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  1. Killer With Low I.Q. Executed in TexasRead the original story

    29 min ago | HeraldTribune.com

    ... He received a lethal injection and was pronounced dead at 6:48 p.m. in the death chamber at a state prison in Huntsville, Tex., after the United States Supreme Court denied a request from his lawyers to stay his execution. His last words, at 6:40, ...

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    Related Topix: Violent Crime, State Prisons, Prison, US News, US Supreme Court, Death Penalty

  2. Texas executes killer of 11-year-old girlRead the original story

    Yesterday | Spencer New Leader

    HUNTSVILLE, Texas A 44-year-old Texas man was executed Thursday evening for raping and murdering an 11-year-old girl, despite pleas from his attorneys he was too mentally impaired to qualify for capital punishment .

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    Related Topix: US Supreme Court, US News, Granbury, TX, Prison

  3. Sam Houston State honors Stroman gradRead the original story

    Yesterday | Victoria Advocate

    ... Induction ceremonies for the Class of 2009 are scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Lowman Student Center in Huntsville. "It's really neat," Pfister said. "It's a tremendous honor." Pfister carried her love for basketball into her career and has ...

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  4. Extended alcohol hours greeted with wait-and-see attitudeRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Huntsville Item

    As Huntsville businesses steadily acquire the newly adopted Mixed Beverage Late Hours License, bar owners and Huntsville police are proceeding with caution.

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  5. Hornets back on winning trackRead the original story

    6 hrs ago | The Huntsville Item

    ... with a three-game losing streak Thursday night. The effort was there and things finally fell into place for the Huntsville boys varsity basketball squad. Thanks to a strong defensive performance and four players in double-digit scoring, the Hornets ...

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  6. Buckeyes' offense spreads the wealthRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | Longview News-Journal

    ... to stop when they have the football. The top-ranked Buckeyes (13-0) meet Cuero (13-0) at 6 p.m. on Saturday in Huntsville at Sam Houston State University's Bowers Stadium. At stake is a berth in the Class 3A Division I state title game next week ...

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  7. Texas executes hit man in Houston triple sla...Read the original story

    Sep 22, 2009 | San Diego Union-Tribune

    Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 5:19 p.m. HUNTSVILLE, Texas - A convicted hit man was executed Tuesday evening for a triple slaying in Houston nearly 14 years ago.

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    Related Topix: Texas, South America, World News, Colombia, Prison

  8. Inmate With Low I.Q. Nears ExecutionRead the original story w/Photo

    11 hrs ago | New York Times

    ... 11-year-old girl in 1997. He received a lethal injection at 6:48 p.m. in the death chamber at a state prison in Huntsville, Tex., after the United States Supreme Court denied a request from his lawyers to stay his execution. Tests administered to ...

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    Related Topix: Violent Crime, State Prisons, Prison, US News, US Supreme Court, Death Penalty

  9. Texas to Execute Man Convicted of Killing Young GirlRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | KOSA

    Texas to Execute Man Convicted of Killing Young Girl 12/3/09 Associated Press December 3, 2009 HUNTSVILLE, Texas - A condemned 44-year-old inmate is hoping the U.S. Supreme Court keeps him from the Texas death chamber for the fatal slashing of an 11-year-old girl.

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  10. Texas Inmate EscapesRead the original story

    15 hrs ago | KOSA

    ... the spirit of the holiday and make a donation. Texas Inmate Escapes 12/3/09 Associated Press December 3, 2009 HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - Rewards totaling $30,000 are offered for information leading to Texas prison escapee Arcade Joseph Comeaux ...

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  11. Texas man with low IQ asks court to spaRead the original story

    17 hrs ago | NewsChannel 8

    HUNTSVILLE, Texas - A condemned Texas inmate is hoping the U.S. Supreme Court keeps him from the death chamber for the fatal slashing of an 11-year-old girl.Bobby Wayne Woods is set for lethal injection Thursday evening in Huntsville for the April 1997 abduction, rape and slaying of Sarah Patterson, his ex-girlfriend's daughter.

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  12. Candidates can begin to file for March primariesRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | The Huntsville Item

    ... in the March primary. Holland, a 25-year resident of Precinct 3 and former owner of Holland Chevrolet/Nissan in Huntsville, is currently a private investigator. District 13 state Rep. Lois Kolkhorst of Brenham will seek re-election for a new term. ...

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  13. Blanco FFA to Compete at State Leadership ContestsRead the original story w/Photo

    19 hrs ago | Blanco County News

    ... Tyler Hardin, Kellam Nabers, Ryan Wagner, Will Byler, and Ed Alvarado. These students will be traveling to Huntsville next Friday and Saturday to compete in the State FFA Leadership Development Events at Sam Houston State University. This marks the ...

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  14. Convicted sex offender escapes from Texas prisonRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | WOAI.com

    ... by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows Arcade Joseph Comeaux. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice) HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) a ' Rewards totaling $30,000 are offered for information leading to Texas prison escapee Arcade Joseph Comeaux Jr. ...

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  15. Road to Success shows no dead endRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Houstonian

    ... I didn't know I had received it until they called my name," Raymond said. John Escobedo, president of the Huntsville LULAC chapter said, "Every year we recognize people who do things for the community, especially the Hispanic community." The LULAC ...

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    Related Topix: Houston, TX, Sam Houston State University

  16. Gilmer's Godfrey Completely Consumed By FootballRead the original story w/Photo

    Yesterday | Tyler Morning Telegraph

    ... Class 3A Division I semifinal at 6 p.m. at Bowers Stadium, located on the Sam Houston State University campus in Huntsville. The ideal ending, of course, is the state title. It would be the Buckeyes' second of the decade and first since 2004. Two ...

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    Related Topix: High School Football, Texas High School Football

  17. Area high school notebook: Trying to stay upbeatRead the original story

    Yesterday | The Huntsville Item

    Huntsville basketball coach Larry Carlson tried his best to put on a happy face Tuesday night.

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  18. Buckeyes, Gobblers to play Saturday night in HuntsvilleRead the original story

    Yesterday | Gilmer Mirror

    The Gilmer Buckeyes will take on the Cuero Gobblers Saturday at Bowers Stadium on the campus of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.

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  19. Wynne Home to receive preservation awardRead the original story

    Wednesday | The Huntsville Item

    Samuella Wynne Palmer officially deeded her family home to the City of Huntsville in 1998-1999, with the provision that it be used as a "cultural activities center" and for "historic preservation projects or activities." Complying with Palmer's wishes required the City to do some historic preservation of its own, adapting the Wynne family home into ...

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    Related Topix: Walker County, TX, Sam Houston State University, Wedding

  20. City recognized for fundraising driveRead the original story

    Wednesday | The Huntsville Item

    The Huntsville City Council discussed several items but took no major action during its regular meeting Tuesday night at City Hall.

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    Related Topix: Walker County, TX

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