Sunday 20th May, 2012
Carroll takes final game in thrilling fashion to advance
CORPUS CHRISTI -- For all the right maneuvers that Carroll coach Lee Yeager made Saturday, it was a move by the opposing coach that guaranteed the Tigers a spot in the region semifinals for the ...
Adams on mend from respiratory infection
'); } HOUSTON -- Rangers reliever Mike Adams has not been available the past two days because of a respiratory infection that has been bothering him for a week and has not gone away. He was ...
Fighting slump, Napoli gets day off in Houston
'); } HOUSTON -- Rangers catcher Mike Napoli was given the day off on Sunday with Yorvit Torrealba behind the plate for Colby Lewis and no designated hitter being used at the National League ...
Cruz in Rangers' lineup despite tight quad
Texas Rangers'); } HOUSTON -- Nelson Cruz was in the Rangers' lineup on Sunday. He has been dealing with a sore right quadriceps muscle but said it's not bad enough to keep him out of the ...
Texas rotation hits hurdle after impressive start
Texas RangersAdams last pitched on Thursday against Oakland and took the loss in the 10th inning. He faced four batters and gave up three hits before Robbie Ross took ...
Texas primary campaigns turn nasty in run-up
ABC 13Vote 2012 special section Two candidates running for the U.S. Senate have called each other a liar, and that bald-faced allegation has echoed down the ballot. The name-calling reached its logical ...
For gay marriage opponents, moments shape minds
Associated PressWhen President Obama announced his support for gay marriage, supporters and pundits declared it symbolic of a historic shift in American attitudes. But as the attention fades, the fact remains that ...
Police: Woman enraged after getting card, flowers for Mother's Day, kills boyfriend
Corpus Christi Caller-TimesBEAUMONT -- Investigators say a Southeast Texas woman who allegedly was upset to get only a card and flowers for Mother's Day has been accused of killing her boyfriend. The Jefferson County ...
App scans faces of bar-goers to guess age, gender
WOAISAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A watchful eye is coming to San Francisco's bar scene, but not to keep you in check. It just wants to check you out.A new app launched this weekend that will scan the ...
Astros hit 3 homers to outlast Rangers 6-5
WOAIHOUSTON (AP) — Justin Maxwell hit one of Houston's season-high three homers to put his team on top in the fifth inning and the Astros held on for a 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers on ...
Silver Stars beat Shock 88-79 in season opener
WOAITULSA, Okla. (AP) — Sophia Young scored 20 points and Shemeka Christon added 16, including a 3-pointer with 46.3 seconds remaining, to help the San Antonio Silver Stars open their season with ...
'Ring of fire' solar eclipse Sunday
KXAN 36AUSTIN (KXAN) - A solar event, 18 years in the making, will have people in Central Texas looking to the skies Sunday. The moon is set to slide across the sun causing a 'ring of fire' event ...
Kobe blames Gasol for Game 4 loss MAY 20
General SourcesLos Angeles Lakers trudged off the Staples Center floor late Saturday, a single loss now separating them from season's end, another fourth-quarter collapse once again causing their undoing. ...
Knee surgery stats prompt changes at US hospitals
WOAICONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire's Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is changing the way it handles knee replacement surgeries based on the results of a data-sharing project aimed at ...
Corpus Christi police launch crackdown on speeders
Corpus Christi Caller-TimesCORPUS CHRISTI -- If you've got a heavy foot on the gas pedal, the Corpus Christi Police Department is looking for you even more. Police officials recently launched a traffic enforcement ...
Kobe gives Brown 'the look' MAY 20
General Sources08:58 AM ET 05.20 | There's many versions of the Kobe face. Bryant clenches his jaw after making a key basket. He profusively chews on his jersey during competitive moments. He glares both at ...
Stern gains more power for rules changes MAY 20
General Sources08:49 AM ET 05.20 | The league's 30 general managers lost a good deal of power this past week when the NBA announced that a new "competition committee" that includes select owners, ...
East Asia, western US await rare 'ring of fire' eclipse visible from China to Texas
Fox NewsTOKYO – People in parts of East Asia and the western United States are awaiting a rare "ring of fire" eclipse. Early risers in southern China, northern Taiwan and southeastern Japan ...
Prospect Springer belts sixth homer in seven games
Houston AstrosMerely making contact isn't necessarily the goal of a hitter when he's at the plate. More often, making hard, solid contact is what leads to good results. Right now, George Springer is ...
Driscoll Children's Hospital will clarify its fundraising expenses
Corpus Christi Caller-TimesRACHEL DENNY CLOW/CALLER-TIMES FILE Rich Tuttle (left), of Flint Hills Resources, presents a check to Steve Woerner, president of Driscoll Children's Hospital, during a 2007 news conference ...
Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department Classes
Corpus Christi Caller-TimesCheer Classes will be offered by the Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department. Learn chants, cheers, dance, routines, and other fundamentals of cheerleading. This class combines fitness with ...
MLS: Philadelphia 1, FC Dallas 1
UPICarlos Rodriguez and headed it into the bottom-left corner. Philadelphia (2-6-2) has not won since April 21 when it beat Chivas USA. Blas Perez scored in the 7th minute for Dallas (3-6-4), which ...
Scholastic Book Fairs Sale
Corpus Christi Caller-TimesScholastic Book Fairs is having a customer appreciation warehouse sale May 22-23 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6717 S. Padre Island Drive. This exclusive sale is offered to all educators:Principals, ...
Depression and Bipolar Support Group
Corpus Christi Caller-TimesBipolar Support Group meets at 6:55 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at First United Methodist Church, 900 Shoreline Blvd. Free. Information: ...
San Antonio Spurs stun LA Clippers to go 3-0 up in NBA play-offs
The NationalNBA play-offs with an astonishing 96-86 comeback win in Game 3 on Saturday. Trailing by 24 points early in the second quarter, the Spurs seized control through All-Stars Tony Parker and Tim Duncan ...
City manager's departure hasn't saved Keller all that much money
Star-Telegramwatchdog@star-telegram.com Forgive me, but when I heard that Keller City Manager Dan O'Leary had fired himself, I thought the city was going to save a lot of money. Others thought so, ...
Lockheed, 2 unions agree on contracts
Star-Telegramrcox@star-telegram.com FORT WORTH -- About 500 union workers at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth have ratified new labor contracts similar to the one rejected last month by the Machinists ...
Body identified as missing Euless woman
Star-Telegramsmcfarland@star-telegram.com The Tarrant County medical examiner's office has identified the body found Friday in Euless as Ashley Valladares, the 19-year-old woman who has been missing ...
In Fort Worth, MedStar won't send an ambulance when a taxi will do
Star-TelegramBeginning Monday, a MedStar nurse will decide by phone which callers need an ambulance and which really just need a doctor's appointment or a ride. Some callers to 911 will be sent a cab ...
Paul family will be well-represented at state GOP convention
Star-Telegramconventions Republican Party of Texas state convention in Fort Worth, June 7-9 Libertarian Party of Texas state convention in Fort Worth, June 8-10 Texas Democratic Party state convention in ...
Two found shot to death in Fort Worth apartment
Star-Telegramsmcfarland@star-telegram.com FORT WORTH -- Two people were found dead from gunshot wounds Saturday in an apartment in northwest Fort ...
Childhood safety: Lawn mower accidents can happen fast
Star-TelegramSafety tips Children should be at least 12 before operating any lawn mower and at least 16 before operating a riding mower. Children should never be passengers on riding mowers. Always wear ...
Woodhaven residents pushing Fort Worth to take action on aging apartments
Star-Telegrambillhanna@star-telegram.com FORT WORTH -- The problems with the cluster of aging apartment complexes in the Woodhaven neighborhood are nothing ...
Conferences and workshops in Central Texas
ExaminerRaising children is tough no matter what. If you are the parent of a child with a disability or special need, sometimes you may feel like you are the only one dealing with your specific issues. ...
San Jose SaberCats have six turnovers in 72-47 loss to San Antonio Talons
Oakland TribuneSAN ANTONIO -- It's not a good sign when a return man can't elude the kicker when he's the last man to beat for a touchdown on a kickoff. Not only did that happen to the SaberCats on ...
Rusk Industrial Foundation Honors Outstanding Texans
Tyler Morning TelegraphThe Rusk Industrial Foundation President Charles R. Hassell honored five outstanding Texans for making a major contribution to the East Texas area.The awards are given in remembrance of the founder ...
Burnam, Vasquez in heated primary race for state House District 90
Star-Telegrambillhanna@star-telegram.com FORT WORTH -- The Democratic primary for District 90 has had state Rep. Lon Burnam and Fort Worth school board Trustee Carlos Vasquez taking potshots at each ...
Athletic department discusses move to Conference USA
North Texas DailyThe UNT Athletic Department addressed the impact of the university's acceptance of an invitation to join Conference USA in a press conference Friday afternoon, expressing excitement about what ...
Bastrop offers historic charm and outdoor adventure in Central Texas
ExaminerBastrop, located just 30 miles east of Austin in Central Texas, is known for its historic charm and variety of outdoor activities. One of the oldest towns in Texas, Bastrop boasts more than 100 ...
UW softball blanks Texas Tech, moves into final
The Seattle TimesWashington softball coach Heather Tarr, an infielder during her UW playing career (1994-97), showed Saturday that she also knows how to throw a changeup. Tarr surprised the house by starting ...
