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Best Sellers
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST SELLERS - 1. "The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower" by Stephen King (Scribner/Grant)

Books take a look at Boston's heritage
NEW YORK - Two new books on Boston take a look at the city's storied Irish heritage as well as its less well-known French connections.

Book treat for children 5 and older
"Can You See What I See? Cool Collections" (Scholastic/Cartwheel Books, $13.95) is the newest in Walter Wick's popular book series, and it's a real treat for ages 5 and older.

Gas Busters
Gas prices aren't driving sales in Amarillo for high-mileage two wheelers - bucking a national trend.

Oil & Gas Report
Intentions to Drill - Wheeler (Wildcat above 17000') Kaiser-Francis Oil Co., #1 Goad, 1815' from North & 2393' from East line, Sec. 15,A-4,H&GN, PD 17000'.

Hmmm! Hmmm! Good!
Not every cow is built alike and not every steak tastes the same.

Crop report shows cotton, corn increase
The October production forecast for Texas cotton and corn increased from the previous projection, according to the Texas Agricultural Statistics Service.

Farm Briefs: TCFA hires quality assurance assistant
Brad Lubbers has joined the staff of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association in Amarillo as quality assurance assistant.

Amber Waves: Livestock show benefits Panhandle
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a long way from Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle in miles, but it hasn't been so far away when it comes to dollars.

Local Swift & Co. expanding production
CACTUS - Local Swift & Co. employees may get a little Christmas bonus this year, due to the strategic repositioning of Swift's Greeley, Colo.-based beef processing capabilities.

Biz People
Recognized - Hastings Entertainment Inc. announced that Dave Moffatt has been named as vice president of human resources. He has 19 years' human resources experience.

New law could spell end of paper checks
The Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act could make checks a thing of the past - but not anytime soon.

Investing wisely more important than gold watch
The event was winding down. What had started out as a spirited retirement party for Louis Cox, a 47-year veteran of The Dallas Times Herald sports staff, had been reduced to a few family friends and some co-workers.

Baby, Its (Going To Be) Cold Outside
Franks Repair Plumbing has been around for more than 50 years, which means that, hopefully, youre aware that Franks does much more than plumbing.

Whos Caring For Your Loved One?
Twenty-three percent of those who turned 65 in 2000 will require nursing home care for at least a year at some point in their lives.

If I Had A Hammer
When the grandson, Brayden Cooper, began pounding the glass on the Four Seasons Sunroom display at the Tri-State Fair, grandpa and owner Brian Watson just sat back and watched.

At The Intersection Of Mold And Mildew
Its a bathroom. And its about style. In fact, its where quite a few minutes in the day are spent. Its an important place, the one room you tend to guard, whether from guests or ever-lurking hot-water-draining teenagers.

Whats On Your Roof?
Twenty-three percent of those who turned 65 in 2000 will require nursing home care for at least a year at some point in their lives.

USC routs Arizona State, 45-7
LOS ANGELES - Coach Pete Carroll and his Southern California Trojans kept hearing how lucky they were to beat California.

Bloom thinks NCAA rules are unfair
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Saturdays are the hardest for Jeremy Bloom.

King leads Howard Payne past McMurry, 42-39
BROWNWOOD - Adam King passed for 258 yards to lead Howard Payne to a 42-39 win against McMurry on Saturday at Gordon Wood Stadium

Victory over OSU makes Aggies South contenders
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Oklahoma's road to a second straight Big 12 South title just got a little longer.

College Football Today
Iowa sent No. 25 Ohio State to its third straight loss with a 33-7 rout. Iowa held Ohio State's offense to 27 yards rushing and 177 total yards in beating the Buckeyes for just the fourth time in 42 years.

USC widens lead over OU
On the eve of the season's first Bowl Championship Series standings, No. 1 Southern California increased its lead on No. 2 Oklahoma in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday.

Huskers rebound, slam Baylor
LINCOLN, Neb. - A week after getting benched in the worst loss in Nebraska history, quarterback Joe Dailey was in record-setting form in the Cornhuskers' 59-27 victory against Baylor on Saturday.

QB McNeal launches Aggies past Cowboys
STILLWATER, Okla. - As if Reggie McNeal didn't do enough on his own, he also got a big assist from Terrence Murphy.

A one-dimensional win
AUSTIN - Even Texas coach Mack Brown admits his passing game has hit the skids.

Big 12 Conference Summaries
Texas 28, Missouri 20

Notre Dame extends win streak against Navy to 41
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - There's no secret to Notre Dame's 41-game winning streak against Navy.

White atones for mistake; sluggish OU tops K-State
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Jason White spent much of the week touting a young Oklahoma teammate for the Heisman Trophy.

Sluggish Sooners hang on against K-State
MANHATTAN, Kan. - Jason White spent much of the week touting a young Oklahoma teammate for the Heisman Trophy.

ENMU gets third consecutive LSC win
PORTALES, N.M. - The Eastern New Mexico volleyball team picked up its third consecutive Lone Star Conference win with a sweep of Tarleton State Saturday.

BCS standings debut today
The best way to reach the Orange Bowl and play for a national title is to go undefeated.

