Its Coach Secure, Texas Grooms an Heir Apparent (New York Times)

The defensive coordinator?s job at Texas had been like a revolving door the last few years. When Will Muschamp walked in, the door stopped spinning.

Bobby Valentine searches for his next great challenge (Norwalk Advocate)

STAMFORD - For most people, seven is a lucky number. That particular numeral sends a different message to Bobby Valentine. "I spent seven years in Texas as manager of the Rangers. I spent seven years in New York as manager of the Mets," Valentine said.

Schnurman: Economy's troubles finally starting to hit Texas (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

After skating above it all for more than a year, the economic downturn is coming to town.

Tough Times Lead Many to Church (R News)

Struggling times have many across the country looking for help where it can't always be seen. According to a Texas State University study, every recession cycle between 1968 and 2004 bore new Christians.

2008: Year in Review (The Woodlands Villager)

Editor’s note: The following is a month-by-month recap of some of the top newsmaking events of 2008.