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Former GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum endorses Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate

blogs.star-telegram.com — Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum made news today, throwing his support behind former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz in the GOPcontest to fill the U.S. Senate seat that Kay Bailey Hutchison will leave next year. Santorum spoke on WBAP radio this morning about how he has known Cruz for five or so years and believes "he's a dynamic individual ...
Anna Tinsley Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @annatinsley
Former GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum endorses Ted Cruz for U.S. Senate http://t.co/inLGOTXU

Pentagon not worried that Lockheed strike will hurt F-35 production

star-telegram.com — Striking workers at Lockheed Martin shouldn't count on getting support from Pentagon officials worried about the F-35 joint strike fighter program. There have been no discernible signs that Pentagon officials or military leaders are worried that the Machinists union strike -- now in its fifth week -- will affect development and production of the high-profile F-35.
John Gravois Assistant Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @Grav1
Pentagon not worried that Lockheed strike will hurt F-35 production, @bobcoxict reports http://t.co/l3W0EQI7 +@startelegram

Bruce Carter competing for starting job now after something of a red-shirt season

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — The Cowboys knew when they drafted Bruce Carter that they wouldn't get much out of him during his rookie year. He tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a Nov. 20, 2010, game against North Carolina State and underwent reconstructive surgery Dec. 14, 2010.
Clarence Hill Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @clarencehilljr
Bruce Carter competing for starting job now after something of a red-shirt season http://t.co/rJJbHcCC

Oil Boom 2.0 pumps up West Texas economy

star-telegram.com — If you're looking for an economy in full bloom, check out what's happening in West Texas. Many hotels in Midland and Odessa are filled during the week, and housing is so tight that four companies are bringing in man camps to accommodate thousands of laborers.
Kate Galbraith Energy and Environment Reporter, Texas Tribune @KateGalbraith
#Oil Boom 2.0 pumps up West Texas economy http://t.co/NeyROqtk

Men from Fort Worth, Arlington admit guilt in child-porn cases

star-telegram.com — FORT WORTH -- Two area men pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal child-pornography charges, the U.S. attorney's office reported. Michael K. Gilbert, 29, of Fort Worth, a former Texas Wesleyan University professor, pleaded guilty to a charge of distributing child pornography. He could be sentenced to a maximum of 20 years in federal prison, a $250,000 fine and lifetime supervised released.
Eva-Marie Ayala Education Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @fwstayala
Former Texas Wesleyan University professor pleads guilty in child-porn case http://t.co/70jq1maZ

Anthony Spencer isn't DeMarcus Ware, but he can help the Cowboys

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — Anthony Spencer can't avoid the comparisons. While Spencer, a first-round draft pick in 2007, has 21.5 sacks in his career, DeMarcus Ware has 80 in that same five-year span. No matter what Spencer does, even though he plays a different outside linebacker position, he always will be compared to Ware.
Clarence Hill Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @clarencehilljr
Anthony Spencer isn't DeMarcus Ware, but he can help the Cowboys http://t.co/fNslHJTH

Oops: TCU AD Chris Del Conte unintentionally confirms Big 12 expansion chatter

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — Mr. Chris Del Conte may have pushed the envelope a bit too far this morning, and God love him for it. TCU isn't even an official member of The Big 12, but that did not prevent the TCU director of athletics from speaking as if he is conference comissioner DeLoss...
Kellis Robinett Wichita Eagles Beat Writer, Kansas City Star @KellisRobinett
Whoops! - RT @PeteThamelNYT: TCU AD Chris Del Conte accidentally confirms FSU, Clemson and Miami's interest in Big 12. http://t.co/8vaEktR1
Jon Solomon Sports Columnist, Birmingham News @jonsol
RT @PeteThamelNYT: TCU AD accidentally and indirectly confirms FSU, Clemson and Miami's interest in Big 12. http://t.co/k6Ffsbaa
Pete Thamel National College Sports Reporter, New York Times @PeteThamelNYT
TCU AD Chris Del Conte accidentally and indirectly confirms FSU, Clemson and Miami's interest in Big 12. http://t.co/TP0vvbcN
Jennifer Floyd Engel Sports Columnist, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @engeljen
Damn newbies RT @MacEngelProf Oops: TCU AD Chris Del Conte unintentionally confirms Big 12 expansion chatter http://t.co/2Nn359ij

