Texas Lotto Trouble: Willis Fight Over Prize
Willis a 67 year old Grand Prairie man won a one million dollar Mega Millions prize, but clerk Pankaj Joshi fled after fraudulently collecting 750000. Joshi indicted for prize fraud. about 365000 recovered for Willis as hearing on funds disposition nears end. Investigators seek remaining funds, Willis urges expedited court action for recovery.
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Joshi
Lottery Commission
Travis County
Carroll weighs ending class rankings at public high schools
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Carroll ISD may stop class rankings after the Class of 2011 with optional rank disclosure on transcripts. Highland Park has already adopted the policy, joining private schools and about 40 percent of U.S. high schools. Proponents say rankings distort choices. opponents worry about grade inflation. The change aims to emphasize academic exploration over ranking.
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Highland Park
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Country Day
Fort Worth
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Dallas
U.S
National Association For College Admission Counseling
Let peace begin with me freedom creed statement
The newspaper editorial page proclaims a commitment to freedom as a personal gift from God, not a political grant from anarchy. It asserts self-control as essential to human development and links liberty to moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Democrats ignored by voters after Kentucky Senate win
Charen notes a GOP win in Kentucky Senate special election amid Democratic registration edge, marking another Republican victory in 2008- style specials. Polls show health care reform losing support while Obama and Democrats face rising disapproval and debt concerns.
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Kentucky
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Hanukkah and Christmas through a Jewish lens
Estrich reflects on Hanukkah as a minor Jewish holiday focused on celebration and oil foods, contrasts it with Christmas, and admits personal pressure to keep Christmas at bay. He recalls childhood envy of Christian customs and admits overcompensation with Hanukkah traditions while hoping Jewish readers enjoy a modest holiday season.
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Haman
Hanukkah
City workers praised for restoring Starbright Village after windstorm
Odessa American lauds city workers for rapid restoration of Starbright Village following last week's windstorm. Readers may submit thumbs up or opinions on current topics via email to onletters oapa.com.
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Starbright Village
Odessa
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