's Quincy Acy, right, dunks over Texas Dexter Pittman, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2010, in Waco, Texas. Acy had ten dunks to help defeat Texas 92-72.
  6. Baylor's Ekpe Udoh, right, is pressured by Texas Clint Chapman, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March. 6, 2010, in Waco, Texas.
  7. Texas quarterback Colt McCoy sits on the dais at the Maxwell Football Club Awards Banquet prior to receiving the Maxwell Award for College Player of the Year at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J. , Friday, March 5, 2010.
  8. Missouri's Amanda Hanneman, left, tries to make a move around Texas' Kathleen Nash in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 women's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 64-59.
  9. Missouri forward Amanda Hanneman walks off the court after their 64-59 loss to Texas in an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament on Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Kansa City, Mo. Hannemna scored 21 points in the game.
  10. Missouri forward Christina Flores (50) drives to the goal through Texas' Ashley Gayle in first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 women's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, Kansas City, Mo.
  11. Missouri head coach Cindy Stein, right, talks with Jessra Johnson during a time out in first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas at the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 64-59.
  12. Iowa State forward Marquis Gilstrap and forward Craig Brackins (21) watch the last minutes of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas at the Big 12 tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas defeated Iowa State 82-75.
  13. Iowa State coach Greg McDermott signals a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas at the Big 12 Championship Tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo.
  14. State Board of Education chair Gail Lowe mediates public testimony on social studies curriculum during a board meeting in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
  15. Wearing her WASP uniform from World War II, Eleanor Brown of Victoria, Texas, attends a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, to honor the Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs.

Local Coverage

  1. Lag time in tracing tainted food puts kids at risk
    WBIR logo WBIR 1 day ago

    None of them got sick, but the meat was among 5.8 million pounds of beef recalled since January by Huntington Meat Packing. Federal inspectors found that the Montebello, Calif. , company had made the... Full Article at WBIR

  2. Tea party gets TN Republican candidates' attention
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    "Politicians do fear public opinion, so they might adjust their positions," Blake said. "I think it's more likely to have an effect in its perceived power than its actual power." The power of the tea... Full Article at WBIR

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    A gasoline pump screen at a Kroger Co. gas station asks if the customer participates in the company's fuel program, Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Cincinnati. Texas-based Excentus Corp. has filed federal suit in Texas against Cincinnati-based Kroger saying...

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  4. I'm happy at Texas and plan to be here for a long time.
    SOURCE: WBIR 1 month ago
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  6. Syracuse takes top spot; Vols move to No. 16 in AP poll
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    Baylor, Maryland, Texas A&M, Texas-El Paso and Xavier are the last five teams ranked this week. Maryland, UTEP and Xavier are newcomers, replacing Texas, Richmond and Northern Iowa. Maryland was ranked... Full Article at WBIR

  7. AP Photo 1 day ago
    Missouri forward Shakara Jones, left and Texas' Earnesia Williams tie up as they battle for control of the ball in second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 64-59...

    Missouri forward Shakara Jones, left and Texas' Earnesia Williams tie up as they battle for control of the ball in second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 64-59... View Photo »

  8. I found a few items for myself, and few items for my daughter that's in from Houston, Texas, and a few items for my mother, and that's the way I do it
    SOURCE: WBIR 2 months ago
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    Missouri's Amanda Hanneman, left, tries to make a move around Texas' Kathleen Nash in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 women's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 64-59.

    Missouri's Amanda Hanneman, left, tries to make a move around Texas' Kathleen Nash in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 women's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 64-59. View Photo »

  11. Arson suspects grew up together in Texas church
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    Jason Robert Bourque grew up in a small church not far from 10 others that authorities believe have been set ablaze since Jan. 1. It was at that church where he befriended Daniel George McAllister. Both... Full Article at WBIR

  12. IRS worker's widow sues Texas suicide pilot's wife
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    Attorney Daniel Ross says the lawsuit against Sheryl Stack seeks to determine if the pilot left behind insurance policies or other assets. Ross represents Valerie Hunter, whose 68-year-old husband Vernon... Full Article at WBIR

  13. DNA, hot line lead to arrests in Texas church fire
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    A spokesman for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says 19-year-old Jason Robert Bourque and 21-year-old Daniel George McAllister were charged Sunday with felony arson for a church... Full Article at WBIR

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