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(Dec. 31) Cruise from Hell: Norwegian Cruise Lines says it won't pull out of Houston

(Dec. 31) Spoiled Meat Lawsuit: Two food companies sue San Angelo meat packing plant

(Dec. 31) Another Standoff: Brother of man in day-care standoff stages a standoff of his own

(Dec. 31) Nice Forecast: Good weather expected for last day of 1997

(Dec. 31) Tech Anniversary: Book details 75 years of Texas Tech

(Dec. 31) Closing Chapter: Texas' oldest bookstore takes one-year sabbatical

(Dec. 31) Nationally Known: Tyler's 'rose doctor" dies

(Dec. 31) Heart to Heart: Families meet to share the joy, sadness of successful transplant

(Dec. 30) Holiday Traffic: DPS reports fewer highway deaths than expected

(Dec. 30) Taking the Gloves Off: Democrats promise to retake state Senate and win fair share of '98 elections

(Dec. 30) Cruise Complaints: Passengers complain of unbearable conditions on cruise

(Dec. 30) Cop Toes the Line: Foot fracas has Austin couple up in arms

(Dec. 30) Southwest Texas State: University trying to move up

(Dec. 30) Old Mission: Small East Texas town strives to learn more about Spanish roots

(Dec. 30) Border Adjustments: INS prepares for influx from south

(Dec. 30) Union Pacific: Government seeks solutions to railroad's problems

(Dec. 29) Social Promotion: Governor's social promotion idea stirs controversy

(Dec. 29) Party Poopers: Teens arrested when homeowners return from holiday trip

(Dec. 29) Tired Out: State's tire recycling program ends with the year

(Dec. 29) Texas Topic: Cranes, gators attract thousands to Texas coastal sanctuary

(Dec. 29) Talk of Texas: New Year's Eve celebrations of old, etc.

(Dec. 29) Drugs and Immigration: Justice Department aims to put the focus on immigration crime

(Dec. 28) Fueled by economic fears: Pro-arena ad sparks debate

(Dec. 28) A tale of two cities: Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston take different approaches to two-airport markets

(Dec. 28) As he nears retirement: Brownsville-Matamoros bridge boss ponders span's history

(Dec. 28) Medical advance: San Antonio scientists peg villain targeted in cancer research

(Dec. 28) After someone else confesses: Man has murder charges dropped in separate cases

(Dec. 28) Tentative agreement: Southwest Airlines may get new concourse at Hobby

(Dec. 28) Zapatista protest: Group demands action by Mexico after massacre

(Dec. 28) Farmers worry about regulations: Rio Grande's nomination as Heritage River sparks controversy

(Dec. 28) False Claims Act ruled unconstitutional: Judge limits rights of whistleblowers

(Dec. 27) Almost a third don't know they're supposed to report it: One in four Texans say they've seen child abuse or neglect

(Dec. 27) Homebuilder's heartbreak: Christmas-time fire claims family's house -- again

(Dec. 27) Cousin of cotton and okra: Kenaf may become new cash crop

(Dec. 27) Laurie on-line: Dancer's recovery from brain injury chronicled by husband on Internet

(Dec. 27) Beginning Jan. 1: Texas teens face tough new anti-smoking law

(Dec. 27) Despite weather: Shoppers pack malls for post-Christmas bargains

(Dec. 27) At a crossroads: Symphony seeking new music director, easing financial woes

(Dec. 27) 'Amigos de los Ninos de Mexico': Winter Texans throw seventh annual Christmas party for children

(Dec. 26) Execution Surge: Texas death chamber door swung open in 1997 at unprecedented pace

(Dec. 26) Year-End Business: Texas economy thrived for 1997; Companies handled skirmishes

(Dec. 26) Confidentiality Battle: Open Records Act may pry open settlement parties wanted closed

(Dec. 26) Year in Review: Separatists, tornado among 1997 Texas memories

(Dec. 26) Year-End Politics: 1997's biggest story may last until 1999

(Dec. 26) Dandy Crop: Dandelion greens are a commercial niche crop for Valley farmers

