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San Antonio Hit by Dolly Remnants

San Antonio Hit by Dolly Remnants (Posted by News Staff)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Some remnants of Hurricane Dolly blew off roofs and knocked trees across several blocks in San Antonio. Emergency officials say no one was injured but firefighters and other officials are going door-to-door to assess damage.

Downed Power Lines Cause Worries in Dolly Aftermath

Downed Power Lines Cause Worries in Dolly Aftermath (Posted by News Staff)

HARLINGEN (AP) - Downed power lines from Hurricane Dolly remain the greatest danger today in South Texas, and officials are urging people to stay home one more day "unless it's life or death." One person died in Matamoros, Mexico after walking past a downed power line. President Bush declared south Texas a disaster area to release federal funding to 15 counties, and insurance estimators put the losses at $750 million.

Baylor Chief Out of a Job

Baylor Chief Out of a Job (Posted by News Staff)

GRAPEVINE (AP) - The Baylor University Board of Regents has ousted President John M. Lilley. The regents say he was unable to unite the school's students, faculty and administrators. Board Chairman Howard K. Batson repeatedly declined to discuss specific shortcomings. Lilley had been president since November 2005.

Hearing Held on Polygamist Sect

Hearing Held on Polygamist Sect (Posted by News Staff)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Lawmakers and former polygamist church members met at a hearing Thursday in Washington to accuse a West Texas polygamist group of denying women and children their basic rights. The panel -- requested by Senator Harry Reid -- met to consider ways to better coordinate federal and state law enforcement's response to groups like the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Prosecutors say the church has successfully avoided some law enforcement action by moving across state and international boundaries.

Small Plane Crashes in Midlothian

Small Plane Crashes in Midlothian (Posted by News Staff)

MIDLOTHIAN (AP) - The Department of Public Safety says a small plane crashed Thursday after clipping the side of a quarry in Midlothian. DPS says the pilot died in the crash about 25 miles southwest of Dallas. No word yet on what caused the single-engine plane to strike part of the limestone quarry operated by TXI.

Long-Missing Soldier to Be Buried

Long-Missing Soldier to Be Buried (Posted by News Staff)

WASHINGTON (AP) - A South Texas soldier missing in action since a 1950 battle during the Korean War will be laid to rest next month. The Defense Department Thursday announced identification of the remains of Master Sergeant Cirildo Valencio of Carrizo Springs. DNA testing helped ID the remains that were located in 2002.