Tragic events overshadow zoo news and staff achievements
The column notes two main items at Lee Richardson Zoo. First, AZA accreditation was renewed for five more years after staff attended a national conference in St Louis. Second, education assistant Rebecca Guthrie resigned to move to Colorado, leaving lasting contributions through programs and exhibits.
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Psychologist cites illness but finds Andrea Yates competent for trial
Houston AP reports psychologist Dr. Steven Rubenzer testified at Yates competency hearing that Andrea Yates remains mentally ill yet capable of standing trial. He noted improvement since July, with psychotic features in remission but depression lingering, and said Yates indicated she decided to drown her five children the night before the crime. Yates, 37, is charged with capital murder in the killings of John 5 Paul 3 Luke 2 Mary 6 months Noah 7.
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