LOCAL NEWS

Registered Sex Offender Surrenders to Authorities

TYLER — A registered sex offender, who failed to return to his court session, has surrendered to authorities. Tyler police had been looking for Tracy Todd Smith, 45. Smith appeared on Wednesday, June 12th, in Judge Kerry Russell’s court for a hearing on a 2nd degree felony charge, “fail to comply with sex offender registration life/annually.” Court proceedings ended with testimony during the morning session. When court convened for the afternoon session, Smith failed to return to court The jury convicted Smith of the offense, and Russell issued a bond forfeiture warrant on Smith. (more…)

Nacogdoches Deputies Kill Man Following Standoff

NACOGDOCHES — A man has died after exchanging gunfire with two Nacogdoches Sheriff’s deputies. Dead is John Stevens, 41. He died at Nacogdoches County Memorial Hospital following the shooting on County Road 2051 just before 1:00 Monday morning. KETK reports the deputies were dispatched to the area in reference to a disturbance. (more…)

Weekend Tyler Murder Stems from Drug Deal

TYLER — Investigators have identified the man found shot to death at a Tyler motel. He is Scott Lester, 26, of Tyler. He was found shot to death in room 218 of the American Inn Motel, 1800 West Erwin, just before 7:00 Sunday morning. Investigators believe that Lester was involved in the sale of narcotics in his motel room before he was killed by the suspects. (more…)

Two Arrested in Longview Shooting

LONGVIEW — Two persons are in custody in connection with a Sunday shooting in Longview. Davian Leon Hopkins of Tatum (pictured) and Tre Lee Jackson of Easton, both 19, have been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Jackson is also charged, out of Marshall, with burglary of a habitation. The two are accused in the shooting around noon Sunday in the 600 block of Owings Avenue. The suspects were found hiding in the area. The victim, who was shot several times, is being treated at a Longview Hospital. His name has not been released.

Man Busted for Money Laundering

TYLER — A traffic violation has turned into a money laundering case in Smith County. A state trooper stopped Glenn Richards. 68. of Florida on Interstate Highway 20. A search of his vehicle turned up $795, 506. He was booked into the Smith County Jail on a money laundering complaint. The Department of Public Safety Tells KETK there will be no further information released at this time since this is an ongoing investigation.

White Oak Man Busted on Child Porn Charges

LONGVIEW — A White Oak man is free on $25,000 bond after being charged with child pornography charges. The Longview New-Journal reports Tommy D. Simmons, 47, was indicted by the Gregg County grand jury on May 30th. He is accused of using a file-sharing network to distribute pornographic images of a child younger than 18 years old engaging in “deviant sexual intercourse.” He was arrested on the complaint on Monday.

Snake Smuggler Pleads Guilty in Tyler

TYLER — An Eco-tourism guide, appearing in Tyler federal court, has pleaded guilty to smuggling live snakes. William Lamar, 63, pleaded guilty to an Information charging him with importing wildlife taken in violation of foreign law when he appeared Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge John D. Love. Lamar faces up to five years in federal prison at sentencing. A sentencing date has not been set. (more…)

Liquor Sale Applications in Longview

LONGVIEW — Since the May 11th election in Longview, nearly 20 stores have applied with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for permits to sell beer and wine in formerly dry areas of Longview. KETK reports stores including Sam’s Club, both North Longview Wal-Mart retail stores, Albertsons Market, Brookshire’s of Longview and Super 1 Foods north of Loop 281 have filed applications. The station reports Albertsons, Brookshire’s and Wal-Mart each donated $20,000 to the campaign in support of the passage of beer and wine sales.

Medical Group: Old Plants Should Be Retrofitted

EAST TEXAS — A medical group says enough is enough when it comes to old, polluting power plants. Dr. Robert Haley with the Texas Medical Association says there’s an effort to exempt the Big Brown, Monticello, and Martin Lake coal powered plants in East Texas from pollution controls. Haley says the plants dirty the air and are a major source of mercury in our lakes and streams. According to Haley, mercury can cause brain damage and is a suspect in the development of autism. He says the plants have been grandfathered from pollution controls for 40 years. Even though they may be sold, says Haley, the facilities were bought away from TXU several years ago and it’s time they were retrofitted.

Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Drug Violations

TYLER — Two Mexican nationals living in Tyler have been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking. Jose Ruben Vaca-Saucedo, 26, pleaded guilty on Mar. 4, 2013, to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison Monday by U.S. District Judge Leonard E. Davis. The court also ordered the defendant to submit to forfeiture of $10,000. Vaca-Saucedo’s brother, Juan Carlos Vaca, 28, pleaded guilty on Mar. 4, 2013, to distribution of methamphetamine and was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison Monday by Judge Davis. Vaca was ordered to submit to forfeiture of $2,600. Federal Prosecutors say from May 2010 to January 2011, the brothers conspired to possess more than 182 grams of methamphetamine which they intended to deliver to others in the Tyler area. A federal grand jury returned an indictment on February 1, 2012, charging the brothers with drug trafficking violations.

Couple Sentenced for Health Care Fraud

BEAUMONT — A Center, Texas, couple now living in Elgin, Texas, has been indicted and charged with health care fraud violations. Bill Harvill, 59, and his wife, Cathy Harvill, 56, were indicted by a federal grand jury on March 27, 2013, and charged with theft of government money. They were arrested on June 7, 2013, in Elgin, Texas, and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Zachary J. Hawthorn Monday for an initial appearance. According to the indictment, from January 2007 to June 2010, the Harvills submitted false and fraudulent claims to Medicare and Medicaid in order to receive more than $624,000 from the Department of Health and Human Services. If convicted, the Harvills each face up to 10 years in federal prison.

Exotic Birds Lost in Kilgore Fire

KILGORE — A Kilgore man is dealing with the loss of hundreds of exotic birds in a Sunday afternoon fire in a building next door to his home. Tommy hayes has been keeping the birds there for 33 years. Hayes, his friends, and his son tried to rescue the birds and other animals but could only save a few. To Hayes, these were more than just pets. “This is not money here,” he says. “This is what we do because of what we love to do.” Hayes says he’s been getting phone calls from people outraged that he kept so many birds next to his house. But he showed KETK he’s licensed to raise the birds, along with inspection reports from the city. He says he’ll keep the birds that survived the fire.

EMT Instructor Named one of The Tops in the Country

KILGORE — Kilgore College instructor Eddie Bernaldez has been named as one of the top fire instructors in the nation by the website FireScience.org. Bernaldez began working at Kilgore College in 1996 and has served as the Emergency Medical Technology program director and instructor at KC-Longview since 2000. (more…)

STATE NEWS

Major Hasan’s Trial Will Not be Delayed

FORT HOOD (AP) — A military judge at Fort Hood is refusing to delay Major Nidal Hasan’s trial for three months. The Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly rampage at the base plans to represent himself and says he needs more time to prepare his defense. But the judge says no. Thirteen people died in the 2009 attack.

Proposed Changes to the State’s Political Maps Rejected

AUSTIN (AP) — The Texas House Redistricting Committee has rejected proposed changes to the state’s political maps, pushing any final votes to a meeting of the full House later this week. Lawmakers returned to the special legislative session in Austin today to consider adopting a redistricting plan drawn by a federal court in San Antonio.

Coastal Insurance Group Expects Profits

AUSTIN (AP) — The state-supervised non-profit insurer for coastal counties is expected to shore up its finances by the end of the year. That’s according to testimony from Pete Gise, who handles The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s finances. He told a Texas House panel yesterday that after being in debt since 2012, the agency projects it will see its first profits by the end of the year.

Texas Gov. Perry Courts Conn. Gun Makers On Tour

HARTFORD, CONN. (AP) — Texas Governor Rick Perry has come to Connecticut in search of gun manufacturing and other jobs while talking up the importance of competition. Perry met privately with gun manufacturers and other businesses at a downtown Hartford restaurant on Monday. He told reporters it’s part of his state’s drive to compete for jobs. Gun manufacturers say they’re considering leaving Connecticut after Governor Dannel Malloy signed new gun restrictions into law following the killings of 20 children and six educators at a Newtown school.

Court Says Pre-Miranda Silence Can be Used

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says a prosecutor can use a person’s silence against them in court if it comes before the person is told of their right to remain silent. The ruling comes in the case of a man convicted of a 1992 Texas murder. The man refused to answer when asked if a shotgun he had access to would match up with the murder weapon.

