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Texas Tech 923 050 x - 19 19 0 Bayuk, Lindsey , Vogel , Ruch , Aragon and Vaughn and Dellasega Karns, Janca , Brolsma , Leverton and Kreder and Mayo. via El Paso Times

“And if it keeps one kid from getting in a car they shouldn't or drive one they shouldn't, it was well worth it.”

Students watched as the Athens police and fire departments and Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home employees picked up the pieces of a horrific wreck in front of the high school on Thursday. via Athens Daily Review

An annual celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the date marking an important military victory in Mexico's history, will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on May 4 at East Texas Fairgrounds, 2000 W. Front St., Tyler. via Tyler Morning Telegraph

This year's theme: sustainable gardening, or gardening for the future. View gardens and educational seminars on gardening for the 21st century. via Austin American-Statesman

“This compromise allows them to have their lake, but still gives us flexibility for the future. If at some point we do groundwater studies and find that it is impacting the groundwater, then we will curtail it”

For the first time in the district's history, the Neches and Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District is allowing its groundwater to be used to fill and maintain a reservoir. via Palestine Herald-Press

“I never knew a cemetery could be so political”

"This is our Texas family plot," said governor George W. Bush at the rededication ceremony for the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. via Texas Monthly

“If a nonprofit organization or a business with tax abatements, freeport goods or pollution control property has any questions about tax exemption, it should contact the appraisal district office before April 30”

Nonprofit organizations may qualify for a total exemption from property taxes, but they must apply for the exemption by April 30, said Jim Hudspeth, chief appraiser of the Johnson County Appraisal District. via Cleburne Times-Review

By Brien Murphy Wednesday, April 9, 2008 FRIDAY-SATURDAY Comedy legend Charlie Chaplin's best-known character is the Little Tramp, a put-upon fellow who somehow kept his chin up despite all the injustice in the ... via Abilene Reporter-News

“Any eligible person who has not received this exemption should apply by April 30”

Veterans with a service-connected disability may reduce their property taxes in 2008 by filling out an exemption form at the Central Appraisal District of Johnson County, Chief Appraiser Jim Hudspeth said. via Cleburne Times-Review

“Deeper"; and Emily Hunt of Brooklyn, N.Y., received third place for her mixed media collage "J.Azz.”

Juror Roger Shimomura announced the winners Saturday of the annual "Texas National" exhibition presented by the SFA School of Art. via The Daily Sentinel

The curtain dress. Oh, the curtain dress. In celebration of the AFI Dallas International Film Festival , Texas fashion institution Neiman Marcus has collaborated with The Harry Ransom Center at the University ... via Dallas Observer

“That fry that's cooked in duck fat [at Strip House] is a damn good fry”

French fries are a glorious gastronomic experience, whether you're talking about the most simple burger-stand sort, with salt and ketchup, or gussied up in fancy restaurants, with elegant oils and herbs. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“It's a win-win opportunity for employers and applicants.”

More than 40 businesses, along with several community organizations, will hold a job fair Friday called Hot Dog -- I Got a Job! for teenagers and young adults searching for summer employment. via Abilene Reporter-News

“The 30 counties benefiting from RLE are in the Tarleton State University service area”

Rep. John Carter , a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, presented Tarleton State University President Dennis P. McCabe with a check for $900,000 in a press conference on Feb. via North Texas e-News

“Bullock was never fair to Ann, and treated her very badly, mostly out of intense envy”

Bob Bullock, the legendary late Texas lieutenant governor for whom the Texas State History Museum is named, was a legend in his own time. via Abilene Reporter-News

“If you have to go on the highway right now, take an alternate route because the highway's going to be closed for awhile”

Posted on: Thursday, March 27, 2008, 8:40 AM Updated on: Thursday, March 27, 2008, 9:27 AM Traffic on westbound U.S. Highway 190 is being forced to exit at Fort Hood Street as emergency personnel respond to a ... via Killeen Daily Herald

A Central Texas teenager is behind bars after he allegedly stole more than $1500 from his employeer. via KXXV-TV Waco

On Easter, dining is backward.

The prime steakhouses are open. But other restaurants are either booked up, or closed.

If you're looking for space, try a steakhouse.

Del Frisco's Double Eagle in Fort Worth and Dallas will open at noon and serve its regular menu; 812 Main St., 817-877-3999, or 5251 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, 972-490-9000.

Both Silver Fox Steakhouses in Fort Worth and Grapevine will open at 11 a.m. and serve a $42.95 special; 1651 S. University Drive, 817-332-9060, or 1235 William D. Tate Ave., Grapevine, 817-329-6995. (To view the menu, go to www.silverfoxcafe.com and click on 'Easter menu.') Read more

Playwright and actress Regina Washington, a Dallas native, saw potential in a musical inspired by Crowns , Craig Marberry and Michael Cunningham's photo book of African-American women in their elaborate Sunday ... via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Updated: Mar 18, 2008 5:33pm Severe thunderstorms across Central Texas Tuesday afternoon flooded streets and highways across a number of counties including Hill, McLennan and Bell. via KCEN