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MR. AND MRS. WALKER

ENGAGEMENT: RIOJAS - GUERRERO
RIOJAS - GUERRERO

WEDDING: HOWLE - HUNSICKER
HOWLE - HUNSICKER

Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Taylor
MR. AND MRS. TAYLOR

ThingsToDo
TODAY

Gift Guide: High-tech happiness for $100 or less
No one's going to blame you for keeping holiday gifts minimal this year. But if you want to round out your handmade cards, scarves, pickles and jam with a gadget or gizmo, here are a handful of our $100-and-under favorites.

Whitacre aims to end bureaucracy at GM
DETROIT - When auto industry veteran Bob Lutz returned to General Motors in 2001 after 30 years with other companies, he quickly grew tired of GM's numbers-oriented bureaucracy, printing up post-it notes that asked, "Says Who?"

Smart Spending: Real or fake? What kind of tree fits your style
NEW YORK - With images of spray-on snow and tacky plastic needles dancing in their heads - especially after the craze for renditions in red - many holiday purists dismiss fake Christmas trees.

FDIC: Poor struggling to access banks
WASHINGTON - More than a million American households lost access to basic banking services like savings accounts last year, bank regulators say.

Regulators shut AmTrust Bank in Ohio, 5 others
Regulators have shut down six more banks, bringing to 130 the number of U.S. banks to be brought down so far in 2009 by recession and mountains of bad debt.

AP source: Apple in talks to buy Lala.com
Apple Inc. is in advanced talks to buy online music retailer Lala.com, a Silicon Valley startup that has threatened "the end of the MP3" with its fast song-streaming application.

Stocks climb as employers cut fewer jobs
Investors grew more confident about the economy but also worried that a brighter employment picture will mean rising interest rates.

The holiday shopping season's must have'? Try free shipping
NEW YORK - There was a time when free shipping was a rare deal. This holiday season, you might feel it's your right as a paying customer.

Commercial construction
Contractor Location Project Value

Convention calendar
Jan. 15-17 - Ignite Student Conference, citywide. Expected attendance: 6,200.

Business in brief
WASHINGTON

Tech Bits
Yahoo plugs into Facebook to become more popular

Business calendar
MONDAY

Residential construction
Contractor Location Project Value

Business bulletin board
Suddenlink honors Lubbock employee

Texas crop report
COLLEGE STATION (AP) - Texas A&M Agrilife Extension regional crop reports for Dec. 1:

Obama puts final touches on jobs plan
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Even as he heralded the first unemployment drop in months, President Barack Obama began putting the finishing touches Friday on a fresh job-creation proposal he's planning to send to Congress next week.

Airlines can be ripe for disease, but flight changes costly
ATLANTA - Passengers are encouraged not to fly if they are sick, but it could cost you if you follow that advice.

Report: Shutting down irrigation pumps could be costly to High Plains
There are many reasons to keep irrigation pumps running on the High Plains - not the least of them, about 16,000 jobs and more than a billion dollars of economic benefit.

French-owned refinery most fined polluter in Texas
DALLAS - In one industrial accident alone, Total Petrochemical's sprawling oil refinery in Southeast Texas sprayed tons of sulfuric acid and carbon monoxide into the sky.

Texas may be truckin' to top of dealerships
DALLAS - Texas may pass California next year to claim the largest number of new-car dealerships in the nation, enhancing the state's standing as an auto retail powerhouse.

Government: Some $600M to go to energy plants, some in Texas
TOLEDO, Ohio - The federal government is speeding up plans to produce more renewable fuels, announcing Friday it will spend nearly $600 million to help build plants that turn wood chips, cornstalks and algae into fuel.

Fantastic plastic: More folks want gift cards for Christmas
These days, more than half of adults actually want gift cards, those colorful slivers of plastic that can buy everything from a Grand Slam breakfast at Denny's, to a shotgun at BassPro Shops to an airline ticket at Southwest.

Oncor grid management center doesn't take available power for granted
FORT WORTH - People take electricity for granted - until the lights fail to come on in the morning or there's no air conditioning on a scorching July afternoon.

Winter's here, yet corn harvest drags on
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Ken Beck isn't much of a golf fan, but the 48-year-old corn farmer was a relieved to have Tiger Woods' troubles to talk about Thursday.

