Court upholds GOP redistricting plan in Texas
The Supreme Court rejected the emergency appeal from state Democrats and allowed the Republican drawn map to stand for the March 9 primary. Candidates had until Friday to file under the new districts. Abbott and Perry praised the decision while Democrats vow to pursue merit-based appeals.
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Continental Airlines chief to retire by year end
Houston based Continental Airlines says CEO Gordon M Bethune will retire at year end. Board to shrink from 14 to 10 as four directors depart. Larry Kellner praised as successor and strong leader, with transition support from senior executives. Kellner joined as CFO in 1995 and helped restructure debt and leases.
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Boeing Co
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Leon Mullin
Delta
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Houston to build largest Fisher House in U S
The Texas project aims to expand families’ lodging near military and VA facilities. The Houston Fisher House will have 21 suites with private baths plus a communal kitchen living and dining spaces and a library. It will be adjacent to the Michael DeBakey VA Medical Center which logged over 557 300 outpatient visits and about 10 000 inpatient admissions last year.
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Landowners retain rights to 4600 acres
Texas land commissioner ruled the state cannot claim more than 4600 acres of land and mineral rights in Upshur County. The decision keeps land with local residents and leaseholders, citing no vacancy. Dixon and attorney have 90 days to appeal in state district court.
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Cattle Test Positive for Tuberculosis in Texas Dairy
A Hamilton County dairy in Central Texas tested positive for cattle tuberculosis in the first discovery from a statewide program started last November. The herd is quarantined and authorities seek to determine infection spread while planning culling of infected animals.
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