Last link to original Texas ranches buried behind gate
Floresville site Rancho de las Cabras, an 18th century ranch complex that helped found modern cattle operations, sits behind gates for over two decades. Preservationists cite lack of funding from Congress and the National Park Service as the reason it remains unexcavated and closed to the public. Archaeologist Susan Snow calls it a once in a lifetime site. The 100 acre site, donated to the state 32 years ago and then to the National Park Service 15 years ago as an addition to the San Antonio Missions, awaits funding to allow excavation and public access.
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Missions along San Antonio River ranches preserved by sand cover
Archaeologists from the National Park Service and University of Texas San Antonio uncovered several feet of sand covering the Rancho de las Cabras ruins near the Alamo area. The walls stood despite mortar loss but remain buried to protect them. Preservation would cost 3 to 4 million dollars with annual operation costs of 300 to 400 thousand. Funding remains scarce as Congress remains unavailable to lobby, leaving the site in need of congressional appropriation.
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Census shows Texas growing fastest state population rise
Census figures place Texas at about 24.8 million, the nation’s fastest-growing state from July 2008 to July 2009 with a gain of about 478,000. California remains the most populous at 37 million followed by Texas, New York, Florida and Illinois. US population tops 308 million as final pre-2010 estimates are released by director Robert Groves.
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Houston man sentenced for large vehicle theft conspiracy
Yuri David Melendez 43 was sentenced to nine years in federal prison in Houston after pleading guilty to conspiracy to export and transport stolen motor vehicles. He also admitted to an unrelated Florida narcotics trafficking charge. Starting in 2001 he coordinated thefts from Houston area sites with Central American contacts, yielding millions in stolen vehicles and heavy equipment.
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Gladys Porter Zoo Announces Dozens Of Newborn Animals
The Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville reported the birth of more than a dozen animals including bongos western gray kangaroos and Nigerian dwarf goats in recent arrivals.
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Harris County K-9 dog found strangled during burglary chase
Harris County investigators say a five year old Czech German shepherd named Blek was strangled after chasing burglary suspects into a wooded area. A 17 year old suspect is accused of choking the dog. Five suspects, ages 15 to 21, were captured and face charges including burglary and hindering apprehension.
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Houston man sentenced in trucks scheme
A Houston man convicted of recruiting others to steal truck tractors, trailers and other heavy equipment for transport to Central America has been sentenced. The case involved a conspiracy to steal large vehicles and cargo and to ship them abroad, with prosecutors detailing the scope and impact of the operation.
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Texas to audit food stamp program to boost accuracy
Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Tom Suehs orders an audit to fix the system and improve processing of food stamp applications. State Auditor John Keel says the review will compare practices nationwide while Texas seeks faster timeliness. federal law requires 30 days but over 40 percent miss the deadline. HHS notes 674 new employees were added this fall to aid processing.
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