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Stealing Israel's fuel Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:41PMLebanon and Israel are trying to resolve their maritime- border dispute peacefully -- for now. But the Hezbollah terrorists who control Lebanon are itching to turn it into a crisis that'll justify war -- if and when their patrons in Iran and Syria want it. At issue is an...
Nolan Ryan Released From Hospital Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:30PMTexas Rangers president and CEO Nolan Ryan was released from a Houston hospital on Tuesday after being admitted for chest pains.
Red Wings G Osgood Retires With 401 Wins Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:30PMDetroit Red Wings goaltender Chris Osgood, who won three Stanley Cups, announced his retirement Tuesday.
McIlroy Dumps Long-Time Girlfriend Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:30PMU.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy has left his long-time girlfriend and was seen Sunday night with top-ranked tennis player Caroline Wozniacki.
Lightning C Stamkos Agrees To 5-Year Deal Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:30PMTampa Bay Lightning stud center Steven Stamkos agreed to a five-year deal worth $37.5 million on Tuesday.
Wisconsin's Door County is a Golf Destination, Too Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:01PMBucolic Door County, Wis., which encompasses the arm of land extending northeast that separates Lake Michigan from Green Bay, is known for its lakeside towns, cherries and as a haven for tourists from nearby states.
Cubs sign Bush to minor-league deal Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:46PMThe right-hander was designated for assignment by Texas earlier this month and cleared unconditional release waivers last week, making him a free agent.
Water gives pleasure, but menaces lurking Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:15PMI learned to swim at age 3 at Brighton Beach, where each morning, June to October, my father swam freestyle back and forth between the rock jetties. Summering near water was a family essential as I was growing up, a pleasure I carried into adulthood. For more than 30 summers, I swam daily from Minnesota to Wisconsin and back against the current of the scenic St. Croix River. In my 40s, I joined ...
'Carmaggedon' Ahead When LA's 405 Shuts Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:02PMNorth Texas sees road construction all the time. But when ten miles of Los Angeles' busiest freeway shuts down this weekend, locals are expecting "carmageddon" unlike any mayhem ever before.
Disbarred Lafayette attorney Duane Rogers to stand trial for sex assault Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:58AMDuane Glenn Rogers, 45, a disbarred Lafayette attorney, will go to trial in December on accusations that he sexually assaulted a young girl over a five-year period and then fled to Mexico to avoid standing trial in the case.
Abilene Reporter-News: Morning state, national, international headlines, July 14 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:49AMWASHINGTON Amid new warnings and fresh signs of strain, President Barack Obama and congressional leaders are entering a perilous debt-limit endgame. The president, declaring "enough is enough," is demanding that budget negotiators find common ground by week's end even as the Senate's top Republican gained followers for his own last-ditch scheme to avoid a government default. By Jim Kuhnhenn.
Lake Whitney shrinks to 40-year low in Texas drought Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:25AMDrought-stricken Lake Whitney is more than 13 feet low, leaving beaches and boat ramps high and dry and hurting water releases.
Texas Gets "B" On Children's Dental Report Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:33PM Texas students will be heading back to school in less than two months, and many will be making a trip to the dentist for a checkup before classes start.
Input sought for oil spill early restoration projects Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:35AMshare: digg facebook twitter Natural resource trustees are planning early restoration to start addressing impacts to natural resources caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and they're welcoming ideas for specific restoration and conservation projects in Texas.In April, the trustees announced an agreement in which BP agreed to provide $1 billion toward early restoration projects in the Gulf ...
Water holds pleasures, and lurking menaces Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:13AMPersonal Health: How swimmers and others can avoid "recreational water illness," the gastrointestinal, respiratory and nervous system infections or irritations caused by unseen pollutants. Plus, simple ways to prevent injuries and drownings
Counties Propose Secession in the Name of South California Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:32PMThe proposed state of South California would conspicuously exclude the heavily Democratic city of Los Angeles.
Record Year For Endangered Sea Turtles Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:20PMIt's been a record year for endangered sea turtles found along the Texas Seashore coast, according to marine biologists at the Padre Island National Seashore.
California Counties Talk of Cutting Ties to State Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:17PMThe proposed state of South California would include roughly a dozen counties, conspicuously not including the heavily Democratic city of Los Angeles.
Sparks Sandcastle Soiree Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:14AMSPARKS — Sparks might be far from the ocean and beach, but residents have a chance this weekend to experience some sand and sun at the Sparks Marina during a sandcastle building event.
Spotlight on Spending: Nueces County spends hundreds of thousands a year for fleet's fuel, maintenance Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:03PMCounty plans $1.1M in 2010-11 for vehicle gas
Red Cross Closes Elmore City Shelter Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:51PMThe Red Cross closes a temporary shelter it opened in Elmore City on Saturday for evacuees from the wildfire in Pernell.
1,000-pound whale, second found this week in Indian River County, to be part of study Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:48PMA half-ton pygmy sperm whale found dead late Friday on the beach near Bermuda Bay on State Road A1A by a visiting Texas couple will be studied to determine why these deep ocean marine mammals are swimming to land and dying.
A book of 'Abstract Musings' released Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:25PMLast year's Deepwater Horizon oil spill affected everyone along the coast, each in a different way. As a committed nature lover who believes we should strive to be one with the earth and its inhabitants, Judith LaHaie grieved over the effect the...
