The Heat Is On in Texas Climbs as Temps Rise
Texas heat rises through last week prompting weather officials to warn of high daytime highs. Chancellor notes sales trends shift with warmth while Cody Lindsey from the National Weather Service discusses forecast implications.
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Industrial nations press to curb clean energy plan at U N summit
At a United Nations summit in Johannesburg, the United States, Saudi Arabia and other wealthy nations push to strip a plan that would boost renewable energy to 15 percent of global power by 2010. Delegates from industrialized and oil states lobby against the provision.
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ECISD magnet openings dip after week one
Ector County ISD magnet programs still have openings more than a week into the school year. Magnet Director Kay Kennedy cites full day kindergarten at non magnet schools and limited word of information as factors. Kennedy notes kindergartners previously fed magnet schools through to junior high. See MAGNET on Page 2A.
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Preliminary MCH budget raises taxes in Ector County
The Ector County Hospital District Board reviewed a preliminary fiscal year 2003 budget showing a $276,600 profit and about $203 million in operating and capital expenses. A 3 cent tax hike would set the rate at 0.0939 per $100, raising the average home value of $45,600 by about $1.28 monthly or $25.94 to $40.34 yearly. MCH CFO Robert Abernethy framed the increase as manageable within the district’s finances.
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Court losses mount for Bush administration
Washington AP reports the Bush administration faces more defeats than victories in federal court as post Sept. 11 legal challenges near judgment. Early rulings show judges often limit executive actions and challenge legal arguments, shaping the administration's war on terror.
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President Bush hosts Saudi envoy at Crawford ranch
Bush opened his Crawford ranch to Prince Bandar bin Sultan to thaw strained post 9 11 ties. Talks focused on the war on terrorism and the Israeli Palestinian conflict with Iraq expected to surface, while a Saudi official signaled opposition to military action.
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