Sports calendar Dec 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Indiana at Wake Forest. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cowboys put 'Pacman' back on 53-man roster Dec 3, 2008
IRVING, Texas (AP) Adam "Pacman" Jones is back in the NFL, and will be able to play this week for the Dallas Cowboys ... He previously was suspended for the entire 2007 season while with Tennessee and played in only six games for the Cowboys before the most recent suspension after an alcohol-related scuffle at an upscale Dallas hotel ... He was traded to Dallas during the offseason and given another chance by commissioner Roger Goodell. (USA Today -- Sports)
McDermott to Wed Meinert Dec 3, 2008
She will pursue her master's degree at the University of Dallas, Texas ... He currently attends the University of Dallas, pursuing a master's degree. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Local auto industry supports Big 3 bailout Dec 3, 2008
Subscribe to Dallas Business Journal ... Dallas Business Journal - by ... Dallas-area automotive industry representatives and North Texas city leaders gathered at a Carrollton auto dealership Tuesday to express support for the proposed $25 billion congressional bailout of the auto industry. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Sports grill to break the ice Dec 3, 2008
Sports grill ready to break the ice - Dallas Business Journal ... Subscribe to Dallas Business Journal ... Dallas Stars Modano, Hull and others partner up on restaurant. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Skillman/NW Hwy. area attracts interest Dec 3, 2008
area attracts interest - Dallas Business Journal ... Subscribe to Dallas Business Journal ... Dallas Business Journal - by Staff Writer. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Burress officially out for the year Dec 3, 2008
DALLAS: The Cowboys will be entering a make-or-break four-game stretch over the season's final month with a renewed sense of confidence provided by a current three-game win streak, which was extended with a 34-9 Thanksgiving Day rout of Seattle at Texas Stadium. Not coincidentally, Dallas' surge has corresponded with quarterback Tony Romo's return under center following a three-game hiatus due to a broken pinkie finger on his throwing hand ... Whether Dallas can garner one of those postseason... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Christmas parade crash sends women, children to hospitals Dec 3, 2008
Air-1 arrives on the scene to transport an injured person to Children's Medical Center in Dallas ... One scout was airlifted to Children's Medical Center in Dallas, according to John Moore with Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, while the rest were taken to Mother Frances in Tyler for treatment. (KSLA.com, LA)
Pair of credit unions ink merger pact Dec 3, 2008
GTFCU currently has nine underserved areas in Austin, Dallas, Arlington, Bastrop, College Station, Bryan, Houston, and Edinburg and serves over 150 Select Employer Groups. GTFCU has 62,000 members and over $320 million in assets. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
A Star ‘jets' through Cedar Park Dec 3, 2008
Some know him as the Dallas Stars co-general manager ... I always thought my most lasting memory of Hull would be when he slipped a shot past Dominik Hasek in overtime of Game 6 to beat the Buffalo Sabres to win the Stanley Cup for the Dallas Stars in 1999. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
• More State/National Stories • Dec 3, 2008
- State/National Sports. Tuesday, December 02, 2008. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Dulicai Gets Lifetime Achievement Award Dec 3, 2008
Dianne Dulicai knew from the time she was a child growing up in Dallas, Texas, that she wanted to be a dancer ... Dulicai was asked to teach dance at the Deaf Institute in Dallas to provide recreation for children ... Dulicai returned to Dallas to work on a master s degree in nonverbal communication at Union Institute. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Obituaries for December 3, 2008 Dec 3, 2008
He is survived by his wife, Cherry Sue Harrison of Rockport; two sons, Randy (Carol) Harrison of Rockport, and Cris (Jennifer) Harrison of Louisiana; two daughters, Arletta (Ty) Daughtry of Dallas, and Lanell (Jake) Turner of Nashville, TN; four brothers; and nine grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at Charlie Marshall Funeral Home Chapel in Aransas Pass. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Burnt Orange Beat's 2010 Top 125 in Texas Dec 3, 2008