Top 25 Fared
No. 1 Southern Cal (6-0) beat No. 15 Arizona State, 45-7. Key Stat: Matt Leinart completed 13-of-24 passes for 224 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another TD, helping Southern Cal take command early. Next: vs. Washington, Saturday.

Cradle of Coaches: Ex-Iowa coach Fry continues to influence game
IOWA CITY, Iowa - Six years after coaching his last football game, Hayden Fry leads the relaxed life of a retiree in the Nevada desert outside Las Vegas.

No. 10 Wisconsin rallies past No. 5 Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Scott Starks returned a fumble by Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton 40 yards for a touchdown in the closing minutes to lift 10th-ranked Wisconsin to a 20-17 win over No. 5 Purdue on Saturday.

Carving a niche
Bill Foster looks at people with an eye to detail these days.

Optical experts offer insights into buying eyeglasses
New eyeglasses can change your look dramatically and improve your sight. But it's not always easy to see clearly when it comes time to buy.

Big-name producer teams up with Sci Fi Channel
Michael De Luca, a former head of production at New Line and DreamWorks, is teaming up with the Sci Fi Channel for a miniseries called "Darwin's Children."

Cookbook author to demonstrate recipes Thursday
Remember when you attended cooking classes conducted by Southwestern Public Service Co. home economists?

ASCA to host poker tourney
Amarillo Senior Citizens Association, Inc. will sponsor another ASCA Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament at noon Nov. 6 at the center, at 1220 S. Polk St. Entry fee is $25 per person and includes a chicken-fried steak lunch. Tournament play begins at 1 p.m.

Out & About: Junior League Rummage Sale
The Junior League of Amarillo's Caribbean Nights Preview Party and Hidden Treasures Rummage Sale on Oct. 1-2 attracted a great crowd. The rummage sale is one of several fund-raisers replacing Funfest.

'The Lost Prince' airs today on PBS
More secrets of the British royal family spill out in the stately PBS miniseries "The Lost Prince."

Club Calendar
Amarillo Area Singles Dance Club - 6 p.m., Ritz Plaza (formerly Clarion Hotel), 7909 E. Interstate 40. Kickshikers. Cover charge. Call 356-9219.

Ex-NBA star spearheads Africa project
WASHINGTON - Kermit Washington had gone back to American University here on many occasions over the years - the night they retired his basketball jersey, the times he needed a gym to run his clinics for aspiring players.

Out & About: Art Force Gala on Oct. 8
Art Force held its 20th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 8 at Amarillo Botanical Gardens.

Tweed trendy for fall
Tweeds and other rough fabrics such as boucle are everywhere this season.

Kin-Searching: Celtic Festival ideal place to get feel for roots
Did any of your ancestors come from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, Cornwall in England, Galicia in Spain or Brittany in France?

Positive For Women: Amarillo ranks well as healthy place
Raise a glass of carrot juice and salute Amarillo.

On The Calendar
FALL CAREER EXPO, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, West Texas A&M University's Virgil Henson Activities Center Ballroom, Canyon. Call 651-2345.

Muzzling pet at veterinarian's office can be good medicine
If your veterinarian asks you to muzzle your pet during an examination, don't be offended, as sometimes muzzling can be good medicine.

Foundation boosts Opportunity School program
Parents are a child's first teacher. And thanks to a $32,000 grant from the Sybil B. Harrington Fund, families of children in care at Opportunity School's Grand Street campus will continue to learn and to grow.

Box set will introduce Bruce to new generation
Lenny Bruce is everywhere and nowhere 38 years after telling his last joke.

Celebrate 2004 slated Oct. 26
Get a jump on holiday hints during Celebrate 2004 as area Family and Consumer Sciences extension agents share ideas on cooking, decorating and gift-giving. The annual event will be at 1 and at 6 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Texas A&M Extension and Research Center, 6500 W. Amarillo Blvd.

It takes two people to cope with illness
WALNUT CREEK, CALIF. - "To have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death us do part."

Out & About: Make-A-Wish anniversary
Former recipients of the Make-A-Wish Foundation's dream wishes gladly shared their stories at the foundation's 20th anniversary gathering Oct. 10 at Thompson Park.

Dollywood theme park to expand in 2005
PIGEON FORGE, TENN. - Dolly Parton's Dollywood theme park is getting bigger.

Art Beat: Artist shows love of color, music in exhibit
Debbie Hannah Skinner has paintings at Against The Wall, 4310 S. Western St. They display the way she "enjoys the vivid colors and unpredictable textures which can be achieved with watercolor."

Charger plates making a comeback
To dress up a table, more restaurants - and home entertainers, as well - are getting back to using chargers. These chargers are not the San Diego variety, nor are they the type that allow the jerk at the next table to talk incessantly on his cell phone.

Celtic Festival & Craft Faire: Event to offer activities for all
The seventh annual Celtic Festival & Craft Faire, featuring music, dance and demonstrations, will be Saturday and Oct. 24 at the Rex Baxter Building on the Tri-State Fairgrounds.

Arts, crafts show scheduled Friday
The 32nd annual Arts & Crafts Show sponsored by Amarillo Federation of Women's Clubs is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the Federation building, 2001 Civic Circle.

Out & About: BSA Lyceum on Oct. 12
Former Republican Sen. Fred Thompson spoke Oct. 12 at the Baptist St. Anthony's Foundation annual Lyceum at the Amarillo Civic Center.