Bill Nagy, completely healed from his fractured ankle, is trying his hand at center

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — Bill Nagy was with the second-team offensive line at center Wednesday. He is expected to compete with Phil Costa and Kevin Kowalski for the starting job, though new line coach Bill Callahan wants all his players capable of playing multiple positions. "I'm going to play all the three inside positions," Nagy said.
Clarence Hill Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @clarencehilljr
Bill Nagy, completely healed from his fractured ankle, is trying his hand at center http://t.co/zOfkYO3N

Dez Bryant says injury kept him for living up to expectations last season

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — Dez Bryant injured his thigh when he took a helmet to the leg on a punt return in the first half of the first game last season. He missed only one game -- the victory over San Francisco in Week 2 -- but Bryant admits the injury never fully healed, preventing him from having the type of season he wanted.
Clarence Hill Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @clarencehilljr
Dez Bryant says injury kept him for living up to expectations last season http://t.co/z4uRoGIM

Danny Coale to have surgery Thursday but is expected back for camp

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — Rookie receiver Danny Coale didn't have long to impress the coaches in his bid for the No. 3 receiver spot, but he'll have more time once training camp begins. Coale broke a bone in his left foot near the end of Tuesday's organized team activity. It was the first off-season practice for the Cowboys.
Clarence Hill Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @clarencehilljr
Danny Coale to have surgery Thursday but is expected back for camp http://t.co/yGQdPSJm

Cowboys' rookie draft class is conspicuous by its absence

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — The Cowboys have found out one thing about their draft class so far: If it isn't a wrist, it's a calf... or a foot... or a finger. Only two of the team's seven draft picks were on the field as full participants in the voluntary practice Tuesday.
Clarence Hill Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @clarencehilljr
Cowboys' rookie draft class is conspicuous by its absence http://t.co/dEAhXAU9

Quicksilver says bank credit affirmed

blogs.star-telegram.com — Fort Worth-based Quicksilver Resources said Wednesday its bankers reaffirmed the natural gas producer's global borrowing base on the company's combined credit agreements at $1.1 billion. The company had $679 million available under that facility as of March 31, based on its oil and gas reserves as of Dec. 31.
Jim Fuquay Business Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @jimfuquay
Quicksilver says bank credit affirmed http://t.co/7WUkgd9n

Popular student, athlete at Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School drowns in Lake Worth

star-telegram.com — FORT WORTH -- Bobby Miller loved to sing and hoped to play sports at Grambling State University when he graduated from Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School, friends and family said Tuesday. "He wanted to do so much," said Stacy Scott, Miller's guardian this year. "He wasn't afraid of anything.
Eva-Marie Ayala Education Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @fwstayala
Mom says Fort Worth teen blew goodbye kiss to his girlfriend just moments before he drowned http://t.co/9BYgRZZ5

Commercial space race gets crowded behind SpaceX

star-telegram.com — A privately built space capsule that's zipping its way to the International Space Station has also launched something else: A new for-profit space race. The capsule called Dragon was due to arrive near the space station for tests early Thursday and dock on Friday with its load of supplies.
John Gravois Assistant Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @Grav1
There are now more companies trying to commercialize space than there are airlines still in business | http://t.co/ADBe0CRG +@startelegram

Southwest strikes deal with Houston mayor for Hobby expansion, still needs council approval

blogs.star-telegram.com — Southwest Airlines said it has reached a deal with Houston mayor Annise Parker to build an international expansion to Hobby Airport. Under the agreement, which still needs to be approved by the Houston City Council, Southwest will finance the $100 million project at no cost to the city of Houston.
Andrea Ahles Travel and Airline Industry Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @andreaahles
Southwest strikes deal with Houston mayor for Hobby expansion, still needs council approval: Southwest Airlines ... http://t.co/e33TZHBA