Jeffcoat locks up #1 slot. By Co-PublisherPosted Dec 2, 2008. (InsideTexas.com)
Elderly Driver Freed On Bond After Parade Crash Dec 3, 2008
Overton is about 110 miles southeast of Dallas. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Dorothy Elizabeth Shelton Dec 3, 2008
She married Donald M. Shelton on May 12, 1942, in Dallas, Texas. Dorothy loved to cook big meals for the family. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
FNB announces new advisory board members Dec 3, 2008
She has one son, Ross Smith, currently attending college in Dallas, Texas. Kyle McMahan is a lifelong member of the Altus community. (Altus Times, OK)
Dallas hockey player suspended for derogatory jab at ex-girlfriends Dec 3, 2008
DALLAS Of all the cajoling, snide remarks and other stunts Sean Avery pulled on the way to becoming the biggest pest in hockey, never had he gone so far that the NHL suspended him until Tuesday ... Bettman acted within hours, in time to keep Avery out of the Dallas Stars game against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night ... Had the league not have suspended him, the Dallas Stars would have. (KHOU.com, TX)
Sting busts unlicensed cosmetologists Dec 3, 2008
DALLAS -- While working a sting to catch unlicensed mobile cosmetologists, an undercover investigator secretly peered out a window to get a glimpse of a possible culprit. Carla DeRuisseau advertised herself online as a mobile cosmetologist; and Tuesday afternoon, she walked right into a sting conducted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. (KHOU.com, TX)
Relatives struggle with loss of 7 family members after freak accident Dec 3, 2008
DALLAS It's a tragedy that's hard to comprehend; even harder after you see the seven coffins lined up in a Dallas church. On Monday, family and friends gathered to pray for the Waxahachie family killed after driving off a bridge in Mexico. (KHOU.com, TX)
Kinsler earns prestigious honor Dec 3, 2008
Between now and Thursday, Dec. 11, individuals can drop off new unwrapped toys at either the Texas Rangers Grand Slam Gift Shop at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington or the Rangers Dallas Sales Office at 2222 McKinney Ave., Suite 148 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT. ... Kinsler will receive his award at the Sluggers of the West Awards Dinner on Friday, Jan. 23, at Eddie Deen's Ranch in Dallas. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Arts, crafts festival Saturday and Sunday Dec 3, 2008
Friends of the Seadrift Library will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3 at Commissioner Finster s office on Dallas Street, Seadrift. The annual membership drive will be starting soon. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Plano: Local groups collect calling cards for soldiers Dec 3, 2008
When Plano resident Marlene Amis discovered that a group of soldiers in Mosul, Iraq were training for the Dallas White Rock Marathon, she was compelled to get involved ... Hunter Heres, spokesperson for the marathon, said this is the first time the Dallas White Rock Marathon has included a satellite race for soldiers overseas ... They hope to have a broadcast of the soldiers race playing during the race in Dallas. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Ballet starts Friday Dec 3, 2008
Sunnyvale Middle School 7th-grader Annabella Boatwright will be performing in "The Nutcracker" with the Dallas Ballet Company. She is the daughter of Phil and Sally Boatwright. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Shopping in Allen for the holidays Dec 3, 2008
For years they would travel to bordering cities or down to Dallas to do their shopping ... Even though the October saw the nationally Consumer Price Index drop a point, further indication of the stalling economy, the Dallas/Ft. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Thanksgiving NFL football -- 3 games Dec 3, 2008
LM Otero/Associated Press Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant, left, intercepts a pass that was intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens, center, as Seahawks safety Brian Russell defends at right during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Thursday in Irving, Texas ... IRVING, Texas -- Tony Romo might not want to take the splint off his passing hand the way he and the Dallas Cowboys are playing ... Romo crisply guided Dallas to touchdowns on its first three drives... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