(Dec. 26) Texas Siftings: Texas author sifts through more Lone Star facts, fiction, foibles

(Dec. 25) Dramatic increase in past few weeks: Packed hospitals turning away patients

(Dec. 25) Telling was 'right thing to do': Texans rewarded for information in 1996 church fire

(Dec. 25) Judge says U.S. doesn't have to send him home: Accused war criminal leaves jail in Laredo

(Dec. 25) Woods of Crystal Falls: Central Texas town searches for solution to water shortage

(Dec. 24) God Saves the Earth Flying Saucer Foundation: Former professor believes he's the father of Jesus, will become God

(Dec. 24) Comptroller's analysis: Asian Americans have huge impact on Texas

(Dec. 24) Famiy owned telephone company: Electra millionaire wanted to help town while he's alive

(Dec. 24) Fresh from school: Woman spends first Hanukkah as Austin's first cantor

(Dec. 24) Credited for time awaiting trial: Former funeral home owner goes free in killing of wife

(Dec. 24) DPS stats reveal: Charges rise against concealed gun permittees

(Dec. 24) Helped priest obtain legal counsel: Report: FBI probes judge's link to pedophile priest

(Dec. 24) Foiling holiday thieves: Anti-theft group urges protection for valuables in light of burglary numbers

(Dec. 24) Adopt a Community Care Client: Volunteers reach out at Christmas

(Dec. 24) Seized evidence: Report: Unsolved girl's disappearance among footage on porno tapes

(Dec. 24) Quirk in perjury laws: Teen-agers can be supervised by adult probation officers, Morales rules

(Dec. 23) Tobacco Lawsuit: Texas looks to block tobacco strategy

(Dec. 23) Preventing Pregnancy: Sex education appears helpful in Travis County's teen pregnancy decline

(Dec. 23) High-Risk Students: Is program working? Auditor can't tell

(Dec. 23) Lucky Store: Lotto ticket bails out unlucky store owner

(Dec. 23) Health Insurance: Risk Pool created by lawmakers this year

(Dec. 23) New President: Faulkner set to take UT helm

(Dec. 22) Cadets Slaying: Fellow jail inmate turns over letters from Diane Zamora

(Dec. 22) Speed Comeback: Increased use of speed leads to thefts and break-ins

(Dec. 22) Hispanic Shame: Scandals of Hispanic officials felt deeply by Hispanic community

(Dec. 22) Santa Cops: Officers use program to help needy families on their beats

(Dec. 22) Weather Fatalities: Texas weather proves deadly for some motorists

(Dec. 22) Lenz's Dignity: Organ recipient's family facing Christmas without her

(Dec. 22) Yule on the Web: Stuck for holiday ideas? Surf's up!

(Dec. 22) Surge in Executions: Texas opened death chamber door in 1997 at unprecedented pace

(Dec. 21) Said she killed two nursing home residents: Confession to husband led to murder charges

(Dec. 21) By year's end: D/FW Airport busiest in world, figures indicates

(Dec. 21) Over law professor's remarks: UT decides against punishing Graglia

(Dec. 21) 'Sour gas' protest: East Texas residents trying to stall oilfield pipeline

(Dec. 21) Lived in rat-infested home: Lost case file left girl homebound

(Dec. 21) Affirmative action case: Judge orders transit authority to pay close to $1 million in legal fees

(Dec. 21) Doing unto the least: Angel Tree gifts reach convicts' families

(Dec. 20) Holiday grinches: Angels rescue VFW where thieves stole food for the needy

(Dec. 20) Holy penalty: ACLU files suit to stop judge from ordering teen to church

(Dec. 20) Plano hostage crisis: Authorities say they wouldn't have scripted 30-hour standoff differently

(Dec. 20) Reverse mortgages: AARP: Home equity amendment problems could limit choices of older homeowners

(Dec. 20) UT law school decision: Judge nixes status conference idea

(Dec. 20) Permanent School Fund: Commissioner wants board members to air complaints before entire board

