Texas debates immigrant food stamp aid amid federal cuts
California New York and Florida led state action to cushion food stamp cuts with assistance programs while Texas faced limited focus on 168000 noncitizens receiving 122 million dollars last year. Senate chair Judith Zaffirini pushed a bill to restore funding but faced philosophical resistance.
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Indiana’s Quayle: Four House, Eight Senate, White House
Former lawmaker Dan Quayle served four years in the House and eight in the Senate, followed by a turbulent White House term. The conference on a balanced budget shaped his political tone and legacy.
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Outgoing Permian Basin Rehab Center chief to step down
John Clark ends 21 years as executive director to allow a fresh rehab center look. He will consult for new ED Tom Snoddy, a 25 year banker, who plans monthly board meetings and expansion of services including a special needs day care, adult day care, and more support groups to handle rising patient load.
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Celestial mysteries headline Marfa Lights Festival
Marfa hosts its 11th annual Marfa Lights Festival next weekend celebrating nocturnal illuminations. The community plans a parade and activities as locals and visitors seek explanation of the ghostly lights over the desert.
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Kidnapped Newborn Reunited After Box By Dumpster
A newborn abducted and posing as a doctor was found safe in a cardboard box near a trash bin less than a day after the kidnapping. The suspect, described as a woman in a white lab coat, was detained as authorities recovered the child and reunited him with his parents.
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