The Pussycat Dolls Domination Continues! Dec 3, 2008
Pussycat Dolls European Headlining Tour: 1/18 Aberdeen Scotland AECC 1/19 Glasgow Scotland SECC 1/21 Newcastle England Newcastle Arena 1/22 Birmingham England NIA 1/24 Nottingham England Nottingham Arena 1/25 Bournemouth England BIC 1/27 London England O2 Arena 1/28 London England O2 Arena 1/29 Manchester England MEN Arena 1/30 Cardiff Wales Cardiff Arena 2/1 Dublin Ireland O2 Dublin 2/3 Belfast Ireland Kings Hall 2/5 Sheffield England Sheffield Arena 2/6 Liverpool England Liverpool Arena 2/8... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pilgrim's Pride files for bankruptcy protection Dec 3, 2008
On Nov. 10, Pilgrim s Pride announced the appointment of William K. Snyder, managing partner of CRG Partners Group in Dallas, as chief restructuring officer. Snyder will assist the company in cutting costs, developing restructuring plans and improving its long-term liquidity. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Give thanks to football, Turducken Dec 3, 2008
The guests start arriving about noon, and even though the pregame show is on for the Seattle and Dallas game at 1:15 p.m., I'm afraid to turn on the TV until seconds before kickoff ... I fumble the electric carving knife and nearly sever a finger or two watching Jessica Simpson blow a kiss to Dallas quarterback Tony Romo. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Britney Spears To Kick Off Circus Tour In March Dec 3, 2008
Pop star announces 25 dates in North America and two in the U.K. next spring (VHI.com -- Music News)
Selling entertainment (not hockey) is key Dec 3, 2008
Dallas Freeze 1992-95. El Paso Buzzards 2001-03. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Local family artists bringing collectors in from around the state Dec 3, 2008
Family Folk Art Becoming Legendary: Molly Bee Collins and her father Leon of Navasotas original folk art has gained the attention of five art galleries in the last year and continues to bring customers from the metropolitan areas of Austin, Dallas and Houston ... As if that wasnt impressive enough, Tejas Antiques owner Duane Garner, who displays the original folk art both outside and inside his business, says simple word of mouth is bringing in a growing number of customers from the... (Navasota Examiner, TX)
Learn About Britney's World Tour Here Dec 3, 2008
31 Dallas, Texas -- American Airlines Center. April, 2009. (ABC News)
Council Approves $73 Million In New Projects Dec 3, 2008
EL PASO, Texas -- Two projects left over from the 2006 Floods in the Saipan Neighborhood and Dallas Street, the design and construction of nearly a half-dozen bus terminals, and 40 new buses are just part of $73 million worth of spending City Council passed Tuesday. "It obviously is going to raise taxes, you heard it will raise it up to two pennies next year for every $100 evaluation, so this in itself will raise taxes for next year," said District 6 Rep. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
After Guilty Verdict, Defense Lawyers in HLF Case Focus on Appeal Dec 2, 2008
After a 42-day trial and 8 1/2 days deliberating, a federal jury in Dallas on charges that they engaged in a conspiracy to help funnel at least $12 ... The court-appointed lawyers representing the defendants in the case are Westfall; Nancy Hollander, John W. Boyd and Theresa Duncan of Albuquerque, N.M.'s Freedman Boyd Hollander Goldberg & Ives who represent Abu Baker; Joshua Dratel of the Law Offices of Joshua Dratel in New York City who represents El-Mezain; Marlo Cadeddu, a Dallas solo who... (Law.com)
Ashley Spriggs Named A-10 Player of the Week Dec 2, 2008
Charlotte, NC - Charlotte 49ers women's basketball's junior forward was named Atlantic 10 Player of the Week for the first time in her career after her performance last weekend in the Hoops For the Cure Tournament in Dallas, Texas ... Spriggs was named MVP of the Hoops For the Cure Tournament in Dallas last weekend (November 28-29), after leading Charlotte to the tournament title with victories over 2008 NCAA Tournament participants Fresno State and host SMU. She recorded her first two career... (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Holiday Parade Accident Injures Nine Dec 2, 2008
Another person was flown to a Dallas hospital, Moore said. The injured included three women and five boys ranging in age from 6 to 11, but their ages were not available. (CBS News)
