Smoking cessation and dust exposure contrasted in health note
A health note suggests quitting smoking markedly lowers lung cancer risk and compares outdoor dust exposure to beating a rug for allergy sufferers, referencing Saturday edition coverage in the Amarillo Daily News.
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Amarillo Daily News
Bush vows a new beginning at acceptance speech
George W. Bush urged voters to grant him a mandate to end partisan feuding and begin anew. He promised to work with Democrats on Social Security, education accountability, tax fairness, anti abortion laws, and reduce nuclear arsenals while pursuing a national missile defense. He thanked his parents and family as the convention cheered.
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Bush aims at voters as Gore foes split lines
Bush reframed the race after hitting out at Gore and Clinton while addressing a audience in Lubbock. He assailed the Clinton era as polished on the surface but lacking purpose, drawing a sharp contrast with Democratic critics who warned of the party line's persistence.
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Free food fest continues at XIT rodeo in Dalhart
Dalhart fire volunteers teamed with the XIT Rodeo Committee to serve free stew at the first XIT celebration feed. Residents flocked to the grounds for a hearty all you can eat meal once a year, with watermelon and barbecue events planned for today and Saturday.
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Dalhart
Suzanne
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Amarillo
Rodeo
Jeff Ewing
Ewing
Gail Castleberry
Castleberry
Man charged with murder in baby's death
Potter County District Attorney's office filed murder charges against Kevin Dames 24 in connection with the death of 11 month old Kaleb Miles who died after injuries police say occurred while in Dames care. Autopsy found blunt skull trauma. Dames had previously been indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. A 911 call reported the infant not breathing.
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Police nab alleged kidnapper after Amber Alert system aids
Amarillo police captured a 25 year old suspect near Ross Street and 10th Avenue after a rapid response mobilization and an Amber Alert style missing persons alert. The man allegedly tried to kidnap two girls at Westgate Mall, first grabbing a 9 year old near the food court before fleeing in a van. Bystanders aided officers with a description and possible license plate, enabling the arrest.
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Ross Street
10Th Avenue
Dallas
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Jerry Neufeld
Westgate Mall
Neufeld
Randall County budget crisis prompts tax and cut plan
County Judge Ted Wood proposes sweeping cuts including closing the county clerk Amarillo office and halving salaries if property taxes rise 35 percent. He estimates a 15 percent budget cut could be needed, with a $70 tax increase on a 100000 home to match revenue. Commissioners debate tax rate levels amid deficits.
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Randall County
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Potter's
Woods Plan
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