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The opening scene in "Ten Cent Night," Chicago-based playwright Marisa Wegrzyn's zestily written, impeccably acted dysfunctional family tragicomedy, is a classic piece of Americana.

The offbeat comedy "Ten Cent Night" will be performed Sept. 18 through Oct. 26 at 1105 W. Chicago Ave.

The Port Arthur school district is cancelling classes Tuesday and Wednesday due to Hurricane Gustav.

A Louisiana man was killed Tuesday night when the vehicle he was driving overturned off FM 1414 near Burkeville, south of Toledo Bend, said a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman.

A Louisiana man was killed Tuesday night when the vehicle he was driving overturned off FM 1414 near Burkeville, south of Toledo Bend, said a Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman.

Bruce Lockett, director of the Texas Archaeology Study Association, will discuss Civil War sites from Millican to the Sabine River at the next meeting of the Texas Research Ramblers Genealogical Society. via Theeagle.com

Cheers: To Kelly and Mike, who put out the ramp for the Trinity Railway Express train in all kinds of weather so that I can ride the train in my wheelchair. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

This week I will continue discussing the interim charges for House committees. The charges are good indicators of what legislation the legislature will take up during the next session. via North Texas e-News

“The bindings, although I can't go into them extensively, I can tell you that it is possible that he could have done this to himself.”

Police on Thursday identified a man who was found bound with duct tape in Lady Bird Lake in East Austin. via KXAM-TV Austin

“This can't be real. Everyone started saying he's dead, he's dead!”

Riad Hamad was a Clint Small M.S. teacher. Apr. 16: "Ladybird Lake body appeared gagged, bound" A body found Wednesday in Lady Bird Lake was a teacher at a Southwest Austin middle school, according to police ... via KEYE-TV Austin

“Through my project I learned that all sorts of outside activities and uncontrollable occurrences could affect schedules and I had to change my plans and priorities to complete it”

Special to The Leader Sarah Marie Irving has been a Girl Scout for 13 years - beginning as a Daisy. via Orange Leader

“It was really significant to me to learn about the Butler family and the contributions that Mr. Butler made to the city”

The new park next to the Long Center for the Performing Arts finally got an official name Thursday: Butler Park. via Austin American-Statesman

“We've watched them through the years, they've had great high school careers and they had great college careers”

Looking around at her creation, Barbara Mackey reflects on her husband. "He always said this East Texas area was just loaded with tremendous talent," Barbara explained. via KLTV Tyler

The pen is mightier than the sword, when used on the proper kind of paper. A pair of legendary Texas scribblers have written checks for Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign, according to Federal ... via Houston Chronicle

With all the products made in China that have recently been discovered to have lead paint, should I be concerned that my dishes, which were made in China, might be toxic with lead paint? They are ... via Austin American Statesman

On Sunday, March 30th, a significant rain event occurred around Toledo Bend Reservoir with one gauge reporting 16.93" in approximately eight hours. via Mix 104.5 KKMY-FM

We recently featured a photograph on the cover of the 2008 Abilene Names and Numbers phone book that raised questions concerning the sport of rodeo bull riding. via Abilene Reporter-News

This is our second sale ever -- see hundreds of local, Texas and international artists. via News 8 Austin

Like most of their counterparts across the state, area eighth-graders fared better on state-mandated reading tests than younger students. via News-journal.com

“Now people can just enjoy them”

By ROY APPLETON / The Dallas Morning News rappleton@dallasnews.com The number of bronze beasts in downtown Dallas is growing. via Denton Record-Chronicle