Dear Abby: 'Nature Boy' retrieves newspaper in the nude
DEAR ABBY: Six months ago, I met a great guy I'll call Joe. Things have gotten serious and we have discussed living together.

Can-Do Attitude: Scouts tackle challenge
or more than two decades, Habitat for Humanity of Amarillo has partnered with a number of organizations to bring the dream of home ownership to families whose circumstances would have prevented them otherwise.

Geiberger holds on for first win since 1999
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Brent Geiberger started with consecutive birdies and never wavered - not when he topped a fairway metal on No. 13 and not when he faced a knee-knocker for par on the next hole.

Els, Westwood advance to final in world tourney
VIRGINIA WATER, England - Defending champion Ernie Els beat Padraig Harrington 5 and 4 Saturday to stay on course for a record sixth title in the World Match Play Championship.

Improved putting helps Lehman gain share of lead at Greensboro
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Tom Lehman turned 40, and suddenly the putts stopped falling.

Gorillas win exhibition
Mike Corneau scored with six seconds left in regulation on an assist from Mark DeSantis in the Gorillas' 3-2 exhibition win over the Lubbock Cotton Kings Saturday night at the Cal Farley Coliseum.

The 'morning after pill' stirs debate
CHICAGO - Some see easy access to emergency contraception as a way to drastically reduce teen pregnancy, already on the decline since the early 1990s.

Medical Rounds
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy hosts its Fall Career Fair from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m today and Tuesday.

Friday Rewind
The Demons held the Longhorns to minus-7 offensive yards in the second half.

Quick Hits
n Down to the Wire: For the second week in a row, Plainview lost a heartbreaker. The Bulldogs took a 34-31 lead on Spencer Bryson's 27-yard field goal in the first possession of overtime. On the Tigers' first play of their possession, Tyler Lyons threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Jonathan Kitley to win 38-34.

Texico's running game overwhelms Loving, 53-26
LOVING, N.M. - It was a big clash of the two top-ranked little schools, but defending state champion Texico's running game was too much for Loving on Friday night.

Late H.S. Football Games
Clayton Spradling ran for 144 yards to help San Jacinto Christian Academy to a 69-20 victory against El Paso Immanuel on Saturday in a TAPPS Six-man Division I District 1 game.

High School Scorelist
Abilene 52, Midland 14

Dumas loses game but wins match
HEREFORD - The third-ranked Dumas volleyball team lost one streak but extended a more important one in Hereford.

Lady Sandies KO Tascosa in five games
The fourth-ranked Amarillo High Lady Sandies certainly have lofty goals on the horizon - including a state tournament berth.

Area Standings
For Texas districts, the numbers in parenthesis are high school enrollments used to determine playoff brackets in Class 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A. The playoff-qualifying team from each district with the largest enrollment will be in the Division I playoff bracket.

Canyon Invitational
Team Totals: 1. Perryton, 49. 2. Palo Duro, 81. 3. Canyon, 82. 4. Amarillo High, 87. 5. Tascosa, 118. 6. Lubbock Cooper, 163. 7. Caprock, 164. 8. Odessa Permian, 168. 9. Borger, 209.

Metro Roudnup: Canyon claims second district crown in a row
The Canyon Lady Eagles, sparked by a balanced offense, claimed their second district title in a row Saturday pounding Perryton 25-15, 25-13, 25-12 in a District 1-3A match at Canyon High.

Class by themselves
Despite a new school, a new course and largely a new team, the Canyon girls cross country team continued an old habit Saturday morning in the Canyon Invitational - dominating.

Houston draws even with Cards, 6-5
HOUSTON - Julian Tavarez must have forgotten about Carlos Beltran when he said the St. Louis Cardinals didn't think the Houston Astros were so special.

Yanks set offensive records in Game 3
BOSTON - The New York Yankees had a record-breaking Saturday night on offense and forced the Boston Red Sox to focus on trying to pull off a history-making comeback in the AL championship series.

Ray Boone dies at 81
SAN DIEGO - Two-time All-Star infielder Ray Boone, patriarch of a three-generation baseball family, died early Sunday following a long illness. He was 81.

Yankees bounce Boston
BOSTON - The New York Yankees kept circling the bases, battering Boston's beleaguered pitching staff.

Bambino home run bat will be auctioned
NEW YORK - The greatest worry about the auction of the bat Babe Ruth swung to hit the first home run in Yankee Stadium - against the Boston Red Sox, of all teams - is that this brown beauty of a Louisville Slugger could wind up in the wrong hands.

Boston tops Yankees in 12 innings
BOSTON - Down to their last three outs of the season, the Boston Red Sox rallied - against Mariano Rivera, the New York Yankees and decades of disappointment.

Blast off: Rocket shuts down Cards
HOUSTON - Roger Clemens isn't done yet, and neither are the Houston Astros.

Sports Scene: Fan sues Florida Marlins over ball thrown into stands
MIAMI - A baseball fan sued the Florida Marlins, alleging his face was bloodied by a souvenir baseball thrown into the stands by a player at a World Series game last October.

