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Fred Afflerbach, Business Writer

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Latest Articles Economist says better times ahead Stamps to increase on Monday Hungry for a reprieve Brisket healthiest part of the beef Buying a home? Know your credit

Most Popular Articles Sheffield wins in runoff Three-hour standoff ends peacefully: Police said man threatened estranged wife with a shotgun Tyroch’s spending called ‘lavish’ Man in standoff with Temple police Records show past tax issues for Sheffield

Patty Benoit, Writer

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Latest Articles Former County Judge John Garth dies Lack of water hinders battle against city’s first blaze Temple Fire and Rescue turns 125 Pious paws display grace under fur Armstrong remembered for excellence as nurse, mentor

Most Popular Articles Former County Judge John Garth dies Sorrow felt in Temple hearts during World War I Armstrong remembered for excellence as nurse, mentor Lack of water hinders battle against city’s first blaze Pious paws display grace under fur

Harper Scott Clark, Belton Bureau Reporter

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Latest Articles Jenna Bush is the best/worst kept secret in Salado Rebuilding a resting place Helping paws for those in need: Service dogs that assist disabled veterans trained in Gatesville BISD prioritizing needs for future Crews prepare plant in Temple for Indeco

Most Popular Articles Delta sets Killeen flights Imposters deliver fake death notices Halfway house, social club a sense of home for soldiers Harker Heights freshman killed Carter unsure about forum

Tanya Cooper, City News Writer

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Latest Articles Voters pass Temple bond: $14 million for fire and rescue upgrades approved by 3-to-1 margin Young baseball fan fulfills his dream Sounding off for safety: Sirens warn residents to take shelter Central Station focus of bond money Tracking those who wander off

Most Popular Articles Missing man found dead on Saturday Fire damages bowling alley No major damage reported after storm Body found in burned trailer Woman dies after Temple shooting

Janice Gibbs, Medical Writer

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Latest Articles No easy answers for dealing with dementia Bittersweet day: Mother’s Day brings mixed emotions for Alzheimer’s patients and their families Local hospitals do background checks Not just horsing around: Riding therapy helps the handicapped lead better lives Wet start to workweek

Most Popular Articles Things looking up for young cancer survivor Adult stem cells: Still a sense of wonder Dr. Ralph Wilson Jr. dies Toddler diagnosed with rare disease S&W’s new healing space

Sara Hendricks, Night Editor

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Bryan Kirk, Killeen Reporter

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Latest Articles Duty sometimes means separation for military couple Committee to aid Gulf War veterans 120th brigade helps others shine Former Cove mayor requests council e-mails Cove police unveil daily Web bulletin

Most Popular Articles Rogers Football Scandal: Players quit team Rogers players speak out about removal ’Cats bury Tigers 56-0; rivalry rowdy despite blowout Traffic jam called one of the worst: Nine officers, including police chief, out directing traffic; mayor stranded Missing woman’s body found

Tammy Leytham, Metro Editor

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Latest Articles Assessing the damage: Repairs made following storm River bacteria likely a concern in future Taste the best at the fest School chief pulls out; Marable not on list of candidates I-35 'threat': Fraser: TxDOT 'playing games' with its funding, has money to complete planned projects

Most Popular Articles School chief pulls out; Marable not on list of candidates Candidates tackle issues I-35 'threat': Fraser: TxDOT 'playing games' with its funding, has money to complete planned projects Woman seeks brother left in bar as a baby Missing brother search continues; trail, clues lead from Foxy Box bar in Temple to Wichita Falls

Tomie Lunsford, Feature Writer

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Latest Articles Young grateful for serious life lessons Temple woman learns a language to spread the Word Foundation church starts expansion project Quilt repair seams history with hobby God trains man like the cowboy trains his horse

Most Popular Articles Residents say singles scene needs help California crash kills Belton grad Temple native wins plus-size beauty title Shoppers sad to lose their friend behind the counter Goodbye, sweet nurse: Temple College sees end of an era

Jerry Prickett, Assistant Managing Editor

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Latest Articles Parties hope March energy transfers to November wins Rescuers search for swimmer ZZ fans: Band still has Ex-President Bush brings advice, cheer to UMHB

Most Popular Articles Rescuers search for swimmer ZZ fans: Band still has Ex-President Bush brings advice, cheer to UMHB Parties hope March energy transfers to November wins

Ryan Renfrow, Entertainment

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Latest Articles Dreams not impossible for Rogers students Soldier mom nominated as ‘America’s Favorite’ THS play wins 2nd runner-up THS laughs its way to state contest Planning goes on all bloomin’ year

Most Popular Articles Local actor has role in ‘Comanche Moon’ Temple festival goes into bloom today ‘It feels as good as the first time’: Little Joe reflects on his Grammy, calls for change in categories Curtain opens on one-act season; THS thespians working to keep state title Flyleaf finds unexpected success

