Thomas to leave Home Improvement to focus on education
Jonathan Taylor Thomas, 16, will depart ABC’s Home Improvement to concentrate on preparing for a top university. He will appear in three season episodes this year before stepping away. Stan Rosenfeld disclosed the decision Tuesday.
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Kills federal plan to ban cars from valley floor
In Mammoth Lakes California officials vote 5-1 to reject a federal plan to bar cars from Yosemite Valley. The advisory decision favors voluntary shuttle use and keeps cars, citing tourism impact and costs for bus service and parking outside the park. Environmental groups and the Park Service had proposed eight months of car elimination for all but overnight visitors.
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ECISD budget may push 8 cent tax hike in 2023
The Ector County Independent School District approves a 154.59 million dollar budget citing state funding declines and lower property values. Tactics to trim costs include energy conservation, overtime cuts, program reviews, reduced contracted services, admin reorganizations, and delaying nonessential purchases ahead of a Sept. 1 tax rate hearing and Sept. 15 vote.
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Dow Falls 299 Point Slide Marks Third Largest Tumble
Nervous investors and computer trading pushed markets lower on Tuesday as major indices drop over 3 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 299.43 points to 8487.31, its third biggest point decline ever, with only one of 30 Dow stocks rising. The NYSE saw heavy trading as winners lagged and losses outpaced gains by five to one.
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Night Out With Friends Celebrates National Night Out
Neighbors, friends and fire fighters joined a block party on Redbud Avenue to mark the 15th annual National Night Out. Residents at Third Edition Apartments said the event boosts community ties and crime prevention efforts with participation at 13 Odessa sites.
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Sheriff refuses to ask commission for more employees
Ector County Sheriff Reggie Yearwood angered commissioners by leaving during his staff presentation and denying a request to add 12 positions and upgrade others. Officials cited staffing gaps and a memo showing deputies handle far more cases than in similar counties, yet Yearwood said he would not pursue more staff. The board noted his departure and proceeded with other business.
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Clinton battles may reshape presidential privilege for successors
The Clinton Lewinsky probes have repeatedly challenged lawyer client and executive privilege as well as agent protections. Analysts warn future presidents may face reduced confidentiality as courts limit privilege and set new boundaries. Presidential aides defend actions as safeguarding the presidency rather than yielding to an aggressive prosecutor.
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