Texas

April 10, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Shaun P. Tousha, 30, of Hull, Texas, died April 9 in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Source: DOD

Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca arrests 32 parents in countywide sweep

April 10, 2008 -- EL PASO – El Paso County Sheriff Jimmy Apodaca has arrested 32 local parents who violated court orders requiring them to pay child support. The countywide sweep, which is being conducted in conjunction with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s Child Support Division, targets parents who are wanted by authorities for failing to pay their court-ordered child support.    » read more »

April 10, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Jeffery L. Hartley, 25, of Hempstead, Texas, died April 8 in Kharguliah, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga.

Source: DoD

Dallas, Texas, April 9, 2008 -- Cleaner skies are coming to North Texas thanks to the robust participation of local businesses in the Texas Emissions Reduction Program (TERP).

TERP has awarded over $9 million in rebates to upgrade or replace 113 of the dirtiest heavy-duty diesel engines and diesel-powered equipment in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The participation of a wide array of individuals and businesses from the agricultural, construction, hauling, trucking and related sectors will make it possible for North Texans to breathe cleaner air by preventing 931 tons of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.    » read more »

April 07, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

They died April 6 in Balad, Iraq, when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

Killed were:

Capt. Ulises Burgos-Cruz, 29, of Puerto Rico, who was assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

Spc. Matthew T. Morris, 23, of Cedar Park, Texas, who was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.

Source: DoD

* Green Power Supplied by Waste Management’s Landfill Gas-to-Energy Plant and TXU Energy Wind Power
* Company Ahead of Schedule to Meet Carbon-Neutrality Commitment

Round Rock, Texas, April 2, 2008 -- Dell is now powering 100 percent of its 2.1 million square-foot global headquarters campus, home to more than 10,000 employees, with 100 percent green power, the latest step in meeting the company’s 2008 carbon neutral commitment.

“It’s time for our industry to take a lead role in creating a clean energy future,” said Paul Bell, president, Dell Americas. “Today, we are challenging every technology company to work with their suppliers and partners in integrating green power and energy-efficient strategies into their operations.”    » read more »

World-Class Research Talent Will Bolster Texas’ Role in Diverse Field of Nanophotonics

April 02, 2008 -- LUBBOCK – Texas Governor Rick Perry today announced a $2 million investment through the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) to Texas Tech University to recruit renowned experts in nanophotonics technology, establishing a world-class center in applied nanophotonics at the College of Engineering’s Nano Tech Center.    » read more »

April 01, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Steven I. Candelo, 20, of Houston, Texas, died March 26 in Baghdad, when his vehicle was struck by a rocket propelled grenade.

He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.

Source: DoD

March 29, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Joshua A. Molina, 20, of Houston, Texas, died Mar. 27 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.

Source: DoD

March 26, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

They died March 24 in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive on March 23.

They were assigned to the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Killed were:

Pvt. George Delgado, 21, of Palmdale, California.

Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Hake, 26, of Enid, Oklahoma.

Pfc. Andrew J. Habsieger, 22, of Festus, Missouri.

Spc. Jose A. Rubio Hernandez, 24, of Mission, Texas.

Source: DoD

March 21, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Gregory D. Unruh, 28, of Dickinson, Texas, died March 19 in Mandali, Iraq, of injuries suffered in a vehicle accident.

He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.

This incident is under investigation.

Source: DoD

Nader/Gonzalez Campaign Issued The Following Statement In Response To Inquiries From The Citizens And Reporters In Texas: Nader/Gonzalez Has Eyes On Texas

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 -- The Nader/Gonzalez campaign has its eyes on Texas this week:

Texas has a long history of independent politics and citizen activism. But it also has one of the toughest ballot access hurdles in the country. The state requires a Presidential candidate to get 44,000 valid signatures to get on a party line and 74,108 signatures to run as an independent. And the signatures must be of registered voters who did not vote in the presidential primary of either party.    » read more »

March 19, 2008 -- When it comes to something as important as health and wellness, Texans seeking more information should always consult their doctor or licensed healthcare professional. According to a recent Pew Internet and American Life Project study, every day an estimated eight million Americans search the Internet for health care information. But Texans should never solely rely on a Web site to diagnose or treat a serious illness. Equally important, Internet users should always pay close attention to their information source.    » read more »

March 17, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. William D. O’Brien, 19, of Rice, Texas, died March 15 in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when he was attacked by small arms fire during combat operations.

He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

Source: DoD

Calling defendants ‘bottom feeders,’ judge exacts punitive damages

March 17, 2008 -- DALLAS – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s Bankruptcy and Collections Division successfully intervened in a federal bankruptcy involving an illegal residential foreclosure rescue scheme. In that case, Judge Stacey G.C.    » read more »