Texas

Woman Charged in Kidnapping of Child, Shooting of Mother
By Kelsey Perkins
April 18, 2012 - 2:59pm
Police have charged Verna McClain with murder in the kidnapping of baby Keegan Schuchardt and the killing of the infant's mother, Kala Golden.

Police have charged a 30-year old nurse with murder in the death of Houston-area woman Kala Golden and the kidnapping of her infant child.

Deadly Tornadoes in Texas
By Mary O'Connell
April 4, 2012 - 9:21am
After twisters touch down in Texas on Tuesday, cleanup begins

Two tornadoes tore through the Dallas-Forth Worth area on Tuesday afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction in its path and residents in a state of fear. The tornadoes destroyed houses and took down power lines, which left a significant amount of the area without power. NYtimes.com reports that the region, where about six million people live, was notified of possible tornadoes in the afternoon.

Hipster's Paradise
By Chris Baker
March 27, 2012 - 4:02pm
A Syracuse native spends a week in Austin, Texas, for South by Southwest.

Rick Perry. Matthew McConaughey. Walker Texas Ranger.

Get to know the East region
By Danny Connors
March 13, 2012 - 9:26am
If Syracuse wants to make it all the way to New Orleans for the Final Four, then they'll have to get by these teams

On Sunday, 68 teams were fortunate to make the esteemed NCAA tournament. As expected, the Orange was awarded a No. 1 seed in the East region.

Let’s take a look at who SU could potentially matchup against in the East and how much of a threat they are to end the Orange’s magical season.

16 Seed - UNC Asheville

The Scoop - A 16 seed has never beaten a 1 and this game won’t change that. UNC Asheville has good guards and gave the UNC Tar Heels a run for their money in the first half, but Syracuse is just too talented.  

Rangers Answer with a Win
By Jordan Frankel
October 24, 2011 - 12:54pm
Led by Derek Holland, the Rangers even the series 2-2 versus the Cardinals

After a historic offense performance in game three, the Cardinals got shut-out by the young lefty Derek Holland in game four. The pitcher tossed eight and one third scoreless innings striking out seven and allowing just two hits to the potent St. Louis line-up in his team's 4-0 victory.

18 people facing charges for sexual assault of child
By Stephanie Machado
March 8, 2011 - 7:08pm
Thirteen adults, five minors charged in the sexual assault of Texas girl.

The adults charged in the sexual assault of an 11-year-old could face 25 years to life in prison, according to CNN. The assault happened last year in Cleveland, Texas, about 50 miles northeast on Houston. 

The 18 people charged are between 14 and 27 years old. Four of them were in the Cleveland independent school district and were charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14.

Texas considers allowing students to carry weapons
By Katya Ana Rivera
February 22, 2011 - 6:43pm
Proposed bill could allow students, professors to carry concealed weapons on campus.

Texas government officials are considering a bill that would allow college students and professors to carry concealed weapons on campus, according to CNN.

Before lawmakers vote on the bill, the legislature will hold a public meeting to discuss the bill.

Cliff Lee bidding war continues
By Chet Davis
December 9, 2010 - 8:34pm
The New York Yankees are now offering Cliff Lee a seven-year contract

 In a surge to grab pitching sensation Cliff Lee, the New York Yankees have bumped up their original offer to seven years, according to ESPN.

 The Yankees original offer to Lee was for six years and $140 million. This new offer is less than the average $23.3 million per year of the six-year offer.

Yankees wasting no time in free agency
By Kevin Barry
November 8, 2010 - 2:00pm
The Yankees contact the agent for pitcher Cliff Lee as soon as the free-agent negotiating period begins.

As soon as the Yankees’ season ended, General Manager Brian Cashman made it clear that New York’s priority would be pitching the offseason, according to ESPN. Keeping their word, on the first day of the free agency period, the Yankees contacted former Rangers’ pitcher Cliff Lee.

California attacks Texas Oil
By Tony Jondreau
October 26, 2010 - 9:10pm
A new advertising slogan “Don’t Mess With California” has been created in response to the involvement of Texas oil companies funding Proposition 23. If passed, the proposition would undo a 2006 law that limited greenhouse gas emissions, but much of the funding for its passage has come from outside the state.

The Golden State has taken a stand against Texas oil.  “Don’t Mess With California” is the new message from groups against Proposition 23, which, if passed, would undo a 2006 law that set a limit on greenhouse gas emissions, according to The New York Times.  The slogan stems from a Texas anti-littering campaign that touted the phrase ‘...