Civil case against Alcoa will be tried in Milam County Dec 2, 2008
Attorneys for Alcoa had asked that the trial be moved from the Dallas County court, where it had been filed, to Milam County. Attorneys for the injured man agreed to the change of venue. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
Bernanke: US slump may drag down Texas economy Dec 2, 2008
Perry spokesman Mark Miner said the governor met privately with Bernanke and Richard Fisher, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Miner said he couldn't comment on their discussion but said that Perry still opposes the huge financial bailout, a major part of the federal government's economic intervention. (Houston Chronicle)
Pilgrims Pride files for Ch. 11 Dec 2, 2008
Ray Atkinson, a spokesman for the company, told the Dallas Business Journal that the filing will not have a direct impact on jobs. In fact, he says, the company believes the financing supplied through the reorganization plan would allow Pilgrim s to reinvest and restructure the company. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Cowboys' Barber, Ware 'day to day'; Pacman back Dec 2, 2008
ESPN - Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips: Marion Barber, DeMarcus Ware 'day to day ... Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips: Marion Barber, DeMarcus Ware 'day to day ... IRVING, Texas -- Dallas linebacker and running back were not at practice Monday, the first time the Cowboys were back on the field since both were hurt Thanksgiving Day. (ESPN -- Football News)
Eagles’ best season ever ends in state semifinals Dec 2, 2008
Dawson suffered a leg injury against Dallas Tyler Street the week before and watched the game from a wheelchair on the sidelines. It s probably gonna hurt for a while because we re gonna keep thinking, What if we d had Ben Dawson healthy and what if we hadn t lost those fumbles. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Ware, Barber miss 'Boys' practice; Phillips says they're 'day-to-day' Dec 2, 2008
Dallas signed rookie linebacker Steve Octavien off Washington's practice squad. Cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones will be eligible to play Sunday after his six-game suspension. (USA Today -- Sports)
A day later, answers elusive Dec 2, 2008
This guy has been a clown in the NFL ever since he left Dallas as their offensive coordinator. AJ needs to kick this donkey to the curb. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NBA Southeast: Dwyane knows what's happening in Miami Dec 2, 2008
Augustin started to get more playing time in a November 18 game versus Dallas and logged 36:01 of action that day. Since then, the former Texas standout has played no less than 31:20 per contest. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Houston's HIV infection rate nearly twice national average Dec 2, 2008
Houston's rate of new HIV infections is higher than figures in Dallas and San Antonio but below the rates calculated for New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago. The local numbers, released Monday on World AIDS Day by the city health department, represent a more accurate way to determine how many people were infected in a given period of time: They are based on a calculation method that caused the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in August to revise the nation's 2006 infections to... (Houston Chronicle)
Speedy JC receiver to join Warriors Dec 2, 2008
As a senior at Dallas' Lake Highlands High in 2007, Bradley signed a letter of intent with Southern Methodist. But he did not go there because of academic issues, and instead enrolled at Navarro. (Honolulu Advertiser)
TWO VIEWS: Most Americans want choice in health care Dec 2, 2008
Readers may write to him at NCPA, 12770 Coit Road, Suite 800, Dallas, Texas 75251-1339. Comments. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
A Star ‘jets' through Cedar Park Dec 2, 2008
Some know him as the Dallas Stars co-general manager ... I always thought my most lasting memory of Hull would be when he slipped a shot past Dominik Hasek in overtime of Game 6 to beat the Buffalo Sabres to win the Stanley Cup for the Dallas Stars in 1999. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Georgia's loss could be Rebels' gain in bowl picture Dec 2, 2008
or the Cotton Bowl in Dallas ... The Rebels beat Oklahoma State 31-28 in Dallas at the end of the 2003 season. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Nobody's getting fired, so what now? Dec 2, 2008