Astrodome fades, crumbles as Houston decides fate

star-telegram.com — The Astrodome was once the envy of other cities, a fully air-conditioned stadium that had a translucent roof to keep out the heat and humidity, the first synthetic grass - and the power to make Houston into a sports-entertainment destination.
John Gravois Assistant Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @Grav1
Just in: Consultants want to reopen the 8th Wonder of the World, the Houston Astrodome to host events. http://t.co/9II5WXox +@startelegram

Southlake Carroll teens watch video on drinking and driving tragedy

blogs.star-telegram.com — The Southlake group Students and Parents Against Risks to our Kids (SPARK) has posted a powerful video about drinking and driving that has been shown to high school students. Carroll High School principal P.J. Giamanco wrote on his blog that the video has been shown to high school classes.
Eva-Marie Ayala Education Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @fwstayala
ExtraCredit Southlake Carroll teens watch video on drinking and driving tragedy: The Southlake group Students an... http://t.co/DhZRdPye

Morris Claiborne has pins taken out but will be out until training camp

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — First-round pick Morris Claiborne is both bored and frustrated. At the rookie minicamp, all he could do was watch. Now, all he can do is condition. Claiborne had the pins out of his left wrist two weeks ago, and now he can run. So he is.
Clarence Hill Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @clarencehilljr
Morris Claiborne has pins taken out but will be out until training camp http://t.co/yOdE2Gzd

DeMarco Murray said he's 100 percent, glad rehab phase is behind him

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — Murray 100 percent DeMarco Murray said he is 100 percent and feels no apprehension about the broken ankle that ended his season in Game 13 against the New York Giants last year. "I have been doing everything in the past month and a half 100 percent," he said Wednesday. "No limitations.
Clarence Hill Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @clarencehilljr
DeMarco Murray said he's 100 percent, glad rehab phase is behind him http://t.co/8TqVU8SH

Cruising in the 25th Congressional District

blogs.star-telegram.com — Here's a look at the new campaign advertising by Chad Wilbanks, one of 12 Republicans seeking their party's nomination for the reconfigured 25th Congressional District that stretches from Tarrant County to Austin. Wilbanks, former executive director of the Texas Republican Party and the owner of a public relations firm, is the son of Grapevine Mayor Pro Tem C.
Anna Tinsley Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @annatinsley
Cruising in the 25th Congressional District http://t.co/Mpq22QNE

Jason Garrett says Jenkins making "business decision" to stay away, but he won't be traded

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Mike Jenkins is making "a business decision" not to be at OTAs, but that the team is not going to trade the cornerback. "Mike Jenkins, we believe, is a big part of our football team right now," Garrett said Wednesday after the second day of voluntary practices at Valley Ranch.
Clarence Hill Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @clarencehilljr
Jason Garrett says Jenkins making "business decision" to stay away, but he won't be traded http://t.co/xDChzVwd

In Texas, food stamps for the dead, scofflaws, cost taxpayers $500,000 a month

blogs.star-telegram.com — It's a fact of the human condition: evey one needs to eat. In government circles, that apparently includes the living dead. A recent audit of the Food Stamp Program in Texas (now called the Food and Nutrition Service's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) found that as of December 2010 lots of people getting food benefits had, in fact, shuffled off this mortal coil.
Lois Norder Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @TxWatchdog
In Texas, food stamps for the dead, scofflaws, cost taxpayers $500,000 a month http://t.co/h1TepjKz

Report: Texas parole board needs to ensure input from crime victims

blogs.star-telegram.com — How does Texas decide which criminals get out of prison early? The Texas Board of Pardons and Parole is supposed to use research-validated guidelines on the likelihood that the inmate will commit another crime. But the board has dragged its feet on using those, a new report by the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission says.
Lois Norder Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @TxWatchdog
Report: Texas parole board needs to ensure input from crime victims http://t.co/Z0KprivK

Want to fly on American's new Boeing 777-300s? Pick these flights...

blogs.star-telegram.com — American Airlines had previously announced that it planned to use its new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on Dallas/Fort Worth routes to Sao Paulo and London Heathrow. But now, travelers who want to try out the three-class aircraft know which flights to...
Andrea Ahles Travel and Airline Industry Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @andreaahles
Want to fly on American's new Boeing 777-300s? Pick these flights...: American Airlines had previously announced... http://t.co/DrO67rx8

