April sales tax rebates rise across Basin but Marfa falls
Rebates totaling 954239 dollars in April show an 18.9 percent rise from last year across the basin. Presidio County cities mostly up except Presidio down nearly 4 percent and Marfa down about 33 percent. Local officials cited no clear cause for Marfa’s drop. Alpine Andrews Big Spring Crane Ft Stockton Goldsmith Kermit McCamey Monahans Pecos Seminole Stanton also posted gains with double digit increases.
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Brewster County votes under probe in Texas runoff
In Brewster County the Democratic Senate runoff tally shows Gene Kelly 439 to Charles Gandy 267 with statewide totals Kelly 143970 and Gandy 102215. County staffers and letters show alleged voter testing caused by staffers who voted using handwritten registrations.
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Hopkins Becomes Dual Citizen of United States and Britain
Sir Anthony Hopkins, aging 62, took the oath of U.S. citizenship while retaining his British title. The ceremony at a federal courthouse included friends like Steven Spielberg. Spokeswoman Catherine Olim said Hopkins has long considered the U.S. his home and will keep the title Sir.
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Mills receives payout from London police over 1993 accident
Scotland Yard will pay 320000 to Paul McCartney's partner Heather Mills for a 1993 crash in which a police motorcyclist struck her, severing her left leg. The rider, Simon Osbourne, was cleared of careless driving and sued Mills for damages, while Mills said she sought only in response to his suit.
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Judge rules image rights not protected in Woods versus artist
U S District Judge Patricia Gaughan dismissed Tiger Woods suit against Alabama artist Rick Rush over prints of a painting of Woods first Masters win. The First Amendment allows Rush to paint Woods and profit from copies. Woods’ attorney indicated a possible appeal. Rush’s lawyer said the ruling sends a message to athletes about image rights.
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Not meant to last Patricia Duff details alleged abuse by Ronald Perelman
Socialite Patricia Duff testified that after separating from Mike Medavoy in 1993 she felt pressured by cosmetics billionaire Ronald Perelman to marry him. She said he threatened they would be "whacked" if she returned to Medavoy and cited ten incidents of being hit kicked and verbally abused.
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Elian Gonzalez custody clash escalates with government bid
Cuba extends deadlines for surrender and top law officer flies in to mediate a settlement. Lazaro Gonzalez refuses to hand Elian to Juan Miguel Gonzalez as protests grow in Little Havana. A 11th Circuit stay and Reno plan aim to move Elian to his father while avoiding violence.
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Online tax filing grows as IRS projects rise in use
The IRS reports about 30 million tax returns filed online last year, one fourth, with projections of nearly 4 million more this year. An AP poll finds about one third plan to file electronically, while experts note lingering security concerns. Younger adults show less worry about online tax data, and some taxpayers prepare returns via the Internet rather than desktop software.
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Homeless crisis grows in San Diego area shelters face closures
Priest Rev Joe Carroll leads San Diego's largest homeless housing program amid rising family homelessness nationwide. Factors include welfare reform and shrinking affordable housing supply. San Diego rental rates climbed to 887 monthly as vacancies linger at 1.8 percent. St Vincent de Paul Village scrambles for solutions as closures loom, with at least 100 people at risk. Local officials argue for continued shelter support and year round options despite funding limits.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers Cash 5 and Pick 3
The Texas Lottery results show Cash Five numbers 33 6 7 4 25 and Pick 3 numbers 0 1 2 drawn on Thursday April 13. Players matched combinations for prizes with winners announced by the state lottery.
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Readers' Guide Switchboard and contact details
Readers' Guide provides contact numbers for out of town readers and customer service. Includes a toll free line and an email address plus a web site. Hours show Monday to Sunday service windows across early morning to late morning.
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