Search 1997 Texas Archives:

• (Aug. 31) Petition verified: Houstonians to vote on dismantling affirmative action

• (Aug. 31) After fees cut: More than 250 North Texas doctors quit Aetna health-care networks

• (Aug. 31) Pleads innocent: Former school district tax collector charged with embezzling $800,000

• (Aug. 31) Spokemans demands explanation: Mauro raises questions about Bush's aides link to tobacco industry

• (Aug. 31) Rumor and speculation abound: Murder charge against popular retiree in wife's death shocks town

• (Aug. 31) Galveston dispute: Park board director resigns amid controversy over lack of college degree

• (Aug. 31) Weiner's Stores: Discount chain emerges from bankruptcy, to focus on minority shoppers

• (Aug. 30) The Texas Poll: Bush's popularity remains high

• (Aug. 30) Deadly pastry: Ex-lab worker accused of poisoning co-workers with bacteria

• (Aug. 30) State's second largest insurer: Allstate refunding $42.7 million

• (Aug. 30) Separatists in trouble: Two Republic of Texas members arrested on trespassing charges

• (Aug. 30) New dress code: Cheerleaders' skirts too short for school

• (Aug. 30) Congestion causing delays: Shippers meet with Union Pacific executives to air grievances

• (Aug. 30) Planned Parenthood challenge: Judge throws out parental consent law

• (Aug. 29) Victim's bookkeeper, companion: Suspect in deep-freeze murder indicted on murder, theft counts

• (Aug. 29) Operation Rio Grande: Mexican consuls decry potential rights abuses under border crackdown

• (Aug. 29) Preventative, not cure: Researchers to test green tea as cancer fighter

• (Aug. 29) Voting rights: Garza says 'time has come' to end some federal supervision

• (Aug. 29) Southwest Airlines chief: Kelleher attended fund raiser of lawmaker eager to repeal Wright Amendment

• (Aug. 28) Calls himself a dark horse: Failed candidate latest to join Houston mayor race

• (Aug. 28) Destroyed a bridge: Thirty-four cars derail near Harwood

• (Aug. 28) Carjacking of astronaut's son: Death penalty sought for two 17-year-olds

• (Aug. 28) Charges denied: Plaintiffs' attorney alleges back-room appeal to judge

• (Aug. 28) Problem of fear: INS denounces false rumors about school raids

• (Aug. 28) Residents feeling a bit low: Northwest Houston sinking faster than coastal areas

• (Aug. 28) UT Law School: University 'distressed' at sharp drop in minority admissions

• (Aug. 28) Port running: Operation Rio Grande shifts illegal immigration activity

• (Aug. 27) Mother, grandmother charged: Seven children found alone, living in squalor

• (Aug. 27) 'Toxic work environment': Female postal workers protest alleged harassment, discrimination

• (Aug. 27) Suspended from job: Scout executive charged with indecency with child

• (Aug. 27) For liability insurance purchases: Enterprise to refund $1.7 million

• (Aug. 27) Result of tort reform: Insurance rollbacks of $555 million considered during hearing

• (Aug. 27) Reflects other test results: SAT scores up in math, down in verbal

• (Aug. 27) The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research: Medical schools announce spinal cord regeneration research effort

• (Aug. 27) Circle C Ranch development: Judge says law giving independence to suburb unconstitutional

• (Aug. 27) After recent accidents: Federal inspectors launch probe of Union Pacific

• (Aug. 27) After software tested: Astronauts will be able to vote from space

• (Aug. 26) Accident Reports Lawsuit: State agrees to temporary injunction

• (Aug. 26) Beef Business: After second E. coli outbreak is beef going to be what's for dinner?

• (Aug. 26) Capitol Briefs: Winning the lottery without buying a ticket, etc.