February passenger traffic up 6.1 percent, BTS says

blogs.star-telegram.com — More people traveled by air in February than they did in the same period last year, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics said. Passenger traffic for February rose 6.1 percent as U.S. airlines carried 53.1 million passengers. Airlines carried 6.4 percent more domestic passengers and 4.4 percent more international passengers, the BTS said.
Andrea Ahles Travel and Airline Industry Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @andreaahles
February passenger traffic up 6.1 percent, BTS says: More people traveled by air in February than they did in th... http://t.co/vjEikf9l

Range shareholders reject two proposals

blogs.star-telegram.com — Two shareholder proposals on executive compensation and environmental sustainability were voted down at Range Resources' annual meeting in Fort Worth today. One measure from the Massachusetts Laborers' Pension Fund asked the oil and gas producer to stop automatically accelerating the payment of stock awards in the event of a change in control of the company.
Jim Fuquay Business Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @jimfuquay
Range shareholders reject two proposals http://t.co/W9PV2sWi

PAC supported by big Dem donor helps fund Todd Smith in GOP Dist 9 primary

blogs.star-telegram.com — Suddenly Rep.Todd Smith has splashed himself all over TV with well-produced ads in his effort to win the combative District 9 Republican state senate primarty and defeat Rep. Kelly Hancock. Who is paying for the spots in this expensive media market?
John Gravois Assistant Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @Grav1
Big money flowing into North Texas legislative races, reports Barry Shlachter. http://t.co/qnaFkFBz

Fort Worth school district may lay off 84 staffers

star-telegram.com — FORT WORTH -- As many as 84 employees could be laid off as the Fort Worth school district looks for ways to cut costs, school officials said Tuesday. The positions are 21 library clerks, 18 teacher assistants funded through federal grants, seven physical education assistants, and 38 other teacher assistants and auxiliary staff, according to a news release.
Eva-Marie Ayala Education Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @fwstayala
Fort Worth school district may lay off 84 employees including library clerks, teaching assistants http://t.co/jXYwyU0U

Lockheed still working on F-35 despite strike

star-telegram.com — Salaried personnel keep the F-35 program moving along.
John Gravois Assistant Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @Grav1
Lockheed still working on F-35 despite strike, reports Bob Cox ... http://t.co/hr2R7lDj +@startelegram

GSA gave bonuses to executives on leave for extravagant Las Vegas conference

blogs.star-telegram.com — A little thing like an internal investigation into excessive spending didn't stand in the way of the GSA awarding bonuses to five senior executives on leave over the Las Vegas conference scandal, Federal Times reports.
Lois Norder Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @TxWatchdog
GSA gave bonuses to executives on leave for extravagant Las Vegas conference http://t.co/USWzFj5F

Recent endorsements in 33rd and 25th Congressional District races

blogs.star-telegram.com — A slew of political endorsements have been given in recent days to candidates in local congressional races. Here's a look at some of the most recent: U.S. Rep. Rep. Emanual Cleaver, D-Mo., has lined up behind Kyev Tatum, one of 11 Democrats running for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District that stretches from Fort Worth to Dallas.
Anna Tinsley Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @annatinsley
Recent endorsements in 33rd and 25th Congressional District races http://t.co/Tgb7F3ME

31,000 people have voted early in Tarrant County

star-telegram.com — With just three days of early voting left in Tuesday's primaries, more than 300,000 Texans have cast ballots. And around 10 percent of those votes have come from Tarrant County residents, state and local results show.
Anna Tinsley Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @annatinsley
31,000 people have voted early in Tarrant County | Local News | News from Fort Worth, Da... http://t.co/ZenkuVDq +@startelegram

At the Texas Railroad Commission, the public comes last

star-telegram.com — You'd think the Texas Railroad Commission would be better attuned to its public image. Two of the three commission seats are up for election May 29. It's important what impression Texans have of the agency that is supposed to regulate the oil and gas industry (it has nothing to do with railroads, which makes even the name an image problem).
Kate Galbraith Energy and Environment Reporter, Texas Tribune @KateGalbraith
Fort Worth Star-Telegram editorial: At the Texas Railroad Commission, the public comes last http://t.co/erqkZqWj

