Falater Admits Killing Wife But Claims Amnesia
Scott Falater faces trial after denying involvement but admitting memory loss regarding the killing of his wife. Prosecutors seek conviction, while defense argues inability to recall details undermines intent. The case centers on emotional trauma and alleged premeditation.
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Scott Falater
No Name Festival Nears Name Decision in Brazoria
Brazoria Chamber of Commerce weighs naming its annual festival after 15 years of fund raising. Residents debate whether the event should carry a formal title or keep the quirky No Name label as a nod to Brazoria's history. If no decision is reached this year, the festival will continue and future plans remain open.
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Brazoria
Lauer
Brazoria County
Study claims Texas air not clean due to weak enforcement
Environmental Working Group reports lax enforcement of Clean Air Act by state and federal agencies. In 1997 1998 Texas data show 28 of 50 major facilities violated at least one quarter, including 20 refineries. Three plants polluted quarterly, fined $391,000. TX regulator imposed $5.7 million in penalties, deemed inadequate.
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Washington
Texas
Environmental Protection Agency
Exxon Corp
Baytown
South Hampton Refining Co
Silsbee
Valero Refining Co
Texas City
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Therapist helps elderly regain confidence through balance training
Odessa physical therapist Ken Utzinger works with geriatric patients at Sagebrush Physical Therapy to rebuild confidence after surgery or health problems. He emphasizes balance over strenuous machines, teaching sit to stand, single leg balance and ball kicking to prevent falls. Ernestine Russell notes her balance improving and greater self assurance after about two weeks of treatment.
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Ernestine Russell
Ken Utzinger
Sagebrush Physical Therapy
Utzinger
Sagebrush
Russell
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Odessa
NATO to intensify air campaign over Yugoslavia after talks
NATO plans a tougher air campaign until Yugoslavia fully implements the Kosovo peace plan. British General Jackson says talks aimed to implement the accord broke down, risking the entire agreement. The plan requires Yugoslav withdrawal from Kosovo and deployment of international peacekeepers to protect refugees.
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Macedonia
Kosovo
NATO
Yugoslavia
Michael Jackson
Slobodan Milosevic
Jackson
Yugoslav Foreign Ministry
OJ Simpson seeks quiet life five years after murder case
In a reflective interview with the AP, OJ Simpson says he aims for a simple life following the Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman killings and subsequent civil judgments. He discusses media focus, his pension, and his two children while noting a girlfriend but avoiding personal details.
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Los Angeles
Brentwood
O.J. Simpson
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Associated Press
Pee
Nicole Brown Simpson
Ronald Goldman
Christie
Justin
Sydney
Rancho Park
Emergency Vets captures dog hit by car at Alameda East
At Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver a dog named Digger is rushed into the 24 hour ER after a car strikes him. A camera crew from Rocket Pictures films the dramatic intake for Animal Planet show Emergency Vets, with staff and a good Samaritan providing care while the owner is sought.
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Alameda East Veterinary Hospital
Animal Planet
Rocket Pictures
Holly Knot
Emergency Services
Samaritan
Digger
Sarah Stille
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