Donors favor politics over charity in Texas race
Texas charities report lower donations as donors prioritize political campaigns. George W. Bush and other candidates drew large gifts, while Red Cross chapters in Amarillo Dallas and Houston saw declines. Officials blame political uncertainty and ad spending, noting fundraising shortfalls despite rising need among families served.
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Lead DEA agent barred from case after testimony
Lead DEA agent Jack Schumacher was removed from the Rap A Lot Records drug probe weeks after testifying to Congress about political pressure to halt the case. The Houston case implicates James A. Prince and Rap A Lot associates. Schumacher also lost liaison duties with Harris County DA's office.
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Whitewright officer killed in US Texas pursuit shooting
Whitewright Cpl. Jim Lamance 53 was shot in the face during a pursuit on Fannin County Road 4510. His brother and partner Kevin Lamance, unharmed, helped pursue suspect Richard Hicks, in custody facing capital murder charges. The Texas Rangers and sheriffs’ departments investigated as Hicks awaited arraignment.
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Bob Wallace
Jim Lamance
Kevin Lamance
Grayson County
Richard Hicks
Talmage Moore
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