Reeves County jail repairs lag as doors and plumbing fail
Reeves County faces jail deficiencies with locked cell doors not functioning, toilets that do not flush, showers that drain poorly, and plumbing not up to code. Guards lack training, a weekly emergency generator test is missing, and inmate classification is questioned. Local officials trade blame as bids and piggybacking on a new prison project are pursued to cut costs while seeking a prompt fix.
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Andy Gomez
Galindo
Gomez
Commissioners Court
Crump
Ector County Detention Center
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Defense says guards followed rescinded policy in inmate fights
FBI agent says fights were staged or provoked for guard amusement or retribution. Defense argues inmates acted without intent to violate rights. Jury selection starts today as prosecutors seek trust in inmates over officers amid regional guard sympathy in Central Valley. Four guards were acquitted last November in a separate Corcoran case.
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FBI
James Maddock
California
Central Valley
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Martha Stewart leaves Westport over unfriendly atmosphere
Martha Stewart plans to move from Westport Connecticut after 28 years citing an unfriendly neighborhood atmosphere and a difficult NYC commute. She may live in Manhattan full time, or move to a town near the city, and says she no longer feels connected to the neighborhood.
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DiCaprio Plans Sci Fi Shoot in Romania Palace Site
Leonardo DiCaprio intends to film a science fiction movie in Romania this summer with scenes in the former Nicolae Ceausescu palace. The Ceausescu couple were executed after the 1989 anti communist revolt. lawmakers had initially rejected the project.
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Romania
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Thyroid tests urged for routine screenings and pregnancy
Endocrinologists push TSH testing as a standard screening tool amid evidence mild thyroid dysfunction raises risks. Studies show hypothyroidism in pregnancy can affect fetal brain development and maternal postpartum mood. Researchers note many undiagnosed cases in adults, including older men.
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University of Colorado
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Terry Davies
New York
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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Colorado
Osprey crash near Tucson prompts safety questions
The crash during a nighttime evacuation drill near Marana Northwest Regional Airport killed all aboard. Marine officials say the aircraft had flown 135 hours since January and no design flaw is suspected, as Pentagon notes the four remaining Ospreys will not fly immediately. Relatives of victims express fear over the new aircraft’s safety and costs as 360 units are planned by 2014 at about $44 million each.
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Texas runoff fields shift to Hutchison in key contests
Runoffs set as Kelly leads March 14 primary with 221000 votes to Gandy 140700. Democrats settle one Texas House nomination in San Antonio’s 116th District with Leo Alvarado Jr facing Trey Martinez Fischer. Republicans target multiple seats including Houston’s Culberson Wareing for successor to Bill Archer and challengers to Rep. Chet Edwards in Central Texas. Several Court of Criminal Appeals races require runoffs.
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Texas House
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Houston
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Waco
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Jacksonville
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Corpus Christi
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Austin
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Pick 3 Results
The Texas Lottery draw updates show Cash 5 numbers 6 10 11 15 30 and Pick 3 numbers 3 5 7 for Monday April 10. No further details on prizes or payouts are provided in the readable text.
Pigeon navigation booms and weight loss tips noted
Informed Source reviews sonic booms affecting racing pigeons and recalls that some medical experts advocate eating the same daily. It covers greetings customs in Europe, awards ceremony footage, posthumous fame of scientists like Mendel, crayfish origins, and psychology’s shy problem. Contact L. M. Boyd.
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