10 Feb 2001
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 2001
Page
1
Joni Gonzales coordinates San Jacinto Baptist Church pantry operations overseeing proper storage and selection of food for distribution. She helps feed hundreds of families monthly, delivering up to 6000 pounds of food.
Lubbock Coronado defeated Tascosa 83 55 to secure the District 3 5A girls No 2 playoff seed while Lubbock Monterey routed Tascosa 103 74 to share the boys 3 5A title.
A Detroit religious leader, two years post liver transplant, plays a central role in a regional drive to educate Muslims on organ and tissue donation. The effort challenges prior beliefs that donation violates sacred integrity and seeks to raise awareness within communities.
The notice states today will bring early fog possible then partly sunny skies with a high near 45 to 50. Tonight the low will be about 25. Sunday is forecast for a mid 50s high and variable conditions.
Voters in Randall County go to the polls today to decide whether to keep the 27 percent tax hike at 8 percent or reject it and maintain the 27 percent increase. The six month budget dispute followed a rise from 27 to 34 cents per $100, fueling a petition drive by Concerned Voters for Randall County that gathered over 8,000 signatures.
The Randall County rollback group leads discussion as voters head to the polls for a special election. Officials blame rapid growth and shortfalls in non tax revenue for a proposed $2 million cut from a $19 million budget. Turnout reaches 11.8 percent with 7,483 early votes, surpassing 1999 figures as costs rise from jail staffing, COLA raises, and health insurance. Auditor Joella McPherson notes $114 million in new construction last year adds only $390,000 in tax revenue.
Instruction directs voters to darken the oval left of the chosen voting option using only the marker provided. The wording emphasizes marking the ballot clearly without additional notes or actions.
Animal trainer Larry Allen Dean instructs a tiger to leap through a flaming hoop during a Circus Gatti show on Friday. The performance drew a crowded audience and sparked applause for the dangerous stunt.
President Bush will order the Pentagon to conduct a top to bottom review of defense strategy. White House officials say the study may consider deep nuclear cuts and will focus on improving quality of life for the 1.4 million strong military without an immediate rise in Pentagon spending. He expects civilian control to guide priorities while resisting haste to fund ambitious weapons programs. The review aims to clarify missions and spending, potentially clashing with defense conservatives and industry.
Federal prosecutors charged Robert Pickett with assaulting a federal officer and say he fired two shots near the White House on Wednesday. The 47 year old former IRS employee was wounded in a clash with Secret Service officers and is in good condition at George Washington University Hospital. He approached the south fence at 11 25 a m brandishing a .38 caliber revolver and allegedly fired twice after officers ordered him to drop the weapon.
Veterans and Ranger supporters protest as Army Chief Gen Shinseki orders all soldiers to wear the black beret starting June 14 to symbolize unity. Ranger tradition and identity concerns are raised by Emmett Hiltibrand and the 75th Ranger Regiment Association.
City officials say an overdue renewal of the curfew law caused 834 cases to be billed between last week and March 1999. City Attorney Marcus Norris apologized for the error and noted refunds will be issued to those who paid fines under the lapsed ordinance.
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