Paul A. Romer, Belton Reporter

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Latest Articles State legislature to review treatment of mentally ill in jail Caring for mentally ill in jail is difficult, costly Lobbyists bring home the bacon Taken for a ride: Road funds run thin; maintenance coming second to expansion Temple students indicted

Most Popular Articles Blaze guts Indeco Ramonce Taylor gets probation Executor charged with stealing $200,000; former funeral director expected to plead guilty Temple students indicted Woman who collapsed was ‘essentially gone’

Robert Stinson, Temple Reporter

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Latest Articles Library once had role as movie theater New KTB director will build on Temple’s strengths Atmos asks for gas rate increase Keep mind busy during commute A menagerie of wild animals in Temple

Most Popular Articles Family pet returned on Christmas Toyota to open Temple facility Senate panel OKs funding for arts center; $200,000 would create a downtown cultural hub in vacant Temple buildings Temple, Belton ready for holiday festivities; Temple slates Fun Fest and fireworks Smoking ordinance gets OK

Tia Rae Stone, Lifestyles Editor

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Latest Articles Fashionable Fun: Ticket sales end Friday for annual Altrusa affair Banquet will help jail ministry Making it grand: Club prepares for its annual fashion show, brunch Shelter from a storm; Families in Crisis, Leadership Temple will open abuse shelter Supporters will tip their hats for heart research

Most Popular Articles Making it grand: Club prepares for its annual fashion show, brunch Banquet will help jail ministry Church hosts low-cost food ministry with a serving of prayer on the side Shelter from a storm; Families in Crisis, Leadership Temple will open abuse shelter Fashionable Fun: Ticket sales end Friday for annual Altrusa affair

Elizabeth Suggs, Writer

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Latest Articles Temple schools have new chief: Dr. Battershell Temple Catholic schools booming School milk prices rising Playing hooky gets expensive at TISD schools Battershell: Looking for strengths

Most Popular Articles Golden time to sell it off Texas primary a raucous caucus Temple schools have new chief: Dr. Battershell Battershell: Looking for strengths Old bank clock not out of time

Cristina Waits, Writer

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Latest Articles Jeff Hamilton’s love of reading becomes his living legacy Comedian serious about breast cancer Choice not to abort gives woman life, hope Floodwaters delay damage estimates at Bell County parks Most lake parks to reopen

Most Popular Articles The flood a year after: Soaked area still recovering Choice not to abort gives woman life, hope The flood a year after: Learning from our losses Stillhouse flood stage may change Most lake parks to reopen

Jeanne Williams, Cameron Bureau

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Latest Articles Running hog wild in Texas Voters pass Rockdale referendum: Liquor by the drink approved by 71 percent of voters Cash stash hard to find The industrial critter-getter More novelty than deterrent: Scarecrow doesn’t fool the avian crowd

Most Popular Articles Gattis: Acquittal shows need for vicious dog law Alcoa to shut down three units of power plant Milano rock wall a mystery 2.7 tremor shakes Milam County line Preserving Dutch Town’s heritage

Carroll Wilson, Managing Editor

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Latest Articles Corn producers: Don’t blame us Total sales increase in Bell County Area not ‘cool’ for young workers Looking globally to the future Bell incomes rise, yet still lag

Most Popular Articles GS Toyota plant to be green Texas T-Bone: High-speed rail may be coming to Temple area Temple’s home sales up in ’07: Bell County bucks national downward trend Clinton campaign tops local contributions Study finds area home prices low

Sports

Eric Drennan, Assistant Sports Editor

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Latest Articles Belton pole vaulter Toone rises with competition, captures bronze medal Finishing strong: Temple's Reese takes bronze in 300 hurdles after struggling in jumps Tale of two medals: Killeen's Craddock not satisfied despite triple jump gold; Bartlett's Crews happy with discus bronze Hard work pays: Driven Temple junior Reese ready for tripleheader at state Lady Tigers junior Toone overcomes mind games to reach state in pole vault

Most Popular Articles Lady Tigers One fast freshman: Wildcat Seastrunk charges to 100-meter gold at 13-5A meet Sharp shooter Hagen key cog in Lady Tigers Six leads change hands, bull rider injured on final night of Bell County PRCA Rodeo Fredenburg excited about leadership as UMHB football gets back to work

Marcus Hood, Sports Writer

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Latest Articles Cameron Yoe's Fausett, Granger's Pekar fall short of state tennis titles Fausett on a roll at state: Yoe junior, Granger’s Pekar area’s only tennis survivors Six area tennis players at state TC softball persists through up-and-down season, has confidence for regionals Surging Lady Leopards sweep Grayson, take fourth place in conference