Man Convicted in Paternity-Related Shooting

DALLAS (AP) — A North Texas man has been sentenced to 38 years in prison for shooting his ex-girlfriend after learning he was not the father of her 2-year-old twin daughters. The Dallas Morning News reports Walter Moore was convicted of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury and domestic violence. Authorities say the 30-year-old Moore shot Shiva Daniels in January 2012 in the parking lot of the jail where the 27-year-old worked. Daniels survived the attack.

Teen Fatally Stabbed While Protecting Mother

BAYTOWN (AP) — Police say a 16-year-old Houston-area boy was fatally stabbed as he tried to protect his mother when her ex-boyfriend attacked her. Baytown police allege Dene Carter, 43, stabbed his ex-girlfriend, Tanya Edwards, during an argument in her apartment Sunday night. The 39-year-old Edwards was stabbed multiple times. Authorities say when her son, Prezton Edwards, tried to fend off the attack, he was stabbed in the throat. Carter fled the scene and was arrested early Monday morning. Authorities say they will charge Carter with murder and aggravated assault. Tanya Edwards was listed in serious condition at a Houston hospital.

North Texas Woman Sentenced after Fleeing Trial

DALLAS (AP) — A North Texas woman who fled her trial after being convicted of child sex trafficking and compelling prostitution has been sentenced in absentia to 25 years in prison. The Dallas Morning News reports Jasmine Lanette Johnson was sentenced Monday after being convicted last week. Authorities continue to search for her. After her conviction, the 22-year-old left a Dallas courtroom with permission during Friday’s lunch break and never returned. State District Judge Ernie White revoked Johnson’s bond but let the trial continue.

Woodlands Jewelry Store Robbed

THE WOODLANDS (AP) — Investigators are searching for five suspects who robbed a Houston-area jewelry store. The robbers in haz-mat suits and painters’ masks broke display cases at the store in The Woodlands last night. At least one had a gun. They sped off in a white SUV.

Dallas to Spray Some Areas for West Nile Virus

DALLAS (AP) — Health authorities in North Texas will begin spraying for West Nile virus after detecting a “significant” increase in the type of mosquito that primarily carries the virus. The city of Dallas will spray from trucks starting tonight through early Wednesday morning. Residents are encouraged to stay indoors when the spraying is done.

Two North Texas Men Charged with Neglecting Pony

SPRINGTOWN (AP) — Two North Texas men are facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly neglecting a Shetland pony that was malnourished, suffering from an infected wound and living in squalid conditions. The owner of the pony, Jesse Ray Cross, and the pony’s caretaker, Franky Lynn Hatcher-Cross, are free on bond after being arrested Saturday on charges of cruelty to livestock animals. The pony was found in Springtown, located about 60 miles northwest of Dallas.

SE Texas School District Subject of State Probe

BEAUMONT (AP) — A Southeast Texas school district says it will cooperate fully with a state investigation that will review several areas of its operations. The Beaumont Independent School District announced Monday the Texas Education Agency is launching a special accreditation investigation. The probe will cover four areas: : financial accounting of contracts and purchasing; student attendance accounting; administration of statewide assessment; and the district’s special education program. The district says the investigation stems from something reported to the TEA last August.

Teen Injured in Shark Attack

SURFSIDE BEACH (AP) — A teenager is recovering from shark bites on his hand and leg as he stood in waist-deep water at a Southeast Texas beach. The 15-year-old was with a group of kids at Surfside Beach around 2:45 yesterday afternoon when a shark bit him on the left leg. Surfside Beach is located about 60 miles south of Houston.

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LOCAL SPORTS

White Sox avoid rare 4-game sweep, stop Astros

The Chicago White Sox lamented their inability to make plays in crucial situations after losing three straight games by one run each to Houston.

They finally found a way to capitalize when they had a chance to change the game Monday night and it led to a 4-2 win over the Astros.

Dayan Viciedo’s bases-loaded triple in a four-run sixth inning helped the White Sox snap a four-game losing streak. They also avoided being swept in a four-game series for the first time since 2008.

