Strayhorn Refuses $33,000 State Salary Increase
Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn says she will not accept a $33,000 raise approved by the Legislature. She notes Governor Perry sanctioned raises for statewide officials but she declines any extra pay, defending her decision as appropriate for the work she does. The raise had been planned for seven statewide officials, but Perry did not include his office. Perry campaign critics cited old statements by Strayhorn about raises, while Strayhorn cited time to reconsider before reaffirming her stance.
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Harris County deputy shoots reserve deputy in mistaken identity case
Harris County sheriff's deputy shot and killed Nehemiah Pickens 33 during a foot chase after a car rammed a fence at an apartment complex. Investigators say Pickens, dressed in blue jeans and a dark shirt, drew a gun and ran, but the deputy allegedly fired after orders to stop were not followed. The suspect fled. the deputy is on administrative leave as the DA's office, Houston police, and multiple agencies coordinate the investigation.
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Yates lawyers seek tokeep overturned murder convictions
Houston woman who drowned five children faced overturned capital murder convictions. Lawyers argue the appeal panel's reversal should stand, citing Dr Dietz testimony as pivotal and arguing it miscast blame. Prosecutors want the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to reverse the overturning.
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Catholic church workers claim diocese floats union
About 50 lay workers in five churches within the Diocese of Brownsville joined the United Farm Workers in 2003, but the union says membership has fallen to about 30 after church absorption and pressure by a pastor. A tribunal weighs whether a new pastor must honor the contract, with workers citing repeated breaches and confidentially awaiting tribunal action.
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