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July 31 -- Border shooting: Grand jury reaches no decision in Marine shooting, will return

July 31 -- Federal budget deal: Texas deficit hawks caution Congress' work is not done

July 31 -- Houston City Council: Six indicted in FBI corruption sting

July 31 -- Conquest Airlines: Commuter airline will resume flights, new owner says

July 31 -- Fish Drill Team: Sixteen Texas A&M students accused of hazing

July 31 -- Touching reunion: Family of donor, heart transplant recipient find meaning together

July 31 -- Accused of failure to provide proper care: Morales sues 2 nursing homes

July 30 -- Conquest Airlines: Struggling airline closes doors

July 30 -- Offers apology before dying: Life of sex, drugs and rock and roll leads to Texas death chamber

July 30 -- Despite protests: A&M to go ahead and move Reveille graves for stadium expansion

July 30 -- Border shooting: Military chief says coordination breakdown contributed to fatal shooting

July 30 -- GOP leaders say legislation ready soon: Texans say they like budget deal's breaks in taxes, college costs

July 30 -- Victim believes she identified right one: Man cleared by DNA after spending 12 years in prison for rape

July 30 -- Worked as constituent representative: Former employee of state Rep. Al Edwards alleges sexual harassment

July 30 -- But state can keep it: French government stakes claim for La Salle's wrecked ship

July 30 -- Insufficient evidence: Sexual assault charge against priest dropped

July 30 -- American Federation of Teachers report: Texas headed in right direction, but could improve

July 30 -- Popular model: Man's car stolen, carjacked and almost stolen a third time in 11 days

July 29 -- Bullock's War Chest: Report: Bullock likely to donate remaining campaign funds to universities

July 29 -- Auto Ruling: Clubs can't reimburse members for services, Morales says

July 29 -- Texas News Digest: Amtrak Eagle may have a new lease on life, etc.

July 29 -- Expert Lawsuit: Faculty association sues state, Texas A&M over expert witness policy

July 29 -- Jailed Mom: Danish woman jailed after sending children to Denmark

July 29 -- Wearing a Legend: Selena clothing line in the works

July 29 -- Taped Sex: Woman finds tape of estranged husband in date-rape pill case

July 28 -- Priest Abuse Trial: Priest set for trial on sexual assault charges

July 28 -- Waco Film: Documentary raises new questions about Waco siege

July 28 -- Conservative Activist: Susan Weddington has inside track to state GOP chair

July 28 -- Cal Farley's Boys Ranch: Longtime Boys Ranch administrator says change was always important

July 28 -- An Irish Legend: Casey brothers: The toughest family on earth

July 28 -- Painting with the Heart: Blind artist paints from mind's eye

July 28 -- Legal Grounds: Former law partner now serves up lattes with legal advice

July 28 -- Pecos Billing: Town that bills itself as rodeo's birthplace is bullish about its claim to fame

July 28 -- Ranch Wrangling: Descendants of Mexican rancher seek Kenedy land

July 27 -- Fort Worth police: District attorney asked to investigate police chief

July 27 -- Informant slain: 7 acquitted in trial overshadowed by death of government witness

July 27 -- Operation Rio Grande: INS to begin Texas border crackdown, add 270 agents

July 27 -- Up to the challenge?: Mauro indicates he's leaning toward race for governor

July 27 -- Confessed to radio audience: Wife of principal says she sent death threat to trustee

July 27 -- At old hospital site: Contaminated underground water may jeopardize $6 million sale

July 27 -- Hurting rehabilitation or making state safer?: Four of five paroles requests rejected

July 26 -- Had been part of area controversy: Apple abandons plans for Austin-area facility

July 26 -- Stray bullet kills child: Jury finds Dallas man guilty in shooting of 9-year-old

July 26 -- Miracle birth: Mom defies odds in baby's delivery

July 26 -- Two teen-age women slain: Detectives investigating double slaying awaiting DNA results