Taking aim at public schools

star-telegram.com — Texas politics is all spin. But nobody is spinning harder this year than the team for the Money Man from Midland. Oilman and private-school sugar daddy Tim Dunn is financing many of the attacks against local state Senate candidate Todd Smith of Euless, state Rep.
Bud Kennedy Columnist, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @budkennedy
Column: Why is a Midland oilman and private-school sugar daddy opposing R's here and all over Texas? 5,000($) reasons http://t.co/OdDhTjKu

Fort Worth shelter, overwhelmed with animals, urges public to adopt

star-telegram.com — FORT WORTH -- For the first time in more than two years, city officials are facing the unpleasant prospect of having to euthanize healthy, adoptable animals. The record run is now in jeopardy because 560 animals were brought into the shelter over the last week, overwhelming the facility.
Joy Tipping Staff Writer, Dallas Morning News @JoyTipping
Tragic, horrific, horrible, and so preventable. All the people who are raising dogs, putting more and more... http://t.co/HxGywVN8

Rookie Danny Coale will require surgery for fractured foot

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — Rookie receiver Danny Coale will need surgery after fracturing his left foot on the first day of organized team activities at Valley Ranch, a source said. The Cowboys hope he can return for the start of training camp in late July.
Clarence Hill Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @clarencehilljr
Rookie Danny Coale will require surgery for fractured foot http://t.co/VBRbkXx4

Romney inches closer to GOP nomination with sweep

star-telegram.com — Mitt Romney swept the Kentucky and Arkansas Republican presidential primaries Tuesday, inching closer to the GOP nomination he is certain to win. With no serious opposition left, the former Massachusetts governor easily won both contests. He won all 42 delegates at stake in Kentucky and at least 21 of the 33 delegates at stake in Arkansas.
John Gravois Assistant Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @Grav1
Romney inches closer to GOP nomination with sweep | 2012 Presidential Campaign | News fr... http://t.co/UqTNRNoZ +@startelegram

Grid operator ERCOT warns of possible electricity shortages

star-telegram.com — The operator of the state's largest electricity grid said Tuesday it expects power supplies to grow increasingly tight in the coming decade and recommended taking immediate steps to either boost capacity or limit demand. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates the transmission lines that serve about 85 percent of the state's electricity demand, gave that outlook with the release of its latest long-term report.
John Gravois Assistant Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @Grav1
News Texans did not want to hear as temps rise: Grid operator warns of possible electricity shortages | http://t.co/tgn0dNwK +@startelegram

Southwest to lease all of its Boeing 717 airplanes to Delta

blogs.star-telegram.com — Southwest Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will lease all 88 of its Boeing 717 airplanes to Delta Air Lines. The Dallas-based carrier received the Boeing 717 planes as part of its acquisition of AirTran Airways and has been looking at alternatives for the aircraft type.
Scott Mayerowitz Airlines Reporter, Associated Press @GlobeTrotScott
RT @andreaahles: @SouthwestAir to lease all of its @Boeing 717 airplanes to @Delta http://t.co/7sE0Ch68
Andrea Ahles Travel and Airline Industry Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @andreaahles
Southwest to lease all of its Boeing 717 airplanes to Delta: Southwest Airlines announced on Tuesday that it wil... http://t.co/xbsDi6eQ

Small step forward for F-35 program

blogs.star-telegram.com — A Marine Corps F-35B made its first flight Tuesday since being turned over to the Marines and the pilot training program at Eglin Air force Base in Florida.
Andrea Ahles Travel and Airline Industry Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @andreaahles
Small step forward for F-35 program: A Marine Corps F-35B made its first flight Tuesday since being turned over ... http://t.co/B12xwPWG

Fort Worth teen who drowned identified

blogs.star-telegram.com — A teen who drowned while swimming at an area lake was identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's office as Bobby Miller, 18. The teen had been swimming with friends Sunday evening at Casino Beach Park when he went missing. Divers recovered his body later that night.
Eva-Marie Ayala Education Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @fwstayala
ExtraCredit Fort Worth teen who drowned identified: A teen who drowned while swimming at an area lake was identi... http://t.co/n6RmkljX

