GILMER (AP) - Broad areas of grazing land at Pete Gipson's farm have plow-like scars. But it wasn't an out-of-control mechanical device that left disjointed ruts and holes. Gipson and other ranchers and farmers in the South are tormented by herds of voracious feral hogs. More...

The assets of Gregg County exceeded its liabilities at the close of last fiscal year by $91,780,457, with $36,146,149 being unrestricted net assets. Chris Pruitt, with Pattillo, Brown & Hill L.L.P.,. reviewed the counties budget audit for commissioners yesterday. More...

WASHINGTON (AP) - High school senior Gabriela Sazon is a walking advertisement for teens wearing seat belts: She and her mother escaped injury two years ago when their car flipped on a rain-slick road. Both were buckled in. More...

AUSTIN (AP) - At least 40 employees fired from Texas' psychiatric hospitals in the last three years have been rehired for similar state positions, including jobs with juvenile offenders and people with profound disabilities, records show. More...