http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:31:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_034113231.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_034113231.html BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) — A Texas man nearing his 90th birthday has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his part in a daring 1943 attack on Nazi-controlled oil fields in Romania. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:58:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_034105944.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_034105944.html XENIA, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for disciplining his children with a dog shock collar. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:57:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_034105827.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_034105827.html BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (AP) — A woman who became engaged to a former suburban Chicago police sergeant suspected in his wife’s 2007 disappearance moved out of his home Friday, hours after he spoke about his current and past relationships on a national television show. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:44:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_034104722.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_034104722.html SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — A 23-foot, 130-pound python can run but it can’t hide. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:24:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_028092453.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_028092453.html DALLAS (AP) — Former President George W. Bush has made his first visit to the $2.1 million Dallas house that he’ll soon call home. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:22:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_028092336.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_028092336.html BELLFLOWER, Calif. (AP) — Newborn octuplets in Southern California are a feisty bunch that appear healthy even at nine weeks premature, a doctor said Tuesday. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:15:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_028091626.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_028091626.html AUSTIN (AP) — Patricia Roberts-Miller says her yard was a boring swath of grass when she and her family moved into their North Austin home three years ago. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:33:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_027103444.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_027103444.html Texas Instruments Inc., which makes chips for cell phones and other gadgets, said Monday it will cut 3,400 jobs because demand has slackened amid a slowing economy. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:32:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_027103312.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_027103312.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush says he’s proud of how his son held to his principles during his presidency and kept the U.S. safe after the 2001 terror attacks. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:13:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_026111351.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_026111351.html GALVESTON (AP) — A mother accused of brutally beating her 2-year-old daughter to death and then dumping her in Galveston Bay faces life without parole if convicted of capital murder in the “Baby Grace” case. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:50:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_026110855.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_026110855.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Most congressional Democrats say the quickest way to save homeowners like Troy Butler of Saginaw, Mich., is to let them declare bankruptcy and allow judges to dictate new mortgage terms. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:42:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_026104345.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_026104345.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is set to tackle the economy this week by considering President Barack Obama’s choice to head the Treasury Department and by acting on legislation to spur economic growth. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:40:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_026104130.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_026104130.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Plunging into energy policy, President Barack Obama is poised to give states a freer hand in curbing emissions from cars, and to get his government moving on fuel-efficiency standards that could remake the auto industry. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:57:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_022105800.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_022105800.html AUSTIN (AP) — A public hearing covering how evolution should be taught in Texas public schools is under way before the State Board of Education in Austin. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_022105500.html http://www.weatherforddemocrat.com/apstorysection/local_story_022105500.html DALLAS (AP) — The cost to provide police officers around the clock for one year at former President George W. Bush’s new home in an affluent Dallas neighborhood could reach $1 million, according to Police Chief David Kunkle.