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Popes Telegram to Victims of Explosion in Texas
VATICAN CITY, April 22, 2013 (Zenit.org) - Here is the text of the telegram sent by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican Secretary of State, on behalf of the Holy Father, to Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas regarding the explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas last Wednesday. The explosion caused 14 deaths and hundreds wounded.* * *Saddened by news of the destruction caused by the ...
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Veterans Band of Corpus Christi
The Veterans Band of Corpus Christi performs at the following locations: May 18 Armed Forces Day Ceremony Sherrill Park 10:00 amMay 18 Armed Forces Day Gonzalez 702 Brownlee 6:30 pm May 18 Armed Forces Take the Lead W.R. Ray Gym 7:30 pm May 19 Armed Forces Ceremony Trisun Westwood 2:00 pm May 24 Memorial Day Ceremony Memorial Park Robstown 11:00 amMay 25 Memorial Day Ceremony Coastal Bend State ...
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Promoting water-efficient landscaping without costing the taxpayer a single dime
Succulents, such as cacti, usually retain water in arid climates or soil conditions and are often used by homeowners when xeriscaping. A bill that ensures Texas homeowners the right to install drought-resistant landscaping despite restrictions from some neighborhood associations has passed the Senate with no opposition and now goes to the governor's desk for his signature. Many of Texas' ...
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Bills tackle road safety insurance not statewide texting ban
House Bill 63, which has yet to be heard by Senate committee, proposes a statewide ban on texting. Legislation that deals with safety and insurance on Texas roads are headed to the governor for his signature but a proposed statewide ban on texting isn't among them. Texas ranks among the worst states for passing highway safety laws, according to a January report released by Advocates for ...
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Austins Pizza phone service fixed sales shoot up after story runs
Austin's Pizza's well-known phone number is working again. Austins Pizzas fortunes have changed overnight thanks, in part, to a story that ran yesterday on the Austin Business Journal website. Owner J.D. Torian had called ABJ about the frustration of having his main phone line disconnected multiple times not because he did anything wrong, but because of billing snafus with service ...
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Veterans to get expedited occupational licenses
State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio Gov. Rick Perry has signed a bill that helps veterans and their families apply specific training toward civilian occupational licenses. Senate Bill 162, filed by State Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, requires state agencies issuing occupational licenses to provide expedited licensure for military service members, their spouses and veterans ...
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New Parkland Hospital built to withstand EF5 tornadoes
Parkland Hospital is built to take a beating, its construction team says. The new Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas is being built to withstand wind speeds of 350 mph -- stronger than those in the EF5 tornado that ravaged Moore, Okla., and surrounding areas earlier this week. The hospital building was designed three and a half years ago, shortly after Hurricane Katrina, and is being ...
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ETF chairwoman Lower-than-requested funding is vote of confidence
Terry Hazell is chairwoman of the Texas Emerging Technology Fund Advisory Council. Earlier this week, the Texas Legislature approved replenishing the Emerging Technology Fund with $50 million over two years versus $139 million requested by the office of Gov. Rick Perry. The low funding level came after years of controversy and allegations of political influence connected to the fund thats ...
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San Antonio craft brewers ready to tap into larger market
Freetail Brewery's Scott Metzger is optimistic that the state's changes to the brewpub laws will create more opportunities for craft brewers. Craft beer brewers in the Lone Star State finally have the legislative relief they have sought for years. The Texas Legislature has approved a number of changes to the states alcohol laws, which could provide San Antonios craft beer industry with a ...
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Warrant Mother thought she left baby at day care
DALLAS (AP) — A North Texas woman whose year-old daughter died after being left for hours in a car has told authorities she thought she dropped off the child earlier at a day care.An arrest warrant reveals details of an interview police conducted with 42-year-old Vibha Marks. The Dallas Morning News reports Wednesday that Marks told police she was certain she had left her daughter at the ...
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Chesapeake donates $1M for Oklahoma tornado recovery efforts
Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy Corp. donated $1 million to the Red Cross in Oklahoma to help with recovery efforts after the May 20 tornado. Chesapeake Energy Corp. (NYSE: CHK) donated $1 million to the American Red Cross in Oklahoma to help with relief and recovery efforts in Moore and other cities affected by the tornado this week. The Oklahoma City-based company sent its own disaster ...
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Zale Corp. reports $5M profit for Q3
Zales Corp. earned $5 million in its third quarter after losing the same amount in last year's third quarter. Zale Corp. made $5 million in its third quarter after having lost that amount in the same quarter a year ago, the company said Wednesdasy. The earnings translate 13 cents per diluted share. The Irving-based jewelry retailer reported $433 million in revenue, compared to last years ...
