Texas Governor's Mansion restoration moves forward
Investigators have no suspects in the June 2008 arson that gutted the 153 year old Texas Governor's Mansion. Private donations and the Legislature earmark nearly 26 million dollars for restoration. Officials seek proposals to hire an architect for a 24 to 30 month rebuild, preserving copper roof and Greek Revival exterior while upgrading interior systems and energy efficiency.
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Cindy Sheehan leads Dallas antiwar protest near Bush home
About 50 protesters join antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan near George W. Bush's Dallas home in a Dallas Peace Center event tied to her 2005 Crawford ranch demonstration. Media and counterprotesters mingle as the group highlights ongoing issues with the former president.
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Laura Bush backs women's health at Dallas luncheon
Former first lady Laura Bush reiterated support for women's health at a Ritz-Carlton luncheon in Dallas. She praised the Laura W. Bush Institute and Health Sciences Center at Texas Tech, joined by Nancy G. Brinker and Dr. Elizabeth Nabel during the event supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure and The Heart Truth.
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Odessa College trustees approve two bids and property sale
Odessa College trustees met in special session to approve two construction bids and the sale of 409 S. Muskingum Ave for 500. Parsons Commercial Roofing wins 147000 to install blue metal trim and water-diverting cap on the Electronics Technology Building and Wilkerson Hall. Apple Electric gets 329000 to remove asbestos and update lighting in the Composite Technology Building with a 2x2 grid to reduce sagging and lower energy costs. Work aimed to finish in 70 days before school starts. Trustees discussed a personnel matter in executive session with no action.
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Kidnapping Suspect Nabbed After Midnight Car Chase
Midland Odessa Division Supervisor Phill Maxwell said two deputy teams arrested Vega without incident after a morning pursuit. A chase led to 36th Street and Bellaire Drive where Vega fled on foot from a late model Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Perimeter searches were conducted but later terminated with questions remaining.
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ECISD outlines plans to boost elementary and junior high scores
ECISD officials describe using federal stimulus funds to hire coaches on Title I campuses to target student needs and provide small group intervention. A summer program in Hays serves 94 kindergartners through grade 2, and fourth grade reading lags behind the state average. The district aims for a stricter, aligned curriculum with clearer grade level expectations to help students across grades.
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Online Math Strategy Voted Online
A brief note recommends a preferred approach to math learning. It advocates drill and memorize, using fun objects to illustrate ideas, and working problems on a board before voting online at Qaoa.com.
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Plainview peanut plant files for Chapter 7
Plainview Peanut Co LLC, a Texas subsidiary of Peanut Corporation of America, filed for Chapter 7 in Lynchburg Virginia last month. The same court handled the parent company liquidation filing three months earlier. A Lynchburg attorney noted uncertainty over whether the Texas plant’s assets are included. A Texas business, Nature’s Candy Inc., filed a claim seeking over $20,800 for recall losses.
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