Introduction of New Safety Features in Entry-level Passenger Vehicles Signals Changing Perceptions in the Indian Passenger Vehicle Safety Systems Market Nov 20, 2008
(PRNewsFoto/Frost and Sullivan) SAN ANTONIO, TX UNITED STATES. MUMBAI, India, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indian passenger vehicle safety systems market holds great potential despite the low penetration and modest growth pace it is currently exhibiting. (PR Newswire)
Texas Teacher Arrested for Giving Boy Topless Photo Nov 20, 2008
SAN ANTONIO A 27-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of distributing harmful material to a minor after a 14-year-old's parents found a topless photo of her on his cell phone. Victoria Ann Chacon, a former middle school teacher, allegedly met the boy at their church, where she was a Sunday school teacher. (Fox News)
Veteran essays: Globensky, Zenk, Laramy, Moran share best, worst of times Nov 20, 2008
He was stationed at the Lackland Air Force Base 12 mile south of San Antonio, Texas. Lackland was the largest training base in the United States for the Air Force in 1954. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
NCAA picks Final Four hosts for 2012 through 2016 Nov 20, 2008
San Antonio and St. Louis. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Sports)
MAVS TAKE ON TCU ON THURSDAY IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS Nov 20, 2008
TCU is coming off a 2-0 record after collecting victories over No. 3 Maryland (11-14-08) by a final score of 80-68 and UT San Antonio (11-16-08), 73-60 at the Daniel-Meyer Coliseum. The victory over Maryland marked only the second win in school history over a top-3 ranked team. (Utamavs.com)
Needham Neighbors (Nov. 20) Nov 20, 2008
Air Force Airman Ryan Merriman has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. (Needham Tab, MA)
NCAA Announces Future Final Four Sites Nov 20, 2008
"It is a wonderful spectacle that continues to grow into one of the world's premier sporting events." Other cities that submitted bids included Detroit, Minneapolis, Phoenix, San Antonio and St. Louis. The NCAA said those cities not selected for the Final Four will be guaranteed an opportunity to host preliminary rounds of the NCAA Tournament during this cycle. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Ex-Sunday School Teacher Sends Topless Pic Nov 20, 2008
(11-19) 12:33 PST SAN ANTONIO (AP) ... San Antonio Express-News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Wells Fargo is top small-business lender Nov 20, 2008
Wells Fargo named top small-business lender in Texas - Houston Business Journal. for free extra services. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Best Western opens East Side hotel Nov 20, 2008
Best Western opens for business on citys East Side - San Antonio Business Journal ... Subscribe to San Antonio Business Journal ... San Antonio Business Journal - by. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Local leaders plan trade mission to Mexico Nov 20, 2008
Port San Antonio leading trade mission to Mexico - San Antonio Business Journal ... Subscribe to San Antonio Business Journal ... Port San Antonio leading trade mission to Mexico. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
DEATHS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008 (903) Nov 20, 2008
Preceding her in death were her parents, Flora Smith Moody and Edward Lawrence Moody; a brother, James Moody of Idaho; a sister, Alice Koepke of San Antonio, Texas; a half-brother, Joe Moody, of Searcy; and a half-sister, Flossie DeClue, of Heber Springs. Survivors include her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 54 years, Dr. Curtis Merrell; three sons, Colonel Scott Merrell (and wife, Alecia) of Clifton, Va. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Aussie computer recycling plant saves 20000 tonnes of e-waste Nov 20, 2008
The University of Texas at San Antonio Tuesday announced a technology incubator aimed at fostering IT security-based start-ups within the state. 20 November, 2008 11:18:00. (CIO Australia)
UTSA Institute for Cyber Security launches technology incubator Nov 20, 2008
San Antonio start-ups Denim IP and SafeMashups selected as first companies to benefit ... The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Cyber Security (ICS) launched its new Internet security incubator, designed to develop and assist in commercializing promising technologies that address major cyber security and privacy issues ... As part of the launch, ICS selected two San Antonio start-ups, DenimIP and SafeMashups as the first companies entering the incubator. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
