Feds unveil next phase in human trafficking combat plan
The Justice Department announces a new phase to expand trafficking investigations and prosecutions with cities invited to join a program building on a 2011 initiative. Atlanta El Paso Kansas City Mo Memphis Miami and Loralei were in the first phase. up to six districts will be selected for enhanced training and cross agency coordination.
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Burglary and arrests reported in local blotter
A 26 year old New Mexico man was arrested after running a red light between 42nd Street and Dixie Boulevard. He faced charges including burglary of a habitation and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Bryan Acosta, 103 Green St., held without bond at Ector County Detention Center. A 65 year old reported a burglary at 4000 block Melody Lane with $9,900 in losses. An 18 year old woman reported vandalism at 100 block Conet Drive causing $6,000 in damages.
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Man Arrested on Cocaine Charge in Ector County
A 20 year old man was arrested at 4:10 a.m. Thursday in the 1200 block Bluebonnet Avenue and charged with manufacture or delivery of cocaine, a first degree felony. Isaac Diaz Perez was held Thursday at the Ector County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond.
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Johnson arrested on cocaine and marijuana charges in Snyder Street area
A 19-year-old man was arrested at 3:41 a.m. Wednesday in the 700 block of Snyder Street and charged with possession of cocaine, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of marijuana. Samuel Latrell Johnson was held Thursday in the Ector with a $500 bond. A 54-year-old woman reported jewelry worth $13,266 was stolen from her residence on Esmond Drive at 7:54 p.m. Wednesday.
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Unauthorized vehicle use report in two thefts
A 28 year old reports her gray 2006 Ford F 150 taken at 4 44 a m in the 600 block East 95th Street valued at 14000 dollars. A 58 year old reports her purple Hyundai Elantra taken at 11 34 p m in the North Dixie Boulevard block valued at 7000 dollars.
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Texas Ruling Keeps Subsidies for Exchange Plans in Texas
The Supreme Court upholding federal subsidies keeps tax credits flowing to Texans on the federal exchange. Nearly 1 million Texans buy coverage via the exchange, with over 832,000 receiving average monthly credits of 247 dollars. Reactions include relief from Dawn Erin, an Austin actress, benefiting from subsidies for hepatitis C treatment. The Texas Hospital Association calls the decision a huge opportunity for patients and hospitals.
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Cruz slams rogue justices over health care ruling
Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz harshly criticized the Supreme Court on the Senate floor calling Chief Justice Roberts and the court rogue judges after the 6 3 ruling upholding Obama care tax credits Cruz avoided naming justices but implied Roberts in a sharp rebuke saying the justices no longer act as umpires but have joined a team
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Health officials study Cyclospora cases in Texas
State health officials investigate Cyclospora illness with 54 reported cases statewide including 23 in Travis County. Gino Solla of Ector County says recent rainfall and flooding may fuel spread though local risk remains low. TD SHS urges testing for Cyclospora and emphasizes thorough washing of fruits and vegetables to reduce risk.
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Lubbock Police Accused of Hiring Discrimination
A federal review by the Department of Justice alleges the Lubbock Police Department discriminated against Hispanics and women in probationary officer hiring. Since 2009 Hispanic passing rates on exams lag white peers and 37 percent of women passed a physical test versus about 81 percent of men. The DOJ calls for settlement talks with a lawsuit possible by August, while city officials review the findings and plan discussions with involved parties.
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