MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) _ New Hampshire launched John McCain's two presidential campaigns, and now he's hoping it doesn't end his bid for the White House. (0) comments
Due to the sluggish economy, more students are stretching education dollars by enrolling at Richland and other community colleges throughout the state of Texas. A growing number of high achievers are choosing to attend community colleges over four-year universities right out of high school. (0) comments
For most Richland Collegiate High School (RCHS) students, school is about a half-an-hour trip down a freeway and a couple roads. For senior Sherlin John, however, it's a two-hour journey on two trains and a bus every morning and afternoon. Living in the small town of Hurst, John commutes daily for at least four hours between home and school. (0) comments
The endorsement over the weekend of Obama by longtime Republican Colin Powell, the former secretary of state under President Bush, gives the Democrat an opening to go on the offensive on foreign affairs. (0) comments
A new piece of art called "The Human Cost" is on display in the El Paso Student Lounge through the month of October. This piece is dedicated to the American troops and government personnel that have given their lives in the war on Iraq. Each person's name is written on a Popsicle stick that is added to the American flag murals. (0) comments
The unsteadiness of Wall Street has investors scratching their heads, but the economic crisis has brought some much needed relief at the pumps. Crude oil prices fell to $74.57 per barrell on Oct. 15, the lowest it has been in over 13 months. According to auto club AAA, gas prices in Dallas fell 83 cents between Oct. (0) comments
NEW DELHI (AP) _ India launched its first mission to the moon Wednesday, rocketing a satellite up into the pale dawn sky in a two-year mission to redraw maps of the lunar surface. Clapping and cheering scientists tracked the ascent on computer screens after they lost sight of Chandrayaan-1 from the Sriharikota space center in southern India. Chandrayaan means "Moon Craft" in ancient Sanskrit. (0) comments
As the presidential campaigns grind to a halt, it's looking more and more like Barack Obama will break down a barrier. CNN's Poll of Polls representation of the people's choice for president released Oct. 15 has Obama at 50 percent, Sen. John McCain at 42 percent and only 8 percent of voters remaining undecided. There are many reasons for Obama's meteoric rise. (0) comments
For those of you who are revved up about the upcoming election Nov. 4, it's time to have some fun with donkeys and elephants. If you're passionate about who you're going to vote for, let it be known. Some companies are making the most out of the election by doing what we do best in this country - advertise; only they're doing it in a fun way. (0) comments
The 2009 National Merit Scholarship Program has commended four Richland Collegiate High School students for placing in the top 5 percent of over 1.5 million students on the 2007 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. RCHS Principal Kristyn Edney will present Kyle Bruner, Amanda Farage, Chris Wiseman, and Nancy Tien with a letter of commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. (0) comments
The Richland Health Center, the Center for Lifestyle Enhancement and Medical Center of Plano are offering flu shots from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 and from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 in El Paso Hall, Room E-076. The cost is $25. Only cash and checks will be accepted; no Medicare, Medicaid, insurance or credit cards. (0) comments
Non-citizens in Texas must now prove they are in the country legally before they are issued a new driver's license, renew an existing one or apply for a state identification card. (0) comments
On average, someone is killed by a drunk driver every 40 minutes. (0) comments
Both candidates were confident that they could eliminate America's dependence on foreign oil from the Middle East and Venezuela within 10 years. (0) comments
Classes were disrupted shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 when a student deliberately set off the indoor fire sprinkler system in Del Rio Hall. (0) comments
