Bush and Hu pledge cooperation but make little progress
US President Bush and Chinese leader Hu Jintao met to discuss Iran and North Korea, trade, human rights, and Taiwan but produced few measurable gains. A protest outside the White House interrupted the ceremony as Bush apologized, and Hu tempered expectations, while security and protocol highlighted the ceremony rather than a state visit.
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Charges continue in Baytown fatal social gathering case
Investigators linked a Pine Street gathering to a deadly incident where Castillo was beaten with a pipe and shot in the head. Turin and Carmona hold $30,000 bail with warrants. LeRoy Randolph exonerated after police alibi. Carmona and Turin have prior criminal histories including gang activity and attempted murder. Crime Stoppers urges tips 281-427-TIPS.
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College discusses master plan add ons and costs
Wes Good of Kirsey architecture presented an enhanced college master plan featuring a visual and performing arts center, a one stop shop, and a new bookstore. Total estimated cost about 30 million, with gut renovation of Rundell Hall at 6 million for 50 000 square feet or a new 36 000 square foot building at 6.8 million. Regents and staff welcomed the plan, though decision on Rundell Hall rests with regents.
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Long Neck Wildlife Festival Heads to Goose Creek Park
The Long Neck Wildlife Festival returns to Goose Creek Stream Park at W. Texas Avenue and Price Street on May 6 and 7. Live exhibits from Wetlands Education Center plus private animal entertainers including Clint the Snake Man and Brian Staples’ exotic animal show are set. Hours run 10 am to 10 pm on May 6 and 1 pm to 8 pm on May 7. Applications and more info are online at longneckfestival.com.
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Growing voice at Capitol asks where's the money for schools
In Austin, House tax writers advanced bills to cut property taxes while teachers, principals, and school districts pressed for more school funding. Leaders urged a flexible funding system, a $2,000 teacher raise, health insurance stipends, and broader tax relief amid debates on using a franchise tax shift and cigarette tax hikes to fund the plan.
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Skilling Ends Testimony in Tax Fraud Claim
Former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling wrapped his lengthy fraud trial testimony denying a new tax-cheating accusation. He said he paid taxes and recalled no backdating of a gift to avoid taxes, while noting no IRS contact after reviews of his returns. Kenneth Lay, his co defendant, is set to testify Monday as other witnesses spoke.
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