My Turn: Gauntlet received; here's one right back at you
On a personal note, those of you who read Friday's "Get Out!" and saw a column by Chip "Don't Call Me Cahmdler" Chandler in which he tossed a gauntlet my way.

Chinese fans embrace Yao during preseason game
BEIJING - The crowd chanted Yao Ming's name all game, soaking up the novelty of the NBA in another tribute to a player who is fast becoming a one-man basketball marketing force in China.

Hockey-mad Canada braces for long winter of discontent without the NHL
MONTREAL - Instead of the beloved Canadiens, rock bands Van Halen and Incubus will be playing soon at the Bell Centre. "Hockey Night in Canada" - must TV viewing for fans from Newfoundland to Yukon - has been replaced by a triple bill of Hollywood films, starting off with Disney's "Dinosaur."

Sports On The Air
Buccaneers at Rams (KVII, cable ch. 8) 8 p.m.

Sports On The Air
Texans at Titans (KFDA, cable ch. 12) noon

Pro Rodeo: Texas bull riders big winners
What a way to wrap up the regular season with two big winners in Columbus, Ohio.

What's Going On
Today's schedule for Amarillo-metro high school varsity teams, area colleges, Amarillo minor-league professional teams and other events:

IndyCar champ Kanaan finishes all laps to take 2nd
FORT WORTH - While his Brazilian buddy got to climb the fence after finally winning another race, Tony Kanaan completed a more impressive feat in his IndyCar Series championship season.

Rudd enjoys racing with the kids
CONCORD, N.C. - Although four other drivers age 40 and older have announced their retirement plans in the last 10 months, 48-year-old Ricky Rudd doesn't plan on leaving the Nextel Cup Series anytime soon.

Johnson pulls off season sweep
CONCORD, N.C. - Jimmie Johnson can't erase one crash and one engine failure in the first four races of NASCAR's Chase for the Championship, but a victory in Saturday night's UAW-GM 500 at the Lowe's Motor Speedway proved he hasn't given up on the championship just yet.

Sadler succeeding with help from Jarrett
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - If Elliott Sadler wins the NASCAR Nextel Cup championship, one of the first things he says he plans to do is ask Robert Yates Racing teammate Dale Jarrett to join him on stage at the awards banquet in New York in December.

Quick crash recovery key to win
CONCORD, N.C. - All 10 drivers in the Chase for the Championship finished on the lead lap Saturday night at the Lowe's Motor Speedway.

On The Agenda
n Amarillo City Commission: Tuesday, 3 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 509 S.E. Seventh Ave. After a 2:30 p.m. work session, the commission will consider purchasing property for an emergency apparatus storage facility for the fire, police and emergency management departments and contracts for sewer and water distribution system improvements.

Calendar
Pioneer Gun Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Amarillo Civic Center South Exhibit Hall

Celebrating 75 Years
Bryan Wilber and his wife, Ginger, look over some memorabilia Friday during Amarillo College's 75th Anniversary Gala at the Amarillo Country Club.

Education News
Clarendon College - CLARENDON - The Multicultural Club will host a cookout and games in the Bairfield Activity Center at 6 p.m. today.

Groups step up activity
It may seem like President Bush has the Texas vote in the bag, but that doesn't mean the Potter-Randall Democratic Club is ready to give up - or, for that matter, that College Republicans at West Texas A&M University are taking anything for granted.

Guns drawn? Issue arises in search of farmland
MORTON COUNTY, Kan. - The family whose farmland is being searched for evidence, possibly bodies, and the leader of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation disagree about whether authorities drew guns when serving search warrants on the family.

Calendar
Early Voting, Randall County: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Randall County Courthouse, 401 15 St., Canyon; Randall County Annex, 4111 S. Georgia St. and Region 16 Service Center, 5800 Bell St.

Candidates cite experience in battle for prosecutor for Swisher, Hale counties
Candidates vying to replace a long-time incumbent county prosecutor in Swisher and Hale counties have come out swinging.

Amarilloan critical after series of events
An Amarillo woman was in critical condition Sunday from a reported suicide attempt after she reportedly struck a motorcyclist with a stolen car earlier in the day.

Trial attorney vs. incumbent
The race for 108th District judge pits an experienced trial attorney against an incumbent with 16 years on the bench.

Meet Your Neightbor: No rest for the retired
Though it has been 10 years, Natrelle Long still hasn't gotten used to being a first lady.

List of property unclaimed in state tops $4 million
There's more than $4 million laying around, waiting to be claimed by Amarilloans.

Unveiling
Stanley Schaeffer, a West Texas A&M University alumnus from Dimmitt, lets "Tenacious" run free during a Saturday unveiling ceremony.

Local, area bands score high in UIL competition
Warm and breezy weather provided the perfect setting for area marching bands to strut and sparkle at the University Interscholastic League Region I Marching Context on Saturday.

Amarillo cadet picked captain at West Point
Amarillo's Ryan Boeka is in pretty good company.

Incumbent faces former employee in race for Deaf Smith County sheriff
DEAF SMITH COUNTY - An incumbent sheriff touting achievements of the Deaf Smith County Sheriff's Office faces a challenger who wants to reach out to the community.

Call To Action: Citychurch Outreach
City Church Ministry needs volunteers for afternoons for tutoring children, mentoring, feeding, recreation program, homework, reading and special projects.

