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Ramiro Hernandez Death Row and Execution Update: Texas to Execute Mexican Immigrant Who Killed His Boss

Mexican man who killed his boss will be executed in Texas. Texas set Wednesday as Ramiro Hernandez's final day. The Mexican citizen was convicted of murdering a man and raping the man's wife multiple times at knife-point.

El Chupacabra Sightings and Weird, Odd Local News: Texas Couple Allegedly Caught Legendary Creature and Feeds It Cat Food [VIDEO]

Could the legendary chupacabra be real? According to one Texas family, not only is the mythical creature a real thing, but they captured it.

Online Job Applications & Weird, Odd Local News: Dallas, Texas Man Tries to Get Hired With Penis Photo

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In terms of getting a job, however, a picture can result in a thousand reasons why you will not be hired, especially if that picture is of your private parts.

Wendy Davis Grills Greg Abbott About Equal Pay, Abbott Demands That Davis Reveal Private Client List

Texas gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis has been unfailing in her pursuit of Republican opponent Greg Abbott following the discovery that Abbott underpays his female employees and for voicing his opposition to easing measures that would pressure employers or businesses to pay women equal wages.

Another Oil Spill in the Gulf: Galveston Bay, Texas Water Traffic Halted

After a collision in Galveston Bay, an unknown amount of oil has leaked into the Gulf. Saturday saw more oil leaking into the Gulf of Mexico. This time, however, it was not from an oil platform, but rather from a barge.

Equal Pay & Gender Discrimination: Wendy Davis' Opponent, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott Accused of Underpaying Female Employees

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and his office recently came under scrutiny after figures revealed that most of his female assistant attorneys make less than their male counterparts, on average, despite having the same job qualifications. The attorney general's office claims that the difference in pay can be explained by the number of years that men have been licensed as lawyers and served at the agency, yet the figures provided by Abbott's office show no direct correlation between pay and experience.

Driver Who Killed Two In SXSW Crash Only Charged With One Count Capital Murder

The Texas man who drove through a police barricade and directly into a large crowd of people, killing two and injuring dozens more was officially charged on Friday with one count of capital murder, though additional charges are pending and likely to be filed soon.

SXSW Music Festival News and Updates: Car Plows Into South By Southwest Crowd Killing 2; iTunes Festival Takes Off

Week one of the 2014 South by Southwest festival is nearly in the books. Week one of the 2014 South by Southwest festival is nearly in the books. The festival kicked off on Saturday, March 8 and concludes next week on Monday the 17th.

Justin Bieber Selena Gomez Dating Again? Stars Spotted Kissing in Texas

The on-again, off-again celebrity couple, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, were spotted dining together in a Mexican restaurant in McAllen, Texas, last Friday, March 7. It seemed the two were on a romantic breakfast date as they were seen kissing in-between meals.

SXSW Interactive Gains International Appeal and Reflects Start-up Growth from Brazil, South Africa, Europe and Africa

SXSW Interactive is becoming more international, but this time other countries don't just want to report back to its citizens, instead they want to show off what they are made of from start-ups to new, innovative ideas -- thus making for more competitive contenders on a global scale.

South by Southwest Lineup 2014: The Hottest Bands, The Biggest Premieres

Every year the masses board airplanes, VW buses, trains and spaceships (just kidding) to converge on the weirdest city in America: Austin, TX.

Marriage Equality In Texas: Judge Strikes Down Gay Marriage Ban In State

Texas is joining the growing list of states that have struck down homophobic marriage bans. Texas is joining the growing list of states that have struck down homophobic marriage bans.

School Outs Lesbian Teen: Mother Sues and Wins 77K for Her Daughter

Kilgore, Texas high school student Skye Wyatt was the typical teenage girl. Kilgore, Texas high school student Skye Wyatt was the typical teenage girl.

Google Fiber High Speed Internet Locations: Ultra-Fast Web Service Set to Launch in 34 More Cities

America may be at the forefront of innovation in some areas, but it lags behind a a bunch of Asian and European countries when it comes to internet speeds.

First Female Pro Football Player: Jennifer Welter Becomes First Female Non-Kicker to Play Professionally

36-year-old Jennifer Welter works for the Indoor Football League. 36-year-old Jennifer Welter works for the Indoor Football League. She isn't a league executive or a cheerleader for a team though -- instead, Welter is a professional football player.

Lilly Velasquez: Only One of Three in the World to Have Rare Syndrome is Labeled the "World's Ugliest" Latina, But She Redefines Beauty

How do you define beauty in America?While many would jump to say a Victoria Secret model or an actress, or singer, there are all types of beauty and Lilly Velasquez, who has a rare condition that prevents her from gaining any weight, has a kind of beauty that is unlike any other.

Brain Dead Pregnant Woman Marlise Munoz Removed from Life Support

33-year-old Marlise Muñoz was taken off of life-support earlier today. 33-year-old Marlise Muñoz was taken off of life-support earlier today. Muñoz was on life-support for two months after suffering an apparent blood clot.

Borderland Businesses in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas Eligible for Government Loans

Several small non-agricultural establishments in the Paso del Norte borderland are eligible of loans through the U.S. Business Administration, due to droughts extending across the region.

Battle Over Brain-dead Pregnant Texas Woman Ends, Judge Orders Removal of Life Support

The public battle over the life of Marlise Munoz, the brain-dead, pregnant Texas woman, and her fetus came to an end as of Sunday, Jan. 26 with the removal of life support, according to her family.

Rare and Valuable Indigenous Mexican Face Masks Donated to Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas

For some, masks are used just for fun when dressing up in costumes, but for art collectors Patricia and Carmine De Vivi of New Mexico, masks take on a different dimension. They aren't only beautiful piece of artwork, but a representation of a culture's history -- and in their case, an invaluable treasure for those of Mexican descent who want to cherish and preserve their heritage.

Edgar Tamayo Arias Death Sentence and Execution: Did Texas Violate International Law by Executing Mexican Citizen?

Texas law enforcement questionable on Geneva Convention and Supreme Court precedent Texas executed Edgar Tamayo Arias, an intellectually disabled Mexican citizen, Wednesday night, despite protests that the act was a violation of both U.
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