Loeffler Gains Backing From 24 GOP Lawmakers in Texas
A day after GOP congressmen backed Tom Loeffler, 24 Texas House and Senate members endorsed his gubernatorial bid exploratory committee. Endorsements include Reps. Kelly Godwin and Tom Craddick and Sens. John Leedom and Cyndi Taylor Krier, signaling strong grassroots support to defeat incumbent Democrat Mark White.
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Sugar Land
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San Antonio
District weighs fitness test for school credit
The board weighs allowing non school activities such as gymnastics or Olympic training for credit while focusing on cardiovascular fitness. Teachers criticized the plan as too strict citing high failure rates. ROTC instructor Sgt Earl Reese said the mile and a half run was the hardest part as students tired after two or three laps. Arm flexes and chin ups were easier. Two district administrators thought the test too difficult. The majority of students ...
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District officials critique fitness test amid ROTC and career programs debate
Don Wright and Assistant Superintendent Dial criticized the high standards of a fitness test, noting many students failed and calling the test a joke. They suggested abolishing it to strengthen ROTC and vocational programs, while Dunn endorsed a more progressive fitness plan supported by the board.
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Fort Worth infant first to receive AMSA leukemia treatment
Fisher recalls doctors saying nothing could be done until Ashley, born December 22 1984, at Fort Worth Children’s Hospital, became the first patient to receive AMSA. The drug wiped out leukemia but a bone marrow transplant remained the sole cure, blocked by no perfect match. A pioneering May 10 transplant with an antibody purification was performed, with no recurrence so far and only potential vivoinfections risk. family now wears masks nearby.
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MIA son honored on National POW MIA Recognition Day
Gladys Lafayette visits the grave of Army Maj. John Wayne Lafayette in Waterbury Vermont as the nation marks the sixth National POW MIA Recognition Day. Defense officials concede uncertainty remains about Americans detained, while Mrs. Lafayette maintains vigil, praying daily for her missing son and others.
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John Wayne Lafayette
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Weather forecast notes mid-90s highs and scattered storms
The National Weather Service at Midland reports highs in the mid-90s with overnight 70s and a 20 to 30 percent chance of thundershowers tonight and Saturday. Winds southeasterly 5 to 15 mph, with dry, humid Texas conditions and upper 90s to over 100-degree heat in many areas.
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Beaumont
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Wome Delivery Billing Shows Monthly Charge
A clipped Odessa American item notes a delivery service charge of 44.00 per month. The entry appears as a billing line with a partial description, indicating a recurring subscription or distribution fee.
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