Texas coach cleared in defamation suit over grade scandal
Former Texas basketball coach Tom Penders was cleared by a Travis County jury of defaming ex-assistant Eddie Oran who claimed his reputation and career were harmed by interviews about the 1998 grade scandal. Oran sought up to 900000 in damages. the jury denied all claims in the civil case.
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Perry opposes tax law change on appraisers in Texas
Gov. Rick Perry opposes changing a law that appraisers say leaves billions of dollars in property taxes off the rolls. He rejects penalties for firms failing to report inventories and resists granting audits or other law changes. Democrat and Republican contenders echo his stance, while appraisers push for reforms to address unreported property and fairness concerns.
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Dallas judge raises bond in five killings case
Dallas judge lifted Abel Ochoa’s bond to 5 million on capital murder charges over the Aug 4 shootings that killed his wife two children and Cecilia Ochoa’s father and sister, with another sister critically wounded as relatives fear for safety. Houston Medical show ABC ratings hope revived after sixth episode. producers say ABC is weighing renewal amid promising but midscript results at Memorial Hermann Hospital.
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