December 2006 glimpses USA Today
Here is a closer look at many of the U.S. military personnel killed in December because of the conflict in Iraq.
Judge considers request for records in wrongful death lawsuit Waco Tribune-Herald
By Tommy Witherspoon
Minnesota Beauty Queen Hands Off Tiara Before Heading to Ira Fox News
Jessica Gaulke passed on her title as Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes on Thursday to prepare for a tour of duty in Iraq, cutting off her reign to satisfy her commitment to the Minnesota National Guard.
Rules changed for international adoption News 8 Austin
AUSTIN People who are obese, not married or take antidepressants can no longer qualify to adopt a child from China. The new rules take effect May 1. FULL STORY >> 1/5/2007 4:59 PM
Speaker race down to Craddick vs. Pitts News 8 Austin
AUSTIN It’s rare for a sitting speaker to be ousted, but current House Speaker Tom Craddick faces opposition from his own party. His opponent, Rep. Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie, says he has a fighting chance.
Edwards eager to tackle Democrats' ambitious 100-hour agenda Waco Tribune-Herald
By David Doerr
Tarrant-area teachers' salaries are tops in state Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A legislative mandate and competition contribute to increase in teacher salaries.
U.S. Military Death Toll in Iraq Reaches 3,000 The Online NewsHour
The U.S. military death toll reached 3,000 troops with the death of a soldier from Texas on the last day of 2006. After a statistical profile of those killed, the NewsHour looks at how families of the fallen are dealing with their losses.
Column: Troop support Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
The note was a simple thank-you, but it made me realize how we should be the ones saying thank you more.
Saddam dead at dawn The Scotsman
SADDAM Hussein was hanged at dawn in Baghdad today, with the former Iraqi dictator refusing to wear a hood and yelling "God is great" as he stood on the gallows.
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