The drought gripping parts of the South has left few places for the pesky bloodsuckers to hatch and grow, and scarcely a need for bug spray or zappers. But untold numbers are lying dormant in dry creek beds, stagnant storm drains and empty buckets, just waiting for the next downpour. Experts stressed the need to stay vigilant about emptying standing water near their homes and in toys, tarps, buckets or gutters, since mosquitoes carry viruses like West Nile or equine encephalitis, which can...

Bradley survived the accident and was standing outside her vehicle calling 911 on her cell phone when a tractor trailer driven by William Gregory of Lubbock hit her Yukon. LUBBOCK The Lubbock County permitting process used to shut down three sexually oriented businesses earlier this year appears unconstitutional, a federal judge has warned. Cummings noted in separate orders that the businesses may have been denied due process when they attempted to renew their sexually oriented business...

Since agriculture isn't always the first class many students race to sign up for, he wants them to know there are a number of opportunities in the field. Farming and agriculture make up a huge part of our area's industry. Hetravels to this part of the state often, meeting with industry leaders and gaining resources for his students. State leaders want more students to consider making agriculture a career choice. Come graduation time, chances are a job in agriculture will be waiting with...

Twelve people were charged with minor in possession of alcohol, and five were additionally charged with resisting law enforcement for hiding in the woods near Trudeau's home. Street Sense's breeding rights reportedly sold: The breeding rights to Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense have been sold to the Darley Stud of Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, trainer Carl Nafzger and owner James Tafel told Daily Racing Form. Street Sense's breeding rights reportedly sold: The breeding...

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