Lawmakers say DOJ listening to redistricting objections
South Texas Democrats including Rep. Jim Solis and Sen. Eddie Lucio report DOJ officials asking for objections to the GOP backed congressional map. They warn the plan could dilute Hispanic voting strength in the Rio Grande Valley and shift districts north toward Austin. A DOJ review is required before use in Texas elections.
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Austin
Texas
U.S. Justice Department
Jim Solis
San Benito
Washington
Federal
Solis
Eddie Lucio
Brownsville
Justice Department
Luz Lopez Ortiz
Lucio
Rio Grande Valley
South
Joseph D. Rich
Texas-Mexico
Greg Abbott
South Texas
Department of Justice
Ap Dr
Tistiée Department
GOP
Rebel name swap at Lee College sparks student clash
The Lantern becomes The Rebel as editor Rebel Payne leads a name change amid concerns of racism and limited student input. Students form petitions against the change while administrators assign a new adviser and move to revive the paper under a new format.
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The
Lantern
Lee College
Robert E. Lee
U.S. Army
Army of the Confederacy
Lee
Rundell Hall
Rebels
Russell Payne
University of Houston
Tabitha Smith
Rebel
Smith
Susan Cummings
Martha Ellis
Susan Massman
Massman
Ellis
Elizabeth Payne
Student Congress
Student Government Association
Rita Campbell
General Assembly
Campbell
Heather Ursprung
Music Club
Ursprung
Porsha Haggerty
Black Student Association
Haggerty
BSA
Murders tied to suspect tied to robbery case in Houston area
Acuna, held on an aggravated robbery charge, was moved to Harris County Jail as detectives probe a double murder at the Carrolls’ Country Club Estates home. James and Joyce Carroll were found shot in the garage and kitchen. A .38 revolver was recovered from the couple’s stolen car and tested for link to the killings. A Dallas man, described as a witness, was detained for questioning alongside Acuna.
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Acuna
Harris County
Houston
James Carroll
Joyce
Country Club Estates
Carroll
Harris County District Court
Candy Elizondo
Harris County District Court No
Elizondo
Baytown
Richard Whittaker
Carrolls
Harris County Forensics Center
Whitaker
Forensics Center
Rynearson
Dallas
Firefighters reject pay offer over tiered raise plan
Firefighters rejected the offer citing the omission of a tiered pay scale. Union leaders wanted larger increases between lieutenant, battalion chief and assistant fire chief positions. City negotiators said the tiered scale wouldn’t cover rising health care costs and most employees would not get a raise.
Bay Harbour residents shelter as Red Cross aids tornado victims
Danny Reed helped Lisa Plake move belongings to a horse trailer while Red Cross arranged a Bays Inn hotel room for two days. Some residents must relocate after a tornado damaged 12 houses near Bay Harbour. A shelter is at Eastside Baptist Church and donations can be sent to 2700 SW Freeway Houston 77098.
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Danny Reed
Lisa Plake
Bob
Sue Plake
Reed
Red Cross
Bays Inn
Bay Harbour
Nancy Joseph
Temporary shelter aid for tornado victims at church
A shelter is set up at Eastside Baptist Church, 1760 Danubria St, for tornado victims. Immediate clothing needs contact Central Church of Christ at 231-427-8860. Monetary donations can be sent to American Red Grass at 2700 SW Freeway, Houston, Texas, 77098.
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Joseph
Bay Harbour
Red Cross
Danubria St
Eastside Baptist Church
Central Church of Christ
Houston
Texas
Death: Harris County shooting leaves man dead and family unharmed
The incident unfolded in a Baytown area home when a husband fired a pistol at his wife as a supervisor shot him with a shotgun, killing Charlie Brown. Two children, ages seven and 10, were in their rooms. no others were harmed. Authorities from HCSO homicide, internal affairs, and the DA’s office are examining the case. The Browns attended Second Baptist Church of Baytown, whose members offered support. The case will go before a grand jury.
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Pauline Brown
Charlie Brown
Harris County
Second Baptist Church of
Baytown
Tommy
Clements
Harris County Sheriff’s
Harris’ County’ District Attorney’s Office
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