• (Aug. 26) Waiting for Wheels: Police keeping family's car as evidence in 1995 killing

• (Aug. 26) Virtual Museum: UT takes Gutenberg Bible, 'Gone With Wind' gowns to the world

• (Aug. 26) Vintage Airplane: Replica of 1910 vintage airplane built to fly over Hong Kong

• (Aug. 26) Postal Rejection: Townsfolk to Postal Service: Cancel new post office

• (Aug. 26) Prisoner Abuse: Missouri sues Texas county where inmates allegedly abused

• (Aug. 26) Tobacco Lawsuit: State: Florida settlement has no impact on Texas case

• (Aug. 25) Prisoner Abuse: State officials wonder whether new prisons law is extensive enough

• (Aug. 25) Drug Czar: Drug-related violence increasing all along border region

• (Aug. 25) Train Safety: Newspaper analysis: Many deaths might have been prevented

• (Aug. 25) Treasure Hunt: Thousands try to put price on prized possessions

• (Aug. 25) Operation White Shark: Task force targets drug smuggling along isolated beach

• (Aug. 24) Prisoner abuse: State agency looked into allegations before tape surfaced

• (Aug. 24) Some of state's oldest vines: A&M may take over research vineyard abandoned by UT

• (Aug. 24) 'Environmental racism' trial: New judge assigned to neighborhood vs. oil company case

• (Aug. 24) Oklahoma City bombing: Dallas visit lifts spirits of young bomb victims

• (Aug. 24) PUlled from burning car: Two firefighters honored for saving man

• (Aug. 24) Putting on the brakes: Rural speed limits likely to drop

• (Aug. 24) Ron Carey re-election bid: Two Teamsters say they campaigned on the clock

• (Aug. 23) Accused of taking victim's money: Suspect in deep freeze murder charged with felony theft

• (Aug. 23) Withholding public records from newspaper: Small-town superintendent pleads no contest to open records violation

• (Aug. 23) Republic of Texas: Judge sets Oct. 27 trial date for separatists on standoff charges

• (Aug. 23) Sex abuse suit: Plaintiffs' attorneys in priest lawsuit seek removal of Catholic judge

• (Aug. 23) Interrupted plans: Residents impressed for night-court jury

• (Aug. 23) Named in a lawsuit: Austin puts once-suspended officer in charge of internal affairs

• (Aug. 23) Open records conflict: Supreme Court blasts AG opinion; seals its phone records

• (Aug. 23) Defendant's deaf, victim mentally handicapped: Attempted sexual assault case presents challenge

• (Aug. 23) Environmental racism suit: Judge steps down from Chevron-neighborhood suit

• (Aug. 23) Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino: Indian casino in Eagle Pass marks first anniversary

• (Aug. 23) Arrested while trying to claim money: Alleged cocaine broker ordered jailed without bond

• (Aug. 23) Preparing for the next session: Bullock assigns committees to tear apart budget, look at education

• (Aug. 22) Prisoner abuse: Company defends itself against charges it brutalized Missouri inmates

• (Aug. 22) While investigating border shootout: Agents arrest alleged cartel member after he walks into their office

• (Aug. 22) Triggers spectacular blaze: Two killed, one injured in Fort Worth train collision

• (Aug. 22) Liberty Legal Institute: Conservative group denied intervention in parental consent case

• (Aug. 22) Overcoming obstacles: Paralyzed man learns to cope after freak diving accident

• (Aug. 22) More than twice monthly pay: Legislators get bump in pensions

• (Aug. 22) Claims unfair denial of sick leave: Police detective files lawsuit over treatment of pregnant officers

• (Aug. 22) Bullock urges solution: State seeks property swap to protect historic mansion

• (Aug. 21) Prisoners abused: FBI announces investigation into torture of Missouri inmates

• (Aug. 21) Comptroller assembles team: State begins working toward agenda for tackling border problems

• (Aug. 21) Stephen F. Austin State University: Audit finds university had problems in cash management control

• (Aug. 21) Accused of killing Mansfield teen: Judge orders separate trials for former cadet-sweethearts

• (Aug. 21) Four years late: AG unveils child support computer system

• (Aug. 21) Result of tort reform: Texans in line for insurance premium cuts

• (Aug. 21) Operators feeling nervous: State steps up nursing home enforcement

• (Aug. 21) Well meaning attempt to control weeds: Poisoning suspected in deaths of oak trees along 11-mile stretch

• (Aug. 21) Pay raise: Sharp rejects $1,000-a-month pay hike

• (Aug. 21) Gang may have been responsible for six heists: Man in custody for police slaying linked to bank robbery gang

