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  Rogers, Texas: Just the facts...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Rogers is a town located in Bell County, Texas (additional info and facts about Bell County, Texas).
Rogers is located at 30°55'57" North, 97°13'43" West (30.932391, -97.228729).
Out of the total population, 27.0% of those under the age of 18 and 25.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/R/Ro/Rogers,_Texas.htm   (418 words)

  
 Texas Lawyer - Rogers v. Peeler
Rogers appeals, complaining of the trial court's instruction to the jury limiting his right of self-defense, as well as the trial court's admission of evidence of other incidents of violence where Rogers claimed self-defense.
Rogers told Peeler the group was lost, to which Peeler responded, "Bullshit." According to Peeler, the conversation ended with Rogers calling Peeler a "stupid S.O.B." Rogers turned to leave, and Peeler went toward him and threw his cell phone at Rogers, hitting him on the head.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals held that, to show her intent and to refute her theory of self-defense, the state was authorized to show she shot another man approximately five weeks after the murder for which she was on trial.
www.law.com /jsp/tx/LawDecisionTX.jsp?id=1096473967222   (4823 words)

  
 deseretnews.com | Rogers gets better with age | Deseret Morning News Web edition
Texas Rangers lefthander Kenny Rogers, 40, is eight innings shy of a Texas team record in scoreless innings with 31 straight.
Rogers (5-2) isn't throwing pitches by batters anymore, like he did when he had 39 consecutive scoreless innings for the Rangers in 1995 or when he pitched a perfect game in 1994.
Rogers' start is reminiscent of last season, when he was the first pitcher in the majors to win 12 games, was an All-Star and finished 18-9 — a career high for wins.
deseretnews.com /dn/print/1,1442,600136312,00.html   (829 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Arbitrator reinstates Texas' Kenny Rogers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Rogers was penalized for a videotaped tirade June 29 when he came onto the field in Texas for pregame stretching and threw a camera to the ground, kicked it and threatened to do more damage.
Rogers' suspension was among the harshest penalties imposed by the commissioner's office for on-field conduct.
Rogers is 11-4 with a 2.77 ERA for the Rangers, who are in the AL wild-card race.
www.usatoday.com /sports/baseball/al/rangers/2005-08-09-rogers-reinstated_x.htm?POE=SPOISVA   (521 words)

  
 Rogers tells paper he's going to Detroit - Boston.com - Baseball - Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Rogers told team officials that he wasn't speaking to reporters after the Rangers beat Toronto 9-8 in their final game before the break.
Rogers, speaking to a group of reporters after a game for the first time this season, also said he didn't want to be a distraction to the game and the other players there.
It was Rogers' first start at home since June 17, when he beat Washington for his career-best ninth straight victory but broke a small bone in his non-pitching hand when he punched a cooler in frustration after leaving in the eighth inning with a 4-1 lead.
www.boston.com /sports/baseball/articles/2005/07/10/teammate_expects_rogers_at_all_star_game   (748 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online: ROGERS, JAMES HARRISON
James Harrison Rogers, Indian fighter, judge, and secessionist, the youngest son of eight children of James Peleg and Winnifred (Lane) Rogers, was born at Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia, on October 18, 1813.
Rogers was a slaveowner, a delegate to the Secession Convention
Rogers was active in the Masonic fraternity and served as grand senior warden of the Grand Lodge of Texas in 1855.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/RR/frobp_print.html   (578 words)

  
 MLB expected to suspend Texas' Rogers for flare-up   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Hart said Rogers was upset of the perception that he missed his start Tuesday night for some reason other than the broken pinkie in his non-throwing hand, suffered in an angry outburst after a game two weeks ago.
Rogers has sought a contract extension from the Rangers, and some media and fans viewed his missing a start against the first-place Angels as a possible ploy in negotiations.
Rogers hasn't spoken to most media since before spring training, when the pitcher met with Hicks and asked about an extension to his two-year contract that expires after this season.
www.azcentral.com /arizonarepublic/sports/articles/0701rogersfolo0701.html   (652 words)