The NCAA drops the ball yet again Nov 20, 2008
It's sure a lot nicer than the airplane hangar they call the Alamodome in San Antonio, which has played host to three Final Fours ... Including San Antonio last season and since Houston has the 2011 event and now has been awarded 2016 and Dallas was given 2014, the men's Final Four will be held in Texas four times in an eight-year span ... And New Orleans, which was awarded 2012, is just a short shot up I-10 from Houston and San Antonio. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Thursday Ripped from the Sports Pages Nov 20, 2008
San Antonio Express-News The University of Texas took care of its present and future on Tuesday, announcing that defensive coordinator Will Muschamp will become the Longhorns' head coach when Mack Brown decides to retire. San Antonio Express-News was sound asleep, safe in his own bed that night in August, but he still couldnt escape the terror ... San Antonio Express News Texas Tech and have the nation's best passing offense. (InsideTexas.com)
Spurs Lose At Home To Nuggets Nov 20, 2008
(November 19, 00004000 2008)--Chauncey Billups scored 22 points, CarmeloAnthony added 21 and the surging Denver Nuggets cruised to a 91-81victory Wednesday night over the injury-riddled San Antonio Spurs ... The Nuggets also played strong defense, holding Tim Duncan to 12points while snapping San Antonio's three-game winning streak. (KWTX.com, TX)
Power Line Project Change Introduced Nov 20, 2008
However, the PUC staff now wants the LCRA to work with San Antonio-based CPS Energy on local projects, according to testimony filed Friday with the PUC. ... Local power line construction -- part of a state-wide project to bring wind energy from West Texas to Austin and San Antonio -- will not be assigned to companies until after a commission hearing on Dec. 1 ... According to Totten, the staff of the PUC thinks the LCRA should have a major role in local construction but should be supported by... (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Eight Named To All-District 8-AAA Volleyball Team Nov 20, 2008
She also led the Austin and San Antonio area in digs per game, Roemer said. She solidified our serve receive game and was anchor of our back row defense. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Heritage Advances To Region Finals Saturday Nov 20, 2008
San Antonio Towneast 0. Duncanville Christway 86. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
#15 Irish Tip Off Home Slate Wednesday Against Evansville Nov 20, 2008
Allen, (New York) and (San Antonio) all were active in the league during the '08 season, with all three teams making the playoffs (San Antonio made the WNBA Finals, while New York was the Eastern Conference runner-up). Three of Notre Dame's eight WNBA alums have won a total of four league championships -- Riley won a pair of crowns with the Detroit Shock (2003 Finals MVP, 2006), toiled for the 2000 Houston Comets, while was Riley's teammate on the '06 title-winning squad in Detroit. (Und.com)
Lady Cards lose regional final Nov 20, 2008
The Columbus varsity Lady Cards concluded the year with a loss to the Bellville Brahmanettes in a Class 3A regional final Saturday afternoon, Nov. 15 at the Blossom Athletic Center in San Antonio ... The Lady Cards defeated the Hondo Lady Owls 26-24, 25-8 and 25-16 in the semi-final round of the regional tournament at San Antonio Friday night, Nov. 14. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Glendale shocked by Final Four snub Nov 20, 2008
The other communities that lost out were Detroit, Minneapolis, San Antonio and St. Louis. As a consolation prize, each will host at least one regional championship during that 2012-16 span, Slive said. (AZCentral -- News)
Lady Cats kick off season in Uvalde Nov 20, 2008
Friday night, the Lady Cats lost to San Antonio LBJ 44-30 ... Versus San Antonio LBJ: Brooke Ortiz: 10pts, 4 steals, 3 rebounds; Leianna Rich: 7 pts, 3 steals, 3 rebounds; Kendall Richardson: 4 pts, 3 steals; Brittany Selement: 4 pts, 3 rebounds; Courteney Morris: 3 pts, 2 steals, 4 rebounds; Kelsey Clark: 2 pts, 4 rebounds. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Bandera Bulldogs claim district championship Nov 20, 2008
The Bandera Middle School UIL teams competed in their second meet last Saturday at Rosewood ISD in San Antonio ... Bandera High School was labeled a drop out factory in the San Antonio Express News last year. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Fatal motorcycle accident claims life of Houston man Nov 20, 2008
