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Seven people detained at Occupy Austin

Austin Police arrested 7 protesters on the charge of criminal trespass. Austin, Texas, United States. 4th February 2012

by Kambiz Shabankare in United States on 03/02/2012

Society

Eleven schools to be closed to save money - Dallas

Angry parents and students rally in front of the Dallas School District office, opposing consolidation of eleven schools, in an effort to save $11...

by Richard Michael Knittle Sr. in United States on 26/01/2012

Society

Motorcyclists show holiday spirit during Big Texas Toy Run

Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts met in Dallas and Ft. Worth for the 26th annual Big Texas Toy Run that they hope will make a good impression on...

by Jim Domke in United States on 18/12/2011

BREAKING NEWS

03/02/2012 - Seven people detained at Occupy Austin - United States - Austin Police arrested 7 protesters on...
26/01/2012 - Eleven schools to be closed to save money - Dallas - United States - Angry parents and students rally in...
18/12/2011 - Motorcyclists show holiday spirit during Big Texas Toy Run - United States - Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts met...
10/12/2011 - Largest capacity Vietnamese Catholic church in the United States - United States - 29,000 square feet, 750,000 pounds of...
10/12/2011 - Ribbon cutting at largest capacity Vietnamese Catholic church in USA - United States - Thousands witness dedication of the...
10/12/2011 - Inside the Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic church - United States - A look inside the new Vietnamese...
10/12/2011 - Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic church dedication - United States - The largest capacity Vietnamese...
29/11/2011 - Texas Governor Rick Perry endorsed by Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio - United States - Presidential hopeful, Texas Governor...
01/11/2011 - Occupy Austin Base Camp - Texas - United States - Occupy Austin protesters who are...
29/10/2011 - Dallas demonstrators prepare to march for Occupy Oakland - United States - Occupy Dallas demonstrators prepared to...

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Pop-up rally against war in Dallas - USA
Looking like a United Nations picnic, north Texas activists from all nationalities and religions give passing motorists the peace sign. Dallas, Texas, USA 4th February 2012.
Peace activists gather for peace rally - Dallas
Fed up with tax dollars being used for war, killing innocent civilians, peace activists from North Texas held a peace rally calling for aggressive behavior to end. Texas, USA. 4th Febru...
Texans gather for "No war on Iran" rally - Dallas
A day of mass action around the world to stop a threat of war with Iran, brings together at least eight peace groups, joining hands with Occupy Dallas. Texas, USA. 4th February 2012.
A curtain call for Occupy Dallas, "The Death of the American Dream"
Occupy Dallas members pose for photos after a theatrical funeral procession to a local Bank of America bank. Dallas, Texas USA. 4th February 2012.
Occupy Dallas Black Widows Wake upsets Bank of America employees
Angry Bank of America employees force mourning, "black widows" from "The Death of the American Dream" wake, off of a lawn onto the sidewalk. Dallas, United States. 4...
Wake held at Bank of America building - Dallas
Occupy Dallas held a theatrical funeral wake for, "The Death of the American Dream", with casket, widows, preacher, the grim reaper, and mourners. Dallas, Texas. 4th February...
Death of the American Dream public funeral - Dallas
Occupy Dallas held a public funeral mourning "The Death of the American Dream", a theatrical demonstration, for individuals who have lost their homes due to bank foreclosures....
Seven people detained at Occupy Austin
Austin Police arrested 7 protesters on the charge of criminal trespass. Austin, Texas, United States. 4th February 2012
NASA Orion spacecraft lands in Dallas
A test version of NASA's Orion spacecraft makes a stop in Dallas as it makes a cross-country journey, stopping in three states, on its way to Florida's Kennedy Space center. D...
Eleven schools to be closed to save money - Dallas
Angry parents and students rally in front of the Dallas School District office, opposing consolidation of eleven schools, in an effort to save $11 million dollars in the school budget. ...
Dallas school teachers asked to work for free
School teachers held a rally and march at the Dallas Independent School District's Administration office over plans to extend the school day by 45 minutes, with no extra pay, and t...
Dallas theatrical group stages flashmob in Founders Plaza
Limehouse Theatre, a Dallas theatrical group, staged a flashmob of sorts in Founders Plaza, with an art display and public performance. Dallas, Texas, USA. 21st January 2012
Raising Gaza's spirits balloon release - Dallas
'To Gaza With Love' is the theme in Dallas, Texas, for a day commemorating innocent victims of Operation Cast Lead, a military action undertaken by Israel against the Palestin...
Texas Instruments to announce 2011 Q4 results
Texas Instruments is set to announce 2011 Q4 results on January 23 of this year. The board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share on January 19. Dallas, Texa...
Presidential hopeful Ron Paul flies into New Hampshire
Presidential hopeful Republican Congressman Ron Paul of Texas returns to New Hampshire after his third-place finish in Iowa, holding a campaign rally in an airplane hangar at Jet Aviati...
Pacquiao versus Clottey Boxing Match at Cowboys Stadium
Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey compete in the WBO World welterweight championship, advertised as 'The Event'. The bout was held at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. USA....
Presidential hopeful Ron Paul visits small businesses in Exeter
Presidential hopeful, Republican Congressman Ron Paul of Texas greets small business owners and patrons in a strip mall in New Hampshire. USA. 20th of December 2011
Presidential Hopeful Ron Paul holds a Town Hall event in Exeter
Presidential hopeful, Republican Congressman Ron Paul of Texas, holds a town hall meeting in the Exeter Town Hall in New Hampshire. USA. 20th of December 2011.
Motorcyclists show holiday spirit during Big Texas Toy Run
Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts met in Dallas and Ft. Worth for the 26th annual Big Texas Toy Run that they hope will make a good impression on residents who they share the road wit...
Largest capacity Vietnamese Catholic church in the United States
29,000 square feet, 750,000 pounds of granite and a 75-foot tall bell tower are featured in the Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic church. Arlington, USA. 10th December 2011