  
 WLKY.com - MLB - Texas Rangers - Rogers Apologizes For Cameramen Incident
Rogers later shoved Larry Rodriguez, a photographer for Dallas-Fort Worth TV station KDFW, and then threw the camera to the ground and kicked it.
Rogers approached other photographers and threatened to break other cameras, but then came off the field and was escorted into the team clubhouse.
Rogers, who was then named to the American League All-Star later on Sunday, lost his second consecutive start after reeling off nine straight winning decisions from April 27-June 17.
www.wlky.com /mlb039/4690194/detail.html   (636 words)

  
 Rogers leads Texas past Detroit
Rogers was his usual polished self as he changed speeds, hit spots and used all the tricks he has learned over 15-plus years at the Major League level.
The Rangers gave Rogers a slim working margin early thanks to Alfonso Soriano's opposite-field homer in the first and RBI groundouts by Hank Blalock and Kevin Mench in the third and fourth innngs, respectively.
Texas was feeling a bit testy anyway after seeing Brandon Inge swing with a 3-0 count in Friday's game at a time when Detroit led, 7-1, in the eighth.
www.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/content/printer_friendly/tex/y2004/m05/d15/c744150.jsp   (744 words)

  
 Rogers back home with Rangers _ again   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Rogers had wanted a three-year contract from the Rangers last winter, and they offered a two-year deal for more than $10 million with an option for a third year.
Rogers becomes the obvious anchor of a rotation that includes a handful of young pitchers and Chan Ho Park, 10-11 in two injury-plagued seasons since signing a $65 million, five-year contract with Texas.
Rogers has a 158-114 career record, and is third on the Texas career lists with 101 wins (Charlie Hough leads with 139), 1,502 innings pitched and 988 strikeouts.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2004/01/13/sports1748EST0381.DTL&type=printable   (620 words)

  
 Captain John H. Rogers, Texas Ranger
John Harris Rogers (1863–1930) served in Texas law enforcement for more than four decades as a Texas Ranger, deputy and U.S. marshal, city police chief, and in the private sector as a security agent.
Rogers was the lawman who captured Cortez to close out one of the most infamous chases in Texas history.
Rogers was wont to use the Bible as often as his six-gun, both with dramatic effect.
www.tamu.edu /upress/BOOKS/spellman.htm   (422 words)

  
 TEXAS RANGER DISPATCH Magazine
Along with John Brooks, John Hughes, and Bill McDonald, Rogers was one of the fabled “Four Captains” that served around the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
All Ranger historians agree that Rogers’ place in the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame is well deserved even though he is not as known as some of his contemporaries.
Rogers healed and, during the ensuing ten years, his reputation for fearlessness, bravery, and Christian belief spread.
www.texasranger.org /dispatch/10/Pages/Rogers.htm   (801 words)

  
 Texas Rangers, Kenny Rogers, Major League Baseball - CBS SportsLine.com
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Kenny Rogers' angry close-up with a couple of television cameramen put one of them in the hospital and could result in a suspension for the Texas Rangers' ace.
Rogers shoved two cameramen before the Rangers' game against Los Angeles on Wednesday in a videotaped tirade that included throwing a camera to the ground and threatening to break more.
Rogers, who missed his last start with a broken pinkie he sustained during an outburst earlier this month, lashed out at the cameramen as they filmed him walking to the field for pregame stretching.
cbs.sportsline.com /mlb/story/8607287   (462 words)

  
 ESPN.com - MLB - MLB to decide Rogers' fate after scuffle with media
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Kenny Rogers' immediate future will be determined by Major League Baseball, and the Texas Rangers expect their ace to be suspended for his angry outburst that sent a television cameraman to the hospital.
Rangers ace Kenny Rogers was involved in an altercation with two cameramen during warmups and could face assault charges and discipline from the league.
Hart said Rogers was upset of the perception that he missed his start Tuesday night for some reason other than the broken pinkie in his non-throwing hand, sustained in an angry outburst after a game two weeks ago.
sports.espn.go.com /mlb/news/story?id=2098083   (1199 words)

  
 Selig suspends Rogers for 'unprofessional' act - Baseball - MSNBC.com
The Texas pitcher was suspended for 20 games and fined $50,000 by Major League Baseball on Friday for throwing an angry fit that sent a television cameraman to the hospital and prompted a police investigation.
Rogers then walked out of the dugout past a group of TV cameramen without incident, staring straight ahead as he continued to the Rangers’ bullpen in left field.
Rogers was suspended a day after Texas pitcher Frank Francisco was sentenced to a work program and anger management classes after pleading guilty to misdemeanor assault.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/8409624   (678 words)

