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updated: Thu Jul 10, 2008 01:08 am

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Thursday Jul 10 | The Wilson County News

Rozalia 'Rosie' Kyrish Laskowski

July 8, 2008 1919-2008 Rozalia "Rosie" Kyrish Laskowski, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away in her home in San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, July 3, 2008, at the age of 89.

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Tue Jul 08, 2008

Palestine Herald-Press

Doubly Blessed

After 26 years of ministry, serving at churches in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri, Dr.

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Related Topix: Fort Worth, TX, Palestine, TX

Tue Jun 24, 2008

Longview News-Journal

Bob Osborne: East Texas Literacy Council

My duties include: Tutoring and counseling, usually in math and science for those whose goal is to pass the General Educational Development test.

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Related Topix: Austin, TX

Sat May 17, 2008

NBC5i.com

NAACP Board Selects New President

A North Texas pastor who was a finalist for president of the NAACP was not selected for the position. via NBC5i.com

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Related Topix: African-American, Activism

Mon May 12, 2008

The Dallas Morning News

Education notes

Governor appoints student regents: Gov. Rick Perry appointed student regents to university systems and one student representative, Charles E. "Trey" Lewis III, to the Higher Education Coordinating Board for ... via The Dallas Morning News

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Fri Apr 25, 2008

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Methodists start big agenda with message of hope

“When you have malaria, you cannot work, you are weak, you cannot do anything. So I am very grateful. "Bless you a lot.”

In a world plagued by war, disease, the threat of global warming and a sinking economy, some people fear that the church is becoming irrelevant, the president of the United Methodist Church's Council of Bishops ... via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Wed Apr 23, 2008

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Cyclists roll into town with money for African charity

“When you have malaria, you cannot work, you are weak, you cannot do anything. So I am very grateful. Bless you a lot.”

Early Wednesday afternoon, 32 bicyclists from 16 Texas churches pedaled down Main Street into General Worth Square, ending a 238-mile ride from Montgomery, Texas, to raise money for insecticide-treated nets to ... via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Related Topix: Montgomery, TX, Texas, Medicine, Malaria, Health, Fort Worth, TX, Dallas Metro

Sun Apr 20, 2008

The Huntsville Item

Two battles made an impact

“Every child in America should be acquainted with his own country. He should read books that furnish him with ideas that will be useful to him in life and practice. As soon as he opens his lips, he should rehearse the history of his own country.”

Saturday was the 233rd anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord which were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. via The Huntsville Item

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Related Topix: Walker County, TX, Yorktown, TX, Huntsville, TX, Texas, Opinion

Fri Apr 18, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Is FLDS a legitimate church?

“One first has to define what is meant by 'legitimate,'”

Is it a cult, sect or recognized religious institution? By Isaac Wolf and Trish Choate Scripps Howard News Service Thursday, April 17, 2008 Members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day ... via Abilene Reporter-News

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Wed Apr 16, 2008

Times Record News

Opinions differ on FLDS classification

“If there's probable cause, the government can search churches like anyplace else”

' As new details emerge about the Fundamental Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, a central question about the polygamous religious group remains unclear: Is it a legitimate church? The answer is ... via Times Record News

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Related Topix: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eldorado, TX, Opinion

Mon Apr 07, 2008

Jacksonville Daily Progress

Jacksonville Club news

J'ville Baroque/Sonatina Festival a success The Baroque/Sonatina Festival sponsored by the Jacksonville Music Tea-chers' Association was held Saturday, March 29, in the auditorium of the Jack-sonville Public ... via Jacksonville Daily Progress

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Related Topix: Jacksonville, TX, Center, TX, Neches, TX, Roans-Prairie, TX, Golden, TX

Thu Apr 03, 2008

The Lufkin Daily News

Historical marker dedication planned at Glorieta Battlefield

Put this date on your calendar. On August 2, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. there will be a dedication of a historical marker at the Glorieta Battlefield in New Mexico. via The Lufkin Daily News

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Related Topix: Ellis County, TX, Selman-City, TX, Texas

Mon Mar 17, 2008

The Lufkin Daily News

3/16 On the record

Marriage licenses filed in the Angelina County county clerk's office: * Gerardo Rivera III, 18, and Ana Hidrogo, 16. via The Lufkin Daily News

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Related Topix: Bynum, TX, Rendon, TX, Hudson, TX, Alvarado, TX

Sat Mar 15, 2008

hosted A liberal dose | A liberal dose

Fueled by strong winds, wildfires race across state

“We expect [today] to be another bad today, but not as bad as [Friday].”

An outbreak of wildfires fueled by strong winds and bone-dry weather rampaged across the state Friday, threatening West Texas towns and Hill Country subdivisions.

In King County, about 200 miles west of Fort Worth, a 10,000-acre wildfire jumped U.S. 82 and raced toward the towns of Knox City and Benjamin in neighboring Knox County. As of late Friday, 12 homes and dozens of other buildings were threatened.

In West Texas, a 14,000-acre fire moved into Gaines County near Seminole. It began in Eastern New Mexico. Read more

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Related Topix: Dallas Metro, Fort Worth Metro, Knox City, TX, Knox County, TX

Sun Mar 02, 2008

The Dallas Morning News

New Census Bureau data could end Texas' reign as top exporting state

“Right now there are two data series, but we're looking to move toward one product in the future”

By BRENDAN M. CASE / The Dallas Morning News bcase@dallasnews.com Back in 2002, Texas became the biggest exporter among the 50 states, leaving the Golden State in the dust. via The Dallas Morning News

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Related Topix: Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX, Texas

The Brownsville Herald

Obama quizzed on - connection with God'

“The bishops of 13 Texas dioceses have decided in our prudential judgment that we will not direct our parishes and institutions to deny Holy Communion to politicians who support litigation that favors abortion”

With their heads bowed and hands pressed in prayer Friday, roughly 200 Hispanic clergy members from throughout Texas prayed with the man who might be president. via The Brownsville Herald

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Pasadena, TX, US Senate, Democrat

Fri Feb 29, 2008

CiteULike

Screening for Partial Conjunction Hypotheses.

Abstract We consider the problem of testing for partial conjunction of hypothesis, which argues that at least u out of n tested hypotheses are false. via CiteULike

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Related Topix: Mathematics, Science, Israel, World News

Mon Feb 25, 2008

BMC Bioinformatics

Effects of dependence in high-dimensional multiple testing problems

We consider effects of dependence among variables of high-dimensional data in multiple hypothesis testing problems, in particular the False Discovery Rate control procedures. via BMC Bioinformatics

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Thu Feb 21, 2008

Texarkana Gazette

NAACP rallies Texas candidates

The Greater Texarkana Branch of the NAACP will hold a political meeting at 6:30 tonight at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1601 Peach St. via Texarkana Gazette

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Related Topix: Texarkana, TX, Edinburg, TX

Sat Jan 05, 2008

Lubbock Avalanche

Iraqi soldier accused of killing US GIs

“For reasons that are yet unknown, at least one Iraqi Army soldier allegedly opened fire killing”

Capt. Rowdy J. Inman's boots, Stetson hat and saber rest under an urn containing his remains at the Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, Texas during a memorial service Friday in this January 4, 2008 file ... via Lubbock Avalanche

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Related Topix: Panorama Village, TX, Killeen Metro, Killeen, TX, Texas

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