Chicago trailed 2-0 before Alejandro De Aza singled in the sixth and went to third on Adam Dunn’s two-out single. Paul Konerko pulled Chicago to 2-1 with an RBI single that went between the legs of starter Bud Norris and into center field.

Conor Gillaspie barely beat the throw to first on an infield single that loaded the bases. That brought up Viciedo, whose triple landed on Tal’s Hill in center field just out of the reach of a diving Brandon Barnes. All three runners scored to put Chicago up 4-2.

“It was a good one for Viciedo to get a hit,” White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. “It’s just one of those that you hope gets him going a little bit because he’s been missing out. And to finally get it, with him doing it, it’s good to see.”

It was the second straight game with a triple for Viciedo, making him the first White Sox player to do that since Mark Kotsay in August 2010.

“There’s been some rough spots where things haven’t gone the right way,” Viciedo said through a translator. “But I feel like there’s some good things, too, and I want to work on the good things I’m doing right now. I want to concentrate on those things and become more consistent.”

Nate Jones (3-4) allowed three hits in 1 1/3 scoreless innings for the win. He struck out three.

Addison Reed pitched a perfect ninth for his 20th save.

White Sox starter Jose Quintana yielded five hits and two runs in 4 2/3 innings, but didn’t factor in the decision for the fourth straight start. He has a no-decision in nine of his 14 starts this season.

Jason Castro doubled twice and drove in two runs for the Astros, who had won four straight. Barnes had three hits.

Norris (5-7) allowed eight hits and four runs over six innings in his third consecutive loss.

“I was in a groove, and that sixth inning was very frustrating,” he said. “I’m still frustrated about it.”

It was a rare road win for the struggling White Sox, who have dropped 12 of their last 14 away from Chicago and 14 of 19 overall.

The Astros had runners at the corners with no outs in the seventh after back-to-back singles by Barnes and Jose Altuve. But Matt Thornton struck out Castro before Jesse Crain fanned J.D. Martinez and Chris Carter to end the inning.

Carter struck out twice to give him 101 this season, which leads the majors. The Astros struck out 12 times in all to extend their total to a major league-high 673.

Crain struck out three in 1 2/3 innings for his career-high 27th straight scoreless appearance to tie a franchise record for relievers.

He was just happy to help the team end its skid.

“We needed to turn things around,” he said. “Obviously, we’ve been struggling and getting this one and avoiding the streak was big and hopefully we start a new win streak and win tomorrow.”

Ventura raved about Crain.

“It’s not just easy situations going in there mopping up,” he said. “He’s been coming into some real tough situations and coming through for us. It’s amazing what he’s been doing. I think he’s just been locked in, healthy and everything else.”

Altuve singled with one out in the first and scored on a double by Castro to make it 1-0.

Quintana pitched a 1-2-3 second inning before getting into trouble in the third. Barnes singled to start the inning before stealing second base and advancing to third on an error by catcher Hector Gimenez with one out.

Castro’s second double, which bounced off the wall in right field, sent Barnes home to extend the lead to 2-0. Castro has five RBIs, two doubles and two homers in the last three games.

Norris looked good early. He allowed a double to Alex Rios with two outs in the first before retiring the next eight batters. Rios singled with one out in the fourth and stole second, but Norris set down the next two batters to end the threat.

Game notes

Houston activated OF Justin Maxwell from the 15-day disabled list and optioned OF Jimmy Paredes to Triple-A Oklahoma City after the game. Maxwell, who has been out since April 24 with a broken left hand, will be in Tuesday’s lineup. … Chicago’s Dylan Axelrod opposes Minnesota’s Mike Pelfrey when the White Sox open a three-game series against the Twins on Tuesday. … Jordan Lyles is scheduled to pitch for the Astros on Tuesday when they open a series with Milwaukee. Right-hander Alfredo Figaro is set to pitch for the Brewers. … The Astros signed second-round draft pick RHP Andrew Thurman and four other picks on Monday. Thurman was at Minute Maid Park and worked out with the team before the game. Houston also signed 28th-round pick LHP Jordan Mills, 30th-round pick RHP Jorge Perez, 33rd-rounder 1B Tyler White and J.D. Osborne, who was selected in the 36th round.