(Dec. 20) Santa's in the house: Martha Tucker's collection is so large, it outgrew her home

(Dec. 20) Shippers angered: Customs to reroute some trucks from smaller international bridges

(Dec. 20) Trouble rail carrier: Union Pacific discriminates against minorities, group of employees say

(Dec. 19) Freeport Bird Count: Bird watchers notice development taking its toll

(Dec. 19) Good times ahead for state?: House retirement paves way for Texan to take helm of Agriculture Committee

(Dec. 19) For film 'Walking the Dead': Actor dogs Doggett for tricks of the trade

(Dec. 19) 42 expected to die: DPS warns against holiday drinking

(Dec. 19) Endangered species: Three invertebrates added to federal list

(Dec. 19) First since Civil War: Execution date set for Texas woman

(Dec. 19) Two communities would get lower rates: SWB wants to increase monthly charge for local calls

(Dec. 19) Texas Court of Criminal Appeals: Court rejects three death-row appeals

(Dec. 19) By jet sleigh, of course: Kids tell how Santa travels around the world in one night

(Dec. 19) Depths of history: Slave ship tours nation on one last voyage

(Dec. 19) Holding son and stepson: Day-care hostage crisis drags into second day

(Dec. 19) Court ruling: UT law school can withhold names of unsuccessful law school applicants

(Dec. 18) Looking up for supplies: Teacher's idea raises creative ceiling on art

(Dec. 18) University of Houston: Dummy Classes report prompts university to conduct full audit

(Dec. 18) Landmark Supreme Court ruling: Settlement gets OK, ending church dispute Boerne

(Dec. 18) Test jury would have given more: HMO agrees to pay family of man who died while awaiting treatment

(Dec. 18) Texas lakes: Environmental protectionists want more mercury warnings

(Dec. 18) Death of quads' mom: Probe stretches from Florida to Texas

(Dec. 18) Recycle Day winner: Soldier's dream location: Las Cruces, Fort Hancock, Fabens ...

(Dec. 18) Sundance wars: Redford, Bass Brothers battle over use of name 'Sundance'

(Dec. 17) Charged with bribery: Former city councilman claims ethnic bias in FBI sting

(Dec. 17) Over elephant's death: Circus plans appeal next month of record $200,000 fine

(Dec. 17) Granted visitation rights: Woman's 1988 letter to judge hinted she'd flee with child

(Dec. 17) State comptroller's office: New computer system targets Medicaid fraud

(Dec. 17) Trying to increase revenues: Lottery proposes new on-line game

(Dec. 17) Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Heroin use on the rise in Texas

(Dec. 17) Tying one on electronically: MADD spreads message through Web site

(Dec. 17) Quadruplets' mother: Second man in Texas faces murder-for-hire charge

(Dec. 17) Convicted of involuntary manslaughter: Ex-nurse loses plea to spend Christmas with family

(Dec. 17) Runs two businesses: Enterprising high school student not waiting for employers to call

(Dec. 17) After finding numerous scraps: Crews to search for unexploded military ordnance near residential area

(Dec. 17) Zentner's Daughter: Popular San Angelo restaurant destroyed

(Dec. 17) Calls it 'purely political': Lawyer takes on Supreme Court over referral to grievance committee

(Dec. 16) American Benefits: American Airlines raising costs for employee travel

(Dec. 16) Alternative Fuel: Texas engineers help lead charge toward space-age fuel for cars

(Dec. 16) Recycling Winner: Fort Hood soldier is house winner

(Dec. 16) New Life: Kidney transplant patient discovers new life

(Dec. 16) Reading Plates: 'Read to Succeed' plates unveiled

(Dec. 15) Cisneros and Financier: Report: FBI says financier helped Cisneros with payments

(Dec. 15) Missing Professor: Body found in wreckage of small plane believed that of missing A&M professor

(Dec. 15) Rotten Gas: Deadly gas still threatens workplace in Texas

(Dec. 15) Phony Passports: Need a secret citizenship identity? Woman creates passports to now-extinct countries

