KRGV.com

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Gov. Rick Perry is asking Texas education officials to review safety procedures following the massacre at a Connecticut elementary school. Perry says it's essential that the government ensure all Texas schools are equipped and prepared to execute plans to secure the safety of school students and staff.

DALLAS (AP) Dallas police have shot and killed a man outside an apartment complex known for drug activity. Authorities say the officer approached a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot and a struggle ensued. The officer fired because he said he feared for his life.

SEATTLE (AP) Cold-smoked salmon products have been recalled in several states including Texas. Ocean Beauty Seafoods says the recall is precautionary because of possible Listeria contamination. The products are the 3-ounce Nathan's Brand Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon and the 4-ounce Lascco Cold Smoked Nova Atlantic Salmon.

HORACE, N.D. (AP) A new sunflower seed roasting facility in Lubbock is being called the most technologically advanced facility of its kind in North America. SunGold Foods CEO Bob Majkrzak (MAY'-shack) presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday at the facility, which will produce in-shell sunflower seeds to be sold as snack food.