Democratic candidates Yarborough Briscoe visit Lubbock
Two Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls Yarborough and Briscoe touched down in Lubbock for last minute campaigning. Yarborough arrived at 11 30 a m delayed by crowds and held a noon luncheon. Briscoe landed at 1 45 p m and spoke to about 25 supporters at the airport. Both touted growing momentum and planned follow up stops in Amarillo Littlefield Hereford and the Dallas Fort Worth area.
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Sleep-In Protest at Tech Dorm Over Housing Rule
About 100 male Texas Tech students mainly from Thompson Hall staged a sleep in near Gaston Hall to protest administration rulings requiring freshmen and sophomores and all unmarried students under 21 to live in residence halls regardless of health or work permits.
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Parimutuel horse racing debate stirs Texas voters
Opinion piece urges Texans to vote on May 4 to allow parimutuel racing. It cites California and New York revenue figures, notes Texas history with racing, and argues the state could become a first class racing state with proper regulation and spectator interest.
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