Mexican College Strike Cites Grievances Amid Tense Standoff
Eduardo backs the strike demanding federal takeover of the college. Merrem lists living conditions, poor accommodations, subpar instruction, and unjust penalties as grievances. Romulo Escoba, son of a founder, says no meeting with demands is possible despite past willingness for government purchase. Police monitor the peaceful protest beneath a Juarez statue in central town.
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Eduardo
Merrem
Romulo Escoba
Benito Juarez
Seag Cout Africa Racial Ban Sparked Controversy
A fragmentary report notes a racial ban affecting an African golfer and an event here with debate over participation and fairness. Details are unclear but imply tensions around inclusion and sporting conduct.
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Seag
Africa
Congressman Seeks City Minimum Wage at Ten Dollars
Rep Honore Ligarde said he will ask Laredo city council to set a ten dollar hourly minimum wage despite questions of constitutional authority. He noted a Texas statewide bill failed to pass, but he plans to push a local ordinance as a fallback.
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Laredo
Honore Ligarde
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Ligarde
Chamber of Commercce
Nota
Ex-Attorney General Heads Crime Study in Texas
Former Texas Republican Attorney General names a crime and law enforcement task force chairman to study proposals curbing rising crime rates. Laredo Mayor Joe C. Martin and Dallas lawyer Robb Stewart Jr. will serve as vice chairmen as the panel weighs ordinances and a potential state law. The report notes Mathis minimum wage case tests and local enforcement, with Ligarde seeking city wage ordinance review and cross-border employment context in the Laredo region.
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Pe Oes
Texas
Ament
Wilson
Ane
O'Donnell
Laredo
Joe C. Martin
Dallas
Robb Stewarts Jr
Ligarde
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Texas Highway Commission approves $75.6 million maintenance budget
The Texas Highway Commission approved a $75.6 million maintenance budget for the new fiscal year starting September 1, up $12.6 million from the current year. Average maintenance cost per mile is forecast at $1,105, a rise of $164.
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Austin
Texas Highway Commission
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