July 26 -- Failed to perform community service: Judge revokes probation of man convicted in 1991 gay bashing murder

July 26 -- By reason of insanity: Woman accused of killing son, mutilating another found innocent

July 26 -- From stroke complications: Former Howard Payne president Phelps dies

July 26 -- Bob Bullock comes to defense: UT chancellor will stop donating to political action committee

July 26 -- Priest lawsuit: Suicide victim's family tells son's story of alleged sex abuse by priest

July 26 -- Soy-based meat substitute: Federal grand jury probes $33 million VitaPro contract

July 25 -- State auditor's report: Funeral, Deaf commissions barely met goals

July 25 -- Suit alleged negligence: Jury awards $12 million to families of helicopter crash victims

July 25 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving: Group blasts Legislature for failing to toughen laws

July 25 -- Half afraid to walk in own neighborhood: Neighborhood crime fears double in 20 years, poll shows

July 25 -- After aborted rebellion: Armey appears combative, DeLay relieved in wake of GOP airing

July 25 -- Key witness found dead: Informant killings rare in region used to drug-related murders

July 25 -- Kelly AFB: City leaders sign documents in base sale

July 25 -- Former Ingleside mayor: Judge declares mistrial in Crawford case

July 25 -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Texans celebrate 150th anniverary of Mormon journey to Utah

July 25 -- Church plans appeal: Jury finds diocese negligent in priest sex-abuse lawsuit, awards millions

July 25 -- Originally founded by Ross Perot: Dueling Reform parties planning October conventions

July 25 -- Uncovered by flooding: Scientists say big tracks in Boerne belonged to dinosaurs

July 25 -- Survey says: Teachers don't like some things, but 70 percent satisfied

July 24 -- GOP dissonance: Armey issues vigorous defense of his actions during Gingrich plot

July 24 -- Burning bushes: Scores of small-time blazes have kept Lubbock firefighters hopping

July 24 -- Computer chip class: Seasonal layoffs in semiconductor industry may deter prospective pupils

July 24 -- Annual cicada appearance: Screeching, but harmless, insects give voice to savage Texas summer

July 24 -- Suspected Versace killer: High-tech firm morphs alleged serial killer Cunanan's face

July 24 -- In wake of flooding: Couple may be forced from home by rebuilding rules

July 24 -- Witness silenced: Key informant in drug trial found dead after Thursday abduction

July 24 -- Deal gone sour: Emissions company, state settle lawsuit for $140 million

July 24 -- Suspect superintendent: Two more perjury counts lodged against educator in wife's death

July 24 -- State pride: Poll finds one in four call selves Texans first

July 24 -- Texas Citizen Action report: Texas Supreme Court tilted toward business, governments

July 23 -- Ma Allen's: Emporium serves up 45 years of family-style tradition

July 23 -- But individual rates could stay the same: Judges recommend increase to auto insurance benchmark rate

July 23 -- Judge bares feeling after jury leaves: Jurors begin deliberating in $146 million priest sex-abuse lawsuit

July 23 -- Trying to ease burden on business: Sharp to review state agency regulations

July 23 -- Turned in ticket found on street: Former banker sues state over lottery forgery conviction

July 23 -- Trial of former Ingleside mayor: Jury returns today for more deliberations

July 23 -- Yipes, stripes: Texas jails returning to old-fashioned prison garb

July 23 -- TCADA report: Drug dealers marketing to younger, more affluent users

July 22 -- Women with AIDS: Advocate urges better services for women, families with HIV, AIDS

July 22 -- Strip Search Suit: Austin school district sued over strip search

July 22 -- Dumb Laws: Members of Congress try to identify dumb laws

July 22 -- Early voting opens For Aug. 9th state elections

July 22 -- Galveston Causeway: Study could recommend new Galveston link to mainland

July 22 -- Sweating It Out: People without air conditioning find ways to beat the heat

