Space Wars Endings and Holiday Chaos in a Crowded Home
Sonja Merrick reflects on family chaos during holidays as grown children live far away yet return with relatives and friends. The piece recalls chaotic bath interruptions, Jennie’s boyfriend misadventures, and the nostalgia of privacy fading with parenting. Merrick notes the lure of Christmas gatherings and enduring messes.
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Jennie
Sonja Merrick
Lottery probe probes executive ties to Moeller contract
An attorney for Nora Linares criticizes GTECH and CH Holdings over a 1992 contract for Mike Moeller, a Linares associate, amid an ongoing Texas Lottery probe. Moeller, jailed for federal offenses tied to contracts and political contributions, was paid $6,000 monthly for work in New Mexico.
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Moeller
Texas
Agriculture
Jim Hi
Moeller-Gtech
GTECH
Soechting
Rendine
New Mexico
Linares
Duncan campaign gains pace with Combest and Perry on tour
Republican Robert Duncan leads the Basin stop with U S Congressman Larry Combest and Commissioner Perry endorsing him for the 28th district unexpired term. Former Lubbock mayor David Langston also remains in the Dec 10 runoff, aiming to secure a Senate majority for the first time since. Combest says states should run their own welfare and education programs as the election looms.
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Robert Duncan
U.S
Larry Combest
Texas
Perry
Duncan
Lubbock
David Langston
John T. Montford
Une
Texas Tech University
Langston
Combest
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BBB charity rating guide explained in 1996 newsletter
BBB officials outline how the Philanthropic Advisory Service rates national charities using the 23 voluntary CBBB Standards. The holiday edition of Give But Give Wisely lists whether groups meet standards, do not meet them, or are under review, with codes indicating specific reasons. </S>
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Better Business Bureau
Council of Better Business Bureaus
United States
Dick Rowland
Permian Basin
National Salvation Army
Rowland
Lenny Jay Rowland
Salvation Army
HIV infected Midland man sues hospital over disclosed status
Freddie Lee Hawkins Jr seeks 200000 for lost wages and 5000 per incident after a nurse aide allegedly disclosed his HIV result to multiple relatives and friends, violating the Texas Health and Safety Code. The suit filed in Midland County District Court names Memorial Hospital and Medical Center and cites emotional distress and community isolation.
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Midland
Memorial Hospital and Medical Center
Texas Health and Safety Code
Midland County
Freddie Lee Hawkins Jr
Hawkins
Angela Shaw
Alfred Hemphill
Cwil
Prostas Ramenen Ein
Nein
Aee
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