TMS Honors Fort Hood Victims: PHOTO
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Edwards' thinking can't hide frustration; 9 Cup wins over 2 years includes 0 in '09: PHOTO
Fort Worth, TEXAS — Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR Sprint Cup season. "I've kind of tried to think of it differently," Edwards said. "It's not that we haven't had no wins this season, it's just that we've had nine wins over the last two. That sounds a lot better." That still doesn't erase that very noticeable zero in 2009. After winning a series-high nine races last season — "That was an amazing year," Edwards said, almost smiling...
Earnhardt Jr.: Danica Patrick would be good for NASCAR; nothing new on her joining his team
Fort Worth, TEXAS — Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Danica Patrick would be good for NASCAR, but there's nothing new to report on the IndyCar star joining his team. Earnhardt told The Associated Press on Friday that other teams were still in the mix for Patrick's services. He said the talks were still in their early stages. His comments came after ESPN reported that a deal could be in place soon between Patrick and Earnhardt's Nationwide Series team, JR Motorsports. Patrick would run a partial...
NASCAR trifecta in reach for Kyle Bush at Texas: PHOTO
Fort Worth — Kyle Busch keeps extending streaks at Texas in search of a NASCAR first.
5 in a row for Kyle: Busch wins NASCAR Trucks race to start Texas tripleheader
Fort Worth, TEXAS — Kyle Busch started his Texas tripleheader with another NASCAR Trucks Series victory. Busch has won each of his last five truck races, extending the streak that began at Bristol in August on Friday night when he beat Matt Crafton by 0.725 seconds at the 1 1/2-mile, high-banked Texas track. "That's cool, man. That's a pretty proud accomplishment," Busch said. "I've wanted to win a truck race here for a long time." Busch has won seven times in 13 starts this season in the...
Ft. Hood Massacre Witnesses Tell Tales of Horror, Heroism: PHOTO
Pfc. Marquest Smith, who is heading to Afghanistan in January, was filling out medical paperwork about his bee-sting allergy when he heard a loud popping noise. Moans followed, then the sudden, urgent shout of "Gun!" Smith poked his head over the cubicle's partition and saw an extraordinary sight: An Army officer with two guns, firing into the crowded room. The 21-year-old Fort Worth native quickly grabbed the civilian worker who'd been helping with his paperwork and forced her under the desk....
Jimmie Johnson wrecks on 3rd lap in Texas
Fort Worth, Texas (AP)
Jimmy Johnson taking all drama out of NASCAR's Chase
Jimmie Johnson will probably make stock-car history this month by winning a fourth consecutive championship, but his coronation will be the culmination of an anticlimactic NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Johnson has promised that he will race hard in the last three races, even though he does not need to push it. Johnson leads Mark Martin, the driver in second place, by 184 points going into today's race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. If Martin wins the final three races and accumulates...
Kyle Busch races to 5th straight NASCAR Trucks win
Fort Worth, Texas (AP)
Gordon moves up in record book
Fort Worth, Texas
Houston Soldier Among Fort Hood Heroes: PHOTO
HOUSTON - A soldier from Houston was among the heroes who helped save lives during the Fort Hood shooting that left 13 dead and 30 injured. Pfc. Jeffrey Pearsall, 21, was part of the two-team effort to transport wounded victims to the Hospital. Pfc. Marquest Smith, of Fort Worth, dragged the victims out of the building during the shooting while Pearsall was waiting outside in the parking lot for Smith. He was talking to his brother on a cell phone when a group of Soldiers ran out the door and a...
Fort Worth soldier was hero in Fort Hood rampage: VIDEO
Pfc. Marquest Smith pulled four wounded victims to safety and helped take them to the Hospital.
Dallas-Fort Worth blood donors turn out in force, meet hospitals' need
Carter BloodCare asks residents to hold off on further donations until the holidays.
Events Surrounding Fort Hoot Shooting Rampage Detailed: PHOTO
Fort HOOD, Texas — Pfc. Marquest Smith, on his way to Afghanistan in January, was completing routine paperwork about a bee-sting allergy when the sounds erupted. A loud, popping noise. Moans. The sudden, urgent shout of "Gun!" Smith poked his head over the cubicle's partition and saw an extraordinary sight: An Army officer with two guns, firing into the crowded room. The 21-year-old Fort Worth native quickly grabbed the civilian worker who'd been helping with his paperwork and...
