Churches’ same sex decision stirs debate in Dallas area
The United Methodist Church strengthened its stance against same sex marriages while planning a September meeting in Denton to avert a possible church division. Leaders cite emotional stakes as Rev Jimmy Creech faces ongoing controversy over a lesbian wedding and urge unity amid tension within North Texas Annual Conference.
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Jury ordered to return verdict in murder-for-hire case
Jurors deliberating the murder-for-hire case against ex bookmaker Bob Angleton were told to resume today after two days of deadlock. The trial centered on his alleged plan to hire his brother to kill Doris Angleton, who had filed for divorce. Doris was shot at their River Oaks home in 1997. if convicted, Angleton faces the death penalty.
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Hutchison seeks fund doubling for Hispanic-serving colleges
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison urged boosting federal grants for Hispanic-serving higher education to at least 24 million dollars, aiming to expand aid to Texas and national institutions. She noted current grants total 12 million across 37 colleges, with eight Texas schools receiving 300 to 349 thousand dollars annually.
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