A beat writer's perspective. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
4-time WNBA champ Houston Comets to fold Dec 2, 2008
The New York Yankees ranked No. 1, followed by the Packers, Red Sox, Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Lakers. AUTO RACING. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
• More State/National Stories • Dec 2, 2008
- State/National Sports. Monday, December 01, 2008. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Dulicai Gets Lifetime Achievement Award Dec 2, 2008
Dianne Dulicai knew from the time she was a child growing up in Dallas, Texas, that she wanted to be a dancer ... Dulicai was asked to teach dance at the Deaf Institute in Dallas to provide recreation for children ... Dulicai returned to Dallas to work on a master s degree in nonverbal communication at Union Institute. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Dallas businessman to chair SBA board Dec 2, 2008
A Dallas business owner has been named chairman of the regulatory fairness board for the region of the that includes New Mexico. Jim R. Graham, who is currently an executive for in Dallas, will be the chairman of the regulatory fairness board for Region VI, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Tuesday Ripped from the Sports Pages Dec 2, 2008
Dallas Morning News The 10th anniversary of Oklahoma's decision to hire Bob Stoops was as good a time as any for historical perspective. Dallas Morning News If you're asking for the best team in the Big 12 right now, the answer is Oklahoma ... Dallas Morning News Texas quarterback was powerless to do anything about the BCS standings released Sunday afternoon. (InsideTexas.com)
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" Snead's modesty is nice, but there's no denying the fact the transfer from Texas had a bang-up debut on the Southeastern Conference stage. Snead was 166-for-298 passing for 2,470 yards and 23 touchdowns versus 12 interceptions. Snead also rushed for three touchdowns while leading the 22nd-ranked Rebels to an 8-4 overall record, a 5-3 mark in the SEC and likely a bit in the Jan. 1 Capital One Bowl in Orlando, Fla., against No. 10 Ohio State or No. 21 Michigan State or the Jan. 2 ATon Bowl in... (Ole Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Parents Sue Texas School Over Sex Offender Check System Dec 2, 2008
Other Raptor clients in Texas include the Dallas School District and Southside School District in San Antonio. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Local Retailers Say Shopping Season Started On Positive Note Dec 2, 2008
Reporter: By Dallas Cook Email Address. . (KWTX.com, TX)
An elaborate FBI sting snares politicians in Mass. Dec 2, 2008
Offices in Dallas, Austin and Houston. Copyright mark Lawyers With Offices In San Francisco. (Yahoo News)
Dorothy Elizabeth Shelton Dec 2, 2008
She married Donald M. Shelton on May 12, 1942, in Dallas, Texas. Dorothy loved to cook big meals for the family. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Heritage, Brenham Christian In TAPPS Semifinals Dec 2, 2008
This week, Heritage will travel to Brenham Christian Academy, a 44-39 victor over Dallas Tyler Street in another regional championship contest. Being one of the elite teams is nothing new for Heritage; after all, the school has earned three TAPPS state titles in the last four years. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Seniors cash in on discounts as economy continues to tumble Dec 2, 2008
By BOB MOOS / The Dallas Morning News ... The couple, who are in their early 80s and live at the Highland Springs retirement community in North Dallas, shop at a supermarket where they get a 10 percent senior discount on all store-brand items any day of the week ... John Carroll, 66, of Dallas keeps his own list of senior discounts in his car and regularly checks it as he runs errands. (KHOU.com, TX)
Children hurt in holiday parade-related accident in Overton Dec 2, 2008
He was also told that another injured person had been flown by medical helicopter to Dallas ... Overton is a town of about 2,300, located 120 miles southeast of Dallas. (KHOU.com, TX)
Man shown on tape giving marijuana to kids faces trial in burglaries Dec 2, 2008
By DEBRA DENNIS / The Dallas Morning News. One of two men accused of coaxing a pair of brothers ages 2 and 4 to smoke marijuana while being videotaped is scheduled to go on trial today. (KHOU.com, TX)
