Violent crime up in Texas cites FBI data and local examples
FBI data show Texas cities reporting higher violent crime last year with Arlington up 25 percent and murders rising from 14 to 24. Houston sees a 2 percent overall crime rise but murders jump 23 percent from 272 to 334. Dallas records a drop in violent crimes from 16 165 in 2004 to 15 429 last year.
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National Guard at border curbs migrant crossings officials say
U S and Mexican officials report a 21 percent drop in detentions in the first 10 days of June. Arizona, Texas and New Mexico borders show sharp declines as 55 Utah soldiers arrive to assist, though soldiers cannot detain migrants.
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Judge Shot and Wounded in Reno Courthouse
A Nevada family court judge, Chuck Weller, 53, was shot in the chest near a third floor window at the Mills B. Lane Justice Center in Reno. Police sealed the area and searched nearby parking structures for a sniper amid the midday incident.
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Suspect arrested in killing linked to Katrina evacuee case
Ricardo Irvin an 18 year old Katrina evacuee deemed one of Houston areas most wanted killers was captured in New Iberia Louisiana He confessed to robbing two other evacuees of FEMA money and shooting them killing one according to Houston police on Monday.
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Rampage by Abbas loyalists hits West Bank parliament and cabinet
Palestinian forces loyal to President Mahmoud Abbas fired on Hamas led government buildings in Ramallah. Parliament and Cabinet offices were riddled with bullets and set ablaze in protest over Gaza attack.
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Goose Creek weighs tax rate cuts and budget options
Goose Creek trustees hear how a proposed tax rollback would shape bills and state aid. A Sept. 30 election would be required if the district can not meet the 1.50 cap. Two pay-raise schemes for teachers and staff are laid out, with costs of 2.53 to 2.78 million and a plan to fund a state 2000 component. A new agricultural sciences center project is approved in concept.
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