Amarillo Faces Drought Strain as Water Use Rises
City officials warn Amarillo may face pressure shortages as irrigation boosts demand beyond 70 million gallons daily. Pump stations have run dry, forcing draws from a Carson County well field while urging residents to conserve. Officials stress watering lawns at dawn or dusk, keeping roots moist, and reducing nonessential water use amid a potential drought worse than 1996.
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Amarillo
Larry West
Osage Water Plant
Carson County
West
Mauro slams Bush over crime in National Press Club remarks
Democratic nominee Garry Mauro accused George W. Bush of being soft on crime while at the National Press Club. He cited the James Byrd Jr. dragging death and questioned the impact of Bush’s early release policy amid a Supreme Court challenge, urging tighter sentencing.
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Garry Mauro
Washington
National Press Club
George W. Bush
Bush
Brewer
Mauro
Lawrence Russell Brewer
James Byrd Jr
U.S. Supreme Court
Florida
Editorial Page Note On Opinions In Amarillo Daily News
The Amarillo Daily News notes that editorials reflect the editorial board’s stance while columns by local and syndicated writers on the page and elsewhere express the writers’ own views not necessarily shared by the newspaper.
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Amarillo Daily News
Colum
Nists
Verse of the Day Reflection
A devotional line notes that believers carry the death of Jesus within and thus the life of Jesus is shown through their bodies. The verse emphasizes a transformative spiritual witness in daily living.
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Jesus
Why Christianity Must Change or Die by John Spong
Review notes Rev. John Shelby Spong, Newark Episcopal bishop, publishes Why Christianity Must Change or Die. The book argues for a non-theistic morality, exile from traditional doctrine, and a shift away from heaven and hell, challenging orthodox belief while praising spiritual connection and prayer as presence and love.
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John ‘Shelby Spong
HarperSanFrancisco
Spong
Newark
N.J
Jack Spong
Heaven
Hell
Jesus Christ
World Cup envy and indifference collide in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee writer admits no thrill for the World Cup while admiring the tournament's pairing novelty and postgame rituals. He notes the clash of nations, the mix of unlikely matchups, and the understated drama of the 11th or 23rd minute while bemoaning his own fading interest alongside lingering pop culture distractions.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Chile
Cameroon
Morocco
Scotland
Nigeria
Paraguay
Belgium
South Korea
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls
NBA
WNBA
Quotation quotas spark debate on press diversity and merit
A Los Angeles Times editor proposes numeric quotas for quoting women and minorities, backing it with pay and promotion incentives. Critics warn the plan harms merit, risks marginalizing voices, and shifts reporting toward demographic checking rather than straight news gathering.
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Catherine Deipp
Los Angeles
Willes
A Times
University Cenatilee
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