Two Vehicle Wreck Left One Woman Dead

VAN ZANDT COUNTY — A 71-year-old Wills Point woman died Saturday afternoon on Texas 64, near CR 3409, in Van Zandt County. According to the Longview News-Journal, Georgia Britt was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pickup eastbound on the highway when she pulled out from a private drive and into the path of a 2002 Ford pickup occupied by 67-year-old driver Patricia McDaniel and passenger Tommy McDaniel, 58. Britt was pronounced dead at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, where the McDaniels are each listed in stable condition with cuts and bruises. Everyone involved was wearing a seat belts.

Red Runs Away at FCA All Star Game

The Red squad defeated the Blue 40-10 in the third annual Chick-fil-A Heart of a Champion Bowl high school football All Star game sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes on Saturday night at Trinity Mother Frances Rose Stadium. Quarterback Trevor Spear of Elysian Fields completed all 8 of his passes including touchdowns to Longview’s Colin Jeter and Brandon Lackner of T.K Gorman. Spear was named the offensive player of the game. Longview linebacker Jalen Porter collected one of two Red team interceptions and contributed a key tackle on a fourth and goal play in the third quarter to earn defensive honors. Jamarcus Warren of John Tyler added another interception. (more…)

Cruz hits 2 homers as Rangers top A’s to end 6-game slide

Nelson Cruz thrust his right arm into the air and shouted out in relief while running the bases after hitting his second homer of the night for the Texas Rangers.

After a tough stretch, the Rangers had a loud and clear response Monday night to the message manager Ron Washington delivered the previous day.

Cruz homered twice and the Rangers ended a six-game losing streak with an 8-7 victory over the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics, matching their run total during what had been the majors’ longest active skid.

“We were looking for what happened, get some base hits in RBI situations and just keep grinding,” Washington said. “They just showed what they have the capability of doing — what they did tonight. That was the only thing that I stressed to them.”

Washington had a rare postgame meeting with his team after the Rangers were swept in a four-game series by Toronto, extending their longest home losing streak since 2005. That was part of a 4-11 stretch that dropped them out of first place.

Cruz’s second homer was a two-run shot onto the hill in straightaway center field on an 0-2 pitch from Jesse Chavez (1-1) in the fifth. Cruz emphatically responded while rounding the bases on his 18th homer of the season, and second in two innings. It came right after A.J. Pierzynski’s RBI double and put the Rangers up 7-6.

“It was the run we need in that situation. It was very emotional,” Cruz said. “In our minds, we believe we can do it. We showed what we’re capable of doing.”

Oakland, which entered the four-game series opener with a three-game division lead over Texas, wiped out an early 3-0 deficit with a six-run fourth ignited by a bizarre play before Neal Cotts (3-1) worked 2 1/3 perfect innings in relief of rookie Nick Tepesch.

Robbie Ross and Tanner Scheppers each worked 1-2-3 innings, then Joe Nathan gave up a run before securing his 21st save in 22 chances.

After being held to two runs or less in a team record-matching six games in a row, the Rangers took care of that in the first three innings. Pierzynski pulled a two-run homer off the right-field foul pole in the second, an inning before an RBI double by Ian Kinsler. That was Kinsler’s first hit in 10 at-bats since coming off the disabled list Saturday after missing 25 games with a rib cage injury.

The Rangers’ eight runs and 12 hits were both their most in 16 games this month.

In the Oakland fourth, Yoenis Cespedes hit a grounder that ricocheted off third baseman Adrian Beltre toward shortstop. Elvis Andrus was about to throw to first when he saw John Jaso running in front of him toward third.

Andrus threw to Beltre, who made a swiping attempt at a tag. Jaso, sliding headfirst in front of him, lifted his arm into the air trying to avoid the tag and then dived into the base with his left hand. He was called safe by third base umpire Jordan Baker even though it appeared his hand came off the bag while being tagged. Beltre was irate and Washington also came out to argue the call.

“It’s a little odd that the umpire can miss the call twice. … He’s right on top of the play and he still missed it,” Beltre said. “I got him twice. I know that, because I did it myself, and I went to see the replay to confirm. The replay showed I tagged him twice. I don’t know what he saw.”

