Grand Prairie approves distribution of religious book covers
Grand Prairie ISD allows Karen Wiegman to distribute Ten Commandments covers after years of denial, with Metroplex Atheists allowed to share presidential quotes and O Haire message. Superintendent Barbosa says policy aims to prevent disruption while permitting nonschool publications meeting criteria.
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North Texas Near Dry Streak Ties 1934 Record Set
North Texas faces a potential tie of the 1934 dry-day record if rain fails today as forecasters predict another dry day under a high pressure system. National Weather Service meteorologist Skip Ely notes moisture is scarce statewide, with Central Texas seeing heat and drought losses. Texas crops suffer. officials report farm and livestock losses approaching $595 million while East Texas fights an 1,800 acre forest fire near Nacogdoches, 95 percent contained but not extinguished.
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Waco case: judge orders new evidence released
U S District Judge Walter S Smith in Waco orders delivery of newly discovered evidence in the Branch Davidians wrongful death suit to the court clerk. The standoff began Feb 28 1993 with ATF and FBI action at the compound near Waco leaving 80 Davidians dead.
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Eight-year-old suspended after gun found in backpack
In Aldine ISD Calvert Elementary north Harris county an eight year old boy was suspended after a .22 caliber pistol was found in his backpack. Two bullets were in the gun but backward and the gun was inoperable. The discovery came when the boy opened his backpack and showed it to other students who alerted a teacher. The boy claims he got the gun from home while his mother says the family does not own a gun. Police are investigating.
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East Texas Fire Near Nacogdoches Nears Containment
Firefighters worked to fully contain a forest blaze near Nacogdoches that scorched about 1800 acres in East Texas. The Tuesday start and Friday 95 percent containment behind plower lines were reported, with no serious injuries though a firefighter suffered heat exhaust. Authorities warn dry conditions could spark more fires despite rain.
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