Clinton amps up turnout push in Texas and Ohio
Hillary Clinton focused on getting voters to the polls in Texas and Ohio ahead of Tuesday contests. She attacked Barack Obama over national security claims, urged grass roots mobilization for the Texas two step, and noted Obama’s Afghan record while promoting a two day bus tour and hours of training for volunteers.
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Teens held in triple killings face capital murder charges
Rains County authorities report a predawn attack on an East Texas ranch killing a mother and two children and injuring a father. Four suspects, described as two boys and two girls, some high school aged, were arrested and held in the county jail. The home burned as investigators probe motive on the remote rural property.
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Grass fires monitored by Texas Forest Service in Martin County
Texas Forest Service watched two grass fires Saturday. Public information officer John Bear said a 2 p.m. grass fire between County Roads 1212 and 1208 in Martin County burned 1,450 acres, caused by welding, with 75 percent containment and no structures damaged. A second fire near Sterling City, named Glass Fire, remained 75 percent contained as winds were checked.
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Bee Speller Earns National Bee Chance After Word Exuviate
Jonathan won the local spelling bee awaiting judges confirmation after correctly spelling exuviate. Grant Westbrook, 14, rose from fourth to third, while Lowell Hohstadt praised his son’s hard work. Jonathan advances to the national bee in Washington, D. C. for the prestigious event.
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Odessa American Scripps spelling bee lineup and prizes
The Odessa American lists contestants Brady Bolton Marianne Brokaw Caleb Burnett Bryan Calleros Sianna Carrasco Lindsey Eckert Jayden Fuqua Ramesh Babu Ghanta Hannah Grainger Zana Guest Erin Haynes Truett Hilliard Jonathan Hohhstadt Steven Le Maya Reddi Mateo Rivas David Rombouts Maria Romero Jessie Segovia Lauren Thurion Grant Westbrook. The winner received airfare room and meals for student and parent plus Merriam Webster dictionary Ad denda section a $100 Series EE Savings Bond and a trophy. Jonathan voiced a wish to visit the White House after the event.
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ECISD committee discusses hiring and planning period needs
The ECISD committee comprised of high school principals district administrators and a parent met to plan class needs and capacities for August. Chairman Randy Talley said the 16 member group will review the budget to consider hiring more teachers and adding a planning period alongside a conference period. Trustees will review the February 19 routine personnel report and consider hiring an internal auditor.
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U S oil and gas rig count dips by eight this week
Baker Hughes reports the U S rig count fell by eight to 1 763 with 1 418 drilling for natural gas and 337 for oil. New Mexico added three rigs, California two, Texas down seven, Alaska three, Colorado and Wyoming two each, Oklahoma one, while Louisiana remained unchanged.
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