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Felony 101: Student accused of making fake IDs in dorm room

Police have issued an arrest warrant for a St. Edward’s University student who allegedly created fake IDs on his personal computer in his dorm room.

Read more : 31.12.2007 04:40:00

Wind power in Texas the new 'gold rush'

When it comes to pollution, Texas has a big problem. We breathe some of the dirtiest air in the country. But when it comes to making clean-burning energy, we've come a long way. Texas leads the nation in wind power.

Read more : 31.12.2007 04:40:00

Small changes help break bad habits

Got a habit to kick in the New Year? Research suggests that changes in your environment play a pivotal role in curbing habits - good, bad and in between.

Read more : 31.12.2007 04:40:00

Cops: Put the guns away on New Year's

The popping of champagne corks and fireworks are sounds often associated with New Year’s, but as the end of 2007 nears, law enforcement agents countywide say they will be looking and listening for another pop - that of firearms.

Read more : 31.12.2007 04:40:00

Bullies to blame for boy's death?

The mother of the boy who was killed on the Gulf Freeway says bullies had been threatening her son since October. She believes he was running for his life when he was hit.

Read more : 02.01.2008 04:00:00

Man armed with AK-47 opens fire in front of his home, killing one

A gunman involved in a shooting in southeast Houston Monday told police he was just trying to protect his family. But no matter why he opened fire, his neighbors say they were shaken by the bloody scene.

Read more : 02.01.2008 04:00:00

Gone but not forgotten

From former first lady Lady Bird Johnson to Luciano Pavarotti to Anna Nicole Smith, many familiar faces -- both those we loved and those we loved to hate -- passed away in 2007.

Read more : 02.01.2008 04:00:00

The mittens come out Jan. 1

Temperatures will be 15 to 20 degrees lower Tuesday afternoon then they are today thanks to a change in the jetstream.

Read more : 02.01.2008 04:00:00

Homeless man has high hopes for '08

Thomas McNair has high hopes for the New Year, even though he's been dreaming the same dream for a decade. McNair wants a big house, but he's homeless.

Read more : 02.01.2008 04:00:00

Texans stand by the death penalty

Although the death penalty is under attack across the nation, support for capital punishment remains strong in Texas, where a history of frontier justice, a law-and-order culture and conservative politics keep the execution chamber busy.

Read more : 06.01.2008 05:00:00

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