Long-term unemployment worsens
WASHINGTON - Within the vast pool of 15.4 million unemployed workers, a split is emerging: The number of long-term jobless - those out of work six months or longer - is growing, while the number of short-term unemployed is declining.

Chevron latest major to remove name from stations
NEW YORK - Chevron will pull its name from about 1,100 service stations in eastern states, the oil giant said Friday.

Scientists, lawyers mull effects of home robots
PALO ALTO, Calif. - Eric Horvitz illustrates the potential dilemmas of living with robots by telling the story of how he once got stuck in an elevator at Stanford Hospital with a droid the size of a washing machine.

Pratt: You better watch out: Santa song can reveal a lot about your God concept
God — the big spy in the sky, zapper ready, just waiting for you to mess up. Is this your view of God?

Rangel: More candidates chasing after fewer donor dollars
State Rep. Delwin Jones will be in Austin on Monday raising money and despite the deep recession the Lubbock Republican may have a good fundraiser because Texas House Speaker Joe Straus is hosting it.

With so many banks, branches, why the customer shortage?
As of June 30, there were 24 banks in Lubbock County with a total of 105 branches, and six credit unions, with 14 branches among them.

Export outlook underpins cotton rally off technical support area
Underpinned by U.S. export prospects, cotton futures rallied off key chart support and consolidated in light trading last week.

Polgar: A basic guide to chess pieces, how they are set up, move on board
A number of readers have asked me to go over how the chess pieces move. In this week's column, I will go over the basic movement of all chess pieces.

Hope you didn't show up for Carol of Lights on Friday night
A bit of this and a bit of that, while watching the powers-that-be tamper with a Texas Tech tradition.

Pheasant season holds promise of picture-perfect moments and birds
The first weekend in December remains a special time filled with cold morning jaunts and warm local hospitality as pheasant hunters from near and far look for their picture-perfect moment.

Police briefs
Robbery victim's gun used in shooting

Bankruptcies
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT

From our courts
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Family Promise giveaway offers relief from cold to those in need
Thousands of coats, scarves and mittens came as warm relief to Lubbock-area residents in need of extra layers before winter.

Water piped in from Lake Alan Henry critical for city's current, future needs
Our water supply is the single most pressing issue on the City Council's agenda right now in terms of Lubbock's long-term growth, viability and prosperity.

Your views
Reader offers cost-cutting proposal for health care

Your views
Interfaith forum explores Abrahamic heritage

Letter of the day
Deputy's keen eye, dedication appreciated

Letter of the day
Donations provide food for those in need

From our story comments
"Maybe Jesus is mad at us for distorting His teachings. You know forgiveness, compassion, caring for the poor, being peacemakers, meek, righteous, etc."

From our story comments
"What sort of authority do they have? Years from now, if nothing is done, what can this committee do, maybe say 'shame on you' and report it to the media?"

The Nutcracker: Featured guest dancers a vital part of Ballet Lubbock performance
Ballet Lubbock artistic director Yvonne Racz Key has altered the choreography in each of her 14 productions of "The Nutcracker" with Lubbock's ballet company.

Santa Cops spread Christmas cheer to youngsters
Rolandria Sangster's biggest smile Saturday morning came when she picked out the heart-shaped necklace that had the word "mom" on it.

Christmas observances
TODAY

Science Spectrum offers event filled with critters, fun
Mix a little candy, crafts, critters and liquid nitrogen and the formula for holiday family fun is complete.

You need to know
Church holiday information sought Churches may send information about Christmas observances to Heather Daniel at heather.daniel@lubbockonline.com.

You need to know
Suddenlink honors Lubbock employee Lucinda Escobar, a regional recruiter, has earned a prestigious Customer Service Hero Award, recognizing her exceptional efforts to serve customers, colleagues and the community. She was one of 12 Suddenlink employees to be honored. The award is based on nominations submitted by colleagues.

Kids can welcome big guy to Lubbock at Santa Land opening
Each December for more than half a century, Santa and Mrs. Claus have occupied a throne at Santa Land to hear the requests of children bold enough to speak their minds in the presence of what can be a personification of intimidation.

Meals on Wheels offers more than just food
Lubbock Meals on Wheels is a recipient of The Avalanche-Journal's Goodfellows campaign, which accepts donations from readers to benefit charitable organizations.

Lubbock High's FBLA group takes on projects in community
Community service is nothing new for Lubbock High School's Future Business Leaders of America. After all, they have provided services to numerous children, the elderly, the abused, and the terminally ill throughout the chapter's inception 17 years ago.