July 22 -- Busted by a TV Program: 'Most Wanted' report leads to capture

July 21 -- Hit the Trail: State withdraws support from proposed rail trail

July 21 -- A&M Mascot: Aggies at odds over moving grave site of mascot

July 21 -- Female Priests: Fort Worth Episcopal bishop will resist mandate for women as clergy

July 21 -- Kelly AFB Sale: Report: Non-profit group involved in Kelly AFB transfer broke promise to elderly woman

July 20 -- From skeletons to planes: Millions of dollars of equipment unaccounted for

July 20 -- Killed by tree limb: Nine-year-old victim of 'freak accident' planned bright future

July 20 -- The Hopwood effect: UT, A&M to see drops in minority enrollment for fall 1997

July 20 -- Fish Drill Team: Former A&M student files $25 million hazing suit

July 20 -- Corrections Day: Lawmakers ask Texans to highlight stupid laws

July 20 -- Forced by multi-million dollar settlement: Lubbock hospital could become pacesetter in drug testing of doctors

July 20 -- Rogue aviator: Unknown pilot buzzes DFW Airport, other airfields

July 19 -- Texas prison system: Inmate assaults against guards rising.

July 19 -- Cornfield dispute: Compromise ends clash between farmers and highway officials

July 19 -- 1964 election: Tapes show LBJ conversations as he considered not running

July 19 -- Former Ingleside mayor: Crawford's son testifies in capital murder trial

July 19 -- Against Dallas mayor, school board: Dallas NAACP president suspended for leading protests without permission

July 19 -- After Supreme Court ruling: Prison board chairman wants to keep sex offenders after terms up

July 19 -- Republic of Texas fugitive: Warrant indicates authorities believe Richard Keyes III is alive

July 19 -- Thanks to lawsuit: Ship stalled on coast for three years

July 19 -- Played role in school indictments: FBI investigates threatening letter turned in by school trustee

July 18 -- Expect some confusion: Houston's new area code won't be tied to geography

July 18 -- Rock and a hard place: Mower, farmers engage in standoff over crops, easements

July 18 -- Just a sip here, swallow there: Spot check finds consumers aren't getting all the milk they pay for

July 18 -- At youth recreation program: Eighteen children injured, one critically, in tree collapse

July 18 -- Colorado City had been considered: Lamesa, Wichita Falls recommended for new prison units

July 18 -- New legal woes: Cisneros special prosecutor addresses Lubbock grand jury

July 18 -- Judge refuses to release affadavit: Newspaper to challenge seal of search warrant papers in double murders

July 18 -- Don't feel welcome: Farmworkers sleep on streets even though shelter has room to spare

July 18 -- Dark territory: Safety investigators urged signals on deadly Devine tracks in 1970s

July 17 -- Overwhelmed paying friend's medical expenses: Lawmaker owes thousands of dollars

July 17 -- Church bombing investigation: Cherry repudiates Klan ties, says three witnesses can corroborate alibi

July 17 -- School choice: Parents may be frustrated in using grant program

July 17 -- Airliner fracas: California couple charged in disruption of Continental flight

July 17 -- Hot off the grill: Restaurant grease prized commodity among thieves

July 17 -- Fight comes after all-night drinking binge: High school senior accused of fatally stabbing classmate with kitchen knife

July 17 -- Capital murder trial: Convict testifies against ex-mayor

July 17 -- TU Electric to pay: Millions of Texans due $80 million in electricity refund

July 17 -- Some student visas eliminated: Immigration law will create problems for some foreign students

July 17 -- Daughter object of letter: FBI investigating death threat against school feed-bill accuser's family

July 17 -- Accused of official misconduct: Self-described 'whistle-blower' could be removed from office

July 16 -- Would rather be attorney general: Williamson changes mind, races

July 16 -- He's a former Klansman but: Neighbors, family don't believe Cherry involved in 1963 bombing

July 16 -- Medical treatements never given: Doctor sentenced to 7-1/4 years in federal prison for insurance scam

