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Business news in brief Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:03AMChief Oil & Gas L.L.C. became the latest operator in the Marcellus Shale to voluntarily disclose the additives it uses to hydraulically fracture natural gas wells. The Dallas company said it would disclose detailed information about the additives it uses in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
A&M lays off staff Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:05PMBy: Haley Lawsom Earlier this week many employees in the Texas A and amp;M Human Resources Department were laid off. ...
Oil, dispersants lay lethal legacy for gulf ecosystems Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:53PMThe visible oil slicks may be fading, but scientists predict no easy cleanup for GulfScientists are deeply concerned about BP disaster’s long-term environmental impact
Online Job Demand Dips 57,100 in August, The Conference Board Reports Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:00AMOnline advertised vacancies dropped 57,100 in August to 4,236,200, following an increase of 139,200 in July, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLineâ¢ Data Series released today.
UOSA establishes department, passes OU-Texas holiday, reallocates funds Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:50AMUOSA President Franz Zenteno presented four congressional bills to the UOSA Undergraduate Student Congress Tuesday evening in the Oklahoma Memorial Union at UOSA Congress’ first general meeting of the fall semester.
Assumption well blowout reviewed Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:21AMWith an Assumption Parish wild well now under control, state agencies have begun to focus on environmental cleanup issues and inquiries into what caused the nearly two-week blowout, authorities said.
Aerial surveillance drone to start patrolling border today Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:11PMAn unmanned aerial vehicle will begin patrols today along the state’s coastal area and border with Mexico as congressional delegates said they would push for a larger drone presence over Texas. The Predator B drone will begin its first flights out...
SAFD proposing changes for applicants Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:09PMThe San Antonio Fire Department is presenting at a public meeting today a final draft of proposed rule changes that could affect applicants who take the next entrance exam this month.
Montgomery County EMS overtime use violates federal law Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:51AMCounty Attorney Austin Peay confirmed Monday that the way Montgomery County pays overtime to Emergency Medical Services personnel is a violation of federal law.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus, National Hispanic Medical Association and Hispanic NGOs Meet with Obama Administration ... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:59AMNo Related Stories at this time!
Commissioners eliminate position Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:09AMMonday’s Ector County commissioners meetings began with statements from some local tea party members and ended with one department head being thrown overboard. As part of cuts for the fiscal year 2010-2011 budget, commissioners voted 3-2 to...
Human trafficking task force almost ready Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:16PMSeveral Midland County law enforcement agencies are hoping to have a human trafficking task force up and running in the next few weeks to help address a growing statewide problem.
University Responds To Growing Need For Skilled Health IT Professionals, Graduates First Class This Summer Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:19AMThe University of Texas at Austin's new Health Information Technology program has received $2.7 million as a part of the Professional University Resources and Education for Health Information Technology (PURE HIT) consortium project supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology. The program ...
You say loitering for sex, I say just hanging out Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:06AMAre "prostitution-free zones" and other new law enforcement tactics for snaring sex workers constitutional?
Endangered sea turtles returning to Gulf of Mexico Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:56AMGULFPORT, MS (WLOX) - Another group of endangered turtles nursed back to health from oil contamination in Gulfport will be released into the Gulf of Mexico Monday. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies rescued and rehabilitated the Kemp's Ridley sea turtles.
U.S. Takes Action To Stop Illegal Acid Waste From Texas Chemical Plant Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:48AMThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Justice Department recently announced that Air Products LLC has agreed to pay nearly $1.5M in civil penalties to resolve hazardous waste mismanagement violations at its Pasadena, Texas chemical manufacturing facility.
Credit unions new chief has big plans Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:37PMPioneer West Virginia Federal Credit Union has a new leader who plans to give the cooperative a new emphasis on service and a new image.C. Dana Rawlings became Pioneers chief executive officer on July 6.Pioneer has four offices, 13,000 members, $129.5 mill...
Four get second interviews in Sturgeon Bay police chief search Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:22AMTo prepare this overview of the four finalists for Sturgeon Bay police chief, the Door County Advocate asked Jennifer Moeller, chairwoman of the Fire and Police Commission, for the application materials submitted by the candidates. Moeller denied the request.
Deporting illegal immigrants priority for feds Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:32AMPHOENIX ââ A top national border security official said Thursday his agency is doing all it can to deport illegal immigrants with the resources Congress has provided.
HHS awards University of Texas at Austin $2.7M for new Health Information Technology program Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:03AMThe University of Texas at Austin's new Health Information Technology program has received $2.7 million as a part of the Professional University Resources and Education for Health Information Technology (PURE HIT) consortium project supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology.
Bomb Explodes in Same State as Mexico Massacre Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:58AMSuspected Car Bomb Outside TV Station in State Where Officials Are Investigating Murders of 72 Migrants; No Injuries Reported
Car bomb explodes in Mexico where 72 bodies found Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:32AMSAN FERNANDO, Mexico (AP) — A car exploded early Friday in front of the offices of a major Mexican television station in a northern state where officials are investigating the massacre of 72 Central and South American migrants.
Car bomb explodes in Mexico where 72 bodies found Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:07AMDrug gang violence escalates in the state of Tamaulipas while officials investigate a massacre of migrants
Hurricane Katrina's Legacy of Health Concerns Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:52AMWhen Hurricane Katrina ripped through New Orleans, her immediate effects were evident. But now, five years later, the long-term effects on the devastated populations mental and physical health still linger.
Update on salmonella cases by state Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:44PMFederal and state agencies are tracking reported cases of Salmonella enteritidis, which has been linked to the current egg recall. Here's what officials have told CNN this week during a canvass of state health departments nationwide.
State obscures elite Texas Rangers’ border work Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:13AMFILE - In this Sept. 10, 2009 file photo, Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks about border security during a news conference in Houston.
