Local rider wheeling across America

05/15/11 The last time we checked in with Powdersville resident Roy Kaye, he had finished hiking the Appalachian Trail. That was in 2007.

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TX House Passes 'Sanctuary Cities' Bill

05/10/11 After an emotional and sometimes racially explosive debate, the Texas House passed a bill Monday night that would allow local police officers to help enforce federal immigration laws.

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Obama Visits Texas As Wildfires Assessed

05/09/11 Texas Governor Rick Perry has unsuccessfully tried to get a meeting with President Barack Obama to go over the Federal Government's denial of wildfire disaster declaration in Texas. The President will be in Austin later today to speak at a fundraiser.

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West Texas expects more explosive fire potential

05/09/11 Conditions were expected to be ripe for wildfires in much of West Texas and the Panhandle on Monday, with gusty winds and low humidity promising little relief for firefighters

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House amends prostitution law for children

05/08/11 New Texas law states children under 14 who are forced into prostitution by an adult will not be subject to prosecution

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Flare-ups fought in South Plains, Trans-Pecos

05/08/11 Extremely critical conditions fueled wildfire flare-ups in the South Plains and Trans-Pecos

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Region I Track & Field Championships

05/03/11 Recommend this story? Posted: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 12:00 am | Updated: 12:21 am, Tue May 3, 2011.

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Weekly Planner: Monday, May 2, 2011

05/02/11 Piney Woods Quilters, meeting, 9:15 a.m. today, Longview Community Center, Second and Whaley streets, Longview. Visitors welcome. Information: Carolyn (903) 234-8877.

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Firefighters welcome cooler weather

05/02/11 share: digg facebook twitter The cooler, wetter weather that arrived Sunday has aided the fight against stubborn brush fires in Val Verde and Kimble counties, Texas Forest Service officials said Monday. High winds and low humidity late last week contributed to the rapid expansion of the wildfires and grounded some firefighting aircraft.

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PLS' Spring Prospect & Property Expo Starts Today in Houston

05/02/11 PLS Inc.'s Spring Dealmakers Expo starts today, May 2, 2011, at the Hilton Americas Hotel in downtown Houston, TX. This one-day oil and gas exposition brings industry buyers and sellers together for a productive day of networking and deal shopping.

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South Lake luxe

05/01/11 Heated stone walkways meander among capacious condos at Sierra Shores, a quiet lakeside community just off the main drag in South Lake Tahoe. / Patrick Cummings/Reno Gazette-Journal

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High school roundup: Americas scores perfect game, wins

05/01/11 Behind a perfect game from pitcher Jade Rodriguez in Game 1, Americas took a pair of wins from Amarillo Tascosa on Saturday in a Class 5A bi-district softball playoff series in Seminole, Texas.

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Datebook: Saturday, May 1, 2011

05/01/11 Alcoholics Anonymous, meeting, noon and 6:30 p.m., daily, yellow house at Seventh and Olive streets, behind St. Anthony Catholic Church. Hot line: (800) 979-4191.

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Japan quake aftermath sparks supply-chain woes across the board

04/20/11 Global makers of products from motorcycles to mobile phones are finding it harder to get the parts they need after Japan's earthquake and tsunami wrecked supply chains, and investors worry that the worst is yet to come for earnings. Motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson Inc lowered the bottom end of its 2011 shipments forecast on Tuesday because of problems getting hold of radio components. Revenue ...

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Changes to TEXAS Grant program win tentative approval in House

04/20/11 The House gave tentative approval today to a Senate bill that would alter a popular grant program aimed at helping low-income high school seniors fund their college educations. Rep. Dan Branch, R-Dallas, the author of the House's version, said the...

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HIGH SCHOOL GOLF: Results, 4/21

04/20/11 The Robert Lee High School boys golf team will have the opportunity to go for its fourth consecutive Class 1A state championship next month after cruising to the Region II-1A championship Tuesday in Baird.

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Thomas drops out of top 10; Jones finishes strong

04/20/11 LUBBOCK -- After day one of the Region I-5A tournament, Lee sophomore Libby Thomas appeared to have a chance to qualify for the state tournament. Thomas was 2-over par and only 5 shots behind Colleyville Heritage's Maggie Neece.

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Regional golf roundup

04/20/11 Recommend this story? Posted: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:00 am | Updated: 1:19 am, Wed Apr 20, 2011.

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George Thorogood and The Destroyers to Release New Studio Album, 2120 South Michigan Avenue, on July 12

04/05/11 On their 17th studio album, George Thorogood and The Destroyers pay tribute to their Chess Records heroes, including many of Thorogood's legendary mentors who helped to launch his career in rock & roll. ? Titled 2120 South Michigan Avenue, the 13-track album will be released by Capitol/EMI on July 12 on CD, vinyl LP, and digital download. ? '2120' features Thorogood's raw, rocking turn on ...

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Customer service seminar scheduled

04/05/11 Nationally recognized speaker and author Beverly Koehn will lead a customer service seminar in Longview Wednesday.

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