Southern Baptists weigh Trump ties at Phoenix meeting
At the Phoenix gathering, Southern Baptists adopted a moral leadership statement and rejected a bid to condemn the alt-right. The meeting highlighted tensions over evangelical support for Donald Trump, with leaders defending unity while addressing concerns about morality and extremist movements.
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Southern Baptists
Trump
Phoenix
Donald Trump
Barrett Duke
Southern Baptist
U.S
Russell Moore
Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission
Moore
Robert Jeffress
Dallas
Jack Graham
Ronnie Floyd
U.S. Supreme Court
Convention
Bill Clinton
Aftor
Mike Pence
Washington Post
Dwight McKissie
Arlington
Texas
Ex Texas judge pleads guilty in Reeves County case
Former Reeves County Judge Jimmy Galindo pleaded guilty to bribery and another charge as part of a public corruption probe tied to state Senator Carlos Uresti. Prosecutors say he conspired to secure a contract for inmate medical services at a Reeves County correctional center.
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Pecos
West Texas
Reeves County
Jimmy Galindo
Galindo
Carlos Uresti
ECISD considers tax election amid school costs and reassignment
ECISD opened Buice elementary schools at about 123 million total. Losses in property tax collections from 2015 to 2016 reached 14.8 million and from 2014 to 2015 about 11 million due to property value declines. To fund construction and technology, the district used 60.7 million from the general fund with no borrowing costs. A tax ratification election could raise 16.7 million with 15 million from operations and 1.8 million state funds. The current tax rate is 1.15 per 100 valuation. estimates assume rising values. New principal appointments shift roles across Permian, Bonham, Crockett, Odessa High, OC TECHS, and Buddy West schools. Linda Wilder retires. Gisela Davila takes Buddy West principal post.
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Buice
Harwell
Delma Donna Smith
Danny Gex
Stratford High School
Spring Branch Isd
Permian High School
James Ramage
Permian
Bonham Middle School
Bonham
Mark Ferrer
Crowe
Mauricio Marquez
Crockett Middle School
Odessa High School
Gregory
Storm damage warnings and contractor tips after severe weather
West University Boulevard reports a toppled tree as the National Weather Service notes scattered showers and storms with more expected in the afternoon. Ortega states ONCOR crews monitor the storm and homeowners prepare to file claims after inspections while authorities urge caution in hiring contractors with licenses and bonded status, and to seek written estimates from reputable firms.
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National Weather Service
Ortega
ONCOR
Paul Talley
State Farm
Better Business Bureau
Talley
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