Texas Lottery panel grills ads amid controversy over influence
Texas lawmakers pressed Lottery officials on ad ethics and possible overreach as they debate whether current spots unduly persuade players. Senate Finance members criticized recent commercials while noting the agency’s ties to a major contractor and ongoing internal disputes.
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Gonzalo Barrientos
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State sues to force cleanup of unpermitted dumps
State officials pursue temporary injunctive relief and civil penalties in Travis County court over multiple unpermitted municipal solid waste sites linked to Darrell McCoy and others. The suit seeks corrective action, asserting the sites pose public health hazards and must comply with waste laws. No response has been received from the defendants.
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Commission
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McCoy
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Travis County
Bobby McCoy
Danny Allen
Allen
Darrell McCoy
Ame
Sonya Sanchez
Attomeyral
McCoys
Ector County
Salcido murder trial closing arguments highlight fear and intent
Hinshaw and McLeaish clash over Salcido shotgun firing in Anaya car incident. Prosecution says Salcido sought confrontation and buried the gun. defense argues fear, timing, and lack of necessity for a second shot. Jurors hear options for acquittal or conviction on murder involuntary or voluntary manslaughter.
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Salcido
Lorenzo Guerrero
Hinshaw
Bes
Lorenzo
Eloy Guerrero
Catano
McLeaish
Aguas
Anaya
Thereros
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Lawmakers press Reno on TRLA funding and voting rights
Hutchison and Gramm urge Attorney General Janet Reno to intervene in a Texas Rural Legal Aid lawsuit. They accuse TRLA of anti legal activity and seek to withhold federal funds unless it withdraws. They contend LSC bans on class actions, welfare challenges, and prisoner defense apply to this case.
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Gramm and Hutchison
Janet Reno
Texas Rural Legal Aid
Services Corp
Don Bakeley
LSC
Texas
Odessa man released on bond for possession of a controlled substance
The blotter lists sheriff and police reports with crime locations and victim residences. Walter Williams III of 1412 Woodlawn Drive posted bond and was released from Ector County Jail on 2500 dollars for possession of a controlled substance. Charles L. Howell of 101 Nel Kelly Ave was cited in the same report.
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Sa Pemes
Bsmt
Odessa
Ector County
Walter Williams III
Woodlawn Drive
Charles L. Howell
Nel Kelly Ave
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