Bush hosts Abbas as peace plan pace stalls in Washington
President Bush urged both sides to push the US backed peace plan and criticized Israel for building a security fence and new settlements. Abbas pressed for Israeli concessions and the release of Palestinian prisoners while urging an end to all settlement activity and the wall. A meeting with Israeli PM Sharon was planned as violence has lulled under a fragile cease fire.
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PAL ends 11th summer program on festive note
About 150 low income at risk children enjoyed a full PAL summer at Floyd Gwinn Park gym. From June 16 the program offered sports movies bowling ice skating and swimming to curb juvenile delinquency. Volunteers and youths praised the safe environment and water activities on hot Friday.
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Tommy Morris
Odessa
Devyn Reyes
Zack Villarreal
Floyd Gwin Athletic League
Dewhurst declares redistricting dead in session
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said congressional redistricting will not be debated or voted on before the term ends due to insufficient support. He warned the plan is dead for this session and noted efforts to unite lawmakers continue as Gov. Perry may call another special session.
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Texas
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Austin
After-school PAL premiere info line
Call 335-4686 for information about the PAL after-school program premiere, with details on enrollment and activities provided by Sage agency.
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Refunds to parents arrive as checks reach families
Washington AP reports the Treasury began mailing up to 400 per child to more than 25 million middle income households as a summer windfall from May tax cuts. Portland mom Jodi Mendoza plans school clothes and college savings for her three children.
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Mother-led bank heist by Barnegat mother and daughters
Prosecutors say Kathleen Wortman Jones drove the getaway car while her 14-year-old, twin daughters robbed Sun National Bank of 3050 dollars with help from a 16-year-old sibling and husband Kevin Jones. The case underscores a family involvement narrative.
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