Tepesch then allowed three hits and a walk to the next four hitters, including a two-run single by Seth Smith, who scored on Jed Lowrie’s double. Eric Sogard had a sacrifice fly and Coco Crisp’s RBI single made it 6-3 and chased Tepesch.

“He made some good pitches in the bottom of the strike zone, and they went down there and they got them and they found holes,” Washington said.

Oakland rookie Dan Straily had a 2.21 ERA in his previous five starts, a stretch that began at Texas on May 21 when the right-hander worked seven scoreless innings and faced 22 batters — one more than the minimum for that span — in a 1-0 win over Yu Darvish.

Straily hadn’t allowed a homer in his last six starts and 38 innings until Pierzynski went deep. The first of Cruz’s two homers came off him as well.

Cruz was the first batter faced by Chavez when he took over for Straily, who allowed six runs and eight hits over 4 2/3 innings.

“I was up in the strike zone. They were aggressive and I just got beat, plain and simple,” Straily said. “Swing early and often. I feel like everyone up there was trying to swing out of their shoes on every single pitch. They got me, that’s all there is to it.”

Game notes

Cespedes started his fourth consecutive game as Oakland’s DH after missing two games because of left hamstring tightness. Manager Bob Melvin wants to see him in the field during batting practice before putting him back in the outfield. … Rangers starting pitchers have gone 16 games in a row without a victory this month, matching a team record set in 1975. … It was Cruz’s 10th career multihomer game.

Rangers give Berkman extra day of rest

By Todd Wills | ESPNDallas.com

ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers manager Ron Washington gave Lance Berkman a second straight day off Monday night, giving his designated hitter a chance to get “good and fresh.”

Berkman was replaced at DH by 20-year old Jurickson Profar. Berkman will be back in the lineup on Tuesday as the DH, Washington said.

“I don’t mind,” Berkman said when asked about getting back-to-back days off. “It gives me a day to regroup.”

Berkman is having a mechanical issue when he bats left-handed, he said, and the extra day gives him a chance to work out the kinks. He’s having trouble straightening his front leg when he bats left-handed, and Berkman believes that is impacting his bat speed, and thus his power. He’s had four surgeries on the right knee.

“I want to make things as good as they have been in the past,” Berkman said. “It’s hard for me to straighten out my front leg when I hit left-handed. It’s something that is impacting my bat speed.”

He’s hit three home runs in 154 at-bats batting left-handed. The left side has always been Berkman’s stronger side. For his career, Berkman has hit a home run left-handed every 15.5 at-bats. He said he’s not having an issue with pain in the right knee. It’s just something that is impacting his foundation when he swings.

Berkman recalled the 2005 season after he had ACL surgery when he struggled to hit for power most of the season. He hit 11 home runs in September and two more in the playoffs as Houston made it to the World Series.

“It’s one of those things,” Berkman said.

Profar youngest DH: Profar became the youngest player in Rangers history to start a game as the designated hitter, beating out Sammy Sosa by 114 days. Profar is 20 years, 117 days old entering Monday’s game against Oakland. Sosa was 20 years, 231 days old on July 1, 1989 when was the DH and led off. He went 3-for-4 with an RBI in a 1-0 win over the Mariners.

Since the DH was introduced in 1973, the only players as young as Profar to start at DH were Oakland’s Claudell Washington (1974), Minnesota’s Butch Wynegar (1976) and Tampa Bay’s B.J. Upton in 2004.

Soria close to rehab assignment: Rehabbing reliever Joakim Soria threw 35 to 40 pitches in a bullpen session Monday and said he felt good. He may be ready to start a rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Frisco.

“I feel ready,” Soria said. “My command is good.”

Lewis throws off mound: Right-hander Colby Lewis threw a bullpen session Monday as he tries to again to work his way back into the Rangers’ starting rotation. Lewis hadn’t thrown off a mound since late May.

Baker still out: Utility man Jeff Baker (sprained right thumb) wasn’t available Monday, even in a pinch-hitting role. But Washington said Baker could be back on Wednesday or Thursday. The Rangers face left-hander Tommy Milone on Wednesday. The manager also said Baker will not need to go on the 15-day disabled list.