Things to do
TODAY

Sexting' more common among teens than you might think
WASHINGTON - Think your kid is not "sexting"? Think again.

Christmas observances
SUNDAY

Vaccine more available as flu subsides
ATLANTA - Swine flu infections continue to wane, just as vaccine is becoming plentiful enough that some communities are allowing everyone to get it, not just those in priority groups.

Long-term health care plan survives in Senate
WASHINGTON - Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes.

TxDOT considers closing some picnic areas
Several picnic areas along South Plains highways are being considered for closure or reassignment to county or city authority, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

Closed Elm Grove offers prorated fee refunds
Elm Grove Golf Club members will receive prorated refunds for membership fees they paid to the now-closed golf course, the head of the course's former management company said Friday.

Teenage driver killed in crash
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are investigating a fatal car accident that killed a 14-year-old driver and injured his 5-year-old brother Saturday afternoon in Bailey County.

Community Service
Lambert earns Girl Scouts Gold Award

Police briefs
Robbery victim's gun used in shooting

GESC food drive offers hope for holidays
What began more than 30 years ago in a garage has grown into an annual event collecting food and goods for the less fortunate.

Here's how to survive the holidays
Holiday happenings can turn hectic when a faulty oven makes you go cold turkey or when finding a parking spot feels more like finding a needle in a haystack.

Hernandez leads push for Lubbock County community college
A local attorney and former city councilman is rallying support for the creation of a community college in Lubbock County.

Santa Cops spread Christmas cheer to youngsters
Rolandria Sangster's biggest smile Saturday morning came when she picked out the heart-shaped necklace that had the word "mom" on it.

American college student gets solace from family after conviction
PERUGIA, Italy - Amanda Knox sought comfort from visiting family members Saturday on her first day in prison since being convicted of murdering her British roommate.

Early House agenda targets issues critical to South Plains
AUSTIN - The start of the 82nd Legislature is more than a year away, but issues critical to West Texas are already shaping up as priorities, at least in the House of Representatives.

Goodfellows lends hand to Salvation Army
The Salvation Army in Lubbock is one of this year's recipients of The Avalanche-Journal's Goodfellows campaign, which accepts donations from readers to benefit charitable organizations. Here's a little information about the agency:

Meals on Wheels offers more than just food
Lubbock Meals on Wheels is a recipient of The Avalanche-Journal's Goodfellows campaign, which accepts donations from readers to benefit charitable organizations.

Lessen stress to beat the holiday blues
If the thought of facing the holidays makes you want to curl up in the fetal position, you're probably not alone.

Science Spectrum offers event filled with critters, fun
Mix a little candy, crafts, critters and liquid nitrogen and the formula for holiday family fun is complete.

Health care reform could tax Post doctor's already-full schedule
POST - Another morning at the clinic. Far away in Washington, the debate over health care reform drags on, while here in West Texas, Ben Edwards is moving fast. He grabs the chart for his next patient, his ninth of the day, and enters Exam Room 5, where Alma Lopez, 51, waits to see the only doctor in town.

Officials: Open meetings penalties stiff
AUSTIN - The Texas Open Meetings Act has been in the books for 42 years. But for public officials such as Amarillo Mayor Debra McCartt, the punishment for violating it, even inadvertently, is too harsh - a fine of up to $500 and six months in jail.

Houston mayor drops Senate run, joins governor race
HOUSTON - Houston Mayor Bill White abandoned his campaign for U.S. Senate on Friday in favor of a run for Texas governor.

Officials warned families early on in Va. Tech shootings
BLACKSBURG, Va. - Some Virginia Tech administrators warned their families and ordered the president's office locked well before the rest of the campus was notified a gunman was on the loose, according to a revised state report on the deadliest shooting rampage in U.S. history.

GOP forces Dems to vote for cuts to home care providers
WASHINGTON - Senate Republicans forced Democrats to vote in favor of cutting billions from providers of home care for older people as partisan debate flared Saturday during a rare weekend session on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.

Across the nation
MADISON, Wis.

Nation briefs
ROCKVILLE, Md.

Teen displays no remorse in plea to brother's death
RISING SUN, Ind. - In front of a few friends but with his mother and father conspicuously absent, an Indiana teenager pleaded not guilty Friday to murdering his 10-year-old brother. A few blocks away, the grieving couple greeted well-wishers who had come to pay respects to their slain younger son.