  
 NBC10.com - Sports - Fans Boo Texas Hurler Rogers At All-Star Game
Rogers would then give up an infield single to Jimmy Rollins, but Paul Lo Duca hit into a double play and Carlos Lee struck out looking to end the inning.
Unfortunately for Rogers and Major League Baseball, him being at the contest took away a bit from the Midsummer Classic and the attention that Baltimore's Miguel Tejada, the MVP of the contest, deserved.
Rogers is 10-4 with a 2.54 ERA in 17 starts this season.
www.nbc10.com /sports/4716872/detail.html   (462 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online: ROGERS, TX
Rogers is at the intersection of U.S. Highway 190/State Highway 36 and Farm roads 437 and 2184, twelve miles southeast of Temple in eastern Bell County.
It was established on the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway and was named for John D. Rogers of Galveston, a director of the railroad.
The Handbook of Texas Online is a joint project of The General Libraries at the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas State Historical Association.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/RR/hjr1.html   (342 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Mariners: Texas troubles: Rogers gets into another run-in
Rogers jawed at a cameraman for Dallas-Fort Worth television station WFAA as he was booked into the county jail.
Texas lost three of four games in a weekend series at Oakland, and Rogers (11-4, 2.54 ERA) was the winning pitcher in the only victory.
Rogers apologized a week later, saying the incident was out of character and would never happen again.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/mariners/2002389047_mlbfill19.html   (377 words)

  
 CBS News | Rangers Pitcher Turns Himself In | July 18, 2005 13:30:45
Arlington police spokeswoman Christy Gilfour said Rogers faces a charge of assault with injury in the shoving of KDFW cameraman Larry Rodriguez.
Rogers lashed out at the cameramen as they filmed him walking to the field for pre-game stretching.
The episode led to Rodriguez being treated at a hospital after the camera was ripped from his hands and thrown to the ground.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2005/07/18/national/main709737.shtml   (339 words)

  
 TheKansasCityChannel.com - MLB - Texas Rangers - Rogers Suspended 20 Games
Rogers' lawyers, Tim Evans and Mark G. Daniels, issued a statement later on Friday and spoke of their client's remorse.
Rogers is planning on appealing his suspension and is scheduled to pitch Sunday if he is healthy.
Hart also said that if Rogers does appeal the suspension, he might be able to pitch in the All-Star Game if selected to the AL team.
www.thekansascitychannel.com /mlb039/4676535/detail.html   (644 words)

  
 Rangers' Rogers may miss only one start - Baseball - MSNBC.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Rogers missed his turn Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels because of the small broken bone at the base of his right pinkie.
Rogers was the AL ERA leader until Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox gave up just one run over 6 2-3 innings Tuesday night against Detroit to lower his ERA to 2.42.
Rogers broke the bone after he came out of the game against Washington, when he won his career-best ninth straight decision.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/6448213/did/8394642   (672 words)

  
 NBC 4 - MLB - Texas Rangers - Rogers Sent Home After Shoving Cameramen
Arlington, TX -- Texas Rangers lefthander Kenny Rogers shoved a pair of cameramen prior to Wednesday's game against the LA Angels of Anaheim at Ameriquest Field and was sent home.
Rogers later shoved Larry Rodriguez, a photographer for Dallas- Fort Worth TV station KDFW, and then threw the camera to the ground and kicked it.
The 40-year-old Rogers, who is 9-3 this season and leads the American League with a 2.46 ERA, missed his scheduled start on Tuesday due to his injury.
www.nbc4.tv /mlb039/4668396/detail.html   (429 words)