(Dec. 15) Forensic Pollen: A&M scientist's eye for pollen helps crack tough criminal cases

(Dec. 15) Workforce Commission: Texas Workforce Commission under examination

(Dec. 15) Story in the Rocks: Archaeologist believes rock painting tells the story of pilgrims searching for peyote

(Dec. 15) Getting the Message Out: Breast cancer CD-ROM targets high-risk Hispanic women

(Dec. 15) Fun on the Radio: Long-running radio show entertains East Texas town

(Dec. 14) Wrong choices: Burglary, past crimes bring a life sentence in Austin

(Dec. 14) Described as 'Dirty Harry type': Constable cleared of harassing motorist

(Dec. 14) Because of felony conviction: State Bar might disbar former A&M regent

(Dec. 14) Time to focus on the children: State reviewers urge end to DISD political strife

(Dec. 14) Ironic twist: Postal paychecks delayed after time cards lost in the mail

(Dec. 14) Not out of trouble yet: Former mayor acquitted of murder now faces federal charges from Fresno, Calif.

(Dec. 14) Fort Bend County: AG: Sheriff must remove name from cars

(Dec. 14) Freeing the gridlock: Union Pacific Railroad resumes regular routes Monday

(Dec. 13) Former Ingleside mayor: Jury acquits in Crawford's capital murder trial

(Dec. 13) City called too big a mess: Dallas embroiled in flap over presidential race initiative anew

(Dec. 13) During debate over Love Field: DFW expansion put on hold

(Dec. 13) Seen it all: UT's Ron Gibson retiring as adviser of The Daily Texan

(Dec. 13) Learning from lawyers: Middle schoolers get taste of the legal life

(Dec. 13) Sears Termite and Pest Control: Morales announces $1 million judgment in pest control case

(Dec. 13) No crisis yet: Report: Lottery sales down nearly 10 percent in first quarter

(Dec. 12) First Amendment dispute: Judge says Ten Commandments can stay on courtroom wall for now

(Dec. 12) Can collect pay: District judge suspended by Texas Supreme Court

(Dec. 12) Mourning Holly: Extradition denial brings new sorrow to brother, sister

(Dec. 12) Good hunting: Rejuvenated pheasant populations have Panhandle buzzing

(Dec. 12) Auto license plates: Animal, nature lovers can tell the world with new plates

(Dec. 12) Didn't consult Public Utilities Commission: AG assistant faces tough questions from House committee

(Dec. 12) Republic of Texas: Man accused of harboring Keyes faces charges

(Dec. 12) Shigella outbreak: Federal health officials entering search for outbreak's origin

(Dec. 12) Khakis and white shirts: San Antonio school district adopts sweeping uniform policy

(Dec. 12) Once San Antonio mayor: Former HUD Secretary Cisneros indicted on 18 felony counts

(Dec. 12) Oil producing states would take biggest hit: Texas senators say global warming accord bad for state

(Dec. 12) Thanks to tort reform: Mauro says insurer should lower premiums

(Dec. 11) Affirmative action: Bullock asks Lanier to review programs and policies

(Dec. 11) Tobacco trial: Judge rules in favor of state on motions in lawsuit

(Dec. 11) Border incident: Federal panel reviews shooting of teen-ager by Marine

(Dec. 11) A dangerous place?: Legislature made it legal to carry concealed handguns to church

(Dec. 11) Opponents worry about accused's rights: Court says those accused of felonies can agree to fewer than 12 jurors

(Dec. 11) State board still undecided: LULAC officials temper public comments on vouchers

(Dec. 11) Gold miner: Prospector's led a life of good fortune

(Dec. 11) American Medical Association: Texas organ donation program accepted nationally

(Dec. 11) Murder of quadruplets' mother: Some foreign extraditions delayed, denied over death penalty

(Dec. 11) Saying 'gracias': Mexican restaurant treats volunteer Santas to after-Christmas dinner

(Dec. 11) Clean water: State begins initiative to reduce pollution in lakes and streams

(Dec. 11) Drunken driving: Congress wants Texas to toughen standards

(Dec. 10) In wake of Sunbeam endorsement: Delegates vote to restrict AMA product endorsements

(Dec. 10) Growing problem: Many deformed children go untreated because of insurance company denials

(Dec. 10) 37th this year: Inmate with death sentences in three states put to death.