InGenesis Ranks Even Higher in Third Straight Year on Inc. 5000 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:44AMSAN ANTONIO, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- InGenesis has made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for the third consecutive year, according to 2010 rankings released by Inc. magazine. The company owned by Latina entrepreneur Veronica Ann Edwards also was the top minority-owned healthcare staffing firm in the Southwest region. (LOGO: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh ...
InGenesis Ranks Even Higher in Third Straight Year on Inc. 5000 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:30AMInGenesis has made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies for the third consecutive year, according to 2010 rankings released by Inc. magazine. Â The company owned by Latina entrepreneur Veronica Ann Edwards also was the top minority-owned healthcare staffing firm in the Southwest region.
SF agency assists LGBT refugees, asylum seekers Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:02AMImmigration attorney Neil Grungras. Photo: Jane Philomen Cleland A little known agency founded two years ago in San Francisco is helping to shine a spotlight on the plight of LGBT refugees around the globe who are fleeing persecution in their home countries.
Antilla: A weird and scary work world Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:40PMAntilla: A weird and scary work world
Wanted: School librarians Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:39PMLBJ Elementary librarian Mary Pharaoh loves being a librarian. She loves the books. She loves working with students. She loves teaching the students how to use the library. Pharaoh taught first grade for 17 years before becoming a librarian. After...
Texas Spends $250M on Illegal Immigrant Care Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:57AMAUSTIN, Texas -- Texas spent at least $250 million in the past year for medical care and imprisonment of illegal immigrants and other non-citizens. The House State Affairs Committee heard testimony in Austin. Lawmakers who convene in January could face a projected $18 billion budget shortfall.
More Texas penalties sought for human traffickers Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:58AM(AP:HOUSTON) Gov. Rick Perry on Thursday proposed new laws to stiffen penalties for human trafficking in the state and renewed his criticism of the federal government for failing to keep the Texas-Mexico border secure.
OSU payroll questions stop going to Costa Rica Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:51AMControversy over state call-center work being outsourced to El Salvador prompted Ohio State University to end use of a call center in Costa Rica for some payroll-related questions.
OBITUARIES Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:28AMPatty Amauba A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Oswego for Patty Jean Amauba of Beaverton, formerly of Lane County, who died Aug. 12 of unknown causes. She was 62. She was born April 29, …
Texas today: Fort Hood soldier dies in Temple hospital Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:58AMFort Hood officials on Thursday released the name of a soldier who died Aug. 16. Sgt. 1st Class Fuatia Tia Theus, 38, of Honolulu, Hawaii, died at Scott & White Hospital in Temple.
Perry wants more penalties for human traffickers Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:09PMGov. Rick Perry on Thursday proposed new laws to stiffen penalties for human trafficking in the state and renewed his criticism of the federal government for failing to keep the Texas-Mexico border secure
Poker run to benefit Hays Med cancer institute Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:34PMA local event planned for Saturday will have people hitting the road for a good cause. Hays Medical Center employees have planned a benefit poker run. Proceeds will benefit the Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute.
Illegal immigrant care costs exceeded $250 million last year in Texas Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:57AMTestimony before the House State Affairs Committee on Wednesday came as lawmakers faced a projected state budget shortfall of up to $18 billion.
Illegal immigrant costs Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:24AMAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas spent at least $250 million in the past year for medical care and imprisonment of illegal immigrants and other non-citizens. The House State Affairs Committee heard testimony in Austin. Lawmakers who convene in January...
Garland representative's ethics lapse turns his race into one to watch Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:32AMThe revelation that state Rep. Joe Driver pocketed thousands of dollars in taxpayer money for travel expenses that his campaign had already paid for has turned an obscure Texas House race into one to watch.
People: Related News Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:06AM8/18/2010 - Central Freight Driver Chosen As Texas Driver of the Year The Texas Motor Transportation Association has chosen Central Freight's Tony Jones as the 2010 Texas Driver of the Year....
Do California Gay Marriage Opponents Have a New Legal Strategy? Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:20PMThe appellate court's ruling was a terse, two-paragraphs. More revealing, however, is long brief by the lead attorney for Prop 8's proponents
Health insurers to face more scrutiny over rate increases Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 7:05AMTennessee is about to ramp up its scrutiny of health insurers' rate hike requests and give more information to the public in advance - a pair of moves that consumer advocates say could help rein in unwarranted increases in group health premiums.
T. Scott McTague Joins Assess Systems as Director of Consulting Services Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:00AMAssessments veteran brings decades of experience, expertise in hospitality industry
Harvard Researchers, Lance Armstrong Call for More Cancer Care Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:20PMHealth initiatives in developing countries need to make cancer a major new target as patients survive infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and live long enough to get tumors, researchers and care advocates said.
Coral Springs to settle ex-city employee's lawsuit for almost $500,000 Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:33PMA workplace slip-and-fall may cost the city half a million dollars.
States target insurance rate hikes Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 8:59AMStates plan to use $46 million in grants under the nation's new health law to help curb health insurance rate increases for consumers by seeking new regulatory powers, hiring rate experts and posting insurance company financial documents on the Web,...
Grain Research Targets Improved Gluten-free Products Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 8:43AMPeople readily identify Kansas as "the wheat state," but may not realize that the state also is a leading producer of sorghum, a grain crop that could become a key ingredient in developing healthful food products for millions of people who are sensitive to wheat gluten.
One Expert Admits Overreaction to Gulf Oil Spill Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 8:20AMFor the past 40 years, Dr. George Crozier has been monitoring the amazing ecosystem called the Gulf of Mexico from the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. He's witnessed the peaks and valleys, usually dished out by Mother Nature, but also from human interaction.