American people once had free access to White House, president
WASHINGTON - The folks who sneaked into the president's state dinner are part of a long tradition of people showing up as they please at the People's House. It's just that the tradition vanished ages ago.

Long-term health care plan survives in Senate
WASHINGTON - Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes.

Obama seeks new ways to spur hiring
WASHINGTON - In his latest job creation effort, President Barack Obama is trying to find practical and politically feasible ways of spurring hiring among skittish employers.

Peace of mind vital to Americans as Obama goes to accept Nobel
WASHINGTON - He's the Nobel Peace Prize winner who just ordered 30,000 more troops to war. He's the laureate who says he doesn't deserve the award. He's not quite 11 months on the job and already in the company of Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama.

Vaccine more available as flu subsides
ATLANTA - Swine flu infections continue to wane, just as vaccine is becoming plentiful enough that some communities are allowing everyone to get it, not just those in priority groups.

Baucus says girlfriend merited nomination for U.S. attorney
WASHINGTON - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus defended recommending his girlfriend for appointment as Montana's U.S. attorney, saying Saturday his one-time staff member and the former state prosecutor is "highly qualified" but eventually withdrew her nomination.

Reagan adviser, ambassador Wilson dies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - William A. Wilson, the first American to serve as ambassador to the Vatican and a member of President Ronald Reagan's "kitchen cabinet" of advisers, has died. He was 95.

Daughter of pop singer Joel hospitalized after taking pills
NEW YORK - Alexa Ray Joel, the daughter of pop star Billy Joel and supermodel Christie Brinkley, was hospitalized after taking eight pills at her Manhattan apartment, a law enforcement official said Saturday.

Death notices
Teresa Barber, 54, of Big Spring died Dec. 2, 2009, at her residence. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.

Death notices
Jack Callaway, 82, of Hobbs, N.M., died Dec. 5, 2009. Services are pending with Chapel of Hope Funeral Home of Hobbs.

Elwyn Loyd McMillan
Services for Elwyn Loyd McMillan will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 7th at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Condolences can be made today from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Resthaven.

Celestine Rogers
Celestine Rogers, 57, of O'Donnell departed this life Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 at her residence. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at Christ Temple COGIC. Interment will follow at Peaceful Garden Memorial Park under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitations will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Griffin Mortuary.

Donald Floyd Thomas
FORT WORTH - Donald Floyd Thomas passed away in his home surrounded by family, Friday morning, Dec. 4, 2009. Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park.

Sarah Elizabeth Thompson
Sarah Elizabeth Thompson, 26, of Lubbock was born on Aug. 22, 1983 and walked into Heaven on Nov. 27, 2009 from Wichita Falls.

Jan Wampler
Services for Jan "J" Wampler, 72, of Lubbock will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 7, 2009 at LakeRidge United Methodist Church in Lubbock with Rev. Warren Martin and John Burk officiating. Burial will be in Becton Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home Lorenzo.

Annabelle (Ann) Allsup
Annabelle (Ann) Allsup, 83, of San Angelo died Thursday Dec. 3, 2009 at her residence.

Michael Koy Byrum
Tahoka, TX (Special) - Memorial services for Michael Koy Byrum, age 59, of Tahoka, Texas will be conducted 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 7, 2009 at the Church of Christ in Anton, TX with Moe Sanders and Mark Anna officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammons Funeral Home in Littlefield.

Dan Branch
Celebration of life services for Dan Branch, 29, of Lubbock will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Sunset Church of Christ with Jeff Smith officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. He passed from this life December 2, 2009 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

James Clint Gregory
James Clint Gregory, Jr., 78, of Lubbock and formerly of Petersburg, Texas , passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009.

Michael Koy Byrum
Tahoka, TX (Special) - Memorial services for Michael Koy Byrum, age 59, of Tahoka, Texas will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 7, 2009 at the Church of Christ in Anton, TX, with Moe Sanders and Mark Anna officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Hammons Funeral Home in Littlefield.

Frances J. "Janice" Linker
Memorial services for Frances J. "Janice" Linker, 85, of Lubbock will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in W.W. Rix Chapel at 1901 Broadway, Lubbock Texas. Gary Linker will officiate.