July 16 -- Walt Whitman Community School: Educators want to open private high school for gays, lesbians

July 16 -- Court records show: Five informants led to murder defendant's arrest

July 16 -- Federal officials: Too many trains on deadly route

July 16 -- White City: Cotton is the family business in North Texas town

July 16 -- A perpetual remembrance: Bronze sculpture remembers TWA 800 victims Pam Lychner, daughters

July 15 -- Church Bombing: Lawyer: East Texan wants to tell his side of 1963 bombing

July 15 -- Border Shooting: West Texans come to town to lobby against military operations on border

July 15 -- Honored Busts: Bullock, Laney honored with bronze busts

July 15 -- Capitol Briefs: Effort to deport non-citizens hailed for its success

July 15 -- Lack of Information: Secrecy in search for homeless shelter raises questions

July 15 -- Nixon's Woes: Troubled senator denies traffic stop

July 15 -- Rapists Database: Texans set to join states with DNA database of rapists

July 15 -- Aviator Allegations: Morales files lawsuit against aviator over Austin nursing home

July 15 -- Texas Weather: It's still hot, hot, hot

July 15 -- Welfare Solution: Plan to move job training money from cities to South Texas draws fire

July 14 -- Missing Couple Found Dead: Salado man, woman shared passions for church, each other

July 14 -- Baby Abandonments: Concern is that recent acts could spawn more in Texas

July 14 -- Weather Warnings: Network could prevent weather surprises

July 14 -- Recycled Home: State, partners team to build home from recycled material

July 13 -- Female Priests: Fort Worth diocese to allow female priests to serve

July 13 -- Redistricting Request: Republican group fights for redrawing of district boundaries again

July 13 -- Lottery Savings: Commission may cut fee after complaints by retailers

July 13 -- Suicide Lawsuit: Parents sue school in son's death

July 13 -- Marijuana Rush: Pot flooding across Valley border, feds say

July 13 -- Lone African-American: Black student who decided against UT law school bears no ill will

July 13 -- Priest Defrocked: Catholic officials revoke priest's powers after sex-abuse allegations

July 13 -- Judge Reviewed: McBryde to undergo another review of court conduct, fitness

July 12 -- Sales Tax: Cities, counties get $153.7 million in rebates

July 12 -- Presidential Aide: Texan ensures Clinton has whatever he needs to do his job

July 12 -- Border Shooting: Border Patrol suspends some military surveillance

July 12 -- Workers' Comp Rebate: Business policyholders owed $272 million in surplus workers' comp funds

July 12 -- Overpriced Insurance: Farmers Insurance accused of bilking customers

July 12 -- 7-Eleven Birthday: A Slurpee toast: For 70 years of 7-Eleven

July 12 -- Mars Manned-Mission: Engineers in Houston pursue vision of manned Mars exhibition

July 12 -- TAAS Test: Student achievement test OK'd

July 12 -- Washed Out: Flood-wracked Kimble County struggling to repair water crossings

July 12 -- No Disney Trip: Parents protest decision by school board to boycott Disney

July 11 -- Curriculum Rewrite: Board votes 9-6 for new curriculum

July 11 -- Public Housing Problems: Efforts to desegregate public housing in East Texas hampered

July 11 -- Houston on Tap: City council considering selling bottled Houston tap water

July 11 -- No Burma Shave Allowed: Fort Worth considers ban on new billboards

July 11 -- Separatists Arraigned: Republic followers arraigned, refuse to enter pleas

July 11 -- Senate Travel: Lawmakers' travel-spending measures stalled

July 11 -- Busted Bosses: Scam targets employee loyalty

July 11 -- Texas Digest: 30 indicted in $500,000 check scam ... Detective's ill-chosen company for coffee break ends trial

July 10 -- Curriculum Rewrite: Vote looms as criticism, praise swirl

July 10 -- Whitewater Ruling: Texas Supreme Court OKs closed-door hearing involving Whitewater figure