Fergueson, also of Houston, was transported by Bandera County EMS to University Hospital in San Antonio for leg injuries. Aragones said that both driver and passenger were wearing helmets. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Barrientos advances to state Nov 20, 2008
1 mile course at the regional meet in San Antonio, posting a time of 16:13 and finishing sixth which qualified for the state meet. To move on to the state meet, you must finish in the top 10 individually or one of the top three teams, said Head Cross Country Coach Kathy Hellums. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Allen: Hitting the right note Nov 20, 2008
We are excited for Jeremy to experience a life-changing performance with the All-State Orchestra at the TMEA Convention in San Antonio in February 2009. As a member of the All-State Orchestra, Tsui will perform at the 2009 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention on February 11-14 at San Antonio s Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Ladyjacks Open Run At Tourney Title On Friday Nov 20, 2008
The sophomores , , and each saw action in the SLC title match last November in San Antonio. Railey has earned all-tournament honors each of the past two seasons. (Sfajacks.com)
Smith-Downing (2) Nov 20, 2008
Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 1:05 AM CST Janet and Darrell Smith of Fair Oaks Ranch announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Frances Eleanor Smith of San Antonio, to Jeffrey Downing, also of San Antonio, the son of Neil and Jackie Downing of Grapevine. The bride graduated from Boerne High School and Texas Aersity and she is employed at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. (Boerne Star, TX)
BMS choir members make debut at regional auditions (1) Nov 20, 2008
The young singers spent a large portion of the day Nov. 1 in a clinic with Rebecca Dawson before performing that evening at John Jay High School in San Antonio ... The honor is especially high because Region XI encompasses a large geographic area that runs from the Hill Country to San Antonios Northside ISD and down to Del Rio. (Boerne Star, TX)
Surging Demand for Power Offers Lucrative Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia Nov 19, 2008
(PRNewsFoto/Frost and Sullivan) SAN ANTONIO, TX UNITED STATES. CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Rising demand for power in Ethiopia has led to substantial and lucrative investment opportunities for both international and local power companies. (PR Newswire)
South African IP/PBX Market Benefits From Move to Next-Generation Converged Technology Nov 19, 2008
(PRNewsFoto/Frost and Sullivan) SAN ANTONIO, TX UNITED STATES. CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- IP-based technology offers businesses increased competitiveness by providing enhanced capabilities. (PR Newswire)
Veteran essays: Globensky, Zenk, Laramy, Moran share best, worst of times Nov 19, 2008
He was stationed at the Lackland Air Force Base 12 mile south of San Antonio, Texas. Lackland was the largest training base in the United States for the Air Force in 1954. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Tigers take on Cuero Friday Nov 19, 2008
Cuero had an easy time beating Somerset 47-22 last week in San Antonio for its sixth straight victory. The Gobblers opened the season with wins over Beeville Jones 46-14, Rio Hondo 42-7 and Bay City 26-21 before losing 21-6 at La Vernia. (Sealy News, TX)
Texas Capital applies for bailout funds Nov 19, 2008
Meanwhile, (NYSE: CFR), which is based in San Antonio, has declined to participate in the bailout program. Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. was the only top 10 Texas financial institution to survive the 1980s savings and loan crisis. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Companies branch out into green energy after Ike Nov 19, 2008
Green Energy President and CEO Joe Murray, who is based in San Antonio, is not sure about Sempra s long-term plans, but says his company has access to plenty of green fuel components from Ike. We could feed them for a year, he says. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Internet America to merge with KeyOn Nov 19, 2008
Subscribe to San Antonio Business Journal ... San Antonio Business Journal ... Today, the Houston-based company has operations throughout the Southwestern United States, including San Antonio and South Texas. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Cigarroa wants to leave no child behind Nov 19, 2008
Health Science Center President Cigarroa leaving no child behind - San Antonio Business Journal ... Subscribe to San Antonio Business Journal ... San Antonio Business Journal - by. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Treading water Nov 19, 2008
