2 die in house fire near Woodbury WOODBURY, Texas — A house fire near Woodbury has left two people dead.Chairman who quit board had gambling debt HOUSTON — The chairman of a board that overseas investments for the state teacher retirement fund resigned Friday, shortly before a newspaper reported he had a $110,000 judgment against him for an unpaid gambling debt at a Las Vegas casino.Fire safety checks lagged at shelter where 5 died DALLAS — Investigators probing a fatal fire at an East Texas homeless shelter have been unable to find evidence it was inspected for fire safety in recent years, according to local officials.Trial of judge for sex charges delayed a month HOUSTON — The trial of a federal judge charged with fondling two female court employees and trying to force them into sexual acts is being delayed by a month.Sanctioned Dallas justice of the peace to be tried DALLAS — Thomas Jones, the state's busiest justice of the peace, is facing possible disciplinary action over questionable rulings and allegations of mismanagement in his backlogged court.DHS ready for surge if Mexico violence spills over EL PASO, Texas — If Mexican drug violence spills across the U.S. border, Homeland Security officials say they have a contingency plan to help border areas fight it.Lawmakers to consider future of steroid testing AUSTIN — By the tens of thousands, Texas athletes have been pulled out of class to urinate in a cup for the nation's largest high school steroids testing program.Spain proposes restoration of Nina replica CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Spain's consulate is floating a proposal to restore a replica of Christopher Columbus' ship the Nina.Rail company cuts nearly 300 jobs in Longview area LONGVIEW, Texas — Trinity Industries Inc. is laying off nearly 300 workers at its rail tank car production facility in the Longview area.Number of active oil rigs drops by 34 HOUSTON — The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the United States dropped by 34 this week to 1,589.Daily 4 results _ afternoon drawing AUSTIN — The winning Daily 4 numbers drawn Friday afternoon by the Texas Lottery, in order:Pick 3 results _ afternoon drawing AUSTIN — The winning Pick 3 numbers drawn Friday afternoon by the Texas Lottery, in order:Thousands of mourners pay tribute to slain officer DALLAS — Hundreds of police officers from across the state were among thousands of mourners attending the Friday funeral of a slain Dallas police officer.UT Regents name Francisco Cigarroa as chancellor AUSTIN — Francisco Cigarroa, president of the UT Health Science Center, on Friday was named chancellor of the University of Texas System, the state's largest network of colleges.Death row inmate pulls out eye, eats it HOUSTON — A Texas death row inmate with a history of mental problems pulled out his only good eye, authorities said Friday.Fort Worth cash grain prices FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth grain report for Thursday:Texas News Briefs Schlumberger-Job CutsReport: Army veteran won't face more charges SAN ANTONIO — An Army veteran sentenced to probation for fabricating a dazzling military career will not face additional felony charges for the benefits he allegedly received based on false claims, according to a newspaper report.Police planned to arrest ex-Utah trooper SOUTHLAKE, Texas — An ex-Utah state trooper who police say was involved in a series of roadway shootings last month learned just hours before the deadly incidents that he would soon be arrested on burglary and robbery charges.Texas Two Step results AUSTIN — Results of the Texas Two Step drawing Thursday night:Cash Five Texas results AUSTIN — Results of the Cash 5 drawing Thursday night:Former Houston officer accused of sexual assault HOUSTON — A former Houston police officer has been charged with aggravated sexual assault after a woman accused him of raping her while he was on patrol.Daily 4 results _ evening drawing AUSTIN — The winning Daily 4 numbers drawn Thursday night by the Texas Lottery, in order:Pick 3 results _ nighttime drawing AUSTIN — The winning Pick 3 numbers drawn Thursday night by the Texas Lottery, in order:Correction: University Endowments story DALLAS — In a Jan. 7 story about university endowments, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Texas Christian University was imposing a hiring freeze. The school says it is hiring, but not adding new positions.Lamar student indicted on terror threat BEAUMONT, Texas — A Lamar University doctoral student has been indicted for allegedly sending an e-mail threatening to disrupt the school's commencement ceremony last month, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.Warm weather forecast for Texas on Friday Warm temperatures were forecast throughout Texas on Friday, but a cold front was expected to move in overnight, according to the National Weather Service.Man flees courtroom before probation verdict FORT WORTH, Texas — A Wise County man who would have been on probation for his drug conviction will now have to spend six months in jail — all because he fled before hearing the verdict and was captured after a high-speech chase through three counties.Texas governor, businesses protest lab decision SAN ANTONIO — Texas Gov. Rick Perry joined business leaders on Thursday in protesting the decision by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to select a site in Kansas for a new $450 million federal disease laboratory.Sept. trial set for polygamist sect custody case SAN ANGELO, Texas — A jury trial will be held in September to determine whether a 14-year-old allegedly married to jailed polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs should permanently remain in state custody.Trust buys home next to one purchased by Bushes DALLAS — A home next door to the residence that President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush will move into when he leaves office has been sold to a trust chaired by a prominent Republican donor, a newspaper reports.Grain quotes, High Plains & Gulf Texas High Plains cash grain markets closed 16 cents to 18 cents lower on grain sorghum, 4 cents lower on wheat, 1 cent to 2 cents lower on soybeans and 9 cents to 10 cents lower on corn.San Antonio woman offered fake-label goods SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio woman accused over the sale of counterfeit sports-related items and other clothing, with a retail value of $1 million, has pleaded guilty.9 cockfighting roosters seized at Eagle Pass EAGLE PASS, Texas — Nine roosters believed intended for cockfighting have been seized during holiday checkpoint operations between Texas and Mexico.Killer gets 2 more life terms in women's deaths FORT WORTH, Texas — A suspected serial killer in prison for murdering a nurse avoided the possibility of death row and will get two more life terms for kidnapping and killing two other women more than 20 years ago.
