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Man Threatens to Kill Sen. Cruz, Blow Up the Sun
A Houston man is being held in a Houston jail Tuesday on accusations that he threatened to kidnap, murder and burn Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and his father, as well as to "blow up" the sun," the Associated...
High Winds Derail 47 Train Cars in...
A rail line in the Texas Panhandle has reopened after storms packing winds strong enough to form a tornado overturned more than 40 BNSF Railway cars.
Lake Closed Over Mysterious Barrel
A Central Texas lake and popular recreational area was closed for several hours after a 55-gallon barrel with unknown material was found floating in the water.
S. Texas Doctor Convicted of Patient Sex Assault
A South Texas dermatologist faces up to 20 years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a female patient.
Gov. Perry Courts Connecticut Gun Makers
Gov. Rick Perry visits Connecticut to court gun manufacturers that have threatened to leave since the state passed tough new gun-control laws.
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Real-Life Snakes on a Plane: Man Smuggles 7 Snakes
A Tyler snake expert has pleaded guilty in federal court to smuggling seven Peruvian snakes into the United States by concealing them underneath his jacket.
Man Threatens to Kill Sen. Cruz, Blow Up the Sun
A Houston man is being held in a Houston jail Tuesday on accusations that he threatened to kidnap, murder and burn Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and his father, as well as to "blow up" the sun," the Associated...
Ventura Wants Sniper's Widow to Defend Lawsuit
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura wants a defamation lawsuit against slain Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle to now be defended by his widow Taya Kyle.
Rest Easy With A Mattress Safe
What better way to sleep soundly each night than knowing the precise status of oneâ s life savings? Thatâ s the idea behind the simple and inventive Mattress Safe. With Spain's banks in...
Lake Closed Over Mysterious Barrel
A Central Texas lake and popular recreational area was closed for several hours after a 55-gallon barrel with unknown material was found floating in the water.
Summer Camp "Swat Team" Kids Fight West Nile Virus
A summer camp in Irving is urging children to fight the bite. The city's goal is to have 1,000 students actively fighting mosquitoes that can carry West Nile virus.
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