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“We'll continue to serve our Downtown customers and look forward to making new friends when we open the bigger and better location on Congress in the fall”

Spring is here, and new menus are popping up all over town. If you get there before the withering heat returns, the folks at Eastside Cafe will be glad to make you an Edible Flower Salad with romaine lettuce, ... via The Austin Chronicle

“Heart Beat '08 -- Heart of Hollywood.”

Another fun time for some bus riders yesterday. Fannie Baker coordinated for Los Aficionados members and friends a Bilbrey Bus trip to the Dallas Museum of Art's spring exhibition "J.M.W. Turner," the largest ... via Abilene Reporter-News

Printer-friendly Reprints & Permissions Stephen H. Davis Dewey & LeBoeuf will close three of its U.S. offices in an attempt to focus resources in major worldwide capital markets, the New York firm announced ... via Texas Lawyer

“Wasting Time"), it also exhales at just the right moments, offering somber reflections ("Already Over”

Frisco, TX -- RED, with Seether and Flyleaf Anybody who's banged their head to their debut LP End of Silence knows how RED rolls: the ambitious young Nashville quintet's creative blend of industrial, classical ... via North Texas e-News

“We like to do a background check.”

Chris Oliver, employee relations manager with Coca-Cola Enterprises Bottling Companies, left, and Aaron Burt, 18, go over his job application during the Hot Dog Youth Job Fair at the Abilene Civic Center on ... via Abilene Reporter-News

“I ask that all of you honor him, remember him”

Hundreds pay respect to fallen Rice soldier From Staff Reports They came to say goodbye. via Corsicana Daily Sun

More than $800,000 was raised at the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Youth Auction . via KXAN-TV Austin

“We're glad we bought insurance. It really is the biggest thing. We took our neighbors' word for it when they said the water had never come into the house even though the floodplain does extend to a block past our house.”

In the lush and green neighborhoods of South Austin, residents said their homes can quickly be overcome with water when a thunderstorm hits. via KXAN-TV Austin

The meaningful work of the Children's Defense Fund was eloquently spotlighted Thursday night at the annual Beat the Odds benefit dinner honoring H-E-B and its chairman and CEO, Charles Butt . via Houston Chronicle

“It's kind of a testimonial to how long you've been here”

IT'S no secret that volunteers at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo get precious perks: access to nightly social gatherings, entrance into the concert venue and free parking. via Houston Chronicle

“I feel like I can bring a different voice to the board for the business sector, people that are not always represented”

Occupation: Businessman, owner of Samuel Garcia State Farm Insurance Family: Wife, Norma; children, Andrew and Katherine Education: McLennan Community College, bachelor's degree in business from Texas A ... via Abilene Reporter-News

“It looks like it is going to happen this time. I think it will be a great deal for Vernon”

' City commissioners recently approved a contract with Hilliard Energy Company of Midland, Texas, for the placement of a wind generation research facility on city property. via Times Record News

“I like the direction of the school board”

By Doug Myers Friday, March 7, 2008 Meet Cosme Perez Age: 52 Occupation: Project RIO, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Education: Bachelor's degree in sociology Community service: Knights of Columbus, ... via Abilene Reporter-News

Spring is fast approaching, and in many places the hearty meat plates will be put away with the mittens and scarves. via The Austin American-Statesman

“Being named to the honor roll recognizes this pledge to our students and community.”

Texas Tech University recently earned a spot on the 2007 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. via KOHM-FM Lubbock

Birdville Director of Fine Arts Brad White will be the guest conductor for the Schola Cantorum of Texas' upcoming 'Praise and Rejoicing' concerts:

3 p.m. Sunday -- Arborlawn United Methodist Church, 5001 Briarhaven Road, Fort Worth.

7:30 p.m. Tuesday -- First United Methodist Church of Hurst, 521 W. Pipeline Road.

Works by John Rutter (Gloria, Te Deum) and Benjamin Britten (Rejoice in the Lamb, Festival Te Deum)will be featured. The concerts will last about an hour and will be performed without intermission. Read more

“You take just an ordinary rock and you slab it”

By THOMAS JENKINS Staff Writer It's time to rock and roll for the Big Spring Prospectors Club, as the group prepares to host its annual Gem and Mineral Show Saturday and Sunday at the Howard County Fairbarn. via Big Spring Herald

“In those days, he couldn't get his arms down all the way. They'd been broken so many times.”

It is happy hour but at one wine bar near Rice Village the talk is pretty sobering. via KHOU-TV Houston

Believe it or not, the deep-fried fish is actually pretty tasty. Details: Duck gizzard $6 Jellyfish $7 Spicy tuna summer rolls $8 Soup dumplings $7 Seaweed salad $5 West Lake beef soup $9 Lobster and scallops ... via Dallas Observer

“I'm playing for a sorry team, I'm one of the sorriest players on the team, and then I signed with the Cowboys, who had just had the worst season in the league”

"Raising the Bar" was the theme of the evening, and the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 90th banquet in style Thursday at the Corsicana High School commons. via Corsicana Daily Sun