• (Aug. 21) Reassures students on TV: School principal shot during holdup attempt

• (Aug. 21) Did you hear about the smart Aggie: Magazine ranks Bryan-College Station state's smartest community

• (Aug. 21) Helps Texas schools as well: Texas gas helping clean up New York City

• (Aug. 21) UPS strike: 5 fired workers charge unfair labor practices during strike

• (Aug. 20) Brazoria County Detention Center : Tape shows inmates bit by dogs, kicked

• (Aug. 20) Environmental racism trial: Court denies Chevron request to replace judge for alleged racist remarks

• (Aug. 20) Liberty Legal Institute: Conservative group seeks to uphold parental consent provision

• (Aug. 20) Familiar situation: Dorm overcrowding continues to be a problem at UT

• (Aug. 20) Lottery contractor: Lottery commission illegally shopping for replacement, GTECH says

• (Aug. 20) Cool town: Austin-MTV forming quite a partnership

• (Aug. 20) Texas Citizen Action: New rule could prevent legitimate court cases, citizens group warns

• (Aug. 20) For the sake of uniformity: Proposal would boost legislators' pensions

• (Aug. 20) Child abuse summit: Morales says sex offender database will more than triple the rolls

• (Aug. 20) References to drugs, sex, gang activity: Six math teachers suspended because of subject matter of word problems

• (Aug. 20) Client bid on project: TDCJ Board member to resign to avoid conflict

• (Aug. 20) Severe drop from previous year: Four blacks enrolled at UT Law School

• (Aug. 19) Soldiers of Fortune: Reyes: Mexican drug lords hire ex-soldiers for protection, training

• (Aug. 19) Valley Expansion: Officials begin highway expansion in South Texas

• (Aug. 19) Mind over Matter: Universities add classes in the paranormal to their curriculum

• (Aug. 19) Hazing in Aggieland: Hazing accusations leave Texas A&M blemished, sued and without drill team

• (Aug. 19) Charter School Surge: Competition heating up for 100 new charter schools

• (Aug. 19) Retirement Down South: Valley businesses support retiree measure

• (Aug. 19) Victims Conference: Bush touts Texas crime-fighting moves to victims rights convention

• (Aug. 19) Senate Committees: Bullock appoints interim committees on welfare fraud, home health care

• (Aug. 18) Conflict of Interest? Dallas Mayor, senator defend stands on long flights

• (Aug. 18) Welcome Back: Students face stricter graduation requirements, tighter discipline

• (Aug. 18) Welcome Back (Part II): Leave the beeper behind, kids

• (Aug. 18) Church Battle: Church compromise doesn't end discord in Boerne

• (Aug. 18) One-Armed Hunters: Arm amputees converge in sleepy town for hunting, fellowship

• (Aug. 18) Rogue Deputy: Off-duty behavior means trouble for ex-Harris County Deputy

• (Aug. 18) Victims' Conference: National victims' conference kicks off in Houston

• (Aug. 17) Give 'Em Back: Missouri orders Texas prison to return its inmates

• (Aug. 17) Finally Graduated: Diploma fulfills 71-year-old's dream

• (Aug. 17) Child for Sale: Man receives 5 years probation for trying to sell 4-year-old daughter

• (Aug. 17) Branding Horses: Branding program could stall stolen-horse trade

• (Aug. 17) Deadly Attack: Bear kills Texas mother and man trying to save her as her children watch

• (Aug. 17) Talk of Texas: Texas once had its own Marine corps, etc.

• (Aug. 17) Jailed Texan: Mexico agrees to release Texan jailed on weapons charge, wife says

• (Aug. 16) Border shooting: Grand jury's decision in teen's death was hard on family, brother says

• (Aug. 16) Saved from a pet food can: Branding program could stall stolen-horse trade

• (Aug. 16) Forced to sell trinkets on streets: Dallas pair held in case linked to abuse of deaf immigrants

• (Aug. 16) Lt. Governor appoints committee: Senators to examine gang violence

• (Aug. 16) Ozone alert: EPA says Dallas-Fort Worth area's urban smog problem now 'serious'

• (Aug. 16) Duping detectors: Smokey or sham? Your radar detector might not know

• (Aug. 16) During investigation of wife's death: Former Snook superintendent pleads no contest to 2 felony perjury counts