Matthew Ryan Love
Matthew Ryan Love - Beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, and friend. Our earthly angel graced us on May 27, 1987 and returned to his rightful place among the angels December 3, 2009 with family and friends at his side. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Redbud Baptist Church in Lubbock. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Martha Annette Elliott
Martha Annette Elliott went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 4, 2009. Martha was a faithful mother, wife, and a long term resident of Lubbock. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in the W.W. Rix Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, December 7, 2009 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Josephine V. Garcia (Memorial)
Four years ago today, we lay you to rest. Tear by tear, smile by smile, we treasure every memory of you until we meet again.

Walter F. Maloney
Walter F. Maloney, 82, of Sweetwater passed away Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2009 at McCoy Chapel of Memories with Joe Bagby officiating. Interment will be in Roscoe Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home of Sweetwater.

James Clint Gregory
James Clint Gregory, Jr., 78, of Lubbock and formerly of Petersburg, Texas , passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2009.

Catherine JoAnn Gorwoda Ptomey
Catherine JoAnn Gorwoda Ptomey, 80, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. A Memorial Service will be at Resthaven's Abbey Chapel, Saturday, December 5, 2009, at 10 a.m., 5740 West 19th Street, Lubbock, TX. A graveside service with interment will be at the Caseyville Cemetery in Caseyville, IL.

Maria Juanita Hernandez
Funeral services for Maria Juanita Hernandez, 65, of Lubbock will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2009 at Guajardo Funeral Chapels with Father Nelson Diaz officiating. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 at Guajardo Funeral Chapels.

Dale Lee Schwartz
Dale Lee Schwartz, age 75, passed away on December 1, 2009 in Lubbock, TX. Dale was a lifetime educator who impacted the lives of thousands of students.

Yvonne "Bonnie" Swinney
Yvonne "Bonnie" Swinney died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009. She was born Oct. 10, 1934 in Lubbock to Dora and Ernest Breedlove. In 1953, she graduated from Lubbock High School. For the next 3 years, she proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. On Sept. 2, 1956, she married Jim Bob Swinney. Because painting was such a significant part of her life, she was an active member of The West Texas Watercolor Society and the Western Federation Watercolor Society.

Aaron Hal Holt
Memorial Services have been set for Aaron Hal Holt, who died September 20, 2009. A Military Memorial Service will be held at V.F.W. Post 430, 22000 S. Soncy Rd (FM Rd 2590), Canyon, TX. on December 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. At the family's request, donations may be made to the V.F.W. in lieu of flowers.

Lady Raiders defend, shoot better than in last meeting with New Mexico
It was revenge the Lady Raiders wanted on Saturday, and revenge is exactly what they got.

Comeback falls short this time as New Deal's season comes to an end
AMARILLO - New Deal's shot at a second consecutive comeback victory came up just a few plays short.

Dahlberg: Jimmie Johnson stars on the Las Vegas Strip
LAS VEGAS - They said Jimmie Johnson was boring. Didn't like to put on a show.

OCU tops Wayland, stays perfect
EDMOND, Okla. - Jason Taylor scored 23 points, and Oklahoma Christian remained undefeated with a 74-69 victory over Wayland Baptist late Thursday.

Sports Rail
Gray tied for third at rodeo nationals

Sports Rail
Ropesville's Sears wins barrel racing

Sports Briefly
LEXINTON, Ky.

Roberson just wanted to win game
Pat Knight was willing to let John Roberson change the plan with less than a minute left and a 2-point margin in Tech's biggest game so far this season, but his concession came with one warning.

Freshman DBs learn quickly
It wasn't overly surprising to Texas Tech cornerbacks coach Brian Mitchell that D.J. Johnson would come in as a freshman and significantly help the Red Raiders' defense. Johnson's not so bold.

Dean gets Mustangs' minds back on basketball game
WOLFFORTH - When David Robertson swished a 3-pointer early in the third quarter Saturday night, giving Ponder a 14-point lead in the championship game of the Gene Messer Shootout, Coronado head coach Randy Dean sensed his team had its mind on something other than basketball.

Edwards' 'light just turned on'
With the prevalence of the spread offense in Texas high school football, young offensive linemen increasingly come into the Big 12 Conference with some knowledge and polish in pass protection.

Red Raiders Football Notebook
Bowl announcement today

Lady Raiders eager for another shot at New Mexico
Ashlee Roberson didn't want to admit it, but there was no doubt in her mind that revenge will be a factor today against New Mexico.

