NM Gov. Bill Richardson paying own way for Cuba trade mission to save state moneyAugust 24th, 2009 NM Gov. Richardson heads to Cuba for trade missionSANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico Gov.
Texas judge OKs patent judgment against Microsoft, tells it to stop selling Word in 60 daysAugust 13th, 2009 Microsoft ordered to pay $290M in patent rulingSEATTLE — A federal judge in Texas has ordered Microsoft Corp. to stop selling some versions of its Word software in the U.S.
NY judge signs off on $14.6 million bill from law firm handling liquidation of Madoff's assetsAugust 7th, 2009 NY judge OKs law firm's fees in Madoff liquidationNEW YORK — A judge has approved a $14.6 million payment to a Manhattan law firm working to unravel Bernard Madoff's massive fraud. In a written order Thursday, U.S.
Texas librarians bare skin, show wild side in calendar to raise money for disaster reliefJuly 29th, 2009 Texas librarians show wild side in calendarAUSTIN, Texas — So much for the stereotype. Texas librarians are baring their skin and revealing their tattoos — all to raise disaster relief money to help damaged libraries.
In special session, Texas Senate passes bill to keep key agencies runningJuly 2nd, 2009 Texas Senate passes bill to keep agencies runningAUSTIN, Texas — In special session, the Texas Senate has passed a bill to keep key state agencies running — a matter shoved aside during partisan bickering in the regular session. The bill the Senate quickly passed after convening Wednesday morning extends the Department of Transportation, the Department of Insurance and three smaller agencies until Sept.
DA seeks judge's removal in Texas fundraiser case, cites campaign contributions from law firmsJune 25th, 2009 DA seeks judge's removal in Texas fundraiser caseCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A prosecutor has asked for a judge's removal from the case of a prominent Democratic fundraiser, suggesting the judge got campaign contributions from law firms linked to the defendant. Nueces County District Attorney Carlos Valdez filed a motion Wednesday to recuse Judge Manuel Banales (bahn YAL' es) from the case of fundraiser Mauricio Celis.
Impeached federal judge from Texas resigns ahead of Senate trialJune 25th, 2009 Impeached federal judge resignsWASHINGTON — A federal judge from Texas who was impeached by the House has resigned ahead of his Senate trial. U.S. District Judge Sam Kent turned over a letter of his resignation to a Senate official who was serving a subpoena on the judge at the Massachusetts prison where he is serving a 33-month prison sentence.
Judge orders release of 2 men awaiting retrial in 18-year-old Texas yogurt shop murder caseJune 24th, 2009 Suspects ordered freed in Texas yogurt shop caseAUSTIN, Texas — A judge in Texas has ordered the release from jail of two suspects awaiting retrial in the 1991 murders of four teenage girls at a yogurt shop in Austin. Michael Scott and Robert Springsteen were previously convicted in the slaying of Amy Ayers, 13.
Texas Gov. signs bill to replenish storm insurance fund depleted by Ike and Dolly in 2008June 19th, 2009 Texas Gov. signs bill to aid storm insurance fundAUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed into law a bill restructuring the state's windstorm insurance fund, the only property insurer for homeowners and business in 14 coastal counties.
Former Texas Gov. Bill Clements donates $100 million to UT Southwestern Medical CenterJune 12th, 2009 Former Texas governor gives medical school $100MDALLAS — Former Texas Gov. Bill Clements has given the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center a landmark $100 million gift.
Bankruptcy judge authorizes Visteon to pay critical vendors, other obligationsMay 29th, 2009 Judge approves motions in Visteon bankruptcyWILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved several first-day motions in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of automobile parts supplier Visteon Corp.
Only child from Texas polygamist sect ranch left in foster care to go to a relative's homeMay 8th, 2009 Alleged underage bride to leave Texas foster careSAN ANGELO, Texas — A judge is allowing the only child from a polygamist group's West Texas ranch still in foster care to move in with a distant relative. The 14-year-old girl was allegedly married to jailed polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs when she was 12.
50 years of federal court oversight ends; judge rules Galveston schools are desegregatedMay 2nd, 2009 Judge rules Galveston schools integratedGALVESTON, Texas — A federal judge in Texas has ruled that the Galveston school district is desegregated, ending a civil rights lawsuit initiated in 1959. U.S. District Judge Sim Lake of Houston issued the ruling Friday.
Calif. police seek man who had 7-year-old son forcibly tattooed with street gang signApril 23rd, 2009 Calif. police seek dad who had son, 7, tattooedFRESNO, Calif. — Police in California are looking for a man accused of holding down his 7-year-old son while another man tattooed the child's belly with a street gang sign.
State of Michigan may owe General Motors $116 million in tax refunds after court rulingApril 21st, 2009 Michigan may owe GM $116M in tax refundsLANSING, Mich. — General Motors Corp.
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