Ethics panel moves on 48 subpoenas in Foley page scandal
The House ethics committee approved nearly four dozen subpoenas as its probe into a page scandal accelerates. Speaker Dennis Hastert accepted responsibility for past handling and vowed accountability while resisting calls to resign, saying the buck stops here. Democrats weigh the ethics process and timing before the October election amid GOP criticism.
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Texas Graduation Rate Questioned By Texas Researchers
Researchers from Rice University and partners say Texas inflates its high school graduation figures, masking dropout data. The four year study funded by the Gates Foundation estimates a 66.8 percent rate versus the state’s 84.2 percent, while TEA disputes the methodology.
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Finley recalls family struggle with Alzheimer’s and old nurs ing home memories
Jim Finley, retired managing editor of The Baytown Sun, shares a personal remembrance of his father J.P. aging with Alzheimer’s. He describes dramatic changes from crying behind locked unit doors to detached behavior and a bruised face after a reported hallway fight.
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Highlands Jamboree Kicks Off With Street Dance
The 50th Highlands Jamboree begins tonight with a 7 p.m. street dance in front of the Highlands Volunteer Fire Department featuring the Austin Band. Tickets cost 5 dollars. The jamboree continues Saturday at 10 a.m. with a Main Street parade, followed by events at Highlands Elementary School including live entertainment, booths, and free admission. The event also hosts the 2006 Little Miss Jamboree Pageant at 3 p.m. and pageants at Highlands Junior High.
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Texas TEA allows anonymous tips on test integrity
An AP report notes a Texas Education Agency task force recommends allowing anonymous tips from teachers at schools under investigation for testing irregularities. The move aims to aid investigators amid a probe into cheating at hundreds of Texas campuses based on a state report covering almost 700 schools.
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Dogs find lost box at St James House in heartwarming moment
Herbert recounts two 8 year old Westies at St James House finding a toy box from the 1960s donated to support the chapel. The dogs, gifted on Herbert's 80th birthday by his wife, cheer residents and now help raise funds as the box returns to its place for donations.
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