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Feb 13, 2015
Texas winning ticket in $564 million Powerball bought at food mart; buyer still a mystery
A food mart in a small city north of Dallas, Texas, was one of three places where winning tickets were sold in the estimated $564.1 million U.S. Powerball lottery, officials said on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Feb 6, 2015
Jury selection starts in 'American Sniper' Texas murder trial
The first steps in jury selection began on Thursday in a Texas court for the trial of the man charged with murdering Chris Kyle, the former Navy SEAL whose best-selling autobiography was turned into the hit movie "American Sniper."
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 14, 2015
U.S. soldier monitoring himself for Ebola dies near Texas base
A U.S. Army soldier who just returned from West Africa and was self-monitoring for Ebola symptoms was found dead on Tuesday near the Texas base where he was posted, Fort Hood officials said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 15, 2014
Texas lawmakers put new gun rights laws in their sights
Several proposed new gun laws await the new Texas legislature when it opens next month, including one to allow open carrying of handguns in public and another providing a sales tax holiday for firearms purchases.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 9, 2014
Liberia arrival, first person diagnosed with Ebola in U.S., dies in Texas hospital; Africa toll nears 3,900
A Liberian man who was the first person diagnosed with Ebola in the United States died in a hospital isolation ward on Wednesday and the government ordered extra screenings at five major airports as part of efforts to stop the virus spreading outside of West Africa.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 6, 2014
Toyota leaving Hollywood roots to boost North American profits
A closer look at Toyota Motor Corp.'s record profit shows why the world's largest automaker is leaving behind its Hollywood beginnings.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 10, 2014
Obama-Perry Texas talks fraught over migrant children crisis
As a measure of how politically fraught President Barack Obama's Texas trip is Wednesday, Republican Gov. Rick Perry reluctantly agreed to a ritual public greeting of the nation's chief executive.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 28, 2014
Toyota to move U.S. headquarters to Dallas
In a blow to the Golden State, Toyota is reportedly moving parts of its U.S. headquarters from California to Texas in a cost-cutting move.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 27, 2013
Nissan's free recharges imitate Tesla playbook
Nissan Motor Co., the most prolific maker of electric cars, plans to offer free rapid charges for its battery-powered Leaf hatchback for new customers in Texas, experimenting with a strategy pioneered by Tesla Motors Inc.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 14, 2013
Passage of strict abortion bill highlights Democrats' uphill fight in Texas
The politically charged battle over whether to restrict abortions in Texas ended late Friday night when the state Senate passed legislation and sent it on to Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican, for his signature. In the end, the fight underscored the challenges Democrats face as they look to break the Republicans'...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 9, 2013
Perry leaving Texas office, doesn't rule out '16 bid
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in the state's history, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election in 2014 amid speculation that he will run again for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.

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