Fort Worth teen who drowned identified

blogs.star-telegram.com — A teen who drowned while swimming at an area lake was identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's office as Bobby Miller, 18. The teen had been swimming with friends Sunday evening at Casino Beach Park when he went missing. Divers recovered his body later that night.
Eva-Marie Ayala Education Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @fwstayala
Fort Worth teen who drowned identified http://t.co/7Bioqyh2

Southlake Carroll to motorists: cut thru our parking lot, risk a ticket

blogs.star-telegram.com — Carroll school district officials included a cautionary note in Monday's Dragon eBlast, an electronic newsletter sent by email to subscribers. In a nutshell: motorists who cut through the parking lot at district headquarters risk getting a ticket.
Eva-Marie Ayala Education Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @fwstayala
ExtraCredit Southlake Carroll to motorists: cut thru our parking lot, risk a ticket: Carroll school district off... http://t.co/3MNtwySm
Jessamy Brown Education Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @jessamybrown
Southlake Carroll to motorists: cut thru our parking lot, risk a ticket http://t.co/GyI1004l

Arm to the teeth: Texas nurse aide bit on arm chomps Alzheimer's patient's head

blogs.star-telegram.com — Brace yourself for some weird: A certified nurse aide in Abilene was viciously bit by a resident suffering from Alzheimer's disease while helping the woman on the toilet. It's what happened next that caused her to get the heave-ho. A witness said that as she and the aide helped a resident at a nursing home in Abilene, the woman was combative.
Lois Norder Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @TxWatchdog
Arm to the teeth: Texas nurse aide bit on arm chomps Alzheimer's patient's head http://t.co/SqCYsaS2

Kennedale mayor resigns amid police investigation at Arlington elementary school

star-telegram.com — Kennedale Mayor Bryan Lankhorst, who was unopposed in his bid for a fourth term this month, has resigned amid a police investigation into allegations of improper conduct by a substitute teacher at an Arlington elementary school. Arlington police and the Arlington school district declined to identify the person being investigated.
Eva-Marie Ayala Education Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @fwstayala
Kennedale mayor resigns amid police investigation at Arlington elementary school http://t.co/leLDgqtQ

Rookie receiver Danny Coale suffers foot injury as Cowboys open OTAs

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — Rookie wide receiver Danny Coale suffered a foot injury Tuesday in the first day of OTAs at Valley Ranch, a team source said and DallasCowboys.com reported. The team web site said Coale was seen leaving the MRI center at Valley Ranch on crutches and with a heavy wrap around his foot.
Clarence Hill Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @clarencehilljr
Rookie receiver Danny Coale suffers foot injury as Cowboys open OTAs http://t.co/64eNjH4G

Medicaid transport may take Texas taxpayers for a ride

blogs.star-telegram.com — Medicaid scam of the day: Hitching a ride is No. 9 on our countdown list. Medicaid pays when patients who have no other transportation need a ride to their doctor appointments or other Medicaid-approved services. But taxpayers are the ones who may be taken for a ride. How to run up the meter?
Lois Norder Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @TxWatchdog
Medicaid transport may take Texas taxpayers for a ride http://t.co/UuhN97vR

Cowboys, Redskins lose appeal of cap penalty; no comment from Stephen Jones

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — The Cowboys and Redskins lost their appeal of a salary cap penalty levied by the NFL. Arbitrator Stephen Burbank on Tuesday issued a decision upholding the league's move to dock the Cowboys $10 million in cap space and the Redskins $36 million for overloading contracts in the uncapped season of 2010.
Clarence Hill Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @clarencehilljr
Cowboys, Redskins lose appeal of cap penalty; no comment from Stephen Jones http://t.co/GwtabbSa

Southwest flight attendants vote down overwater/international flying agreement

blogs.star-telegram.com — The Transport Workers Union Local 556 announced this week that Southwest Airlines flight attendants have voted down a tentative agreement that would allow the carrier to fly over water and to international destinations. The union said that 39 percent of its members voted in favor of the agreement while 61 percent voted against.
Andrea Ahles Travel and Airline Industry Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @andreaahles
Southwest flight attendants vote down overwater/international flying agreement: The Transport Workers Union Loca... http://t.co/eZvelyBm

