Temple City Council unanimously approved at the first reading Thursday the slate of issues voters will consider in a May 6 election.A public hearing and final consideration of the ballot will come at a March 2 meeting.The council discussed the ballot issues that include the selection of four councilmembers and the city

The Temple City Council heard a presentation regarding a proposed city drought contingency and water conservation plan during a special meeting Thursday.The council will consider the strategy at its Feb. 17 meeting, said Temple utilities superintendent Jerry Kean.The plan is required by state law for all cities with more than 5,000 residents, he said.The city has discussed the plan with Morgan

Construction began Thursday on the planned Temple Wal-Mart Supercenter which has an opening target date of spring 2001.The construction will expand the store, 3104 S. 31st. St., south toward Sam

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WASHINGTON (AP) George W. Bush are nervously sifting through his stunning defeat in New Hampshire and demanding a change in tactics from their troubled front-runner. The GOP establishment, heavily invested in the Texas governor

DALLAS (AP) The Texas Longhorns finished 9-5 last season, including losses in its final three games.Recruits across the state and nation must have viewed it as more of a stumble than a free-fall. On Wednesday, the first day a high school recruit can sign a national letter of intent, the Longhorns raked in for the second year in a row.

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) Jim Haslett knows all about the New Orleans Saints

WACO - The Temple College Leopards opened their baseball season with a bang, beating McLennan Community College 11-6 at the MCC Tournament Thursday in the season opener for both teams.TC

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) Mike Krzyzewski said this week No. 3 Duke would never be a great team. The coach of the youthful Blue Devils may have to rethink that following a 90-86 overtime victory at North Carolina on Thursday night.Duke (17-2, 8-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) blew a 19-point second-half lead, but got 25 points from Shane Battier, 23 from Chris Carrawell and seven from Carlos Boozer in the overtime to beat the Tar Heels (13-9, 4-4) as it extended its own record with its 30th straight ACC regular-season victory.