Mexican farmers warn as NAFTA protections near end
Mexican farmers fear the 15 year NAFTA transition will end with no readiness to compete. In Tepetlan Veracruz Vicente Martinez and others report rising prices, dwindling government aid, small plots under 6 acres, and failed modernization plans. They demand fair prices and storage networks to avoid ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Vicente Martinez
Green Mountains
Tepetlan
Veracruz
Felicias
United States
Martinez
Juan Antonio Lopez
Pino Suarez
Durango
Lopez
Victor Suarez
NAFTA
U.S
Sordan
Texan of the Year: the illegal immigrant dominates 2007
The Dallas Morning News names the illegal immigrant as Texan of the Year for 2007, noting the large immigrant growth in Texas since 2000 and discussing divergent views on immigration. The piece frames immigrants as hardworking individuals while outlining opponents concerns about resource use, culture, and legality.
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Dallas
Texas
Dallas Morning News
Center For Immigration Studies
United States
Houston
Roy Velez
Iraq
Afghanistan
Contest prize pullback after Hannah Montana essay lie
A Garland six year old loses four tickets to a Hannah Montana concert as Club Libby Lu revokes the prize after the girl’s mother admits the essay claiming her father died in Iraq was false. The prize goes to an unnamed winner. The sponsor cites preserving the contest’s holiday spirit.
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Montana
Albany
N Y
Hannah Montana
Iraq
Priscilla Ceballos
Ceballos
Club Libby Lu
Company
Robyn Caulfield
Matter of Record Marriage Applications and Divorces
December entries list multiple marriage applications including Michael N Conn with Michelle L Ryburn Vickers on December 21 and many couples on December 26 and 27. December 28 notes a divorce between Thanh Xuan Tran and Thao Huynh.
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Michael N. Conn
Michelle L. Ryburn Vickers
Edgar H. Franco
Lorena B. Ibarra
Anthony L. Gonzales
Crystal N. Whitworth Brannan
Matthew G. Roundtree
Christina A. Cummins
Isidro M. Martinez
Adelina V. Vasquez Cortez
Alberto D. Bejarano Jr
Catherine 0. Velasco
Reyes A. Hernandez
Martha J. Russell
Jesus H. Nieto Jr
Thanh Xuan Tran
Thao Huynh
New Year Events Around the Basin Diverse Fundraisers
A roundup lists multiple New Year’s Eve events across the basin. Becky Sam's Tropical Bar hosts a PAWS fundraiser dinner and dance with 6 pm start to raise land and room space for animals. Mercy Trips Outreach gala at MCM Grand Hotel Fun-Dome runs 6 pm to 1 am with tickets from 30 to 35 dollars and tables for ten. West Texas Singles Association hosts a dance at Stardust Club from 8 pm to 1 am with a 12 dollar cover. Monahans celebration at Ward County Coliseum features Jim Raby Band and 25 dollars per person. Knights of Columbus party at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton gym charges 15 dollars or 20 per table. Love Hats meeting at Prescott’s Café on Highway 80. Odessa College and City fitness center offer a free Zumba class with demos at Floyd Gwin Park Auditorium. Area All-State Choir auditions at Midland Lee High School begin 8 am for junior high students.
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Mercy Trips Outreach
Fun- Dome
Highway 80
Knights of Columbus Council No
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
N. Grandview Blvd
Odessa College
City of Odessa Fitness Center
Floyd Gwin Park
10Th St
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Fas
Usda.gov
Utp
Gregory Bullap
Cis.org
Associated Press
Club
Libby Lu
Hannah
Jonathon Menjivar
Department of Defense
KDFW
Caulfield
WEFA
Noe Garcia
Linda Ave
Odessa
Wal-Mart
State Farm
State Farm Insurance Companies
Bloomington, Il
Statefarm.com
Ector Theater
Pans Msu
Ae Reemé Smilely
N. Texas - Odessa
Ector Theatre Business Office
Areli
Bustamante
Jose Fierro
Rebecca Portillo
Ricardo Acufia
Oralia Hernandez
Benjamin J. Madden
Kimberly D. Blackburn Bilbrey
Baby B. Pando
Claudia A. Medina
Christopher J. Holguin
Jacqueline M. Sabia
Obed R. Nieto
Angelica D. Zubia
Becky Sam
Tropical Bar and Grill
Paws" Car Rescue
N. FM
West Texas Singles Association
Stardust Club
Andrews Hwy
Monahans
Ward County Coliseum
Jim Raby
A.m
Prescott
Area
Midland Lee High School
Neely Ave
Midland
Mejanovipest
Ite
Telale & Hispanic ‘Chamber of Commerc
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Fepenyyg
Ina Neena Evan
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