A Texas entrepreneur, he co-founded the media giant Clear Channel, owned pro sports teams and created more than 400 businesses in a variety of industries.
Category: Texas
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Red McCombs, Car Salesman Turned Media Mogul, Dies at 95
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‘They Better Start Breeding Cowboys’
The New York Times – Sports:Advanced genetic tracking has helped breeders make rodeo bulls meaner. Riders are having a hard time keeping up.
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Chris Beard, U. of Texas Basketball Coach, Faces Felony Domestic Assault Charge
The New York Times – Sports:Chris Beard, in his second season of coaching the Longhorns, was arrested early Monday and charged with a third-degree felony.
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How to Become Santa Claus
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Four pros share their tips for making magical Christmas memories.
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Judge Blocks Student Housing Firm From Collecting $14 Million
The New York Times – Business:The ruling is the latest twist in an ongoing battle that Nelson Partners Student Housing has waged with investors and students.
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For Rail Workers, Anger Persists Over Sick Leave
The New York Times – Business:A tentative new contract brokered by the White House offered employees one day off, leaving some dissatisfied and raising the risk of another impasse.
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The Texas Tribune Names a New C.E.O.
The New York Times – Business:Sonal Shah will take over from Evan Smith, who has run the nonprofit news organization since he co-founded it in 2009.