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SMU Athletes Accuse Prostitute Of Burglary

Three Southern Methodist University football players say a prostitute burglarized their home after one of them refused to pay her.

2012/07/26

Sandusky Guilty On Most Counts In Child Molestation Trial

NCAA Doesn’t Dole Out ‘Death Penalty’ To Penn State

Penn State’s punishment from the NCAA did not include the “Death Penalty” of losing any seasons of football. To date, Southern Methodist University remains the only school in history to be hit with the ultimate punishment.

2012/07/23

Crane Suspect’s Mother Says Son Was Mentally Ill

Ollie May Thomas says she knew it was her son dangling from a tower crane when she saw him on the news.

2012/05/29

Fans of the SMU Mustangs wave a flag during a game at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on September 24, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Athletic Director Steve Orsini Out At SMU

SMU has announced athletic director Steve Orsini has been fired, effective immediately.

2012/05/17

Actor Will Ferrell arrives at the premiere of Pantelion Films' 'Casa De Mi Padre' on March 14, 2012. (credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Actor Will Ferrell Shows Film On SMU Campus

Hundreds of excited SMU students lined the perimeter of the Trigg-Hughes Student Center for a special anniversary celebration and to welcome one of Hollywood’s biggest comedic stars.

2012/03/15

Job listings are posted on a bulletin board at a career center. (credit: Getty Images/Justin Sullivan)

Job Outlook Getting Better Across Texas

Texas is fairing better than the nation’s jobless average of 8.3%. And economists say there are several signs that the job market is improving in North Texas and job seekers say they are noticing.

2012/03/13

Many N. Texas Real Estate Majors Have Problem To Be Envied

In a still tight job market, Southern Methodist University senior and real estate major Michael Sizemore has a problem to be envied.

2012/03/05

Thousands flocked to the opening celebration on March 3, 2012 of West Dallas’s new link with downtown, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. (Credit: Andrea Lucia/KTVT)

Thousands Visit Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Opening Celebration

Thousands flocked to the opening celebration Saturday of West Dallas’s new link with downtown, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.

2012/03/03

Southern Miss Beats SMU, 67-60

Neil Watson scored 18 points, Maurice Bolden added 11 and Southern Mississippi beat Southern Methodist 67-60 on Wednesday night.

2012/02/29

Memphis Rallies Past Southern Methodist 63-45

During a stretch of the second half, SMU (10-9, 2-3) connected on only 2 of 18 shots to help Memphis build a double-digit lead.

2012/01/23

Republican presidential candidate, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, speaks to supporters at his primary night campaign rally on January 10, 2012 in Manchester, New Hampshire. (credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Dallas-Area College Students Spread Support For Ron Paul

U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Surfside) and his libertarian views have attracted a growing loyal following nationwide. Among the 76-year-old Paul’s number of supporters since four years ago: College students, who are far younger than the politician.

2012/01/16

Craig James. (Photo credit Texans For A Better America)

Craig James Announces Senate Run

Craig James is now officially a candidates for Senate. “I’m doing this because it’s what you need. It’s what I need. It’s what we all need,” said the sports announcer and former pro football player.

2012/01/12