West Texas Brags Over Mild Winter Versus New York Chill
Ken Brodnax notes West Texas enjoys mild conditions while New York and New Jersey endure deep freezes. He jokes about bragging by e mail, contrasts landscapes, and imagines seasonal turnarounds as spring approaches. He expects wearied East Coast fans to seek warmth and headlines.
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Slain man not robbed asserts motive in Nance case
Testimony in the Nance murder trial indicates William Stephen Nance was not robbed. He had just sold his home for about 9,723 dollars and carried roughly six hundred dollars when killed. most money was hidden at his mother's home. Leon Hampton Jr. admits shooting in self defense on a videotaped statement, denying robbery as motive. A witness linked the shooting to drugs, while prosecutors argue intent.
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Texans bask in sun as Basin records surge in January heat
The Permian Basin marked a third straight day above 80 degrees with 83 degree highs, breaking January records set in 1982 and 1950. Forecaster Pat Vesper cited a west low pressure and downsloping winds, with cooler, still-below-normal highs expected later in the week.
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Midland residents push back on desegregation plan
More than 50 speakers at Milam Elementary voiced concerns about Midland Independent School District’s desegregation settlement with the U.S. Justice Department, amid debate over a two tier grading system, magnet schools, and neighborhood schools as the 1975 consent decree nears end.
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Incumbent DA Raises $28,000 for Re election
Republican incumbent district attorney John W. Smith of Ector County reports over 28 thousand dollars raised for his bid. Primary he runs unopposed. major donations include five thousand from Roland Vaught and one thousand from Bobby D. and Leona Cox.
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Sheriff Yearwood reports 3820 in campaign funds in primary race
Ector County Sheriff Reggie Yearwood has raised 3820 in his bid for re election, 278 ahead of Democratic challenger Don Bates. Yearwood missed the 5 p.m. deadline, saying other duties distracted him and he could not file on time. See YEARWOOD on Page 3B.
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Ector County
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