Campagin quiet in Texas, but not elsewhere
Sharp-looking and colorful, a two-sided flyer arrived at our house recently, the first piece of mass-mail in this presidential campaign.

Events scheduled for chemistry week
The Panhandle Plains Local Section of the American Chemical Society will observe national chemistry week starting Saturday at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center with the theme "Health and Wellness!"

Seliger, King Miller face off for Senate again
After a summer of relative calm, Texas Senate District 31 politics are stirring again.

Mike Galindo
CHILDRESS - Mike Galindo, 49, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004.

It's a battle for 19th congressional district
Given that the presidential election has been a huge issue in the 19th congressional district race, it might have been inevitable the contest for the district's seat would see the same acrimonious, partisan wrangling that has marked the race for the White House.

Kansas search continues
Authorities continued their search for evidence, possibly bodies, on a Kansas farm "as soon a sunlight broke" Sunday, said an investigation spokesman who would say little else about the process.

Reach Out...Volunteer! of the day
Volunteer Activities: They have been volunteering for 12 years and deliver meals to homebound clients every Wednesday. Their three daughters also helped with meal deliveries when they were in high school, so this has been a family affair.

Remembering Keitha
Kem Lester visits the grave of her sister Keitha Morris in Claude. Keitha was murdered in 1969 outside Austin. The man who confessed to killing her was recently released from prison.

Candidates for Wheeler sheriff say it's a contest among friends
WHEELER COUNTY - The outcome of the race for Wheeler County sheriff may hinge on a friendly rivalry.

Rock-a-thon to benefit cancer research
The Clarendon Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will have a rock-a-thon from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 23 to raise money for the department president's special project of cancer aid and research.

Call To Action: Partners in Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Partners in Palo Duro Canyon State Park needs volunteers to help in the Visitor Center. Volunteers will choose a four-hour shift weekly.

Volunteer Of The Day: Tomi Lowe
Volunteer Activities: Lowe has volunteered with the auxiliary for the past 12 years.

America's teacher
Although he's been called America's Teacher, Ron Clark never intended to be one - maybe a reporter or a spy, but never a teacher.

Expect long lines at early voting
Early voting starts Monday for races ranging from constable to president.

Fire at Casa de Warren sends one to hospital
A 37-year-old man was sent to Northwest Texas Hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire in an Amarillo apartment complex Sunday afternoon.

Write-ins could affect Potter, Randall constable races
When it comes to the constable elections this year, the question is more than who will be the best person for the job.

It's All Trew: Victorian era marked by colorful confusion
Anything remotely connected to the Victorian age will bedazzle the eyes with loud colors and strange color combinations.

Serving Up Fun
Joshua Huseman gets into the Halloween spirit at Saturday's St. Mary's School Fall Carnival.

Roundup of Regional Candidates for 2004 Election
Texas - Armstrong - Commissioner Precinct 1 - John Britten.

A Day In The Life: Laundry owner keeps it clean
Lori Jones arrives early to open the laundry she and her husband have run for six years now.

Tagliabue: New stadium could mean a Super Bowl
IRVING - A new stadium could mean the first Super Bowl for the Dallas area.

Tagliabue visits proposed Cowboys stadium site
ARLINGTON - NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue on Saturday toured what may become the Dallas Cowboys' new home as part of his three-day visit to boost support for the stadium project.

NFL Standings
AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Eagles drub Carolina in NFC title game rematch
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles didn't need their best offensive effort to beat injury-depleted Carolina in a rematch of last season's NFC championship game.

Titans need home edge back
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Playing at home used to be a given advantage for the Tennessee Titans, then they lost their first two games at The Coliseum this season.

NFL Roundup: Favre passes Starr in Packers books
DETROIT - Maybe getting away from Lambeau Field was just what the Green Bay Packers needed.

Cowboys wary of Roethlisberger-led Steelers
IRVING - Bill Parcells has a favorite line about rookies who blaze onto the scene: "Don't put him in Canton yet."

Pennington leads Jets to comeback victory
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Chad Pennington could feel the pressure of trying to make franchise history weighing down his teammates.

Eagles, Panthers set for title game rematch
PHILADELPHIA - Donovan McNabb watched helplessly from the sideline while the Carolina Panthers wrapped up a stunning victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in last season's NFC championship game.

Patriots survive Seattle for No. 20 in a row
FOXBORO, Mass. - Tom Brady lost his helmet and a fumble on a hard hit, then threw an interception that jeopardized New England's NFL-record winning streak. But he recovered enough to throw a long completion - or so the officials ruled - that helped extend the streak.

Around The NFL
Tampa Bay (1-4) at St. Louis (3-2) (8 p.m.). Two teams coming off big victories, with Tampa Bay getting its first of the year against New Orleans and St. Louis staying close in the NFC West by beating Seattle.

Ouch!: Steelers turn late Cowboys fumble into winning TD in 24-20 victory
DALLAS - The Dallas Cowboys spent a week comparing Pittsburgh rookie quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to a young Dan Marino.

Sunday's Summaries
Packers 38, Lions 10

Texans topple Titans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Maybe now the Texans won't hear so much about the team they replaced in Houston.

