Entries for March 2009
Modern Texas ranchers dealing with old-time cattleman's scourgeMarch 30, 2009
by Michael Graczyk
The Associated Press
Robert Ware easily walks among hundreds of nervous cattle eyeing him suspiciously in pens at a sprawling, steamy and noisy auction barn and takes notes.
Armed with a clipboard and "drive-in" sheets about the...
Families starting recovery after foreclosureMarch 30, 2009
by Adrian Sainz
The Associated Press
Every day, thousands of Americans begin their lives again after they are ejected from their homes.
They rent, live with friends or family, or seek refuge in a shelter. They usually have stacks of overdue bills,...
Democrats, GOP duel over small business taxesMarch 30, 2009
by Stephen Ohlemacher
The Associated Press
Few small businesses would see a tax increase under President Barack Obama’s budget plan. But those companies in line for higher taxes employ the most workers and could be hit hard.
A debate that started ...
Spring breakers springing back to post-Ike GalvestonMarch 27, 2009
by Juan A. Lozano
The Associated Press
Tourism officials are calling this month’s spring break on Galveston Island — which is still rebuilding after Hurricane Ike — a success.
Officials estimate Galveston could experience an economic impact of $36...
Shortstop gets 1 year probation in drug caseMarch 27, 2009
by Howard Fendrich
The Associated Press
The prosecutor’s words were delivered in the matter known as "The United States of America vs. Miguel O. Tejada," spoken during Thursday’s 23-minute hearing in which the Houston Astros shortstop was sentenced...