http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:43:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_329114404.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_329114404.html DALLAS (AP) — There could be less jingle in the Salvation's Army's hallmark red kettles this season. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:44:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_329094719.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_329094719.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A man who says he bought what turned out to be a $1 million Texas lottery ticket but was scammed by a clerk wants to depose some lottery executives. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:39:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_329094408.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_329094408.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new homes are expected to post a modest increase in October, reinforcing data this week that showed the real estate market is regaining its footing after a dramatic collapse. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:37:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_329093810.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_329093810.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Miles family is changing it up this year in the annual American race to make it to the table for Thanksgiving dinner. Instead of booking plane tickets, they opted to take the 1,100-mile trip by train. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:32:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_329093405.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_329093405.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers got back in the buying mood in October as their incomes grew modestly, an encouraging sign for the budding economic recovery. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:30:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_329093149.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_329093149.html WASHINGTON (AP) — In a hopeful sign, the number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, dropping below 500,000 for the first time since January. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:35:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328163852.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328163852.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is facing a growing chorus from fans wanting a permanent U.S. flag displayed inside his nearly $1.2 billion stadium. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:33:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328163522.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328163522.html HOUSTON (AP) — An indisputable Washington insider, Kay Bailey Hutchison has been so close to the federal government's levers of power in her three Senate terms that former Vice President Dick Cheney has endorsed her over another Republican. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328163254.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328163254.html PLANO, Texas (AP) — U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison has unveiled her plans for education if she's elected governor. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:55:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328085637.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328085637.html HOUSTON (AP) — An 18-year-old Houston-area honors student who's charged alongside her mother with trying to hire someone to kill her father is getting his support following her probable cause hearing. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328085441.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328085441.html FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — An Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people during an attack on his Texas post will likely plead not guilty to the charges against him and may use an insanity defense at his military trial, his attorney said Monday. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:50:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328085143.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328085143.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A $500 bonus for about 25,000 retired educators and state workers in Texas won't happen because legislators improperly appropriated the funds. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:44:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328084725.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328084725.html DALLAS (AP) — Most Dallas city offices will be closed Wednesday in a moneysaving move going into the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328084325.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_328084325.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy grew at a 2.8 percent pace last quarter, as the recovery got off to a slower start than first thought. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:06:00 +0000 http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_327160937.html http://www.adaeveningnews.com/weatherforddemocrat/breakingnews/local_story_327160937.html MIAMI (AP) — October home sales in the U.S. South vaulted 23 percent from last year as buyers scrambled to grab an expiring tax credit and wrestled for lower-priced homes, the National Association of Realtors said Monday.