Mission to Honduras Begins with Mountain Road to Texoxingales
Staff writer Amy Banton reports on St. John’s United Methodist Church and Honduras Agape Foundation volunteers traveling through winding mountain routes to Texoxingales in the Quimistan Valley. They assist in building a new classroom for about 130 students, helping level ground, mix cement, and carry blocks while local children watch and later join in games and laughter.
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Flight delays push FAA furloughs back key Congress vote
Furloughed air traffic controllers will return to work as Congress approves FAA authority to withdraw the furloughs ending a week of nationwide flight delays. Democrats critique the move, saying it weakens their leverage on broader budget cuts affecting programs like Head Start.
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Wilson on FAA Bill Fails to Ease Local Furloughs
Congressman Joe Wilson claims the House bill reallocates FAA funds to curb air traffic control furloughs from sequestration but does not address the nah River Site. He calls the measure a political ploy and says the administration has ignored his reprogramming request.
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Community mourns George Jones as legend passes at 81
Local residents reflect on the life of George Jones known as The Possum who died at 81. Musicians from Formoreon recall his impact on country music and the memories he left on Nashville’s Music Row. Players from Anybody's Guess describe Jones as an iconic figure and a voice that shaped their youth.
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