• (Aug. 16) Still suspended from force: DWI charge against state trooper dropped

• (Aug. 15) Takes effect Sept. 1: Election fraud bill clears federal inspection

• (Aug. 15) Law and order: Texas has more adults under correctional supervision than any other state

• (Aug. 15) Daughter of ex-slaves: Elderly Ralls woman among world's oldest, but lacks proof

• (Aug. 15) Speech, science classes emphasized: Students must take more classes to graduate

• (Aug. 15) For consideration during next session: Senate panels to look at NAFTA, housing, annexation

• (Aug. 15) Boss considered them rude: Workers fired because they spoke Spanish at workplace

• (Aug. 15) Women robbed and shot: Three arrested in fatal shootings in movie theater parking lot

• (Aug. 15) Texas Monthly: Magazine's 'most interesting' Texans includes a cartoon

• (Aug. 15) Border shooting: Grand jury meets again to consider evidence in Marine's slaying of teen

• (Aug. 15) Cheerleader killed: DA: Teen to plead guilty in exchange for life in prison

• (Aug. 14) Religious freedom issue: Catholic church, city leaders reach agreement in landmark case

• (Aug. 14) Border shooting: Smith charges Justice is stonewalling congressional inquiry

• (Aug. 14) Border shooting fallout: Teen-ager's killing prompts changes for military

• (Aug. 14) Houston City Hall probe: Judge rules to seal evidence

• (Aug. 14) Accused of targeting ex-wife: Coach arraigned on criminal solicitation charge

• (Aug. 14) Appeal denied: Woman moves a step closer to Texas death chamber

• (Aug. 14) Texas A&M: Somber cadets moving mascot graveyard

• (Aug. 14) Nudist gathering: Convention goers packing light for this trip

• (Aug. 14) For 'local' long distance: Nearly 2 million Texans have third choice in phone service

• (Aug. 14) Tough parenting: Mom turns in son videotaped robbing convenience store

• (Aug. 14) Withdraws confession: Suspect reportedly believed residents of torched home were homosexuals

• (Aug. 14) Fractured Suburb: Judge rules Bradley still mayor of Westlake

• (Aug. 13) Result of lawsuit against UT: Public will lose access to audits in January

• (Aug. 13) Backyard burial: Police wrap up backyard bone dig, wait for answers

• (Aug. 13) Seeing Texas first: Bush to promote tourism in state

• (Aug. 13) Passengers were considering purchase: Four die in South Texas plane crash

• (Aug. 13) 26 pregnant women hospitalized: Gas leak prompts evacuation of state jails in Liberty County

• (Aug. 13) Texas Lottery: Commission seeks new bids

• (Aug. 13) Texas A&M mascots: Reveille graves to be moved Wednesday

• (Aug. 13) Texas Board of Nursing Facility Administrators: Board poised to close dozens of cases

• (Aug. 13) Measure hidden in transportation bill: Governor says court should note: traffic record law dodged his veto pen

• (Aug. 13) No monetary damages awarded: Jury rules civil rights of inmate in rattlesnake lawsuit violated

• (Aug. 13) Accused of withholding public information, lying: Educator to enter plea in open records case

• (Aug. 13) Can doom efforts: Welfare-to-work hampered by lack of transportation

• (Aug. 13) Said he was defending partner: Former officer acquitted of murdering mentally ill man

• (Aug. 12) Unlicensed Doctor: Former Pasadena physician takes licensing fight to governor

• (Aug. 12) Nafta Highway: U.S., Mexican officials push for NAFTA highway

• (Aug. 12) Officer Attacked: Policewoman beaten after stopping man for speeding

• (Aug. 12) Border Deaths: Study: Some 1,200 illegal immigrants died crossing into U.S. from 1993-1996

• (Aug. 12) Evangelist Sentenced: Evangelist convicted of sexual assault; receives 16 years

• (Aug. 12) School in Jarrell: New school year brings extra challenges in tornado-battered town

• (Aug. 12) Widow Slain: Police searching for killer of widow found by church friends