  
 NC State Baseball Shuts Out No. 1 Texas Twice :: Rogers, Sterry Each Toss Three-Hitters In Doubleheader Sweep
Michael Rogers dominated No. 1-ranked Texas in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday at Austin, winning 2-0, and the Wolfpack went on to sweep the Longhorns, 2-0 and 1-0, behind a pair of complete-game three-hitters from Rogers and Vern Sterry.
Rogers (8-3) pitched the opener and outduelled Texas ace J.P. Howell, a candidate for both the Roger Clemens Award for the nation's top college pitcher, the Dick Howser Award for the nation's best college player, and the Golden Spikes Award for the nation's top amateur player.
Rogers improved his record away from Doak Field to 7-0 with a 0.61 ERA (he is 1-3 and 4.78 at home).
theacc.collegesports.com /sports/m-basebl/recaps/051504aae.html   (849 words)

  
 Smart Links Perry Rogers Page - Business Week Special Advertising Section
Rogers High School was wired for a Local Area Network (LAN) in 1995 and added T1 connectivity in 1996 by means of a U.S. Department of Education Grant.
This grant provided the initial funding for the formation of the Central Texas Collaborative, a consortium of university, health, and business partners in addition to representatives from the school, parents, students, local churches, senior citizen groups, and service organizations using federal, state, and foundation grant monies.
Between the academic years 1993–94 and 1998–99, Rogers High School’s Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) scores have risen in Reading from 79 to 94.7 percent, in Math from 63 to 77.2 percent, and in Writing from 86 to 91.2 percent.
www.businessweek.com /adsections/education/schools/rogers.htm   (1047 words)

  
 NBC10.com - MLB - Texas Rangers - Rogers' Suspension Reduced; Set To Return Wednesday
New York, NY -- Texas Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers had his 20- game suspension reduced by an arbitrator and will be eligible to return more than a week early.
Rogers was suspended by Major League Baseball last month for his run-in with a pair of cameramen in late June, then lost an appeal and was slated to be out until August 18.
The problems for Rogers began on June 28th when he told a cameraman and a reporter near the clubhouse to back off.
www.nbc10.com /mlb039/4829921/detail.html   (441 words)

  
 Texas DWI Penalties for Drunk Driving in Texas - Dunham & Rogers
Texas law mandates that a judge order not less than 24 hours nor more than 100 hours.
Under Texas law, if it is shown that a person has been previously convicted of DWI, the punishment and penalties after conviction are increased or enhanced.
Although this provision seems to run afoul of the presumption of innocence, Texas Courts have consistently held that such condition is necessary to protect a legitimate governmental interest in making public roadways safe for the motoring public.
www.ftworth-tx-dwi.com /Texas_DWI_Penalties/Texas_DWI_Penalties   (2399 words)

  
 The Titan's Swim Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Rogers was a competitive swimmer in Wichita Falls.
Rogers coached Swimming and was the Director of Aquatics for the HEB ISD, where he had three All-State Swimmers.
Rogers has coached age group swimmers who set national records and numerous others who were ranked nationally.
www.friscoisd.org /schools/chs_swimming.htm   (381 words)

  
 wnbc.com - MLB - Texas Rangers - Rogers To Miss Start For Rangers
The 40-year-old Rogers, who is 9-3 this season and leads the American League with a 2.46 ERA, broke a bone at the base of his right pinkie finger when he hit a water cooler in frustration on June 17.
Rogers suffered the injury after being pulled from a game against Washington.
Texas won the contest, 8-1, giving Rogers his career-best ninth consecutive victory.
www.wnbc.com /mlb039/4658108/detail.html   (213 words)

  
 KIROTV.com - MLB - Texas Rangers - Rogers Turns Himself In On Misdemeanor Charges
Rogers turned himself in to authorities Monday morning and was booked into the Tarrant County jail.
Arlington police spokesperson Christy Gilfour said Rogers is facing a Class A misdemeanor charge of assault for his involvement with KDFW-TV cameraman Larry Rodriguez.
Rogers spent less than an hour at the Tarrant County jail and was released on $1,500 bond.
www.kirotv.com /mlb039/4737043/detail.html   (373 words)

  
 Fifth Circuit Court Cases - Case Law and Opinions from the 5th Circuit Federal Court - Court of Appeals - unoffical ...
Patrick F. Rogers was sentenced to death for the murder of a
Texas form of interrogatories submitted at the sentencing phase of
Rogers has shown no legal reason to ignore that state rule.
www.romingerlegal.com /fifthcircuit/opinions/94-41161.CV0.wpd.html   (1873 words)

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