Dixon seeks second term as Jannise withdraws from race
Dixon, 55, moves toward a second full elected term after Jannise withdraws. He says he was not surprised by the decision, having not heard from the opponent since a candidates forum. Dixon plans to pursue infrastructure work and the $10.5 million bond package approved by voters last year. Attempts to reach Jannise for comment were unsuccessful.
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Community league eyes safety after incident at park games
Graham recounts a name mix up by another girl and boys in a dark car that led to a game interruption. The league board halted activities, counted all children, and pledged temporary fencing plus a closer sandlot as safety steps. A weekend meeting will consider permanent fencing and a playground, with parents to be invited next week.
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Granani
April 2006 sets record as deadliest month for U.S. in Iraq
A U.S. soldier was killed in a roadside bombing north of Baghdad, marking April as the deadliest month for American forces in Iraq this year with at least 69 deaths. Al-Qaeda leaders warned that U.S. efforts are failing, while Iraqi operations killed the al-Qaida boss of Samarra as sectarian violence reportedly declines.
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Bush rejects tax on surging oil profits
President Bush rejected calls for a windfall profits tax on major oil firms arguing it would not calm gas prices. He urged Congress to ease refinery rules and push oil companies to invest in energy projects while noting no evidence of price gouging despite rising national averages.
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Legislature advances Texas school funding and tax plan action
In Austin the Legislature moves toward a school funding package as Gov Perry s expanded business tax wins Senate committee approval. A companion education improvement plan includes a teacher pay raise and bonuses tied to test score gains, with debates over surplus funds and property tax relief projections.
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