Fort Worth homeowner shoots two intruders, killing one
The two men were intent on burglarizing the house, Fort Worth police say.
'Grinch' ice sculptures star of Texas show
GRAPEVINE, Texas, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- A convention center in Grapevine, Texas, will display a new attraction filled with ice sculptures based on "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," organizers said. The Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram said Sunday that 40 professional sculptors, including craftsman Yan Fei Xu, carved "Grinch" characters out of ice for the upcoming attraction at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. "This year is very bright, very colorful," International Special Attractions...
'Grinch' ice sculptures star of Texas show
<br />GRAPEVINE, Texas, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- <P>A convention center in Grapevine, Texas, will display a new attraction filled with ice sculptures based on <Q>How the Grinch Stole Christmas,</Q> organizers said.</P> <P>The Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegra...
Grief and pain in Fort Hood
Private Marquest Smith thought the first sounds of gunfire sounded like popcorn being cooked. It was only when people started to scream that he realised what was going on. Smith, 21, had been processing routine paperwork at the Soldier Readiness Centre in Fort Hood, Texas, the biggest Military base in America. Smith, a tall, soft-spoken native of nearby Fort Worth, dived to the floor, grabbing the woman in the cubicle opposite him to shield her from harm. As bullets flew he then got up and...
Conservatives cry foul over Fort Worth policy proposals that are gay-friendly
The City Council is set to vote on expanding an anti-discrimination ordinance.
Even More WWE News: WWE vs. TNA In December, WWE And NASCAR, Mickey Rourke Wants To Wrestle, More
- On December 20th, WWE will be taping Smackdown in Orlando, Florida, this is a Sunday and they are taping early for the holidays. This is also the same day as the TNA Final Resolution PPV. The shows will take place roughly 15-minutes apart. [Credit: Pwinsider.com ] - Former Raw hosts Kyle Busch & Joey Logano will be racing in their WWE cars this weekend. On Friday, SPEED is airing the practice runs at 10AM, and then the qualifying at 6:30PM. On Saturday, the race airs on ESPN 2 at noon. Jerry...
Dale Jr.: Patrick would be good for NASCAR, but says nothing new on her joining his team
Fort Worth, TEXAS — Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Danica Patrick would be good for NASCAR, but there's nothing new to report on the IndyCar star joining his team. Earnhardt told The Associated Press on Friday that other teams were still in the mix for Patrick's services. He said the talks were still in their early stages. His comments came after ESPN reported that a deal could be in place soon between Patrick and Earnhardt's Nationwide Series team, JR Motorsports. Patrick would run a partial...
Before They Were Famous Guess Who?: PHOTO
Actor, director, country musician, minor league baseball team owner, NASCAR spokesman, and casino owner, this two-time Oscar winner seems to have his finger in a plethora of pies. He made his film debut at age 19, in 1974, however, the film was not released until 1986. He has six children with three different baby mommas. He is a regular player in celebrity golf tournaments. He has financially supported a variety of Democratic Party politicians, and campaigned for Barack Obama. Who is he?...
NASCAR to honor fallen soldiers during Texas race not far from massacre that left 13 dead: PHOTO
Fort Worth, TEXAS — NASCAR will honor the fallen Soldiers at Fort Hood during a race weekend that is just 170 miles from the site of the massacre that left 13 people dead. Texas Motor Speedway officials were planning to paint a logo on the infield grass to honor the victims. Sprint Cup driver Ryan Newman is sponsored by The Army. He switched gears in the middle of his first question Friday to mention Thursday's shooting at the sprawling Army post in central Texas. Newman said he didn't...
NASCAR to honor fallen soldiers at Texas race: PHOTO
Fort Worth — NASCAR will honor the fallen Soldiers at Fort Hood during a race weekend that is just 170 miles from the site of the massacre that left 13 people dead.
Kyle Busch races to 5th straight NASCAR Trucks win: PHOTO
5 in a row for Kyle: Busch wins NASCAR Trucks race to start Texas tripleheader
Before TMS show, ZZ Top’s Gibbons talks about 40 years of rock
"Some things are just downright eternal. Going fast and playing loud certainly offer much in terms of commonality."</p><p>ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons is talking about performing before a NASCAR race, but he could just as easily be referring to his band’s epic 40-year run. The timeless Texas rockers are connoisseurs of the raw, bluesy sound. The boys from Houston will headline the Dickies 500 pre-show Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway and are also on tap to...
