City eyes ordinance offering landscaping incentives for businesses
City officials weigh a ordinance to encourage green spaces as part of business development. The discussion centers on tax breaks and streamlined permitting to promote landscape investments in commercial areas.
Underwear Show Cited By Opelousas Police
Opelousas Louisiana police began citing young men for saggy pants exposing underwear, a fashion deemed indecent exposure. Chief Larry Caillier said several youths were cited this week, facing up to six months in jail or a $500 fine. Judge Kenneth Boagan will handle cases individually, some receiving community service.
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Monica Lewinsky Testifies About White House Encounters
Monica Lewinsky told the grand jury she had a sexual relationship with President Clinton with several encounters inside the White House. She said she discussed concealment but was not instructed to lie, conflicting with Clinton’s January testimony. prosecutors near impeachment decision.
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Gingrich says big tax cut will wait until next year
House Speaker Newt Gingrich expects a $700 billion tax cut to be pushed into next year as Congress returns in September. Clinton counters by accusing Republicans of aiming to weaken Social Security and suggesting a long term deal with tax cuts financed to save Social Security.
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R-Ga
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Agency offers clean restaurants a carrot
Ector County Health Department officials presented their first public pat on the back to a food service establishment Thursday. DJ's Smokehouse Barbeque at 1534 E Eighth St became the first restaurant to receive a Certificate of Achievement in the health department new program to recognize outstanding efforts to protect the public health through food safety practices. The award, described as the first of four annual honors, will go to area businesses that maintain conscientious sanitation and strong food protection efforts.
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West Texas
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Odessa
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Panel votes to cite Reno for contempt in Congress
The House Government Reform and Oversight Committee, on a party line 24 to 19 vote, recommends holding Attorney General Janet Reno in contempt for resisting a subpoena to release reports about seeking an independent counsel over campaign fundraising. Rep. Bernard Sanders joins Democrats in opposition. full House action unlikely before September after August recess.
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R-Ind
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D-Calif
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