• (Aug. 12) Texas Weather: Lots of clouds, some rain

• (Aug. 11) Dallas' 'Extra Jobs' Policy: Stiff penalties await misbehaving officers working at bars

• (Aug. 11) Spiffy Transportation: UNT professors tout 'car of the future' that's pollution-free

• (Aug. 10) Cutting Taxes Amendment: Not much doubt about the outcome of this vote

• (Aug. 10) Inmate Complaints: Federal officials visit three Texas prisons concerning inmate complaints

• (Aug. 10) Mayoral Ethics: Ethics complaint filed against Houston's Mayor Bob Lanier

• (Aug. 10) Sex Abuse Scandal: Ex-diocesan official says parents share blame for sex abuse

• (Aug. 10) Backyard Burial: Rizzo lawyer denies his client wanted to join Bandidos

• (Aug. 10) Given Protection: Jury acquits condom store owner of zoning violation

• (Aug. 10) Police Harassment: 80 percent of women police surveyed on Dallas force say see harassment

• (Aug. 10) Chance Meeting 30 Years Later: Two Vietnam veterans reunited at Dallas Purple Heart awards ceremony

• (Aug. 10) Not a Random Act: Five people found shot in head in San Antonio home

• (Aug. 9) Tax Cut Vote: Governor pushing property tax cut measure to unaware Saturday voters

• (Aug. 9) Coast Guard: Cops on the beat in the Gulf of Mexico

• (Aug. 9) FOI Commission Meetings: Snyder activist learns that free speech ends at commission chamber's door

• (Aug. 9) Weather Service: GAO faults Weather Service for shutdown plan

• (Aug. 9) Sweeney's Statement: AFL-CIO to help UPS, Teamsters as much as possible, union president says

• (Aug. 8) Judicial Tempest: Democrats criticize Gramm anew over judicial nomination

• (Aug. 8) Work Deaths: Fatal occupational injuries rise in Texas

• (Aug. 8) School Dress Codes: Tougher rules for school attire await students, teachers

• (Aug. 8) Accident Reports: Newspapers, association sue to block new state traffic records law

• (Aug. 8) Expert Lawsuit: Judge allows state employees to testify as witnesses against state

• (Aug. 8) Mauro and Taxes: Land Commissioner says Texans unimpressed with tax-cut proposal

• (Aug. 8) Texas Weather: Whew! Where did summer go?

• (Aug. 8) Capitol Briefs: Howard nominated by Clinton

• (Aug. 7) KayBay and Taxes: Hutchison says more cuts needed

• (Aug. 7) FOI Seminar: Staff briefings issue takes center stage at FOI forum

• (Aug. 7) Expert Lawsuit: Judge compels Morales to testify

• (Aug. 7) Welcomed Waste? Small Andrews group opposed to radioactive waste speaks up

• (Aug. 7) Toddler Attack: Beaten infant heading to new home after almost two months of Dallas rehab

• (Aug. 7) Water Overcharge: Drip, drip, drip: Small error leads to $100,000 water overcharge

• (Aug. 7) Emissions Testing: Ozone pollution continues, despite new auto-emission tests

• (Aug. 7) Broom Maker: By making brooms, CPA finds perfect way to whisk away time

• (Aug. 6) Aggie Hazing: A&M precision rifle team eliminated after hazing suspensions

• (Aug. 6) Congress Challenged: Navy Secretary Dalton says more base closings needed

• (Aug. 6) Crop Report: Dry weather has opened the door to bugs in the sorghum

• (Aug. 6) Female Commander: Missile officer preparing to be one of Army's first female commanders

• (Aug. 6) Tax Tour: Bush takes his tax pitch on the road and to the people

• (Aug. 6) Selling School: District turns to advertisement to boost sagging enrollment

• (Aug. 6) Teen Shopping Scam: Prosecutor calls teen jailed for shopping scam "shopping fool"

• (Aug. 6) Illegal Voters: Justice Department OKs state motor voter limitation

• (Aug. 5) Aid for aides: Teacher aides get tuition break; officials say it will help with shortage

• (Aug. 5) World Birding Center: Multi-million dollar birding center planned for Rio Grande Valley

• (Aug. 5) Other remains found last month: Remains of up to three bodies found in back yard of San Antonio residence

