Dallas NAACP head suspended over anti Lieberman remarks
Dallas NAACP president Kweisi Mfume suspended Lee Alcom after he described Senator Joseph Lieberman as suspicious and alleged Jewish influence in politics on a Gospel talk show. Alcom said his comments were taken out of context and he has formed the Coalition for the Advancement of Civil Rights.
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New Diocese of Laredo Established with Bishop Tamayo
Catholics along the Texas border welcomed a new diocese as a Mass at the Laredo Civic Center installed the first bishop, the Most Rev. James A. Tamayo. Laredo becomes the 15th diocese in the San Antonio ecclesiastical province, a major Catholic hub.
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Midland High principal resigns after pupil protest over car photo
Embattled Midland High School principal Richmond resigned effective Wednesday amid a federal lawsuit settlement with student Casey Riggan for 150000 dollars. Superintendent Baressi said the move is in the district’s best interest as the board approved buying out the remainder of the contract set to expire in 2001. The district asked Richmond to sign a waiver releasing future charges.
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