Senate panel backs redistricting map in Texas push
The Senate Jurisprudence Committee approved a GOP redistricting plan 4 to 3 amid opposition from Democrats who decry public hearings defeats. The map could yield up to 22 Texas seats, boosting Republicans while facing likely failure this session due to sufficient Democratic opposition and tight chamber rules.
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Role of Texas troopers in possible Senate boycott unclear
In Austin AP Texas Democrats threaten a second special session over redistricting while questions loom whether Department of Public Safety troopers could be ordered to arrest missing lawmakers. DPS searched for House members in May as 50 plus members left to block a quorum. most went to Ardmore Oklahoma where arrests were not possible. A judge signaled DPS use was improper and is to issue a formal order soon.
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Crime blotter report of vehicle theft and vandalism
A crime blotter entry notes mischief on 306 E Second St where a telephone cable was cut between 7 a.m. Monday and 9 a.m. Wednesday. An Odessa woman reported her red 2001 Ford F250 pickup valued at 30,900 dollars stolen from the 400 block of West Eighth Street at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
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Odessa
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Gutenberg Bible Goes Online From Texas Library
The University of Texas Harry Ransom Center has digitized its two volume Gutenberg Bible and posted the complete work on the Internet. Experts call it among the most used copies and say the project extends Gutenberg’s legacy of accessible knowledge.
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Condition unchanged for Permian player Trey Howell
The comatose 17 year old Permian cornerback Trey Howell remained in critical condition in the ICU at Zale Lipsky University Hospital after a one car rollover on July 7 at Highway 158 and Highway 191. His mother Becky described ongoing day by day care and noted overwhelming community support including posters yard signs a wall of pictures a medal and a game ball from the 7 on 7 state champions.
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Family acts together in Summer theater production Splash Kingdom
The Wash family assists in Splash Kingdom with Jeff Wash as music minister and Laurie Wash as voice teacher. The family performs July 31 at 10 30 a m and August 3 at 6 30 p m with Bridgette Erin and Kyla in key roles. They have previously appeared in The Wizard of Oz and praise the shared experience and live performance energy. Attendance has been low recently but organizers hope families will attend the fun community show.
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Jeff Wash
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Laurie Wash
Splash Kingdom
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Laura Wash
Vonnie Downey
Trudy
Bridgette
Erin
Kyla
Bond
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Man kills two in San Antonio office then shoots self
A man fatally shot two women and critically wounded another at a San Antonio real estate office before killing himself during a pursuit near Temple. Police said the suspect fled in a black Ford Explorer, with license plate matching their description, and turned his weapon on himself as he neared Interstate 35.
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Temple
Gabe Trevino
Edward West
West
Inmate Cedric Ransom Executed After Murder Trial
Cedric Ransom, 29, was executed for robbing and fatally shooting a gun dealer amid a 1991 17 day spree. He attacked his own attorney and a prosecutor during his capital murder trial, and in a final statement thanked friends and a spiritual adviser present at the execution. He described lovers and calm support, said he would have fought, and noted he would be OK as the lethal injection took effect. Nine minutes later he was pronounced dead.
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Cedric Ransom
Texas
Translating Court Access Shapes West Texas Trials
In West Texas, court access hinges on interpreters as Gibson notes the obligation to provide translation for equal access before the law. Linda Foster and Leyva describe demand for certified translators, the challenges of non fluent speakers, and the role of translators in both criminal and civil proceedings across Arlington and beyond.
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Arlington
Linda Foster
Midland
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Leyva
Statewide TAKS results show high passing rates for third graders
The state reports strong TAKS performance with about 89 percent of ECISD third graders and 94 percent statewide passing on the first try. After May retests, roughly 97 percent of ECISD third graders had passed. Students who failed attended a month of summer school with one on one guidance. those failing the third administration face retention unless the campus Grade Placement Committee allows promotion.
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Ferguson
Associated Press
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