Successful launch gives way to uncertain post-space shuttle era Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:08AMAt 11:29 a.m. Friday, cars pulled to the sides of roadways, pedestrians and beachgoers turned south, and people emerged from their homes and offices to look hard into the sky. Updates: NASA STS-135: The Last Shuttle MULTIMEDIA: Space Shuttle Program GOT LAUNCH PHOTOS? Post them here! INSIDE: Photo gallery of shuttle launches
Traveling with the team Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:08PMFor their 2011 summer getaway, Steve and Julie Kuntz opted for bleachers over beaches.
Atlantis roars into space on final shuttle mission Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:26AMAtlantis roars from the launch pad on NASA's 135th and final shuttle mission.
Many urban areas offer trips to beach without traffic jams Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:10AMSitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic on your way to or from the beach is no day at the, well, beach. But not every trip to the shore has to involve an onerous trek, or even a car. In cities nationwide, residents know where to find local gems of sand and...
City sued in dike deaths Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:43PMTEXAS CITY Lawyers representing the mother of twin girls who drowned while swimming at the dike last fall filed a lawsuit against the city.
Input sought for restoration projects Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:09PMPORT ARTHUR — Natural resource trustees are planning early restoration to start addressing impacts to natural resources caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and they’re welcoming ideas for specific restoration and conservation projects according to Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) officials.
Down Under Comes Out On Top in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2011 Readers' Survey Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:36PMContact: Clare Sadler, Marketing Coordinator, +1-310-695-3215, csadler@tourism.australia.com, or Elizabeth Rhodes, Marketing Communications Manager, +1-310-695-3215, erhodes@tourism.australia.com; Images available at: www.images.australia.com
Final Word Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:03AMFinal Word
15 mph beach speed limit an unreasonable reach Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:09AMDavid Sikes' outdoors column | POLLS
'Old farm boy' has a knack for shooting Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:34PMLarry Corbett seems to be one of those lucky people who always loves to get up and go to work in the morning.
Around the world in 11 days Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:29PMAround the world in 11 days
July pet events: Big pet expo, horse hoedown and a dog cruise Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:06PMDogs will be jumping, running and having all sorts of fun at Poochapalooza in Marysville. (Digital Memories Photography)
Cooler Bay Area weather expected for rest of week Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:09AMThe brief heat wave that lured people to the beaches over the last few days is coming to a close with temperatures expected to drop starting today. Inland areas that had topped 100 degrees this weekend will be about 15...
Better Lives for Mexicans Cut Allure of Going North Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:10PMThe extraordinary Mexican migration that delivered millions of illegal immigrants to the United States over the past 30 years has sputtered to a trickle, and research points to a surprising cause: unheralded changes in Mexico that have made staying home more attractive.
2 Sharks Caught Near Local Beaches Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:55PMTwo large sharks caught in the Gulf of Mexico close to the shoreline recently have some swimmers thinking twice before heading into the water.
China Admits Spill From Northeastern Oil Rig Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:04PMOil that spewed from an offshore drilling rig in northeastern China for more than two weeks last month spread 320 square miles, government officials acknowledged on Tuesday.
Bull sharks caught off two Texas beaches Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:29AMThe Houston Chronicle is reporting; a woman angler hooked a 4-foot bull shark on Saturday at Matagorda Bech and a group of three friends from Beaumont caught a much larger, 300-pound version on Sunday near Rollover Pass. read more
Sharks caught at two Houston-area beaches Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:25PMOne, which was more than 8 feet long, was caught near Crystal Beach. The other was found near Matagorda Bay
Last 4 Shuttle Astronauts Arrive at Launch Site on Independence Day Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:44PMThis story was updated at 5:30 p.m. ET.
Atheist Organization Flies 'God-LESS America' Banners on Fourth of July Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 1:43PMAn atheist group has funded a $23,000 campaign to fly banners across the skies of America on Fourth of July saying “God-LESS America” and “Atheism is Patriotic.”
Atheist Group Promoting 'God-LESS America' Banners on July 4 Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 1:43PMAn atheist group has funded a $23,000 campaign to fly banners across the skies of America on Fourth of July saying “God-LESS America” and “Atheism is Patriotic.”
Last Shuttle Astronauts Mark Fourth of July with Trip to Launch Site Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 7:50AMCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — With a real 'rocket's red glare' awaiting them later this week, the four American astronauts who will fly NASA's final space shuttle mission will make an Independence Day arrival today at their Florida launch site.
Environmental report: Area water is polluted Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 11:08PMPollution-related advisory days for beaches in Texas more than tripled, rising from 231 in 2009 to 704 in 2010, a report said.
Uncle’s fate on D-Day fuels man’s desire in push for memorial Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 8:16PMAl Hamlett was just a youngster when he delivered newspapers for the Johnson City Press-Chronicle, and he had no way of knowing that something behind one of the doors on his route would later become near and dear to his heart.
Sharks are misunderstood Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:38PMSome sharks are being brought to the brink of extinction by a movie, a sullied habitat and the myth that mankind and Jaws are enemies.
Shrimpers may face stricter rules to protect turtles Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 10:32PMCompliance with existing rules is poor, and more stringent measures are eyed
Coast Guard suspends search for teen in Texas Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 5:14PMThe U.S. Coast Guard has suspended a search for a girl who disappeared while swimming at a Houston-area beach during a family outing.