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Juan Serrano
Juan Serrano, 52, of Amarillo, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004.

Gregory Paul Watson
Gregory Paul Watson, 40, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004.

Margarette White
Margarette White, 92, of Amarillo died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004.

Keith S. Stinnett
FREDERICK, Okla. - Keith S. Stinnett, 53, formerly of Amarillo, Texas, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004.

Kathryn Ann Forrester
HOUSTON -- Kathryn Ann Forrester, 39, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004.

Lloyd M. Simpson
PAMPA - Lloyd M. Simpson, 86, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004.

Sara DeWoody
DALLAS - Sara DeWoody, 87, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004.

Maxine Cox
SUNRAY - Maxine Cox, 87, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, in Dumas.

James Elbert Auldridge
FRITCH - James Elbert Auldridge, 78, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004.

Mary Parker Thompson
Mary Parker Thompson, 90, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004.

Charles E. Howell Sr.
FRITCH - Charles E. Howell Sr., 76, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, in Knoxville, Tenn.

James Millard Wilson Sr.
BORGER - James Millard Wilson Sr., 92, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, in Amarillo.

Imogene Silcott
PAMPA - Imogene Silcott, 98, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004.

Services Pending
Glenna Ruth Rockholt Forrester, 65, of Quanah died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, in Lubbock. Smith Funeral Home.

Ruth Rockholt Forrester
QUANAH - Ruth Rockholt Forrester, 65, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, in Lubbock.

Reuben James Burkhalter
Reuben James Burkhalter, 25, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004.

Services Pending
Lorene Helton, 84, of Amarillo died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004. Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40.

Robert Bennett Doak
RIO RANCHO, N.M. - Robert Bennett Doak, 73, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004.

Wynta Dorris Dudley
Wynta Dorris Dudley, 84, of Amarillo died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004.

Vivian Samora Alvarez
Vivian Samora Alvarez, 84, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004.

Julia R. Aguilar
DIMMITT - Julia R. Aguilar, 76, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004.

Alice M. Howard
Alice M. Howard, 95, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004.

Dessie Mae Hanbury
DALHART - Dessie Mae Hanbury, 94, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004.

All Obits - Text Only
Wynta Dorris Dudley, 84, of Amarillo died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004.

All Obits - Text Only
Gregory Paul Watson, 40, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004.

Geneva Frances Freeman
Geneva Frances Freeman, 75, of Amarillo died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004.

George C. Miller
LUBBOCK - George C. Miller, 86, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004.

Melvin Day Vantine
WEATHERFORD - Melvin Day Vantine, 89, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004.

Rudy Keith Lee
ALTO, N.M. - Rudy Keith Lee, 54, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004.

Editorial: Seliger earns re-election nod Keep GOP lawmaker on the job
State Sen. Kel Seliger is running in yet another election, an exercise that has occupied a great deal of his time in 2004.

Letters To The Editor: Kerry downgrades nation; Bush lifts it up
Do you get mad when the presidential candidates make certain statements?

Once and for all: Nix constables
Potter County Judge Arthur Ware takes a dim view of the Texas Legislature's inability to do what's right by the counties.

Letters To The Editor: A better use of time and treasure
It was reported in the news that Travis and Mann middle schools and Palo Duro High School were not quite up to par according to the Texas skills test.

Guest Column: Some tips on how to improve Buffalo Lake
An Oct. 3 Amarillo Globe-News editorial suggested that a new name should be considered for Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. While this may be warranted due to the fact that the lake frequently dries up, the refuge has more important concerns than its name.

Horsley: Spaciness might be catching - or handed down
A month ago we moved my mom into our house for a while. She wasn't happy in her independent living apartment, partly because she's not as independent as she wishes she were, and partly because having her near family seemed a good idea.

Editorial: Better early than never
Let the ballot counting begin.

Monday Briefing
A shot in the arm: Give some credit to Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital System for putting the health of the community above its bottom line. BSA offered last week to give as many as 150 doses of flu vaccine to Northwest Texas Healthcare System, its main Amarillo competition.

2005 Pronghorn Season
This year's pronghorn season ended Oct. 10, but it's not too early to start planning for the 2005 season.

Cooler temperatures make fall fishing great on local lakes
While local hunters have sharpened their shooting skills on dove and are eagerly anticipating the beginning of quail, duck and goose season Oct. 30, it might come as a surprise that some of the best anglers in our region are having fantastic fishing on Panhandle lakes as the water temperatures are slowly cooling to the preferred temperature for maximum feeding activity.

Pronghorn prolific in Panhandle, Trans Pecos
Each October, a few hundred Texas hunters step into the wide-open remnants of ancient Texas to pursue our oldest and most extraordinary game animal.

Halloween on Sunday: Coincidence or offense?
NEWNAN, Ga. - Across the Bible Belt this Halloween, some little ghosts and goblins might get shooed away by the neighbors - and some youngsters won't be allowed to go trick-or-treating at all - because the holiday falls on Sunday.

Four soldiers from Fort Hood killed in Iraq
FORT HOOD - Four Fort Hood soldiers, including one from Texas, have been killed in Iraq, according to the Defense Department.

Family trapped with painful past after confessed murderer is freed
She wouldn't die. He didn't care enough in the end to let her live.