(Dec. 10) Mini-casinos: Task force hears of new gambling operations

(Dec. 10) Still pure bison: Historic bison herd being relocated to state park

(Dec. 10) No passion for the office: Houston mayor won't run for attorney general

(Dec. 10) Lotto Texas: Lottery may consider new ad agency

(Dec. 10) Meyersville: Residents put town on map - literally

(Dec. 10) Houses out-of-state inmates: Private prison locked down after disturbance

(Dec. 10) DPS review of Capitol: AG OKs withholding security information

(Dec. 10) Shoulda stayed home: Editor's odyssey turns from tomes to troubles

(Dec. 10) Despite legislation to limit it: Whistle-blowing alive and well

(Dec. 9) Texas Execution: Inmate with death sentences in three states heading for lethal injection Tuesday

(Dec. 9) Female Execution: Supreme Court rules against female death row inmate, clearing way for execution

(Dec. 9) Texas by the Numbers: Government bean counters issue annual statistics measuring life in U.S.

(Dec. 9) Welfare Reform: Past record with state privitization raises concerns

(Dec. 9) PI's Retirement: Acclaimed Houston private eye is retiring

(Dec. 9) Geriatric Inmates: Challenges of caring for older prisons are evident at geriatric unit

(Dec. 9) School Fire: Classes resume as usual at burned school

(Dec. 9) Bo Knows Court: Actress Bo Derek appears in Fort Worth court to fight lawsuit

(Dec. 8) Shoddy Schools: Inspections reveal safety hazards at Dallas schools

(Dec. 8) Houston Mayor: Houston's first black mayor moves to build on work of predecessor

(Dec. 8) School Fire: 11-year-old boy suspected of setting school on fire

(Dec. 7) Church of God International: Ministerial Council recommends Armstrong's retirement

(Dec. 7) Tobacco lawsuit: Released documents may not affect Texas case

(Dec. 7) Possible murder-suicide: Police: Mother asphyxiates 2 daughters and herself with carbon monoxide in garage

(Dec. 7) How to get a job: Welfare classes get poor initial review from students

(Dec. 7) Wellspan Healthcare Network: Hospitals, doctors create network to simplify insurance

(Dec. 7) Pearl Harbor attack: "Day of Infamy" has special meaning for Arizona survivors

(Dec. 7) Republic of Texas: Next group of Republic followers to be tried next year

(Dec. 7) Accusations of racism: State Supreme Court suspends Irving justice of the peace

(Dec. 6) Has given birth to 14 children: Woman accused of trying to sell 10-month-old baby for $300

(Dec. 6) Called 'knee-jerk' reaction: Jail regulators reject use-of-force guidelines

(Dec. 6) Contest featured in Time magazine: Few interested in winning trip to Houston

(Dec. 6) Company lacks orders for plane: Lockheed Martin warns F-16 production slowdown could cost 2,000 jobs

(Dec. 6) Race has brought former foes together: Lee Brown appears poised to become Houston's first black mayor

(Dec. 6) Consumers Union report: Consumers have little protection in moving, group says

(Dec. 6) Facility operated by the nation's largest operator: Woman's estate awarded $83 million in nursing home case

(Dec. 6) Make them serve their time: Head of criminal justice panel says state should consider abolishing parole

(Dec. 6) Advocates say: Congress losing interest in rural concerns

(Dec. 6) California company's worker detained: Texas family members await word in Russian espionage case

(Dec. 6) Railroad woes: UP snarls affecting trucking industry

(Dec. 5) Flap over Sunbeam health products: AMA exec steps down; officials weigh endorsement policy

(Dec. 5) Texas officials ready: January date set for tobacco lawsuit

(Dec. 5) Thanksgiving bombing: ATF, investigators say they have solved deadly 1985 bombing

