Indiana man who murdered 2 executed in Texas
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) -- An Indiana man whose cross-country crime spree with his girlfriend a decade ago ended in a gun battle with police in San Francisco was executed Thursday in Texas for robbing and murdering a sheriff's officer in San Antonio....

Texas ed board adopts social studies standards
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- The Texas State Board of Education agreed to new social studies standards on Friday after the far-right faction wielded its power to shape the lessons that will be taught to millions of students on American history, the U.S. free enterprise system, religion and other topics....

4 incendiary devices found in eastern Texas mail
DALLAS (AP) -- At least four incendiary devices have been found recently in mailboxes or postal processing facilities in eastern Texas, although none posed a danger to the public, authorities said....

FAA proposes more maintenance fines for American
DALLAS (AP) -- Federal regulators are proposing more maintenance-related penalties against American Airlines....

Texas agency says gas drilling oversight improving
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- The state's environmental agency is taking steps to hold gas drilling companies more accountable in Texas....

Ponder holds off Hallettsville in 2A semis, 72-56
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Scott Gregg had 19 points, 14 rebounds, six blocks and four assists to lead two-time defending Class 2A champion Ponder to a 72-56 victory against Hallettsville in the state semifinals Friday....

Leach deposition begins in lawsuit vs Texas Tech
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach began giving sworn testimony Friday in the lawsuit he filed against the school after he was fired for allegedly mistreating a receiver suffering from the effects of a concussion....

Friend: Suspected US al-Qaida member grew radical
BUENA, N.J. (AP) -- Sharif Mobley had strong Muslim views as early as high school. But his old friend Roman Castro knew he had radicalized when he saw him about four years ago....

ND oil refinery plans maintenance shutdown
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- North Dakota's only oil refinery is planning a monthlong shutdown for maintenance and upgrades beginning next month....

Fort Worth man gets 99 years in prison for rape
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- A 23-year-old man who threatened to kill a judge before his trial has been sentenced to 99 years in prison for raping a woman....