Dallas diocese joins protest of gay bishop
DALLAS - The Episcopal Diocese of Dallas has joined nine other dioceses nationwide in a conservative network created to protest the national denomination's approval of an openly gay bishop.

Bush home restoration to be finished by spring
MIDLAND - Restoration on a home where President Bush lived is expected to be completed in the spring.

Former aide to the late lieutenant governor dies
AUSTIN - Robert Anthony Proffitt, who spent more than three decades working as a political strategist within Texas' state government, including as a press secretary, campaign director and fund-raiser for the late Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock, died Sunday. He was 61.

Across The State: Boy accidentally kills 6-year-old brother
MIDLOTHIAN - A 13-year-old accidentally shot and killed his 6-year-old brother after being told by an adult relative to move a loaded firearm from one location to another, authorities said Saturday.

Southlake fire lieutenant fired after students hosed down
FORT WORTH - A veteran firefighter from the Southlake Department of Public Safety has been fired for supervising the hosing down of the Southlake Carroll band and color guard, injuring 13 students.

Bands, singers make political statements
NEW YORK - After watching world events unfold, after hearing of too many deaths in too many places, Good Charlotte had something to say.

Noted cardinal dies
SANTIAGO, Chile - Juan Francisco Fresno, the cardinal who played a key role in efforts to restore democracy in Chile during the military dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet, died Thursday of kidney failure, Roman Catholic Church authorities said. He was 90.

Battles for state legislatures mimic national struggles
Polarized voters, almost perfectly divided between the two parties, and the balance of power hang on hard-fought, expensive campaigns in a few key areas.

Colorado vote looking to be tight
DENVER - Colorado may end up writing an ugly sequel to 2000's Florida election nightmare.

Remains found of second victim of explosion at Army plant in Tenn
MILAN, Tenn. - Army officials searching the site of an ammunition plant explosion have found partial remains of a second victim, thought to be a plant employee.

Hundreds of thousands fail to apply for federal aid
A new study says hundreds of thousands of college students who may be eligible for federal financial aid don't get it for a simple reason - they don't apply.

Who's Talking Today
ABC's "This Week" - Govs. Jeb Bush, R-Fla., and Ed Rendell, D-Pa. 8 a.m. KVII.

Thousands line up for flu vaccine
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Seventy-year-old Homer Fink spent eight hours sitting next to a supermarket Halloween display to get a flu shot that he wasn't able to get at five other places.

Check This Out
ALDERSON, W.Va. - Residents of this small community are adjusting to having celebrity homemaker Martha Stewart as their neighbor in the federal prison camp outside town, where the maven of good taste says "everyone is nice."

Great race to 270 shifts into overdrive
WASHINGTON - Eight states worth 99 electoral votes are up for grabs in the closely fought presidential race, with the White House going to whoever conquers this shrinking battlefield.

Phoenix officials question alleged driver of truck that caused 11-car crash
PHOENIX - Police on Sunday questioned a man they think was driving a stolen truck loaded with illegal immigrants that smashed into other vehicles and rolled over, killing six people and seriously injuring 15.

'60s guitarist dies
BELLEVILLE, Ontario - Bruce Palmer, bass guitarist for 1960s folk rock band Buffalo Springfield, has died. He was 58.

In The World: Some Mexicans protest building store near ancient ruins
TEOTIHUACAN, Mexico - About 300 protesters, some wearing traditional Aztec headdresses and dancing to a steady drum beat, rallied Sunday near the entrance of the ancient ruins of Teotihuacan to protest the construction of a Wal-Mart-owned store nearby.

Helicopter crash, church blasts mar Ramadan
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Explosions hit five churches in Baghdad, and two U.S. Army helicopters crashed elsewhere in the capital, killing two American soldiers and wounding two others, as violence flared while Iraqi Muslims began marking the holy month of Ramadan.

Amputee ready to get back into war arena
FORT BRAGG, N.C. - George Perez still feels the sweat between his toes when he exercises.

Today in History
In 1919, the Radio Corporation of America was created.

17-term Republican vies for House spot
WASHINGTON - Having served 17 terms, Illinois Rep. Phil Crane is the most senior Republican in the House. His quest for an 18th is proving difficult and has party strategists scrambling to fend off a challenge from Democrat Melissa Bean.

Congress party wins Indian vote
BOMBAY, India - India's Congress party and its allies triumphed over rival Hindu nationalists Saturday in a key state election that was seen as a test of the popularity of Sonia Gandhi - the Italian-born leader of the country's governing coalition.

Report: Money gap widens for Hispanic, black households
WASHINGTON - The enormous wealth gap between white families and blacks and Hispanics grew larger after the most recent recession, a private analysis of government data finds.

Church bombings preventing Iraqi Christians from worship
BAGHDAD, Iraq - For the first time in their lives, Widad Mikho and her sister Neshwan will not attend Mass on Sunday, too frightened after a series of church bombings across Baghdad.

Group joins bin Laden
BAGHDAD, Iraq - The most feared militant group in Iraq, the movement of terror mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, declared its allegiance Sunday to Osama bin Laden, saying it had agreed with al-Qaida on strategy and the need for unity against "the enemies of Islam."

