Rye Druzin, Staff writer Published 11:07 am CDT, Friday, September 28, 2018 Exxon Mobil and its partner Qatar Petroleum have won new leases to 71,500 acres of offshore drilling area in Brazil. Exxon Mobil and its partner Qatar Petroleum have won new leases to 71,500 acres of offshore drilling area in Brazil. Photo: Mark J. Terrill /Associated Press Photo: Mark J. Terrill /Associated Press Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Exxon Mobil and its partner Qatar Petroleum have won new leases to 71,500 acres of offshore drilling area in Brazil. Exxon Mobil and its partner Qatar Petroleum have won new leases to 71,500 acres of offshore drilling area in Brazil. Photo: Mark J. Terrill /Associated Press Texas' Exxon Mobil wins … [Read more...] about Texas’ Exxon Mobil wins more offshore acreage in Brazil
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Letters: Tiger Woods, Texas A&M, the Constitution, DART, Dallas streets, TB, circus animals
Not necessarily the greatest, yetWas Tiger Woods' victory in the Tour Championship in Atlanta a fabulous win? Yes. Was it great for golf? Yes. Did his win show that most Americans and probably most people worldwide are quick to forgive and forget? Absolutely. Was the victory "one of the greatest comebacks in all of sports" as stated by NBC golf commentators Dan Hicks and Johnny Miller? No. With all due respect to Woods, only 30 golfers teed it up last week. Only when Woods wins a tournament that has a full field of 125 will it be a "comeback for the ages."Eighty PGA tour victories is astonishing and here's hoping Woods wins not just one more, but three more to overtake Sam Snead's record 82 career wins. Congratulations, Tiger Woods. You made a lot of people very happy. Jeff Foster, CarrolltonCount your blessingsRe: "Any 'em but gig 'em," by Jerry Andrews, Sept. 8 Letter.Andrews complains in his letter that the Texas Aggies are receiving too much football coverage. First, I would … [Read more...] about Letters: Tiger Woods, Texas A&M, the Constitution, DART, Dallas streets, TB, circus animals
Charges dismissed against Texas A&M reserve center Ryan McCollum
By Brent Zwerneman, Houston Chronicle Published 9:50 am CDT, Friday, September 28, 2018 PHOTOS: College football's largest stadiums in 2018 COLLEGE STATION, TX - SEPTEMBER 16: Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Ryan McCollum (77) gets set for a play during the college football game between the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns and the Texas A&M Aggies on September 16th, 2017 at Kyle Field in College Station, TX. (Photo by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) >>>See college football's largest stadiums in 2018 ... less PHOTOS: College football's largest stadiums in 2018 COLLEGE STATION, TX - SEPTEMBER 16: Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Ryan McCollum (77) gets set for a play during the college football game between ... more Photo: Photo By Daniel Dunn, Icon Sportswire Via Getty Images 1. Michigan’s Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, Mich. 107,601 1. Michigan’s … [Read more...] about Charges dismissed against Texas A&M reserve center Ryan McCollum
Harvey repairs go on at U-Texas institute in Port Aransas
Updated 8:30 am CDT, Friday, September 28, 2018 PORT ARANSAS, Texas (AP) — The iconic Tarpon statue cast a watchful eye over the Marine Science Institute on a recent Tuesday, standing guard just as it did in August 2017 when Hurricane Harvey steamrolled the 72-acre Port Aransas campus. The Houston Chronicle reports looking at that statue, seemingly untouched by time or weather, it might be easy to think the University of Texas at Austin institute fared well during Harvey. But a sign taped to the door of the building behind it reads: "Sorry. Temporarily closed." The closure, however, has been anything but. It's been more than a year since Harvey's 130 mph winds ripped into the institute's buildings, sent gravel smashing through windows and destroyed three football fields' worth of roofing. UT-Austin in late September celebrated a major milestone: 45 percent of the campus' 78 buildings are now up-and-running. The students have returned to campus after months of … [Read more...] about Harvey repairs go on at U-Texas institute in Port Aransas
Texas man put to death in state’s second execution in two nights
By Keri Blakinger Updated 7:37 pm CDT, Thursday, September 27, 2018 Daniel Acker >>Texas inmates put to death so far this year Daniel Acker >>Texas inmates put to death so far this year Photo: TDCJ >> See the Texas death row inmates who have been executed so far in 2018... >> See the Texas death row inmates who have been executed so far in 2018... Photo: TX Corrections Tourniquet Killer Anthony Shore was executed on January 18, 2018. Last Words: I’d like to take a moment to say I’m sorry. No amount of words could ever undo what I’ve done. To the family of my victims, I wish I could undo that past. It is what it is. God bless all of you, I will die with a clear conscience. I made my peace. There is no others. I would like to wish a Happy Birthday to … [Read more...] about Texas man put to death in state’s second execution in two nights