News 2008-07-03 Andanh.com

On the Lege: Dukes Recovering from Surgery
Austin state rep underwent two procedures Monday

The Grand (Special Screening)
There's some truly hilarious material (though not nearly enough) in this partially improvised movie about characters competing in a Las Vegas championship poker tournament.

Senior nutrition programs decreasing with economy Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:34:00 EST
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Ruth M. Jones doesn't know what she'd do without hot meals delivered daily to her home. The 81-year-old Charleston widow can't walk or drive since a car wreck nine years ago left her stricken by arthritis.

No-refusal policy out for blood in holiday DWI crackdown Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:35:00 EST
If you are arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence this holiday weekend, refusing to give a breath sample won't keep you out of jail.

Births Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:36:00 EST
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest and Jessica Andrada of Lubbock, a boy weighing 6 pounds, 6 ounces at 2:50 a.m. June 15 at University Medical Center.

Hope on its way: Lodge would provide home away from home for cancer patients, family Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:28:00 EST
When Lubbock's Hope Lodge is completed, it will be a place for people such as Leonardo and Jeanette Garza of Roswell, N.M., to stay rent-free while he receives outpatient cancer treatment in Lubbock.

Don't sweat small stuff, but if perspiration problem persists, get medical help Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:31:00 EST
Sweating - as gross as it may be to some people - is a natural and necessary function that keeps our bodies from overheating. That's important during the long summer months in Texas, but for about 1 to 2 percent of the population, sweating is more embarrassing than necessary.

Death notices Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:37:00 EST
Hazel Allen, 92, of Hobbs, N.M., died Wednesday, July 2, 2008. Services are pending with Chapel of Hope Funeral Home in Hobbs. Chapel of Hope Funeral Home.

Area baseball players selected to all-state teams Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:35:00 EST
Twenty-three high school baseball players from Lubbock and the South Plains were recently honored as all-state selections by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association.

Modern-day gunslingers enjoy competition and camaraderie Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:19:00 EST
The Gruesome Gulch Gang's members carry lots of guns and go by names like Estacado Terminator, Maverick and Armed to the Teeth.

Lubbock police probe girl's death in pool accident Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:36:00 EST
A 3-year-old girl, who likely just wanted to play with her toys in the pool, died Wednesday afternoon, five days after she was found face down and not breathing at the bottom of her family's pool.

Return to regulation would be mistake Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:34:00 EST
SOME STATE LAWMAKERS believe they made a mistake when they deregulated college tuition in the 2003 Legislature. We respectfully disagree. We believe they were right five years ago, and they'd be making a mistake to return to state-level regulation of essentially local matters.

Loewy: Death penalty should not be applied to cases of child sexual assault Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:58:00 EST
Kennedy v. Louisiana, the recent Supreme Court decision outlawing the death penalty for convicted child rapists, has upset many politicians and much of the citizenry as well. For example, Sen. John McCain was quoted as calling the decision "an assault on law enforcement's efforts to punish these heinous felons for the most despicable crime."

Police briefly Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:35:00 EST
Mother arrested after infant left in steamy car

Official records Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:36:00 EST
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Local Sports Briefly Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:37:00 EST
Monterey all-American

Pitchers dominate 2008 Hall of Fame class Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:35:00 EST
t wasn't hard to see when the names were released that the 2008 class for induction into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame was going to be dominated by pitchers.

Present Meets Past: Posey picks up Wallace Award honor Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:36:00 EST
Buster Posey played his college baseball for Florida State at Dick Howser Stadium and won this year's award named after the famed Seminoles player and coach. Today, Howser will be inducted into the third class of the College Baseball Hall of Fame.

Business briefs Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:37:00 EST
Man who faked suicide back in police custody

Fewer fired up about July Fourth travel Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:34:00 EST
More Texans will celebrate the Fourth of July at home this year compared to last, according to estimates from a national travel service.