Oklahoma Christian outlasts LCU in fight for first in SAC
EDMOND, Okla. - Returning NAIA all-American Jason Taylor had 15 points and 11 rebounds and No. 16 Oklahoma Christian held off Lubbock Christian University 64-61 Saturday afternoon in an early battle for the Sooner Athletic Conference.

High school football playoffs
CLASS 5A

Cooley's three touchdown runs set pace in Borden County win
Borden County's Michael Cooley rushed the ball only three times in the first half Saturday night against Motley County in the six-man Division II football state semifinal.

Case of the stolen ball: Tech scrambles as game ball is grabbed
As hundreds of Texas Tech fans stormed the court-for the first time-after Mike Singletary's 3-point shot at the end of regulation Thursday, manager Kevin Pierson had one mission: get the game ball.

A chip off the old Brett: Younger Favre breaking records as Mississippi QB
JACKSON, Miss. - There's a guy named Favre who's having an MVP season, owns all the records you can name and has his team poised to win a title.

Troopers' scoring runs doom Tigers
WOLFFORTH - Every time Frenship appeared on the verge of taking control of its boys basketball game against El Paso Eastwood on Friday night, the Troopers responded.

American players think World Cup draw favorable to U.S. team
NEW YORK - U.S. soccer players were almost giddy Friday after a favorable World Cup draw gave them hope they'll reach the second round in South Africa next June.

Winning hand? Texans, Jaguars looking to stay in wild-card hunt
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Just hours after the Jacksonville Jaguars returned from another disappointing West Coast trip, quarterback David Garrard and tight end Marcedes Lewis called a meeting for the entire offense.

Cowboys can bump Giants out of playoff picture with a victory
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Bradie James reached into the past for a little inspiration as the Dallas Cowboys head into their most uncertain time of year: December.

No. 3 Texas faces final obstacle to national title game - Nebraska
ARLINGTON - This is it for the Texas Longhorns, the chance they've been waiting for since last December.

Spain, England and U.S. come out winners in World Cup draw
Six months before the World Cup begins in South Africa, Spain already has its first win.

SEC championship the rematch, the matchup everyone expected
ATLANTA - Back in those dog days of August, when the players were just reporting for two-a-days and no school is beyond dreaming of a title, this was the game everyone has circled on the schedule.

Hook 'em! UT headed to BCS title game
ARLINGTON - Colt McCoy dropped to a knee and looked straight down, a hand shielding his eyes. After all the mistakes and near-misses, his Texas Longhorns still had a chance to make it to the national championship game, yet the star quarterback was too overcome to watch.

Tide powers past Gators' defense to win SEC title
ATLANTA - Mark Ingram and Greg McElroy sliced up the fearsome Florida defense in Alabama's 32-13 win as Tim Tebow finally met his match, no matter how hard he tried to fire up his teammates.

Tiger's troubles widen his distance from blacks
Amid all the headlines generated by Tiger Woods' troubles - the puzzling car accident, the suggestions of marital turmoil and multiple mistresses - little attention has been given to the race of the women linked with the world's greatest golfer.

High School Football Playoff Results
CLASS 5A

No. 5 Kentucky holds off No. 10 UNC
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Freshman star John Wall shook off a leg injury to finish with 16 points, including the clinching free throws with 4 seconds remaining, and fifth-ranked Kentucky held off No. 10 North Carolina 68-66 on Saturday.

Woods takes golf into new year of uncertainty and uneasiness
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Practically every new twist in the shocking tale of Tiger Woods includes an aerial view of his Florida home where his troubles began, when he pulled his SUV out of the driveway and drove it into a tree.

Appalachian State defeats Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. - Armanti Edwards threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Matt Cline with 10 seconds to play, capping a wild last few minutes and giving Appalachian State a 35-31 victory against defending champion Richmond in the Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals.

Trinity tops Plainview in TechTel
CANYON - Parker Wentz and Kyle Wheeler scored 13 points, and 12th-ranked Trinity Christian pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Plainview 50-37 Saturday in the championship game of the AMA TechTel Tournament of Champions.

LCU faces Oklahoma Christian in early fight for conference lead
If someone had asked him month ago, Lubbock Christian University basketball coach John Copeland would have said he'd be happy with a 3-1 conference record going into Christmas.

Sports Briefly
NEWCASTLE, England

Hobbs gets better of Estacado in high-scoring battle of top teams
HOBBS, N.M. - Shelby Reeves scored 26 points, Jordan Lee added 23, and Hobbs held off fast-closing Estacado 99-94 Friday night in a showdown between two of the top teams from neighboring states.