Kerry blames Bush for flu vaccine shortage
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The presidential candidates found new ways to go negative Saturday, President Bush accusing his Democratic challenger of putting politics ahead of the war on terror and Sen. John Kerry claiming Bush tried to hide the fact that the nation was running short of flu vaccine.

Kerry charges privatization in Bush's plans
WASHINGTON - Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry accused President Bush on Sunday of planning a surprise second-term attempt to privatize Social Security, and forecast a "disaster for America's middle class." Republican party chairman Ed Gillespie called the charge "just flat inaccurate."

People In The News: DeNiro skips two Italian events
LOS ANGELES - Actor Robert DeNiro said "serious communications problems" led him to miss two appearances in Italy.

People In The News: Lee performs halftime show with Husker marching band
LINCOLN, Neb. - Drummer Tommy Lee has played plenty of stadium shows with his band Motley Crue.

Poll: Military members, families have doubts about Iraq strategy
WASHINGTON - Members of the military and their families say the Bush administration underestimated the number of troops needed in Iraq and put too much pressure on inadequately trained National Guard and reserve forces, according to a poll released Saturday.

I-95 reopens after storm triggers 17 accidents
WHITE MARSH, Md. - Traffic resumed flowing smoothly on Interstate 95 on Sunday, a day after more than 90 vehicles crashed in a string of collisions apparently triggered by a blinding storm.

Around the World: Pope's peace work noted on anniversary
VATICAN CITY - Thousands of well-wishers have showered Pope John Paul II with greetings for the 26th anniversary of his election as pontiff, many of them thanking him for speaking out against preventive war, his spokesman said Saturday.

British troops may redeploy
LONDON - The United States has asked Britain to redeploy hundreds of troops from southern Iraq, the Defense Ministry said Sunday amid reports the troops will move to the Baghdad area to back up Americans planning a major offensive against insurgents in Fallujah.

Former Rams player dies
FRESNO, Calif. - Tommy Kalmanir, a starting halfback on the 1951 Los Angeles Rams championship team and former Oakland Raiders assistant coach, died Tuesday of pneumonia. He was 78.

Colleges could get bonuses for number of at-risk graduates
SANTA FE, N.M. - State officials have come up with an idea to encourage universities and two-year colleges to ensure that at-risk students graduate: pay bonuses to schools based on the number of such students earning degrees.

Pierre Salinger dies of heart attack
NEW YORK - Pierre Salinger, who served as President John F. Kennedy's press secretary and later had a long career with ABC News, has died, the network said Saturday.

Space crew docks by hand after approaching too fast
KOROLYOV, Russia - The Soyuz spacecraft closed in on the international space station at dangerously high speed Saturday, forcing the U.S.-Russian crew to put on the brakes, abandon autopilot and manually dock the Soviet-era capsule in an unplanned and tricky maneuver.

Today in History
In 1685, King Louis XIV revoked the Edict of Nantes, which had established legal toleration of France's Protestant population, the Huguenots.

Mr. and Mrs. Krug
Kathryn and H.B. Krug of the Kelton community celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family reunion Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Kelton school.

Davis - Hardwick
Aimee Davis of Amarillo and Isaac Hardwick of Englewood, Colo., were married Saturday, Oct. 16, at The Wedding Chapel.

Buckner - Davis
Tera Ray Buckner and Scotty Davis, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, Oct. 9, at Ceta Canyon Chapel in Ceta Canyon. The Rev. Bob Thomas officiated.

Flores - Heath
Bryanna Flores and Phillip Heath, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, Oct. 16, at Amarillo Fellowship Church. The Rev. Thomas Robertson officiated.

Miller - Philley
Tiffany Denise Miller of Amarillo and Shannon Stephen Philley of Claude were married Saturday, Oct. 16, at Claude United Methodist Church.

Hamilton - Errington
Heather Hamilton and Jarred Errington, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, Oct. 16, at Bolton Street Baptist Church. The Rev. Leon Green officiated.

Roush - Witt
Ashley Roush and Ryan Witt, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, Oct. 2, at Country Home Weddings in Canyon. The Rev. Brad Small officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnston
Virginia Lee and Donald E. Johnston are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception today in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Canyon.

Lady Buffs drop four-game match to Texas A&M Kingsville
After falling into a two-game hole Saturday, the West Texas A&M volleyball team could not climb out.

Costly errors keep Buffs from winning
They should be used to this by now, but of course, football teams never get used to losing when a win is there for the taking. A familiar feeling of frustration engulfed West Texas A&M after another should-have, could-have win was turned into another loss Saturday night.

Buffs fourth-quarter rally falls short, 27-24
For the third week in a row, West Texas A&M found itself in a position to win at game's end.

Buffs deal with disappointment
You could see the disappointment on players' faces as they trudged into the locker room after another heartbreaking loss Saturday at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium.

Mistakes prove costly for WT
They should be used to this by now, but of course, football teams never get used to losing when a win is there for the taking. A familiar feeling of frustration engulfed West Texas A&M after another should-have, could-have win was turned into another loss Saturday night.

Buffs prevail in overtime; Lady Buffs fall
WICHITA FALLS - Kenneth Christensen's overtime goal gave West Texas A&M's men a 2-1 Lone Star Conference soccer victory against Midwestern State on Sunday.



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