Borger volunteers aid meals, glasses recycling and club service
Douglas and Wanda Adkins of Borger volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the Lions Club. They collect used glasses to recycle for those needing vision help while Douglas notes gratitude from those served. Kayla Garrison joins West Texas A&M's women's hoops mid season despite hearing impairment.
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Clinton pardon probe eyes links to fundraising
Federal prosecutors in New York opened an inquiry into former President Clinton's late pardon of fugitive financier Marc Rich. U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White seeks to determine if money transfers or fundraising influenced the decision amid Denise Rich's Democratic contributions. Clinton rejects improper factors and pledges cooperation.
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Texas lawmakers rally for Defense of Marriage Act support
Supporters from the Texas Christian Coalition Free Market Foundation Texas Eagle Forum and Concerned Women for America of Texas joined legislators at the Capitol to back House Bill 496 by Rep Warren Chisum. The bill aims to shield Texas marriage definitions from Vermont civil unions with Chisum stressing family protection and the need to pass the bill through the Senate and to the governor. Chuck Anderson of the Christian Coalition urged swift adoption saying 35 states have already enacted similar laws.
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Randall to sever link with Special Crimes unit
Randall County voters approve budget cuts of about 2 million dollars forcing the end of the 20 year partnership with Potter Randall Special Crimes, shifting homicide investigation duties to the Randall County sheriff and reducing county forensics capacity. Canyon police warn impact on rural cases but see it as insurance. District leaders weigh next steps and rural coverage changes.
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Lawyers clash over zero tolerance in schools in San Diego
ABA leaders likely to oppose strict school rules after a winter meeting amid arguments that zero tolerance can punish innocent students. Critics cite cases such as a kindergartner with a plastic ax costume and a Cobb County girl with a Tweety wallet weapon. Supporters say uniform rules treat all students the same, while parents often back policies unless their child is affected.
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Rainbow cleanup costs eyed for former Rainbow Metal site
An AEDC analysis to estimate cleanup costs for Hangar 4000, the former Rainbow Metal Finishing address, is to begin within two weeks. The $17,000 study aims to pinpoint environmental remediation costs after the August closure, with completion about 10 days after starting. AEDC’s Michael Bourn says the price is high but not a barrier to projects or recruitment, though metal coating firms may be less favored.
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