Long Winding Road to State Championship Details
Stratford and Burkeville are linked in a long state championship narrative stretching 800 miles apart. The piece notes the vast distance between towns and frames the event as a state level contest rather than a national title, highlighting logistical challenges and regional pride.
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The Emperor's New Groove review by Chip Chandler
Film critic Chip Chandler says The Emperor's New Groove is an unassuming comedy that works surprisingly well despite a smaller marketing push. He notes the Disney release lacks a typical explosion of hype but delivers solid humor and pacing.
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Silicon Valley holiday parties reflect restraint amid tech shakeout
A lull pervades Silicon Valley celebrations as layoffs and shutdowns rise, with eToys signaling collapse after poor sales. Yet faith in technology's promise persists, and people expect harder work ahead to weather the downturn.
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Weather Outlook Brief for Today and Tonight
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 55. Tonight trends mostly clear with a low around the mid 20s. The forecast notes a light pattern typical of the season and mentions recycled newsprint usage in production.
Bush pursues bipartisan tone amid close victory
President-elect Bush interviews Cabinet candidates and meets Greenspan while signaling cooperation with Democrats after a 271 electoral vote win. He defends a $1.3 trillion, 10 year tax cut amid mixed GOP criticism, vows to push tax relief as he meets Clinton Gore and contemplates nominees including Coats O Neill Veneman Whitman. Bush also visits Chirac before returning to Austin.
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Amarillo judge finds AQHA foal rule antitrust violation
An Amarillo court ruled that the American Quarter Horse Association rule limiting foal registration is anti competitive and violates state antitrust law. Breeders had sued to overturn the rule seeking registration for embryo transfer offspring from AQHA registered stallions and mares.
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Global Trends 2015 Warns Terrorist Threats Rise
A new intelligence study foresees the next 15 years bringing primary dangers from terrorists and adversaries using low tech methods, with rising collusion among terrorists, drug traffickers, weapons proliferators and organized crime. Asymmetric warfare could define U.S. security challenges domestically and abroad. High tech threats and cyber targets also loom as critical infrastructure faces more attacks.
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Wrestler Bronco Bob Rescues Driver From Burning Truck
Morgan City Louisiana AP A 6 foot 7 inch 372 pound pro wrestler known as Bronco Bob used brute strength to pry open a jammed door and pull driver Gary Smith from a burning pickup after a collision with a tractor trailer He first freed a woman then bent the crushed door frame and carried Smith to safety while Smith who is 40 suffered a broken arm and several broken ribs
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Choice to flee violence prompts charity drive for family
Ms D moved from another state to escape a violent relationship and now faces job struggles while caring for two children. The family needs clothing and warm winter wear for Christmas as they build a new life in Amarillo. Donations to Empty Stocking Fund are tax deductible and can be mailed, given in person, or made online with major cards.
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