Texas company's hire of youngish, idiot salesman nets fired man $200,000 payday

blogs.star-telegram.com — A supervisor at a Carrollton distribution company called it his "30-30-30" plan, according to a federal agency. The 30-30-30 meant this: Hire a 30-year old with an IQ of 30 and pay him $30,000. And, really, who wouldn't want to buy something from a low-paid imbecile?
Lois Norder Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @TxWatchdog
Texas company's hire of youngish, idiot salesman nets fired man $200,000 payday http://t.co/HeqHmMxk

TCC looks to solve the problem of math readiness

star-telegram.com — Pat Cline says basic shop math is a must for workers at Iscar Metals in Arlington.
Eva-Marie Ayala Education Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @fwstayala
Nearly 25% of Tarrant County high school graduates enrolled in Texas colleges need remedial math http://t.co/NgkTlXOR

American Eagle to cut 10 percent of its management in the next few months

blogs.star-telegram.com — In a letter sent to employees last week, American Eagle announced it will cut management positions by 10 percent over the next several months. American Eagle chief executive Dan Garton said the cuts include a 15 percent reduction among officer positions at the regional carrier, owned by AMR Corp.
Andrea Ahles Travel and Airline Industry Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @andreaahles
American Eagle to cut 10 percent of its management in the next few months: In a letter sent to employees last we... http://t.co/e7pD3vfZ

Ask the Watchdog: Help protect my son from identity theft

blogs.star-telegram.com — Dear Star-Telegram Watchdog Dave Lieber: My son's car was broken into last night. Aside from losing his laptop, iPad and Kindle, he lost his passport and his birth certificate. I guess he needs to call the passport office. Any ideas? ~ Frustrated Mom Dear Frustrated: So sorry to hear about this.
Dave Lieber Columnist, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @DaveLieber
How to protect yourself from identity theft after your personal documents are stolen from your car http://t.co/FWlH1ust @startelegram

Fort Worth Roman Catholic Diocese sues over health insurance rule

star-telegram.com — In a lawsuit filed Monday, the Fort Worth Roman Catholic Diocese says its religious liberties are under attack by provisions of President Barack Obama's healthcare law that require it to cover contraceptives and other services contrary to church doctrine.
John Gravois Assistant Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @Grav1
Religious liberties at stake, says N. Tx Catholic Diocese as it joins suit over health insurance rule | http://t.co/m8P0tzW3 +@startelegram

Rangers to place Neftali Feliz on disabled list

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — Right-hander Neftali Feliz, who battled command issues over 4 2/3 innings Friday night, will be placed on the 15-day disabled list today with an elbow injury. He was in Arlington this morning for an MRI exam -- the results of which are pending -- but the Rangers decided to shut him down rather than give him the opportunity to work through the discomfort.
Bill Jones Sports Reporter, CBS Dallas / Fort Worth @cbsdollarbill
amazingly 1st roster move of season on May 21...RT @JeffWilson_FWST: #Rangers to place Neftali Feliz on disabled list http://t.co/E7WX8pAP
Anthony Andro Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @aandro
RT @JeffWilson_FWST: #Rangers to place Neftali Feliz on disabled list http://t.co/AbmpBgHl

Fort Worth animal shelter issues plea for help

star-telegram.com — FORT WORTH - For the first time in more than two years, city officials are facing the unpleasant prospect of having to euthanize healthy, adoptable animals. The record run is now in jeopardy because 560 animals were brought into the shelter over the last week, overwhelming the facility.
John Gravois Assistant Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @Grav1
Fort Worth animal shelter issues plea for help after being overwhelmed with animals over the last week. http://t.co/Q5enH7jw +@startelegram

Home Depot settles with soldier feds said was fired due to military obligations

blogs.star-telegram.com — Home Depot's slogan goes like this: "More saving. More doing." And less soldiers? Home Depot, accused of firing an Army National Guard soldier because of his military service obligations, has agreed to pay the man $45,000 in a settlement, the Justice Department said.
Lois Norder Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @TxWatchdog
Home Depot settles with soldier feds said was fired due to military obligations http://t.co/pcPvaLms

