Chavez Plea Expected in Local Drug Case
The plea agreement is to be filed in the U S District Clerk's Office Thursday. Chavez, named June 12 in eight counts of a 42 count federal indictment, faced charges of conspiring to manufacture and distribute controlled substances and other related offenses. His son Adrian denied the allegations, while the community and judge praised Chavez before the case moves forward.
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Madonna abandons lead in 50 Violins film
Madonna will not star as Roberta Travaris in the Miramax project about an inner city music teacher. Miramax cited genuine mutual creative differences. Madonna spent three months learning violin for the role. Liz Rosenberg did not immediately respond.
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Greenspan Faces Asia Ties as Fed Keeps Patience
Analysts say U.S. rates will stay unchanged while Asia’s crisis weighs on policy. Greenspan warned of further Asia-driven adjustments and the drag on U.S. employment and income, even as bond prices rose and the Dow fell 105.56. AFL-CIO’s Smith urged rate cuts to counter Asia weakness.
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School board reinstates freshman eligibility in Permian sports
The Permian school board voted to reinstate freshman eligibility with conditions. An emergency action keeps the rule in effect until after school starts. Delma Abalos abstained. Tommy Salmon and Paula Adders were absent. Michael Jarrett praised the decision, noting parent groups from both sides helped shape the plan and the feasibility was evaluated.
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Coca-Cola Wins 10 Year Vending Rights With ECISD
ECISD approved a contract granting Coca-Cola exclusive rights to sell soft drinks in school district vending machines for ten years. Upfront 2.1 million goes to the general fund, plus 302000 in projected commissions and 200000 worth of free product. Challenge Beverage contends a better deal exists. The district also approved a 3.5 million debt issue to fund technology and equipment, with annual debt service about 800000.
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New Braunfels jury hears former cadet confession
A military investigator read Graham's 4 1 2 page typed confession detailing how Adrianne Jones was beaten and shot on December 4 1995 by former Air Force Academy cadet and fiancee Diane Zamora. The hearing centers on Zamora testifying as a defense witness amid immunity requests and a possible constitutional self incrimination issue. Stalvey testified about the weapon used and the head strike in the killing as victims families watched.
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Texas Lottery Winning Numbers and Contact Info
Winning Cash 5 numbers are 12 13 28 31 39 for Tuesday July 21. Pick 3 draws show 8 7 6. For up-to-date Lotto Texas results call InfoLine at 580-4636 enter 6600.
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Quick Facts and Oddities From History and Nature
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Readers Guide to Out-of-Town Contact and Web Resources
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