July 10 -- Abandoning Babies: Help available for desperate mothers, agency says

July 10 -- The Governor and Taxes: Bush will push tax rollback measure

July 10 -- Big D Traffic: Dallas to unveil $1 billion traffic plan

July 10 -- Houston Redistricting: Justice approves new at-large mostly white council district for Houston

July 10 -- Rebuilding Jarrell: Mennonites, Amish help Jarrell residents

July 10 -- Missing Couple: Family remains mystified by disapperance

July 10 -- State Power Plant: Feasibility of state power plant being studied

July 10 -- Police Shooting: Pipe-wielding man shot dead by police

July 9 -- 30th Envy: State Demos looking longingly at Haywood's Senate seat

July 9 -- Auto Insurance: Commissioner weighs lower auto insurance down payments

July 9 -- College Loans: Study finds prepayment plans help upper classes more than poor

July 9 -- Crop Report: Warm temperatures boost cotton crop

July 9 -- Texas Digest: Attorney general's office says inmates needn't be warned of waste ... Dead infant found in Fort Hood landfill ... Mother arrested after infant found bitten ... TDCJ plans to open more prisons ... BBB creates online seal for people to use on their web sites

July 9 -- Drug Dollars: Money launderer receives life prison sentence

July 9 -- Killer's Return: Convicted killer says he escaped from prison because he's innocent

July 9 -- Politician's Landlord: Lamar Smith campaign pays rent to ... Lamar Smith

July 9 -- Laughing Policemen: Not-so-smart crooks add laughs to tough job

July 9 -- Plane Crash: Twin-engine plane crashes into house; two injured

July 9 -- Standoff Aid: Ranchers come to aid of authorities in standoff aftermath

July 9 -- Mayor Trial: Co-defendant to testify against former mayor

July 8 -- Jarrell Tornado: Out-of-state volunteers arrive to help rebuild twister devastation

July 8 -- Texas Digest: Nine counties designated for aid to flood victims ... Bond set for man accused of throwing, killing little girl ... Boy died of accidental drowning ... GOP candidate rips Mauro's hiring of convict ... Acquisition of Kelly AFB by San Antonio remains temporarily blocked

July 8 -- DWI Probations: Texas judges sometimes terminate probation early for drunken drivers

July 8 -- Welfare Reform: Welfare plan aims applicants toward jobs

July 8 -- School Choice: Students at hundreds more schools eligible for transfer program

July 8 -- Mayor Trial: Jury selection begins in Crawford murder trial

July 8 -- Capitol Briefs: Tips on how to keep from getting your car stolen ... Lawmakers appointed to Energy Council

July 8 -- Border Shooting: General defends Marine who killed teen

July 8 -- Country Store: Change is an unwelcome visitor at Hill Country store

July 7 -- Hot Property: More Texas autos stolen in July than any other month

July 7 -- July 4th Tragedy: Missing boy's body found in creek

July 7 -- A First: AMA's first female president breaks through perceived 'old boys' network'

July 7 -- Mayor Trial: Former mayor set for trial on capital murder charges

July 7 -- Moooving Tale: Billy Joe's a Hoot, and so is his Stockyards Gazette

July 6 -- Caprock Canyons State Park: Historic bison find new home

July 6 -- Drowned in car trunk: Carjacking victim's father says he wants to help troubled youths

July 6 -- Fund-raising fight: Charities seek special legislative session to save annuity programs

July 6 -- Protein puzzle: Texas Tech discovery unlocks cell mystery

July 6 -- Survey of police agencies: Youth gangs in Texas have more of an ethnic, gender mix

July 6 -- Health care cutback: Air Force hospital cuts services

July 6 -- Dallas-based Local 745 Grand jury subpoenas records of former Teamsters officials

July 5 -- What was he thinking?: Jury orders lawyer to pay $1.6 million over affair with client's wife

July 5 -- Austin carjacking: Friends stunned by drowning of city employee, astronaut's son

