Mother of pipe bomb victim speaks out for answers
Claire Phillips, mother of Wright Sigmund, speaks from Washington Hospital Center about recovery from a July 12 pipe bomb blast. She emphasizes healing over justice while doctors perform multiple surgeries and plan reconstructive work, noting infection risks and extensive rehab as Sigmund, a former Texas high school wrestler, remains in fair condition after shrapnel injuries and long healing.
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Amarillo attorney cites improper reporting in Swinford campaign
Amarillo attorney Jesse Quackenbush a Democrat running against state Rep. David Swinford for the 87th District alleges Swinford incorrectly listed 83 thousand dollars in campaign expenditures. He sent a letter Aug 2 asking for detailed disclosure including credit card statements. Swinford a Dumas Republican declined to respond, urging contact with the Texas Ethics Commission. Quackenbush says he may file suit.
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Enron accused of price manipulation in California power crisis
FERC staff report finds evidence Enron used aggressive trading to profit from California’s volatile power markets. It recommends possible misconduct charges against three Enron affiliates and two utilities, with profits over 2000 and 2001 totaling about 1.8 billion, though the portion due to questionable practices is unclear. Governor Davis denounces the probe as a whitewash.
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Agreement reached on Decathlon dispute between Pasadena and Lubbock
Pasadena school district and Lubbock were in a dispute over the Texas Academic Decathlon state champion. The two sides, aided by a mediator, settled all issues from the lawsuit. A Pasadena board vote is needed for final approval.
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Pro wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin arrested in Texas
San Antonio police arrested Steve Williams known as Stone Cold Steve Austin after a judge issued an arrest warrant on a domestic violence complaint filed earlier this year. Williams was charged with assault with bodily injury and posted a 5000 dollar bond. Debra Williams told police of an incident at their home around 4 a.m. June 15, with witnesses noting a welt near her eye. The case was sent to the Bexar County district attorney and presented to a judge this week. Williams, 37, and his Las Vegas wedding to Debra occurred last year, and WWE later said he had failed to show at events and was no longer on WWE’s active roster.
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