MLB: Houston 6, Texas 5
UPIJustin Maxwell 's two-run homer in the fifth inning put Houston ahead and the Astros went on to beat Texas 6-5 in an interleague game Saturday. The Astros were trailing 4-1 after three innings ...
Class A prospects combine on no-hitter
Texas RangersEvery no-hitter has that one dramatic moment that underscores just how difficult a task the pitcher is facing. For Nick Tepesch, that moment came after he had done everything he could to finish what ...
Inside-the-parker not enough for Holland, Texas
Texas RangersThe Astros rallied against starter Derek Holland and knocked off the Rangers, 6-5, on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park. The Rangers have lost 10 of their last 18 ...
Lewis looks to get back to winning ways
Texas RangersMay hasn't been kind to Rangers right-hander Colby Lewis so far. He began the season 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA, but after three starts this month he is 3-3 with a 3.63 ERA. In the three straight ...
Series win on line as Astros turn to Lyles
Houston AstrosMay hasn't been kind to Rangers right-hander Colby Lewis so far. He began the season 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA, but after three starts this month he is 3-3 with a 3.63 ERA. In the three straight ...
Three homers help Astros even Lone Star set
Houston AstrosTEX@HOU: Maxwell hits a two-run homer in the fifth HOUSTON -- The players wouldn't come out and say it, but the Astros understood the importance of this weekend's series against the ...
Man sent to prison for rape of daughter
ABC 13The Fort Worth Star-Telegram did not publish the name of the man in order to protect the victim and her child. The 48-year-old pleaded guilty May 10 to aggravated sexual assault of a child. He must ...
Influx of artists changing small West Texas town
ABC 13Discuss this story on our Facebook page "Most of the time I'm just directing traffic," Scott said. "Every now and then, people kind of stumble through Marfa and say, `What's ...
Autistic man offers free hugs, improves his world
ABC 13Discuss this story on our Facebook page Seated at a flagstone landing on a recent weekend, Webster held up a sign to the crowd as it streamed past. Some stared, some pointed and some snapped photos ...
Officials detail new water quality initiative
ABC 13CORSICANA, TX -- A national water quality initiative will provide $2.8 million in funding to farmers, ranchers and timberland owners along a major watershed of the Trinity River Basin to encourage ...
Heavy rains bring spike in Corpus Christi mosquitoes
Corpus Christi Caller-TimesCORPUS CHRISTI -- Welcome rains can mean unwelcome mosquitoes. With the city's rainfall total nearing 3 inches above average, roadside puddles have turned into incubators for the little ...
Corpus Christi police increase radar
Corpus Christi Caller-TimesSTEVEN ALFORD/CALLER-TIMESVehicles speed on Interstate 37 on Friday as Senior Officer Tommy Cabello clocks their speed with a radar gun underneath an overpass at Callicoatte ...
Texas Senior Circuit, College Station: Aggies Bounce Back
Swimming WorldCOLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 19. AFTER UT-based swimmers stole the headlines on night one, the Aggies fought back with several event wins of their own during the second night of the Texas Senior ...
Woman hit by stray gunfire
KXAN 36DALE, Texas (KXAN) - A young mother was hit by stray gunfire in Dale Saturday morning as she changed her baby in her own house. A neighbor heard the gunfire around 9:30 a.m. According to police, a ...
Corpus Christi bayfront bacteria to be addressed
Corpus Christi Caller-TimesDAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES Outflow from storm drains along the bayfront comes from neighborhoods just north, west and east of Cole and Ropes ...
His cancer gone, Alan Scott aims to be just one of the guys at Bishop
Corpus Christi Caller-TimesBishop's Alan Scott has raised his batting average 90 points since last season, when he returned after four months of chemotherapy. Photos by George Tuley/ Special to the ...
Keeping employee morale high helps companies' profitability
Star-TelegramThat's because networks, with higher revenue and lower costs, are more important than employee morale, even in a customer-contact business like air travel. While United workers continue to ...
Washington gets message across to Feliz
Texas Rangers'); } HOUSTON -- Rangers manager Ron Washington said he had a heart-to-heart talk with pitcher Neftali Feliz during Friday's start against the Astros. They talked during the top of the ...
Uehara delivers in prime setup situation
Texas Rangers'); } HOUSTON -- Alexi Ogando was unavailable on Friday after pitching two innings on Thursday. The Rangers also wanted to stay away from Mike Adams because he was still weak from a ...
Texas unlikely to use Nathan fifth straight day
Texas Rangers'); } HOUSTON -- Rangers manager Ron Washington told closer Joe Nathan on Friday night that he wouldn't be used on Saturday. Nathan offered a good-natured ...
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