San Antonio is bright spot in dull economy, retail experts say - San Antonio Business Journal ... Subscribe to San Antonio Business Journal ... San Antonio is bright spot in dull economy, retail experts say. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Area Briefs: Two Boiling Springs baseball players sign with colleges Nov 19, 2008
"HIGH SCHOOL: Eight prep football players from the state have been named as finalists for the S.C. Automobile Dealers Mr. Football of South Carolina award. The award will be given out during the 2008 BB&T Awards Program, held at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the Myrtle Beach High School Performing Arts Auditorium.The finalists are: Stephon Gilmore, South Pointe; Mallicial Goodman, West Florence; Roderick McDowell, Sumter; Jarrett Neely, Northwestern; David Sims, Calhoun County; D.J. Swearinger,... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Obituaries for November 19, 2008 Nov 19, 2008
Sherwood is survived by his brother, John R. Jack Scott and his sister, Arlene Pitts, both of San Antonio, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008 at Aransas Memorial Park. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
UMHB Men's Basketball Lo00004000se Season Opener Nov 19, 2008
The UMHB men will travel to San Antonio to take on Trinity University in a 7:00 PM tip-off next Tuesday night. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Lady Cards lose regional final Nov 19, 2008
The Columbus varsity Lady Cards concluded the year with a loss to the Bellville Brahmanettes in a Class 3A regional final Saturday afternoon, Nov. 15 at the Blossom Athletic Center in San Antonio ... The Lady Cards defeated the Hondo Lady Owls 26-24, 25-8 and 25-16 in the semi-final round of the regional tournament at San Antonio Friday night, Nov. 14. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Looting continues in Galveston Nov 19, 2008
According to police, one of the most bizarre incidents was a man who they believe drove all the way from San Antonio to Jamaica Beach to allegedly steal from the hurricane evacuation zone. Jamaica Beach police said that the suspect, Terry Lynn Bagley, is still in the Galveston County jail. (KHOU.com, TX)
Noise ordinance rocks Bandera City Hall Nov 19, 2008
"I don't want to feel the music. I came back to Bandera to for peace and quiet, away from San Antonio... I'm not against the music, I just don't want to feel it." ... Attorney Robert Wilson of San Antonio said he attended the meeting because he received calls from citizens concerned that the wording of the items on the meeting agenda were lacking sufficient detail. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Barrientos advances to state Nov 19, 2008
1 mile course at the regional meet in San Antonio, posting a time of 16:13 and finishing sixth which qualified for the state meet. To move on to the state meet, you must finish in the top 10 individually or one of the top three teams, said Head Cross Country Coach Kathy Hellums. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
New sports for UHV Nov 19, 2008
Both sports have a strong presence within the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in Texas, with universities in San Antonio, Brownsville and Houston fielding NAIA teams that UHV could play. South Texas is a great region for both golf and soccer, Walyuchow said. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Bowling...but where? Nov 19, 2008
Alamo Bowl: If the Holiday and Gator select teams other than the Tigers, it would be very surprising to see Missouri slip past the game in San Antonio. "Obviously they're led by Heisman candidate, we hosted them for the Big 12 championship game on a week's notice and thought they traveled well here," said Rick Hill, the Marketing Director for the Alamo Bowl. (Missouri Sports -- Rivals.com)
Coppell High school band places third at state Nov 19, 2008
The 315-member band and color guard competed Nov. 4 in a field of 31 bands at the San Antonio Alamodome. I am honored to work with these remarkable students, said Scott Mason, CHS band director. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Bergmann Park Dedication - a genealogical event (1) Nov 19, 2008
Following his readings from the diary of C.F. regarding the voyage to America and their early settlement in San Antonio, four members of the Bergmann family read excerpts from letters written by C.F. to relatives still in the old country. The letters ranged in time from 1854, through the Civil War and into the 1880s. (Boerne Star, TX)