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Tennis signs first American athlete in three years
Tyler Owens /Senior Staff Writer The vast diversity of cultures on the UNT tennis team has grown even more in recent months as the Mean Green has signed two freshmen - Alexis Thoma and Ana Sofia Cordero - to letters of intent Thoma, who is from Frisco, is the first American student-athlete to join the team since the 2009-2010 season. "I feel like a better player when I'm out here ...
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Hecklers interrupt Gov. Perrys speech
AUSTIN (AP) -- Hecklers have repeatedly interrupted a speech by Gov. Rick Perry, demanding that Texas expand the Medicaid program under the White House-backed health care reform ...
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Equity group buys up San Antonio firms BlackBrush TexStar and SunTerra
Tailwater Capital, a new Dallas-based private equity group, has purchased three San Antonio-based energy companies from its former parent. Tailwater spun off Monday from HM Capital, also of Dallas, snapping up its equity stakes in BlackBrush Oil & Gas, TexStar Midstream Services and SunTerra Well Services. All three companies are based in San Antonio with operations in the nearby Eagle Ford ...
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Medicaid expansion protesters interrupt Perry talk
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Hecklers have repeatedly interrupted a speech by Gov. Rick Perry, demanding that Texas expand the Medicaid program under the White House-backed health care reform ...
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Cousins unveils big changes for 2100 Ross makeover
A rendering of the new entry of 2100 Ross Avenue -- once it goes through its makeover -- in downtown Dallas. It's been a long time coming for 2100 Ross Ave., one of downtown Dallas' skyscrapers in the Dallas Arts District: A much-needed multimillion dollar makeover. There have been plans for repositioning the 33-story, 844,000-square-foot skyscraper since it was purchased at foreclosure ...
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Independent AE board could be shelved
In special session on Tuesday, the Austin City Council members discussed several possibilities on how it would oversee a new board of directors for Austin Energy. After nearly an hour of discussion, the council decided to schedule a vote Thursday on whether to postpone the idea of an independent board for Austin Energy indefinitely. Council members discussed plans that would create a committee ...
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Richmond pastor charged with 4 felonies in Texas
RICHMOND -- Texas authorities now say a Richmond pastor accused of sex crimes has now been formally charged with four felonies related to two alleged ...
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Carroll trustees continue to look at open enrollment
SOUTHLAKE — School leaders appear to be moving closer to allowing students who live in within Southlake city limits - but are zoned in the Keller or Northwest school districts - to attend Carroll ...
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New software could change UNT registration process
J.P. Lugo / Staff Writer New software may be applied in the registration system that will allow students to see all their schedule possibilities in a new visual form when registering for courses. With the software titled Visual Schedule Builder, students can select classes they want to take and the program will show all the possible schedules for those choices. Students will also have the ...
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House members kill more Senate bills as revenge
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Members of the Texas Houses have expanded their retaliation against the Senate for failing to move their bills. A Republican lawmaker joined the fray Wednesday by targeting minor bills by Granbury Republican Sen. Brian Birdwell. Rep. Debbie Riddle announced she would filibuster each of his proposed laws unless Birdwell moved forward on bills affecting Harris County. ...
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Putting a face to Big Tex Design phase completed on new icon
A scene from a State Fair Video on how the new face of Big Tex was computer designed. What will the new Big Tex look like? Well, now we can sort of put a face to him. Officials with the State Fair of Texas have released another video, this one showing the design of Big Tex's face and hat. The Fair has been working on designing and building a new Big Tex since October when the longtime Fair ...
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Retail gasoline prices across Texas up 2 cents
AAA Texas on Wednesday reported the average price at the pump reached $3.43 per gallon. Nationwide retail gasoline prices jumped 6 cents this week to hit $3.66 per ...
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Float driver says train seemed still before crash
MIDLAND, Texas (AP) -- The driver of a parade float struck by a train in a Texas crash that killed four military veterans told federal investigators that the oncoming train appeared to be ...
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San Antonio planning facelift for downtown
River North is widely considered to be one of the most rundown, neglected and unsafe areas of the city. It has stood for years at the edge of downtown like a blight on the conscience of San Antonio, reminding city officials and the community constantly that something must be done. But, finding the money to proceed with a redevelopment project has proven difficult, until recently.
River North will be entirely overhauled in a new project that aims to revamp the area and make it an integral part of the life and culture of the city’s core, rather than a ghost town that people avoided at all costs. The project is finally underway following the injection of over US$24 million in funding for the overhaul. Read more
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