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22 min ago | MySanAntonio.com

Killeen struggling to return to normal

As the sun rose, the sky over Killeen was overcast this morning, setting the mood for a community still in shock over the shooting massacre at Fort Hood less than two days earlier.

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Related Topix: Killeen Metro, Killeen, TX, US Military, US Army, Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX

Sat Nov 07, 2009

McClatchy DC

Military releases names of dead in Fort Hood massacre

The military of Saturday released the following list of the people killed Thursday when a gunman fire at Fort Hood, Texas.

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Related Topix: Fort Hood, TX, US Military, US Army, Fort Hood

Mochila

Governor: Visiting injured soldiers 'humbling'

A doctor says shooting victims from Fort Hood are improving. And Gov. Rick Perry visits the wounded from the Fort Hood shooting, at a hospital in Temp ...

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Related Topix: Rick Perry, US Governors, Texas Government, Video

St. Anthony Messenger

Texas Bishop Decries Shooting Rampage at Army Base

Source: Published: First responders walk out to a news conference at Fort Hood in Texas Nov.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX, Beaumont, TX, Beaumont Metro

The State

Stepfather convicted in death of 'Baby Grace'

Two years after the remains of a toddler who came to be known as "Baby Grace" were dumped in Galveston Bay, the child's stepfather was convicted of capital murder in her beating death.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Houston Metro, Galveston Metro, Galveston, TX

Mansfield News-Mirror

Prisons not included in top-priority bracket for H1N1 vaccinations

According to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, at the top of the list to receive H1N1 "swine flu" vaccinations are: Pregnant women; Those who care for infants under 6 months of age; Health care and EMS workers; Those ranging from 6 months through 24 years of age; and 25- to 64-year-olds with underlying medical conditions.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Atlanta, TX, Texas Government, Opinion

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Tyler Morning Telegraph

East Texas Democrat To Become A Republican

State Rep. Chuck Hopson says he's leaving the Democratic Party and becoming a Republican.

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Related Topix: US News, Texas Government, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, John McCain

KBTX-TV Bryan

Gov. Perry Orders Flags to Half-Staff

" Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding the shootings at Fort Hood: "The Texas family suffered a significant loss today with the tragedy at Fort Hood.

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Related Topix: Rick Perry, US Governors, Texas Government, Fort Hood, TX

Bloomberg.com

Twelve Dead, 31 Wounded in Shooting at Army Base in Texas; Gunman Killed

Twelve people were killed and 31 were wounded by at least one gunman who opened fire on the grounds of Fort Hood Army Base in Texas, the U.S. military said.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, US News, US Federal Bureau of Investigation

Q13.com KCPQ TV

Texas prisoner executed in case where jurors used Bible to justify death sentence

A man convicted of using a rifle to fatally beat and shoot an East Texas man during a burglary almost 12 years ago has been executed.

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Related Topix: Texas Government, US Supreme Court, US News

The Dallas Morning News

Smu professor named new Epa regional chief for Texas, four other states 2:34 PM CT

Dr. Al Armendariz, a Southern Methodist University engineering professor who has sharply criticized federal and state regulators for not cracking down hard enough on North Texas air polluters, has been named the Environmental Protection Agency's new regional administrator over Texas and four other states.

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Related Topix: Southern Methodist University, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX

Thu Nov 05, 2009

WLS

3 injured, homes destroyed in Texas natural gas explosion; flames visible for 20 miles

Flames blazed more than 400 feet high above a natural gas line explosion that rocked Bushland, Texas... Flames blazed more than 400 feet high above a natural gas line explosion that rocked Bushland, Texas about 1 a.m. Thursday Nov.

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Related Topix: Explosion, Bushland, TX, Amarillo, TX, Potter County, TX

WXOW

Army: 12 dead, 31 hurt in attacks at Fort Hood

A soldier opened fire at a U.S. Army base in Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday, unleashing a stream of gunfire that left 12 people dead and 31 wounded.

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Related Topix: US Military, US Army, Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX, US Politics, John Carter, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

MyFoxDFW

Gay Bar Raid Report Due

The Fort Worth Police Department will release an internal investigation Thursday on the conduct of its officers during a raid on a gay bar.

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KCEN

FBI Director Mueller Visits Texas Field Offices

FBI Director Robert Mueller will be in Texas visiting the agency's field offices in Houston and San Antonio.

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Related Topix: US Federal Bureau of Investigation, US News

KHOU-TV Houston

$7M Lotto Texas prize unclaimed

Texas is $7 million richer after the buyer of a winning Lotto Texas ticket didn't claim the prize by the deadline.

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Related Topix: Lottery, University of Texas Medical Branch

Wed Nov 04, 2009

KWTX

Perry: Election Results Reflect Discontent With Washington

Gov. Rick Perry said Wednesday the elections of Republican governors in New Jersey and Virginia this week signal dissatisfaction with policies in Washington.

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Related Topix: Texas Government, US Senate, Republican, US Politics, US News, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison

KHOU-TV Houston

Marine from San Antonio dies in Afghanistan

A Marine from Texas serving in Afghanistan has been killed. The Defense Department says 26-year-old Sgt.

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The Dallas Morning News

Houston businessman says he'll spend $10M in Democratic primary bid for governor

A wealthy Houston businessman says he will use $10 million of his own money in his Democratic primary bid for governor.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Texas Government, Rick Perry, US Governors

El Paso Times

Study finds Texas teacher merit pay did little

Texas spent $300 million on merit pay for teachers in the past three years in an effort that led to few gains by students.

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Related Topix: Texas Government

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