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SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Experts say technology and an expanding DNA database have helped solve more crimes in Texas.
The San Antonio Express-News reported Wednesday that 643 homicides are among the Texas cases solved with assistance from the Combined DNA Index System, or CODIS.
Department of Public Safety director Steve McCraw says many crimes might never have been solved if not for the DNA database. Registered sex offenders, convicted felons and youths in the Texas juvenile justice system must provide samples.
Texas averaged about 200 matches annually during the first five years after the national database was created in 1996. Records show that number rose to an average 1,000 hits annually for the next 10 years.
The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences uses computer automation to help process about 400 samples monthly.
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Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
