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25 min ago | Telegram & Gazette

Illegal ads a sticky situation for many towns

Roll up to an intersection in many places and the sign you see might not only tell you to stop, yield or turn in a certain direction, it might also feature unwanted ads for a taco joint, surf shop, miracle diet, a political candidate, or urge tourists to go home.

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5 hrs ago | South Texas Chisme

Slow to no justice for boys raped in Texas juvenile facility

More than two years ago, a pair of former administrators at a remote West Texas juvenile prison were indicted on charges accusing them of sexually preying on teenage boys at the facilitya 'a development hailed by the state's attorney general as a first step toward justice in a statewide scandal.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

KOSA

New Cases of the H1N1 Flu Virus Confirmed in West Texas

CBS 7 News Staff July 2, 2009 BREWSTER COUNTY - More swine flu cases have been confirmed in West Texas.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

WFAA-TV Dallas

Showers, thunderstorms forecast for much of Texas

Showers and thunderstorms were possible across parts of Texas on Tuesday but the heat is holding on.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

Abilene Reporter-News

Judge orders accused TYC sex offenders to appear in court

After months of delays, two former Texas Youth Commission administrators have been ordered to appear in court, Ward County records show.

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KOSA

TYC Sex Abuse Scandal Case Handed to Odessa Judge

Homeowners in the State of Texas could soon have more trouble finding legitimate contract workers as a major regulatory commission closes its doors for good.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

Victoria Advocate

10 oilfield theft ring suspects arrested

Originally published June 30, 2009 at 7:52 p.m., updated June 30, 2009 at 8:57 p.m. ODESSA, Texas a ' Ten people have been arrested in the theft of about $2 million worth of oil and gas condensate from oil companies and producers in three West Texas counties.

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Odessa American Online

Odessa Icemen win the USSSA 13U AA Texas West State Championship

The Odessa Icemen won the USSSA 13U AA Texas West State Championship, defeating the Canyon Alleycats 11-2. The Icemen scored 33 runs while allowing only 8. The Icemen will represent West Texas at the USSSA World Series July 12-19 in Hutchinson, Kan., taking with them 23-6 record.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

Orange Leader

Sex abuse case against TYC officials stalls again

When legislators and prosecutors realized a sex abuse case at a remote West Texas juvenile prison had languished in the hands of a local district attorney for two years, they vowed to move the case swiftly forward as the graphic allegations created a statewide scandal.

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El Paso Times

New judge named in Texas youth prison case

An Odessa judge is now handling the cases against two former West Texas youth prison officials accused of repeatedly sexually abusing teenage inmates.

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The South Mississippi Sun Herald

9 cheap ways to stay cool this summer

With gas prices at an average $2.67 and climbing, hitting the road this summer may not be an attractive option.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

IEP High School Mania - El Paso Times

Ram n Renter a: 'Widows' writer made waves in far West Texas

Far West Texas grabs your heart and does not let go, no matter what. It's difficult to explain to outsiders what makes the place special.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

The Auto Channel

Renegade Lights Motorcycle LED Lights Will Light Up the West Texas Sky at Black Gold Rally

Slaton, TX, June 27, 2009: For those in the know the sounds of motorcycles rumbling across the roadways of West Texas means it is the middle week end of July which is to be spent in the small West Texas town of Goldsmith at the Black Gold Rally.

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram

West Texas power projects could hold the key to carbon emissions

"In reality, there is no such thing as clean coal," environmental organizations declared in an advertisement designed to counter a campaign by the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, a group led by the coal industry.

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KCBD-TV Lubbock

Oklahoma man pleads guilty to the beating death of his ex-wife

An Oklahoma man admits to beating his former wife to death in a Lubbock motel. Arthur Swagger, 38, pleaded guilty Friday morning.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

KVIA-TV El Paso

Cocaine ring in small West Texas town broken up

West Texas authorities say they have broken up a large cocaine ring in the small town of Kermit.

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News 8 Austin

Transmission lines bring wind energy from West to Central Texas

Some electric companies are working to go green by building transmission lines to amp up production on wind energy.

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KOSA

Michael Jackson Music Sold Out In West Texas

Melissa Correa mcorrea@cbs7.com June 25, 2009 Midland, TX- It's no doubt that in West Texas, news of Michael Jackon's death has hit home for fans.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

KOSA

Black Bear Caught in West Texas

CBS 7 News Staff June 25, 2009 Glasscock County, Texas - Glassock County officials and state wildlife officers are attempting to catch a black bear this afternoon.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

Odessa American Online

West of the Pecos Rodeo

The first performance of the 127th West of the Pecos Rodeo at the Buck Jackson Arena in Pecos.

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