Lady Mats take win vs. Riverside
ABILENE - Laura Rios scored 15 points and was perfect from the free-throw line, helping Estacado hold off El Paso Riverside, 68-64, in its final game at the Polk Key City Classic.

Monterey tops Abilene, earns Polk Key City semifinal berth
ABILENE - Kristyn Wilson scored a game-high 17 points Friday to help Monterey beat Abilene 64-41 and reach the semifinals of the Polk Key City Classic.

Yang takes 2-shot lead at Chevron
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Y.E. Yang managed to play good golf while coping with a big headache Friday, and his 7-under 65 gave him a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Chevron World Challenge.

Randolph leads Grizzlies past Mavericks
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Zach Randolph had 24 points and 15 rebounds, and O.J. Mayo added 25 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 98-82 on Friday night.

Area High School Basketball Tournament Results
GENE MESSER SHOOTOUT

Athletes hope new concussion rules ease peer pressure to play hurt
New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita is glad to see the NFL changing its concussion policies. Why? Because, he figures, the league is finally getting around to saving players from themselves.

Area high school basketball tournament results, schedules
GENE MESSER SHOOTOUT

Mammoth site opens to public in Waco
WACO - The Waco Mammoth Site opened Saturday, showcasing the remains of a prehistoric mammoth herd believed to have died in a mudslide and flooding some 68,000 years ago.

State briefs
DALLAS

Schools launch appeal on grooming policy ruling
NEW ORLEANS - A Southeast Texas school district asked a federal appeals court Friday to throw out a ruling that its enforcement of a grooming policy violated the rights of a kindergarten student who refuses to cut his hair for religious reasons.

Texas & Region
ODESSA

Houston snowfall earliest on record
HOUSTON - Houston had its earliest snowfall on record Friday, with several inches accumulating in counties southwest of the city.

FedEx to raise ground, home delivery rates
NEW YORK (AP) - FedEx will raise shipping rates for its ground and home delivery units by an average of 4.9 percent in January as it contends with weak freight demand.

U.S., Afghan troops meet little resistance since Obama's move
KABUL - U.S. Marines and Afghan troops have killed at least seven Taliban fighters during the first U.S.-led offensive since President Barack Obama announced a new American war plan this week, Afghan officials said Saturday.

NATO to supplement U.S. troop surge in Afghanistan
BRUSSELS - NATO allies will bolster the American troop surge in Afghanistan by sending at least 7,000 soldiers of their own, officials said Friday in pledges that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton described as crucial to turning the tide in the stalemated war.

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CONAKRY, Guinea

Around the world
MOSCOW

Philippine president declares martial law following massacre
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines - The Philippine president imposed martial law Saturday on a southern province where 57 people were killed in a political massacre, while security forces detained members of a powerful clan accused of plotting the attack and fomenting a rebellion.

U.S. Marines launch major Afghan offensive behind Taliban lines
KABUL - U.S. Marines swooped down behind Taliban lines in helicopters and Osprey aircraft Friday in the first offensive since President Barack Obama announced an American troop surge.

Afghanistan quietly building up own military force
KABUL - President Barack Obama has his troop surge. Afghanistan's beleaguered security forces have theirs.

Embargo as genocide? U.S. disputes Cuban medical claim
HAVANA - It was a story meant to captivate the United Nations: A dozen Cuban children with heart defects were forced to endure unnecessary surgery because the U.S. embargo blocked them from receiving American-made catheters.

Medvedev orders tightening of codes following deadly club fire
PERM, Russia - President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday demanded that Russia tighten its notoriously lax fire codes after the deadliest blaze since the Soviet era killed at least 107 people celebrating in a nightclub with a decorative twig ceiling and single exit.

Saudi oil minister: Oil prices perfect'
CAIRO - Saudi Arabia's oil minister said Saturday that current global oil prices are "perfect," as several key Arab OPEC members indicated the group was unlikely to change output levels when it meets later this month.

Irish actor Todd dies
ACTOR TODD DIES AT 90

Mexico shootouts leave 13 dead
MEXICO CITY (AP) - A pair of shootouts between troops and gunmen in northern Mexico have killed 13 people, including a bystander and a drug trafficker linked to the killing of a retired army officer.





 
 

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