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“I thought it odd that dog-fighting wasn't in (the statutes) considering the outrage it causes”

In the state of Texas, a person charged with dog-fighting cannot be charged with engaging in organized criminal activity, but one East Texas district attorney is working toward changing this. via Longview News-Journal

“Democracy (Texas style) and Hummers.”

Your View is your chance to share your opinion with the Statesman and our readers. via Austin American Statesman

“We know green is the future of building”

Austin helped get it started. And now, it's everywhere you look. Green building - the ubiquitous shorthand for using sustainable, environmentally friendly construction practices and materials - has become much ... via Austin American-Statesman

“The reality is that (luxury homes) are the laboratory for the bulk of the housing industry.”

Austin designer Ed Martens, left, and builder E. Decker Ayers discuss their progress last week. via Austin American-Statesman

“Also, over 400 12-ounce cans of beer were confiscated from the house and were later destroyed.”

By Kelly Young kyoung@jacksonvilleprogress.com Cherokee County Sheriff's Department officers arrested two Jacksonville men this week after a search of their residence turned up a large amount of cocaine and an ... via Jacksonville Daily Progress

April 1, 2008 Earl and Lorraine Robertson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, March 28, 2008, at their home outside of San Antonio. via The Wilson County News

By Debby Schamber The Orange Leader PINEHURST - After a closed session with the City Council, Pinehurst Mayor Billy Permenter announced Monday night the temporary municipal court judge will be Precinct 2 Judge ... via Orange Leader

“Look at counties across Texas -- you'll find they impose the same restriction within municipalities and emergency service districts.”

Since Steve Anderson was convicted of burglary of a habitation 20 years ago, he has gotten married, become a state employee and volunteered for years as a firefighter in Parker County. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Local Crime Blotters Sherman Police Department's Daily Bulletins for 3/24 thru 3/25/2008 Updated: 080001457 Robertson, Clay VICTIM of Burglary Of Vehicle , at 8XX Baker Park Dr, Sherman, TX, between 10:00, ... via KTEN-TV Denison

Two design firms will present their plans for the University of Texas' prized Brackenridge Tract Wednesday afternoon at a Board of Regents meeting. via KXAN-TV Austin

Retired Air Force Maj. Lewis Shaffer Heller Jr. was called home by God on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. via The Wilson County News

“It's just been a great outpouring of love and caring for the people who lost everything. We were overwhelmed with stuff in just a few days, and I still have donations I need to pick up.”

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“John (Beck) gave us a really generous offer on the home”

The home on a quiet corner of South Commerce Street was empty for a long time until officials with CASA of North Texas discovered it and worked out a deal to make it their new office. via Gainesville Daily Register

“George knows that department inside and out”

Groggy from a quick nap after working all day, Reno Fire Chief George Robertson heard a loud knock on his door late Thursday night. via Azle News Online

“He had no idea what had happened to them.”

A 13-year-old girl clinging to life at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is the only survivor of a collision in East Texas that killed her 7-year-old sister, two grandparents and two family friends. via Houston Chronicle

“We know we can add a lot more, but we don't want to add beers just to take them on.”

As mass-produced beer sales flatten, craft breweries and imports are becoming the star with double-digit sales increases every year. via MySanAntonio.com

“This year's contest covered the U.S. Constitution, important documents, people, issues, civic values and current events. All of the questions and answers were available in the on-line study guide provided by the Bill of Rights Institute.”

Nick Robertson from Bridge City High School finished third last week during the 18th annual Regional Citizen Bee at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. via Orange Leader

A convicted triple murderer from Dallas and a man who fatally stabbed two people in an attack in Mission will get chances to leave death row. via KDBC

“The cost we're seeing from farm to market is just more”

We hear a lot about gas prices and the pinch at the pump, but what about the pinch at the grocery store? The Austin area surpassed $3 per gallon at the gas pump, and that's pumping up prices for just about ... via KEYE-TV Austin

“Salmon Pastures"; first place, Joyce Renfro, Oil, "Pitcher Plants"; second place, Mike Woody, "Segmented Wooden Vase"; third place, Barbara Richert, Pastel, "Sycamore Tree"; and Honorable Mention, Sarah Wallace, "Red as a Rose.”

The Museum of East Texas recently hosted its annual Celebrate Paint Super Saturday event. via The Lufkin Daily News