Perry-led group received $100,000 before waiver request Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:36:00 EST
AUSTIN - An East Texas poultry producer gave $100,000 to a group chaired by Gov. Rick Perry six days after a meeting that prompted the governor's request for a waiver of federal ethanol mandates that the industry believes are driving up feed costs, according to newspaper reports.

Government ignores own advice on ID theft Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:36:00 EST
WASHINGTON - The government doesn't have to look very far to see who's ignoring its advice on preventing identity theft.

From The A-J's Pages Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:37:00 EST
25 years ago:

Street dance first up in Lubbock's fun Fourth lineup Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:35:00 EST
The 18th annual 4th on Broadway celebration kicks off a night early with a street dance headlined by The Maines Brothers Band tonight on Texas Avenue in front of the Lubbock County Courthouse.

Tech picks ex-Texan Bailey for president Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:36:00 EST
A linguist and former Texas resident with more than 27 years of experience in higher education should assume the Texas Tech presidency in August, university officials announced.

Living Briefly Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:31:00 EST
Protect your sight this Fourth

Thalia unveils new album Lunada' Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:31:00 EST
NEW YORK - Thalia started to give birth to her new album while she was eight months pregnant with her daughter.

Health Briefly Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:35:00 EST
HSC member earns distinguished award

Lifestyles Calendar Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:36:00 EST
TODAY

From our story comments Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:32:00 EST
From comcdowe, in reference to an article on Walter B. Huffman, dean of the Texas Tech School of Law, saying he will step down from his post next summer but remain on the full-time faculty (A-J, June 25):

Letter of the day Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:32:00 EST
Neighbors, first responders praised

Your views Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:34:00 EST
Al Gore criticized for his carbon credit proposition

Dominic Xavier Moreno Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:37:00 EST
Funeral mass for Dominic Xavier Moreno, three-month old infant son of Larry Moreno Jr. and Mary Francis Rios, will be 9 a.m. today at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Martin Pina officiating. Burial will be at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park under the direction of Calvillo Funeral Home.

Richard Rolan Puckett Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:37:00 EST
Richard Rolan Puckett, 67, passed away on June 30, 2008, following a brief illness.

Nancy Kay Schwertner Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:37:00 EST
Nancy Kay Schwertner, 59, of Farwell, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Covenant Medical Center - Lakeside in Lubbock. She was born March 2, 1949, to Nick and Kate Jurecek in San Angelo.

U.S. hostages freed in Colombia arrive in San Antonio Thu, 03 Jul 2008 05:06:00 GMT
After more than five years in captivity, Thomas Howes, Keith Stansell and Marc Gonsalves, rescued along with 12 others from a revolutionary group, will undergo treatment at Brooke Army Medical Center.

McNamee asks for Clemens suit to be dismissed Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:49:00 GMT
Brian McNamee asked a federal court late Tuesday to dismiss Roger Clemens' defamation lawsuit or move the case to New York.

Oil rises above $144 — a record — in Asian trading Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:28:00 GMT
Oil soared to a record above $144 a barrel Thursday in Asia, fueled by concerns over a larger-than-expected drop in U.S. stockpiles and the threat of conflict with Iran.

Bail denied for Houston attorney charged with child porn Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:06:00 GMT
A Houston lawyer who surfaced in two federal child porn investigations will remain in custody following his arrest Monday on a nine-count indictment.

Texas sheriffs feel snubbed as U.S. aids Mexico drug war Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:02:00 GMT
Besieged Texas sheriffs vowed Wednesday to press the White House and Congress to deliver emergency assistance to law enforcement officers battling drug cartels along the Mexican border to match the $400 million on its way to Mexico.

Kent, Kuroda too much for Astros as Dodgers win 4-1 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:37:00 GMT
On a night Hiroki Kuroda held the Astros to five hits and one walk with one strikeout over seven scoreless innings, Jeff Kent drove in the Dodgers’ first two runs with consecutive RBI doubles before a crowd of 34,055.

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