July 5 -- Fourth of July: Texans celebrate Independence Day

July 5 -- Wants to go to Vegas: Dying man willing to give away possession for last hurrah

July 5 -- Back on the road: With Texas production company, Kuralt chronicled America again

July 5 -- Hoping to get to ballot box: Representatives of Texas independence movement drafting document

July 5 -- Injured in well blowout: Man would give up $30 million award if oil company submits safety plan

July 5 -- Just reading the future?: Longtime Texas powerhouse hanging up gavel in wake of GOP Senate

July 5 -- Driver may have been asleep at wheel: One-car accident kills two, injures one near Dallas

July 4 -- Self-defense?: Pentagon: 'Premature' to judge border shooting involving Marines

July 4 -- No one charged yet: Son of former astronaut killed in apparent carjacking

July 4 -- Duvall County: South Texas town has 'miracle' library, librarian

July 4 -- Using drug addicts: Customs alleges crime ring selling baby formula on black market

July 4 -- Looking for candy in the car: East Texas boy's death heat-related; hospitals brace for July 4 weekend

July 4 -- Director of special projects: Convicted banker on Mauro staff may never pay full restitution

July 4 -- Had been cleared by school officials: Teacher indicted for allegedly hitting student

July 4 -- Drew Nixon: Tape studied in probe into threat allegation by state senator

July 4 -- Lesbian wants to see ex-lover's child: Court paves way for trial in case involving woman's rights to child

July 4 -- Says wrong man in custody: Report: Source confirms murder suspect's account of meeting

July 3 -- Success story: Church-run camp aims to introduce children to the arts

July 3 -- At least eight stung: Ambulances, fire trucks dispatched to handle swarming bees

July 3 -- Ancient remains: Jewelry may help identify 19th-century bodies

July 3 -- July Fourth: DPS: 36 could die over holiday

July 3 -- Directing veterans nursing-home program: Mauro defends hiring man convicted of bank fraud

July 3 -- Extradition hearing planned: Rwandan pastor accused of genocide awaits fate in border jail

July 3 -- Would ban violent sex offenders: Gramm touts public housing proposal

July 3 -- Texas hospitality: California couple moving to Houston get help after ripoff

July 3 -- Double-digit increases possible: Texans facing higher insurance rates

July 3 -- Weren't allowed in because of crowding: Pre-kindergarten graduation deteriorates as parents become unruly

July 3 -- Tarnished image: Lavon police department reels after losing two officers

July 3 -- Long overdue honor: Half century later, POW gets Purple Heart

July 2 -- Ends up in Oregon: Bottle floats in Pacific Ocean for eight years

July 2 -- Protest ACU graduate's speaking appearance: Conservative Church of Christ leaders urge boycott of annual convention

July 2 -- Says he's only concerned about public health: Controversy surrounds new health commissioner

July 2 -- Fort Worth's state representative: Palmer accused of conflicting interests with oil company, state

July 2 -- Tandy Corp. in Texas: Federal regulators file complaints against three companies

July 2 -- Lower Colorado River Authority: Flooded-out residents want answers

July 2 -- San Antonio seeking to buy base: Homeless advocate group gets court order to halt transfer of Kelly

July 2 -- Last reported seen in Arkansas Texas couple missing and confused

July 2 -- Holds no grudges: Man falsely jailed for sexual abuse rebuilding life outside of bars

July 1 -- Tornado relief: $1 million in aid OK'd

July 1 -- Countie lose courts: Legislators complain that Bush's veto of new courts bill is harmful

July 1 -- Illuminating crime: Security lighting casting nationwide glow

July 1 -- The water master: LCRA manager takes the heat over flood control

July 1 -- Texas lottery: Commission delays contract decision; posts want ad for bingo director

July 1 -- Despite expansion: Criminal justice chairman: Prison system filling up again

July 1 -- After call to support alternate proposal: Governor supports curriculum rewrite