TCU cuts ties with CB after burglary charges

TCU’s defense, top-ranked in the Big 12 last season, is already adjusting to the news that it will be without its best player, defensive end Devonte Fields, for the first two games of 2013, including the opener against LSU.

It got more bad news when coach Gary Patterson confirmed that reserve cornerback David Jenkins, coincidentally an LSU transfer, was kicked off the team amid burglary charges.

TCU 360 first reported the story.

Jenkins turned himself into police and was dropped from classes as well as removed from the football team. Patterson told the school news platform that he was “very disappointed” in Jenkins’ actions. Jenkins posted bond and was released.

The sophomore had never taken the field for the Horned Frogs, but showed promise as a scout-team player and was listed behind Kevin White on TCU’s post-spring depth chart, opposite Jason Verrett, the Big 12′s best returning corner. Jenkins was the No. 21 corner in the 2011 recruiting class and the 6-foot-1, 204-pounder had a physical presence.

The Carrollton, Texas, native transferred closer to home after redshirting at LSU, but it’s always sad to see a story like this take a tough turn.

“When our student-athletes do not conduct themselves as proper members of the campus community, they lose the privilege of representing Texas Christian University and wearing the Horned Frogs uniform,” TCU athletic director Chris Del Conte told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in a statement.

It’s a big loss for TCU’s defense as a whole, but nobody’s losing more from the situation than Jenkins.

2013 Texas Rangers Broadcast Schedule

2013 Texas Rangers Broadcast Schedule

Sunday, March 31, 2013
HOUSTON ASTROS
7:05 PM

Tuesday, April 02, 2013
HOUSTON ASTROS
7:10 PM

Wednesday, April 03, 2013
HOUSTON ASTROS
1:10 PM

Friday, April 05, 2013
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
1:05 PM

Saturday, April 06, 2013
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
3:05 PM

Sunday, April 07, 2013
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
7:05 PM

Monday, April 08, 2013
TAMPA BAY RAYS
7:05 PM

Tuesday, April 09, 2013
TAMPA BAY RAYS
7:05 PM

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
TAMPA BAY RAYS
1:05 PM

Thursday, April 11, 2013
SEATTLE MARINERS
9:10 PM

Friday, April 12, 2013
SEATTLE MARINERS
9:10 PM

Saturday, April 13, 2013
SEATTLE MARINERS
8:10 PM

Sunday, April 14, 2013
SEATTLE MARINERS
3:10 PM

Tuesday, April 16, 2013
CHICAGO CUBS
7:05 PM

Wednesday, April 17, 2013
CHICAGO CUBS
7:05 PM

Thursday, April 18, 2013
CHICAGO CUBS
1:20 PM

Friday, April 19, 2013
SEATTLE MARINERS
7:05 PM

Saturday, April 20, 2013
SEATTLE MARINERS
7:05 PM

Sunday, April 21, 2013
SEATTLE MARINERS
2:05 PM

Monday, April 22, 2013
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
9:05 PM

Tuesday, April 23, 2013
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
9:05 PM

Wednesday, April 24, 2013
LOS ANGELES ANGELS
9:05 PM

Thursday, April 25, 2013
MINNESOTA TWINS
7:10 PM

Friday, April 26, 2013
MINNESOTA TWINS
7:10 PM

Saturday, April 27, 2013
MINNESOTA TWINS
3:10 PM

Sunday, April 28, 2013
MINNESOTA TWINS
1:10 PM

Tuesday, April 30, 2013
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
7:05 PM

Wednesday, May 01, 2013
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
7:05 PM

Thursday, May 02, 2013
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
7:05 PM

Friday, May 03, 2013
BOSTON RED SOX
7:05 PM

Saturday, May 04, 2013
BOSTON RED SOX
7:05 PM

Sunday, May 05, 2013
BOSTON RED SOX
2:05 PM

Tuesday, May 07, 2013
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
7:10 PM

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
MILWAUKEE BREWERS
7:10 PM

Friday, May 10, 2013
HOUSTON ASTROS
7:10 PM

Saturday, May 11, 2013
HOUSTON ASTROS
6:10 PM

Sunday, May 12, 2013
HOUSTON ASTROS
1:10 PM

Monday, May 13, 2013
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
9:07 PM