Bloomberg: AMR debtholders trying to determine if US Airways merger offers better return

blogs.star-telegram.com — A Bloomberg News article posted this afternoon says that AMR debtholders are meeting outside of its unsecured creditors committee to evaluate a potential merger with US Airways. "Two bondholder groups hired financial and legal advisers, said the people, who asked...
Andrea Ahles Travel and Airline Industry Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @andreaahles
Bloomberg: AMR debtholders trying to determine if US Airways merger offers better return: A Bloomberg News artic... http://t.co/enmBc3Dz

Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins plans to boycott OTAs, wants to be traded

sportsblogs.star-telegram.com — By Clarence E. Hill Jr. Irving _ Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins will not be present for the organized team activities that begin Tuesday and wants to be traded, a source said. The workouts are voluntary.
Clarence Hill Sports Writer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @clarencehilljr
Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins plans to boycott OTAs, wants to be traded http://t.co/TNq7BnNZ

American, flight attendants union to meet for mediated talks on May 29

blogs.star-telegram.com — American Airlines and its flight attendants' union will be meet in mediated sessions later this morning. In its hotline message to members on Monday, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants said the sessions, requested by the bankruptcy judge, will begin on May 29 in New York.
Andrea Ahles Travel and Airline Industry Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @andreaahles
American, flight attendants union to meet for mediated talks on May 29: American Airlines and its flight attenda... http://t.co/GPW8ktGo

We can't repeat what these Fort Worth attorneys said.

blogs.star-telegram.com — The continuing saga: Attorneys behaving badly. Talk of the town: Two Fort Worth attorneys - Martin J. Sweeney and Chad Arnette - had at one another in an exchange of emails which got posted on the Above the Law website.
Lois Norder Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @TxWatchdog
Check out these trash-talking Texas attorneys: http://t.co/akdNbDtL
Lois Norder Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @TxWatchdog
We can't repeat what these Fort Worth attorneys said. http://t.co/hm6Etcc7

Monday Midday Must-Reads

blogs.star-telegram.com — Travelers are packing lighter if the drop in bag fees in 2011 is any indication, according to this Associated Press story. Last week, the Transportation Department reported that the 17 largest airlines made $3.36 billion in bag fees in 2011, down from $3.4 billion in 2010.
Andrea Ahles Travel and Airline Industry Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @andreaahles
Monday Midday Must-Reads: -Travelers are packing lighter if the drop in bag fees in 2011 is any indication, acco... http://t.co/eU6h1nPs

Court OKs AMR payments for new aircraft

blogs.star-telegram.com — Bloomberg News reports that American Airlines received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court last week to make "progress payments" for new planes it has on order from Boeing Co. and Airbus. According to Bloomberg, AMR hadn't made any payments to the plane makers since filing for bankruptcy on Nov. 29.
Andrea Ahles Travel and Airline Industry Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @andreaahles
Court OKs AMR payments for new aircraft: Bloomberg News reports that American Airlines received approval from th... http://t.co/iTpb4w5m

Texas Medicaid paid for more than 24 hours work a day

blogs.star-telegram.com — Medicaid scam of the day: We're counting down some of the ways Medicaid has gotten its pockets picked. No. 10: It has paid people for working more than 24 hours in a day. Medicaid pays for personal care services for people who couldn't stay in their homes without someone to help them eat, dress, take them grocery shopping and so forth.
Lois Norder Managing Editor, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @TxWatchdog
Texas Medicaid paid for more than 24 hours work a day http://t.co/fjXrPzv5

Schnurman: High employee moral keeps companies profitable

blogs.star-telegram.com — Are happy employees a luxury that some companies simply cannot afford? Or are they the most important asset, the difference between success and failure? Two hometown favorites, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines, couldn't offer a starker contrast in both approach and outcomes.
Andrea Ahles Travel and Airline Industry Reporter, Fort Worth Star-Telegram @andreaahles
Schnurman: High employee moral keeps companies profitable: Are happy employees a luxury that some companies simp... http://t.co/aNO8znqM