Texas lieutenant governor mum on wealth He's said to be the richest man in Texas politics, but voters might have a hard time figuring that out from the public disclosures GOP Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst has given the Texas Ethics Commission.

Missing Rice student won't face charges Associated Press - August 20, 2008 6:35 AM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Prosecutors in northern California have decided not to seek criminal charges against a Rice University student found unharmed...

Study: Water Can Cause Type 2 Diabetes Water is an essential part of life, but one recent study shows it can be a human's worst enemy by causing type 2 diabetes when it is contaminated with arsenic, KPRC Local 2 reports.

Former Governor May Run For Houston Mayor Former Texas Gov. Mark W. White may be ready to run for office again, this time as mayor of Houston.

Rice Student Won't Face Charges In California A Rice University student who disappeared for nine months will not face charges in connection with an incident that led to the discovery of his identity.

Former deputy constable jailed on criminal charge Associated Press - August 20, 2008 6:25 AM ET HOUSTON (AP) - Harris County prosecutors are checking cases handled by a former deputy constable accused of robbing drug dealers.

Nastia Liukin to be feted at welcome home party Associated Press - August 20, 2008 4:45 AM ET DALLAS (AP) - A Texas-sized homecoming celebration at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is planned for Olympic gold medalist Nastia...

TEA appoints monitor to 3 low-performing Dallas schools Associated Press - August 20, 2008 5:15 AM ET AUSTIN (AP) - The state's education agency is sending a monitor to three academically-troubled Dallas schools.

Officer reprimanded for delaying couple with sick dog Associated Press - August 20, 2008 5:35 AM ET SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A San Marcos police officer, who allegedly told two Texas State University students en route to an emergency veterinary clinic...

All-around champion Liukin considers competing in 2009 world championships Associated Press - August 20, 2008 4:05 AM ET BEIJING (AP) - Parker, Texas native Nastia Liukin (NAHS'-tee-uh LOO'-kin) is considering competing next year at the World Gymnastics Championships...

Jessica Simpson to market beer for Dallas brewer Associated Press - August 20, 2008 3:55 AM ET DALLAS (AP) - North Texas native Jessica Simpson says she like a cold beer once in a while and has signed on as spokeswoman for Stampede Light...

Brazos County court date set in KFC slayings Associated Press - August 20, 2008 1:05 AM ET HENDERSON, Texas (AP) - A capital murder trial will start next month for 1 of Texas' longest unsolved mass murders.

Medical branch buys more land in Victory Lakes LEAGUE CITY - Staking out ever more territory in the affluent suburbs, UTMB last week paid $9.4 million for 29 acres in League City.

Murder charge follows '07 slaying TEXAS CITY - Forensic evidence collected from a 2007 homicide scene helped police arrest a suspect in the slaying of a Texas City man.

Insured patients choose county clinics TEXAS CITY - Some patients prefer publicly funded clinics over private practice hospitals.

Area school districts expand prekindergarten Parents who want to enroll their children in public school prekindergarten classes have more choices this year.

Owners check out of $3M hotel plan TEXAS CITY - Plans for a $3 million, 40-unit hotel on Interstate 45 fizzled after city officials insisted the developer install a concrete barrier.

One killed, one injured in auto crash TEXAS CITY - One man died Tuesday and another was injured when their vehicles collided at an intersection known for its fatal wrecks, authorities said.

Museum exhibits maritime academy artifacts GALVESTON - The Rosenberg Library is hosting a new museum exhibit: Texas A&M University at Galveston: A Celebration of the Past 50 Years.

Odyssey Academy eyes two locations GALVESTON - Odyssey Academy school officials, who have been searching for a larger space for the cramped charter school, have settled on two options.

Colo. woman linked to polygamy raid may testify Associated Press - August 19, 2008 11:35 PM ET DENVER (AP) - A Colorado Springs woman considered a person of interest in an investigation of phone calls that may have sparked a raid on a Texas...

Man gets 80 months for fraud, money laundering Associated Press - August 19, 2008 11:55 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A former Edmond resident must serve nearly seven years in prison for defrauding banks and an Oklahoma City oil company of...

Family pleas for help to catch assault suspect San Marcos Police have run out of leads in a unsolved sex assault case. Now, detectives and the victim's family are asking for the public's help to crack the case and to bring the suspect to justice.

Former Texas Gov. Mark W. White may run for Houston mayor Associated Press - August 19, 2008 10:45 PM ET HOUSTON (AP) - Former Texas Gov. Mark W. White says he's eyeing a new run for office--this time as mayor of Houston.

Katrina evacuee convicted of killing 2 friends Associated Press - August 19, 2008 10:55 PM ET SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A 17-year-old Katrina evacuee has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for his capital murder conviction in the...

Floating islands of trash on Lady Bird Lake A city crew of three people is working on getting the piled up garbage out of Lady Bird Lake.

Jury convicts man of sexually assaulting girl Associated Press - August 19, 2008 10:05 PM ET TYLER, Texas (AP) - A Smith County jury has convicted 24-year-old Jeffrey Scott Allen of aggravated sexual assault of a child, involving a...

UIW President Joins Call For Debate On Drinking Age Louis Agnese, president of the University of the Incarnate Word, joined with more than 100 other college presidents in a call for renewed debate about lowering the drinking age.

VIA Considering Fare Increase A proposed price hike would raise the standard bus fare 25 cents to $1.25 per ride.

Students have fewer loan options An Austin-based student loan provider is ceasing its student loan operations. One billion dollars worth of loans nationwide will no longer be available.

Notes from Cowboys Associated Press - August 19, 2008 8:55 PM ET IRVING, Texas (AP) - Here are notes from the Dallas Cowboys: Owner Jerry Jones said he's not interested in signing WR Joe Horn, cut Tuesday...

T.O. says Cowboys will turn on switch for season Associated Press - August 19, 2008 8:55 PM ET IRVING, Texas (AP) - Terrell Owens promises that, even though the Dallas Cowboys have lost two preseason games, they'll be fine, once the season...

4 convicted in $15 million loan scheme in Houston Associated Press - August 19, 2008 9:35 PM ET HOUSTON (AP) - Four people are pleading guilty to an elaborate mortgage fraud scheme that involved millions of dollars in illegally obtained loan...

No immediate surgery for Rangers 2B Kinsler Associated Press - August 19, 2008 7:55 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Texas Rangers All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler might be able to avoid season-ending surgery for a sports hernia after...

Tyler man accused of growing pot in cost-saving move Associated Press - August 19, 2008 7:55 PM ET TYLER, Texas (AP) - A Tyler man accused of growing marijuana in an alleged cost-saving move is jailed on felony possession charges.

Police look for missing teenage girl Police are asking anyone who may have seen 16-year-old Kaitlin Conaway to give them a call.

'3 Rs' made simple thanks to 1 can Now you can "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" a bit easier thanks to the City of Austin's Single Stream recycling system. Some Austin residents have been testing the program for years and say it's ideal.

Rogers State names Williams as basketball coach Associated Press - August 19, 2008 6:45 PM ET CLAREMORE, Okla. (AP) - Lloyd Williams has been promoted to become the new men's basketball coach at Rogers State.

Houston's Anderson still has something to prove Associated Press - August 19, 2008 6:55 PM ET HOUSTON (AP) - Houston's David Anderson strutted and high-fived every teammate in sight after catching a touchdown pass in the pre-season...

Detroit Shock sign ex-Houston guard Ashley Shields Associated Press - August 19, 2008 7:26 PM ET AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Shock have signed free-agent guard and former Houston Comets player Ashley Shields to a 7-day...