Texas children return to custody from Nigeria
Seven Texas adopted children found in a Nigerian orphanage return to emergency custody in Houston area. CPS investigates claims their Houston mother abandoned them in October while working in Iraq. the kids stayed with a fiancé’s family then at boarding school until funds ran out and were handed to the orphanage. A San Antonio missionary found them August 5. Three of the seven have malaria. ages 8 to 14.
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Texas
Nigeria
CPS
Houston
Iraq
San Antonio
Estella Oguin
KHOU
Trade pact views divide local workers and lawmakers
The article notes mixed opinions on CAFTA with Kerry seeking stronger worker and environmental protections while Brady touts improvements over NAFTA. Texas Louisiana and Florida expect gains from regional proximity yet textile and apparel workers fear job losses. An economic study cites Houston may gain 3000 jobs.
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Congress
John Kerry
U.S
Canada
Texas
Louisiana
Florida
Houston
NAFTA
Mexico
Martinez
Central America
Kevin Brady
the Woodlands
Cotton harvest hit by cool weather affects 2004 yield outlook
Roger Hardenby of Plains Cotton Growers notes surveys show bolls on plants in a 41 county area, with cooler weather reducing potential of the 2004 crop. USDA reports Sept 10. If projections hold, 2004 could top 2001’s 20.3 million bales, possibly a 10 million bale excess. Gary Adams and Carl Anderson caution harvest timing and seasonal conditions will shape final results.
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Roger Hardenby
Plains Cotton Growers
Hardenby
USDA
Gary Adams
National Cotton Council
County officials seek raises and new staff in county budget
County Auditor Lynn Owens plans to hire a certified public accountant for Reeves County Detention Center accounts and eventual succession. County Clerk Dianne Florez asks for 10,500 and deputy transfer, while District Clerk Pat Tarin seeks 37,500 for hardware software and a raise for his chief deputy. Treasurer Linda Clark and Tax Assessor-Collector Alfina Zuniga request raises to 45,000. Florez echoes employee raises. Commissioners approve higher pay for 22 correctional food specialists to 16.49 per hour and 14 recreation specialists to 14.99 per hour. Galindo to meet with Labor Department on pay issues. budget to be filed by Aug 27 with workshop Aug 23.
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Lynn Owens
Reeves County Detention Center
Owens
Dianne Florez
RCDC
Pat Tarin
Office of Court Administration
Austin
Tarin
Linda Clark
Alfina Zuniga
Florez
ACDC
U.S. Department of Labor
Department of Labor
Galindo
Washington, D.C
Downtown revival in Odessa boosts small businesses
Patty Ortiz plans a restaurant in Austin while Odessa shops near Casa Ortiz endure hospital redevelopment. Sherry G's owner Sherry Garcia notes steady trade despite a nearby medical pavilion and parking woes from a large air conditioner. Proteus salon and Gallery and Main Street Odessa confirm a later uptick, with pioneers benefiting as downtown revitalization draws shoppers and workers.
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Austin
Patty Ortiz
Casa Ortiz
Sherry G's
Sherry Garcia
Garcia
Sherry G’s
Proteus Hair Salon and Gallery
Fifth St
Dale Jenkins
Jenkins
Nancy Wells
Main Street Odessa
Proteus
Odessa
Wells
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China
Brady
Labor Council For Latin American Advancement
Carl Anderson
Texas Cooperation Extension
Don Langston
Lubbock
Tion Insurance
Premi
Ums
Texas Mutual Insurance
Texas Mutual
Texasmutual.com
Texas Mutual Insi
RAI
Ompany
THE
Janice Graham
Earl T. Grayson
IBS
Odessa Affordable Housing, Inc
CHDO
N. Dixie
Gncor
Oncor
Bosworth Discount
Infinity
Bosworth Company
Bosworth
West 42Nd Street
Bosworthco.com
Oteam
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