• (Aug. 5) Study by German researchers: Clot-busters save patients with lung clots

• (Aug. 5) Members also on foundation board: Housing authority's $25,000 furniture deal called conflict

• (Aug. 5) Apparent open records violation: Newspaper: City released altered version of police chief's reprimand

• (Aug. 5) Organization denied booth space: Lilith Fair's support of Planned Parenthood questioned during Houston tour stop

• (Aug. 5) Property tax reform: Bush kicks off state tour to sell tax proposal

• (Aug. 5) UT study: Fatal crash caused by aircraft flaw

• (Aug. 4) No plans for background checks, though: Convicted molester supervised altar boys

• (Aug. 4) Property tax reform: Easy ballot question not so simple

• (Aug. 4) Census study shows: Immigrants, U.S. workers flocking to Lone Star State in droves

• (Aug. 4) Kelly Air Force Base: Showdown between Kelly officials, nonprofit group headed to court

• (Aug. 4) Stripped of everything with a logo: Ritz-Carlton cancels contract with Houston hotel

• (Aug. 4) Effort to reduce ambulance chasing: Open records advocates decry passage of traffic accident reports law

• (Aug. 4) Escaped during standoff: Official says Republic of Texas separatist may be in Canada

• (Aug. 4) Police have tape of plot discussion: Affidavit details trail of clues in River Oaks killing

• (Aug. 4) Life's too short for a bad job: Zoo guide left computers, answered call of the Wilds

• (Aug. 3) Believe foul play involved: Police say human remains at home belonged to at least two people

• (Aug. 4) Mapping history: East Texas man finds many stories buried in state's old cemeteries

• (Aug. 3) Fort Worth police: Chief's future son-in-law says he didn't seek help to get into academy

• (Aug. 3) Been missing a week: Man committed for involvement in murder escapes during furlough

• (Aug. 3) Nuclear safety rules: Pantex admits violations, but says not intentional

• (Aug. 3) Not a model prisoner: Man convicted in Panhandle bondsman's murder up for parole in Oklahoma

• (Aug. 3) In suit against Chevron: Appeals court delays trial to hear from judge for alleged racist remarks

• (Aug. 3) Preliminary report: Faulty valve suspected in Shell plant explosion

• (Aug. 3) Second attempt on his life: Murder trial witness murdered

• (Aug. 3) Setback for disability rights: Appeals court strikes down ruling in Texas handicapped-access case

• (Aug. 2) Better than last year: Sixty-five percent of students fail Algebra I test

• (Aug. 2) Headed Dallas diocese: Bishop remains active despite reports of Alzheimer's

• (Aug. 2) Accused enter not guilty plea: First arraignment in Houston city hall bribery case

• (Aug. 2) Would have to return home first: Proposal could prove a hardship for immigrant families seeking reunion

• (Aug. 2) Threatening bipartisan spirit?: Democrats take aim at Gramm's action blocking judicial appointment

• (Aug. 2) Off the hook: No federal audits to be done of Texas medical school Medicare billing

• (Aug. 2) Attracting too many birds: Farmer banned from planting wheat on airport grounds

• (Aug. 2) Could have interplanetary implications: New worm species found in methane ice at Gulf of Mexico floor

• (Aug. 1) Once cut Elvis' hair: Belton barber still going strong after nearly a half-century

• (Aug. 1) Meat substitute: First came VitaPro, now EverGood

• (Aug. 1) Dallas ISD: Superintendent grows impatient with FBI probe of district corruption

• (Aug. 1) Land battle: Balli descendants converge in Brownsville for hearing

• (Aug. 1) Westlake disannexation: Perot's advisers helped Alderman, some witnesses say

• (Aug. 1) Believe justice done: Catholics united behind church, although some critical of leadership

• (Aug. 1) Groups protest early release: Schools get own ratings first; public must wait

• (Aug. 1) Admit no wrongdoing, however: Five auto renters agree to $5.3 million in Texas refunds

• (Aug. 1) ACLU will take up case: Austin groups battle for recognition as religions

• (Aug. 1) Ex-husband discovers bodies: Police: Mother killed 2 children before committing suicide

• (Aug. 1) How hot is it?: Texans can take the heat and turn a phrase

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