Teenage turmoil and a parent’s endurance
Sonja Merrick reflects on the challenges of adolescence and the parental effort to survive the teen years. She jokes about mood swings, mall trips, and the messy habits of teens, noting hope for adulthood and thanking readers for following her Saturday column.
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Sonja Merrick
Youths friends and family testify in Edmondson case
Family and friends of Levy Lee Edmondson Jr testified Friday to argue against a death sentence for the 17 year old charged with capital murder in the shooting of Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Troy Merle Hogue. Jurors heard about his home life and character witnesses, including a minister, as two psychologists were set to testify for the defense.
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Levy Lee Edmondson Jr
Howard County
Texas Department of Public Safety
Troy Merle Hogue
Edmondson
Shirley Edmondson
Kim Edmondson
Bubba
Paul
Austin council bans public camping amid protests
Austin City Council votes 4-2 to ban public camping while seeking city land for a homeless campground. Two more council votes needed before law takes effect, with September consideration planned. Mayor Bruce Todd and council member Max Nofziger comment amid strong protests and safety concerns.
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Austin
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Max Nofziger
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Implant talks continue on four point two five billion settlement
In Birmingham a federal judge privately met with negotiators to press for a new breast implant settlement. Officials warned talks could have a deadline and a funding shortfall threatens payments to 70,000 claimants, with potential payouts shrinking to a small fraction of promised amounts. Dow Corning remains involved but Baxter International reportedly withdrew support as companies deny product harm.
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Birmingham
Ala
U.S
Sam Pointer
Pointer
Ralph Knowles
Knowles
Dow Corning Corp
Michael Jackson
Don Corning
Austin American-Statesman
Texas
Baxter International
Baxter
Jill Carter
Tejano musician Briones blends music with science teaching
Paul Briones, former Permian High School science chair and future ECISD teacher, uses audio visual methods and classroom graphics to teach life science. He integrates songs and computer graphics, inspired by his Tejano background and a workshop experience. He credits mentor Roy Marin for guidance and scholarships he earned to study at Texas A&M, Odessa College, San Diego State, and Arizona State.
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Paul Briones
Permian High School
Ector County Independent School District
Briones
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PHS
Chris Duke
Presidio
Roy Marin
Kermit
Marin
Texas A&m University
Odessa College
California State University At
San Diego
Arizona State University
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