Fees at city facilities going up (96) Nov 19, 2008
In separate matter, council members voted unanimously to annex four contiguous tracts on Old San Antonio Road into the city at the owners request ... 2 acres and a commercial use is planned for the property, which is between a proposed new Fairfield Inn hotel and Boerne Middle School South, in the 100 and 200 blocks of Old San Antonio Road. (Boerne Star, TX)
Military News Nov 19, 2008
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Brittney M. Boudreaux has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas ... Air Force Airman Latoya A. Grover has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. (L Observateur, LA)
Veterans recount how military shaped them Nov 19, 2008
He was processed in Oakland and took his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He attended technical school at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Ill. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Oregon Street To Become Two-Way Street Nov 19, 2008
He started asking questions, and discovered the city wanted to change Oregon Street between Arizona Avenue and San Antonio Avenue from a one-way to a two-way street. "It didn't seem that anyone was informed about that, I just happened to find out that through the business association, the downtown area," he said. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
UPDATE: Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Excellence in Healthcare Innovation Nov 18, 2008
Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, honored healthcare companies for demonstrating leadership and innovation Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Excellence in Healthcare Awards Banquet held in San Antonio, Texas. "We are honored to recognize these companies for their effective strategy and leadership in the healthcare industry," stated Art Robbins, President, North America, Frost & Sullivan. (PR Newswire)
TANDBERG Wins Annual Frost & Sullivan Market Share Growth Leadership Award Nov 18, 2008
(PRNewsFoto/Frost and Sullivan) SAN ANTONIO, TX UNITED STATES. Visual Communications Specialist Grows 58. (PR Newswire)
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.(R) Makes Decision Not to Apply for Government's Capital Purchase Program Nov 18, 2008
Prosperity currently operates over one hundred seventy (170) full service banking locations; forty-nine (49) in the Houston CMSA; thirty-three (33) in the South Texas area including Corpus Christi and Victoria; twenty-six (26) in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex; nineteen (19) in the East Texas area; forty-five (45) in the Central Texas area including Austin, Bryan/College Station and San Antonio. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release... (PR Newswire)
Dora Norene (James) Byers (3) Nov 18, 2008
The oldest, Joe Lee Byers of San Antonio, Texas, was born in Blanchard, Okla. as was the oldest daughter Margaret Byers Taylor of Durant. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
All aboard: Riding the rails from Los Angeles to San Antonio Nov 18, 2008
Though I already have my ticket, I am ordered to stand in a long line to check one bag through to my final destination, San Antonio. The twisting line is full of backpackers, retirees, vacationers, and families loaded down with toys. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
UT ranks high for sending students abroad Nov 18, 2008
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Citigroup to cut 53,000 jobs nationally Nov 18, 2008
Subscribe to San Antonio Business Journal ... San Antonio Business Journal ... The company has had a presence in San Antonio since 1991, when it opened a call center on the city s Northwest Side. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Alamo City can tout Cisneros connection Nov 18, 2008
Election opens door to Cisneros connection - San Antonio Business Journal ... Subscribe to San Antonio Business Journal ... San Antonio Business Journal - by. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Air Force travels to #15/17 TCU for regular season finale Nov 18, 2008
Co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach is from Dallas, while running backs coach is from San Antonio. Head coach also has ties to Texas as the offensive coordinator for the NFL's Houston Texans in 2006. (Airforcesports.com)
Tuesday Ripped from the Sports Pages Nov 18, 2008
San Antonio Express News Bob Stoops still has five days to figure out how to slow down the most feared offense in college football. Its not the easiest duty he has. (InsideTexas.com)