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
9:07 PM

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
2:37 PM

Thursday, May 16, 2013
DETROIT TIGERS
7:05 PM

Friday, May 17, 2013
DETROIT TIGERS
7:05 PM

Saturday, May 18, 2013
DETROIT TIGERS
7:05 PM

Sunday, May 19, 2013
DETROIT TIGERS
7:05 PM

Monday, May 20, 2013
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
7:05 PM

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
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SEATTLE MARINERS
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SEATTLE MARINERS
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SEATTLE MARINERS
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
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KANSAS CITY ROYALS
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KANSAS CITY ROYALS
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KANSAS CITY ROYALS
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BOSTON RED SOX
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BOSTON RED SOX
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BOSTON RED SOX
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TORONTO BLUE JAYS
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TORONTO BLUE JAYS
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TORONTO BLUE JAYS
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CLEVELAND INDIANS
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CLEVELAND INDIANS
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TORONTO BLUE JAYS
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TORONTO BLUE JAYS
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TORONTO BLUE JAYS
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TORONTO BLUE JAYS
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
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ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
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ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
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ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
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NEW YORK YANKEES
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NEW YORK YANKEES
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NEW YORK YANKEES
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CINCINNATI REDS
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CINCINNATI REDS
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CINCINNATI REDS
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SEATTLE MARINERS
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SEATTLE MARINERS
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SEATTLE MARINERS
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HOUSTON ASTROS
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HOUSTON ASTROS
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HOUSTON ASTROS
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES
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DETROIT TIGERS
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DETROIT TIGERS
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DETROIT TIGERS
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES
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NEW YORK YANKEES
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NEW YORK YANKEES
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NEW YORK YANKEES
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NEW YORK YANKEES
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CLEVELAND INDIANS
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CLEVELAND INDIANS
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CLEVELAND INDIANS
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LOS ANGELES ANGELS
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LOS ANGELES ANGELS
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LOS ANGELES ANGELS
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
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LOS ANGELES ANGELS
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LOS ANGELES ANGELS
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LOS ANGELES ANGELS
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HOUSTON ASTROS
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HOUSTON ASTROS
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HOUSTON ASTROS
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HOUSTON ASTROS
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MILWAUKEE BREWERS
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MILWAUKEE BREWERS
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SEATTLE MARINERS
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SEATTLE MARINERS
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SEATTLE MARINERS
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HOUSTON ASTROS
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HOUSTON ASTROS
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HOUSTON ASTROS
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CHICAGO WHITE SOX
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CHICAGO WHITE SOX
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CHICAGO WHITE SOX
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SEATTLE MARINERS
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SEATTLE MARINERS
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SEATTLE MARINERS
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MINNESOTA TWINS
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MINNESOTA TWINS
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MINNESOTA TWINS
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
9:07 PM

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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
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LOS ANGELES ANGELS
9:05 PM

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LOS ANGELES ANGELS
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LOS ANGELES ANGELS
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PITTSBURGH PIRATES
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PITTSBURGH PIRATES
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
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TAMPA BAY RAYS
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TAMPA BAY RAYS
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TAMPA BAY RAYS
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TAMPA BAY RAYS
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KANSAS CITY ROYALS
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KANSAS CITY ROYALS
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KANSAS CITY ROYALS
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HOUSTON ASTROS
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HOUSTON ASTROS
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HOUSTON ASTROS
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LOS ANGELES ANGELS
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LOS ANGELES ANGELS
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LOS ANGELES ANGELS
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LOS ANGELES ANGELS
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Cowboys release AFC-heavy preseason slate

By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com

The Dallas Cowboys released their preseason schedule Thursday.

The Cowboys will kick off the preseason against the Miami Dolphins in the Hall of Fame Game on Sunday, Aug. 4 in Canton, Ohio.

The Oakland Raiders will host the Cowboys in the second preseason game the weekend of Aug. 9-11. The Cowboys will then visit the Arizona Cardinals the weekend of Aug. 16-18.

The first preseason game at Cowboys Stadium will be the weekend of Aug. 23-25 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The finale will most likely be Aug. 29 when the Cowboys host the Houston Texans.

Exact dates and game times haven’t been determined. The Cowboys will open training camp in mid-July in Oxnard, Calif.

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