23 Jan 1996
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Newspaper
Brownsville The Herald
Location
Brownsville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1996
Page
1
Four men believed Hispanic fled a Texas bank after a Monday afternoon robbery. One employee was treated by EMS, no serious injuries. Police seek a tan Chrysler and a white egg-shaped vehicle used by the suspects. Authorities urge tips to local tip lines.
Mexico. Tamaulipas gains access to El Cuchillo dam water from Nuevo Leon after talks with officials and the National Water Commission. The deal aims to share billions of cubic feet for about 3,500 Tamaulipas farmers, easing a long regional dispute and avoiding court action. Governor and agricultural officials hailed a mature, peaceful path to a final agreement.
The retrial of Hidalgo County official is moved to Laredo as Judge Me Allen, who presided over the 1994 trial of former Sheriff Bogido Murimoieja, will oversee the second federal corruption case against Curly Judived and five others. Defense attorneys express preference for Laredo jury.
The university considers a pricey bond to fund campus improvements at Brownsville Texas, with a decades long repayment plan and tuition unchanged. Leaders cite heavy demand for new classrooms and parking while critics warn of long payback and space constraints.
Harald Stall Weitres, a Brownsville man, died when his Cadillac collided with a RISD elementary school bus shortly after 4 pm between Robindale and Cemtes Avenue. Four of the 64 Gonzales Elementary students sustained minor injuries. Bus driver Francisco Prado escaped injury. The accident marked the second school bus crash reported since December. Authorities urged extra caution around buses.
Jesse Sloss a longtime Brownsville public servant who guided city government for decades died at 83 after a career as city secretary for 29 years city manager for two years and city commissioner spanning parts of four decades. Friends recall him as a trusted adviser to many mayors and a cornerstone of local governance. He also served in the US Navy during World War II and held various roles in city offices and boards across his career.
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