(Dec. 5) Former Naval Academy midshipmen: Cadet's confession outlined in new book

(Dec. 5) Not a collision: Two killed in crash of Fort Hood chopper

(Dec. 5) Rush hour traffic: Intersection shooting was fifth slaying in family feud

(Dec. 5) Cycles of life: 'Laundry Lady' recalls life with wring of truths

(Dec. 5) Austin's electric utility company: Original artist shocked by new logo's price

(Dec. 5) Making mailmen deliver dope: Postal inspectors try to stop marijuana mailing

(Dec. 5) '93 Legislature failed to correctly amend law: Court ruling would force release of 1,300 child molesters, prison official says

(Dec. 5) In slaying of quads' mom: Bexar County grand jury alleges murder-for-hire

(Dec. 4) Opens gubernatorial campaign: Bush pledges to make education top concern

(Dec. 4) Trying to get around Texas law: Banking commissioner files lawsuit to block NationsBank merger

(Dec. 4) Hidalgo County: Dozens of Valley residents accused of welfare fraud

(Dec. 4) Quads' mom: Bexar County grand jury indicts man in Florida slaying

(Dec. 4) Destined for political life?: Waco student pursues interest in politics as House page

(Dec. 4) For homes with hail-resistant roofs: Insurance commissioner weighs discounts

(Dec. 4) Railroad woes: Union Pacific, customers paint starkly different views of railroad operations

(Dec. 4) Public Citizen: Activists warn coastal residents about global warming

(Dec. 3) Abortion appeal: Supreme Court hears testimony on buffer zones

(Dec. 3) Free on bond: Anderson County constable accused of sex with teen-age girls

(Dec. 3) Wants time with new family: Morales won't seek re-election

(Dec. 3) In dentist's office: Dental museum showcases Victorian era

(Dec. 3) Dallas school district: Inspectors seek evidence that controversy has hurt Dallas education

(Dec. 3) Quadruplets' mother: Senator, dead woman's husband seek extradition of suspect

(Dec. 3) Confessed to crime: Teen confesses to killing man who paid him for sex

(Dec. 3) Replacing Tony Garza: Bush taps his lawyer for secretary of state

(Dec. 3) Merkel youth's case studied: Experimental drug used on hantavirus victim, baby with breathing problems

(Dec. 2) Border crackdown: Illegal immigrant apprehensions drop since start of Operation Rio Grande

(Dec. 2) U.S. Supreme Court: Inmates lose high court bid over parole

(Dec. 2) Failing to stir voter passion: Mayoral candidates trade barbs as Houston voters focus on Christmas

(Dec. 2) Morales to ask court to reconsider: Appeals court approves early-release program for sex offenders

(Dec. 2) Wants to prevent future pain: Man gives up $30 million jury award for safety plan

(Dec. 2) Murder-suicide: 2 dead after shooting at nail salon

(Dec. 2) Looking for new answers: Committee renews review of Texas tax system

(Dec. 2) Wandering Weevil: Texas researcher investigates migratory cotton pest

(Dec. 2) A family's tragedy: Two killed while en route to visit gravesite of relative

(Dec. 1) Protecting people from anarchy: Former Texas judge leads war crimes tribunal

(Dec. 1) According to check company: Stores show boost in after-Thanksgiving sales

(Dec. 1) A little food drive: North Texas church, volunteers bestow bounty on those in need

(Dec. 1) Plans to tout accomplishments: George W. Bush begins campaigning Wednesday

(Dec. 1) Continuing in anonymity: Houston Advanced Research Center struggling to overcome supercollider bust

(Dec. 1) Dance clubs on campus: Ballroom dancing waltzes on in as newest college craze

(Dec. 1) Taming in unity: Real-life horse whisperer says listening is the key

(Dec. 1) Having convicts tell their stories: Federal judge uses convicts to teach kids to say 'no'

(Dec. 1) Scrapping the Cabot: Ship docked in wake of future

(Dec. 1) Accused of kidnapping business partner: Jury selection begins Monday in former Mayor's second trial