Missouri thumps giant killer Texas Tech women upset Texas
Missouri's basketball team routs Texas Tech as Texas Tech's long upset run ends. In another college hoops note, Texas women defeat Texas Tech in a separate clash. The page also highlights new candy store offerings and various classified sections.
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Millions in Texas left out of deregulation plan
The Woodlands area and Denton County illustrate the limits of Texas electric deregulation as of January 1. While Reliant Energy, TXU Corp., and Direct Energy offer choices in densely served regions, up to 40 percent of households remain unable to switch. Auditing her options, Audrey Gomez finds the state’s Web site returns no electricity supplier alternatives for her ZIP code, highlighting frustrations among customers bombarded with ads but blocked from new providers. Entergy Corp. spokesperson David Kaplan notes Entergy serves about 335,000 Texas households and remains regulated by the Public Utility Commission in a 24-county area.
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Area drivers still rattling over roads months into work
Residents on Mill Street Veramendi Revere Canyon Drive and Stonewall Street await July completion of a ravaged road project. City Engineer Mike Short cites a July 2007 finish for all projects while Frances Gonzales owner of Frances Beauty Shop on 984 W Mill St says the long reconstruction has halved her business and driven away older customers.
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Road work rattles New Braunfels residents
New Braunfels Mayor Bruce Boyer acknowledged residents’ frustration over Mill Street reconstruction. He explained the project involves utilities, curbs, and drainage, with base work completed and drying before concrete installation resumes.
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Mile of Quarters fundraiser pits Canyon and New Braunfels Key Clubs
Kiwanis Club of New Braunfels sponsors a Mile of Quarters Challenge at Canyon and New Braunfels high schools. Clubs race to collect the most quarters by noon February 17, placing yard ribbons around stadium tracks to raise funds. Each yard equals 36 quarters or nine dollars, supporting club activities.
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Local Road to Recovery program aids cancer patients access
Five volunteer drivers escort cancer patients to treatment centers with 15 cents per mile paid to drivers who may donate or keep the funds. Coordinator Vivian Nuhn cites real need and hopes more volunteers, like Gloria Overstreet, will join to offer flexible schedules. The story notes turnout at the Huntsman's Ball supporting cancer programs, and directs readers to learn more or donate via the contact.
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