Laney Expected to File for Re election to Texas House
Former House Speaker Pete Laney, 60, reportedly plans to file for another term in his Hale Center district, with the Friday filing deadline approaching. Republican Kent Sharp has already filed in the same district, signaling a contested race. Laney previously led the chamber from 1993 until 2002 and faced recent party shifts and a high profile redistricting push.
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Man killed by police after chase through Fort Worth Arlington
A 44 year old man led officers on a chase through Fort Worth and Arlington and was shot to death after pulling into an Arlington apartment complex Wednesday. Don Henry Burns reportedly fired at officers. police returned fire. The pursuit began after a report of a stolen Ford Bronco in Forest Hills. Burns was wanted in connection with several armed robberies in Fort Worth, Johnson said.
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Man killed in natural gas explosion in Fort Worth home
A Fort Worth man died Wednesday in a natural gas leak triggered explosion at a small house east of downtown. Neighbors reported smelling gas before the blast and helped another man escape from the apartment before flames spread.
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New Year Violence and Security Loom Over Global Celebrations
Across the world New Year festivities faced threats and violence. In Baghdad a car bomb during a party killed five and wounded many, while Israel increased security and Paris deployed thousands of officers. Sydney and Auckland glowed with fireworks amid tight policing.
FBI and Homeland Security detain 247 on British Airways jet
Washington Dulles authorities detained 247 passengers for about three hours after the British Airways flight landed. DHS said intelligence prompted the action, but an FBI official said there was no terrorism link. In Baghdad a New Year’s Eve restaurant blast killed five and wounded 35, including Americans and a Briton, as diners celebrated.
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Sheriff denies Michael Jackson abuse claim
Santa Barbara California sheriff denied that Michael Jackson was roughed up by jailers during his arrest and warned of charges for making a false accusation against an officer.
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Lee column recalls playful mishearing and New Year cheer
Jane Howard Lee writes in her Thursday column about misheard phrases and playful guesses among friends, including a tongue in cheek exchange about a Mall trip and a truck. She signs off wishing readers a Happy New Year.
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