Most Popular Articles UIL realignment possibilities include Cove, Georgetown, Abilene to Temple-Belton district, Cameron Yoe to Class 2A Copperas Cove picks off, upsets No. 1 Texarkana Texas to reach state semifinals With playoff berths clinched, Barracudas and Hammerheads battle for position Barracudas hit road for first playoff test, say 'there's no pressure on us' vs. Hammerheads Hammerheads pick on Barracudas, 61-42, to move into third place

Craig Meister, Sports Writer

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Latest Articles Belton's comeback staved off by No. 8 Klein in season-ending 9-8 playoff loss Troy rallies from 6-2 deficit to triumph over Danbury; Trojans face rival Salado next McMurtry, cohesive Troy battle Danbury in one-game duel No. 4 Salado uses huge offensive explosion to blast Edna 19-7 in opener Massey, Gatesville boys hungry in return trip to 3A state golf tournament

Most Popular Articles Big Red Machine: Salado slams Santa Rosa 60-0, will battle defending champ Tatum in state semifinals The streak is over: Belton beats Temple 66-64 in overtime, stops 39-game district skid Belton boys correct turnover problem, but Ellison rides streaky shooting to win Belton overtakes Temple in five-game thriller for first win in rivalry since 2004 Top-ranked Alto uses speed advantage to stop Granger's run, 35-9

Ryan Schneider, Sports Writer

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Latest Articles Rogers uses defense, Kuehn to sweep Hallettsville, continue championship defense Defending champion Rogers rides fast start, Marek to Game 1 win over Hallettsville 'Underdog' Rogers continues defense of state title vs. No. 10 Hallettsville Troy junior Rauch handling pressure of being favorite to win 2A state discus Memory of missing state in 2007 drives Academy's Sultenfuss to first state berth

Most Popular Articles Reese, Seastrunk rack up points as Wildcats seize Temple Relays title Corley, Temple boys say revenge not factor in rematch vs. Mosnia, Belton Inexperienced Wildcats plan to keep games low-scoring, pull some surprises Coles is Mr. Goals: Temple senior has scored 32 times in amazing season Goal-oriented: Talented scorers Coles, Staten give Temple soccer plenty of punch

Tim Waits, Sports Correspondent

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Latest Articles Conners, Rosebud-Lott edged by Repka, East Bernard in 3-2, nine-inning duel Surprising softball survivors Rosebud-Lott, East Bernard clash in third round Hoff's first career home run propels Rosebud-Lott softball past Hallettsville, into Region IV quarterfinals Mack, Westwood rally in Game 3 to eliminate Belton from softball playoffs Holding pattern: Belton loses Game 2, leads Westwood 2-0 with Game 3 set to resume

Most Popular Articles Former Rogers star Bane happy to reach Division I goal in New Mexico Taylor removed as Belton volleyball coach despite program's improvement Ozona cowboy Coates collects saddle bronc title at Belton Fourth of July PRCA Rodeo Belton rodeo comes to end with a boom Tem-Cats sharp in circle and in field, but bats silent in 1-0 loss to A&M Consol

Galen Wellnicki, Sports Correspondent

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Latest Articles New swimming coach pleased with Winter Classic results for Temple boys, girls Wildcats' offense gets clogged up in 85-51 at No. 12 Ellison Grey Wolves bite Wildcats: Shoemaker uses hot start to stymie Temple, 67-50 Wildcats endure rough night in 70-54 loss at Copperas Cove Wright's torrid shooting propels Temple boys to close win at Georgetown

Most Popular Articles Close Not Enough: Wylie overtakes scrappy Temple in fourth as Wildcats' losing streak reaches 16 Bryan power, Temple mistakes lead to Wildcats' 42-8 loss in district opener Temple offense shines Wildcats seek fast, winning start vs. Wylie Blue-chip quarterback Witt, Wylie will test Wildcats

Greg Wille, Sports Editor

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Latest Articles Keepers of the streak: Season hasn't been smooth, but TC seeks another Region V title With TC pitching staff inconsistent, offense leads Leopards back to Region V Tournament After breakthrough 2007 season, Wildcats speed into spring practice After Gaines throws gem, McLennan wins 13-11 to deny Temple needed sweep Win some, lose some: TC earns 2-1 win, then Weatherford prevails 9-8

Most Popular Articles TC's Ruggiano signs with A&M; McMurtry says 'he will be missed' but criticizes Aggies for going after freshman Two-a-days begin: Monsen likes what he sees from Wildcats Temple blasts Belton: Complete domination leads Wildcats past Tigers, 56-0 One giant leap for Wildcats: Temple gets 'biggest win' of Monsen era, 21-13 over Bryan Temple runs the table: Wildcats rip Ellison to cap first perfect district season in 22 years

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Scott Gaulin, Photographer

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Mitch Green, Photographer

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Shirley Williams, Correspondent

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