Court redraws Texas map after Supreme Court ruling
Both parties claim victory as the high court upholds most of Texas congressional map engineered by Tom DeLay while tossing out the 23rd District. A three judge panel will decide if a new map is needed before the November elections, with Bonilla’s district potentially reshaping Conaway’s district across Kerrville El Paso Odessa Midland and the Permian Basin.
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Supreme Court
Texas
House
Tom DeLay
West Texas
Henry Bonilla
Bonilla
Kerrville
Pecos Rodeo Parade Draws Big Crowd in Town Display
West of the Pecos Rodeo parade kicked off with police escort and Pecos High School band, tracing a 3.5 mile route from South Elm to Buck Jackson Arena. Spectators wore red white and blue, kids chased candy, and floats themed to Western movie images rolled through Pecos.
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Hughes
Pecos
South Elm Street
Buck Jackson Arena
KPBT seeks nominations for Proud Heritage Award
KPBT TV in the Permian Basin invites West Texas residents to nominate locals who have markedly influenced the community. The station will honor three recipients with its first Proud Heritage Award, aiming to recognize both past and future impact and celebrate ongoing community achievement.
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KPBT
Permian Basin
Public Broadcasting
West Texas
Daphne Dowdy
James
Menchaca remembered for devotion to duty and family
The funeral for Pfc Kristian Menchaca, 23, one of three soldiers killed in the June 16 insurgent attack at a checkpoint, was held in Brownsville with hundreds of veterans and dignitaries attending. He received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and a Prisoner of War medal. his body was recovered after a three day disappearance alongside Pfc Thomas Tucker and Spe David J. Babineau.
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Kristian Menchaca
Menchaca
Thomas Tucker
Madras
Ore
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David J. Babineau
Springfield
Mass
Diocese of
Brownsville
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John James
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