Ten Commandments displays face high court test
debate over public display of the Ten Commandments intensifies as justices consider whether monuments in schools, courts and public spaces violate the First Amendment. The case, plus a poll showing 76 percent support, shapes local hospital monuments and statewide displays.
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Beltsville
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Christian Defense Coalition
Mahoney
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Austin
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Washington
Williams energy firm trims debt and shifts to Permian base
The oil company plans $52 million for riskier southern Louisiana drilling while abandoning Mississippi after writing off $30 million in dry holes. Permian Basin will be home base with three to four rigs over two years as acquisitions and asset sales reduce debt by $62.5 million to $177 million since late 2004.
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Midland
Louisiana
Mississippi
Williams
Permian
Mel Riggs
Riggs
Cern
Southwest Royalties
Oil rally persists as OPEC comforted by higher prices
Analysts credit OPEC rhetoric and Iraq turmoil for sustaining a price rally as markets doubt production cuts. April gasoline futures rise over 8 cents to 1.4838 per gallon while oil hovers around 60 dollars, with investors wary of inflation and policy shifts despite Greenspan offering no new monetary signals.
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Lilliere
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Greenspan
Associated Press
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Knife at school lands student in three day suspension
Goliad Elementary fourth grader receives three day suspension for bringing a carnival knife to campus. Principal Donna Brasher notes the item resembled a prize blade and was not used to threaten anyone. Zero tolerance applies, but the Code allows suspension without ISS if no threats occur. A second incident influenced the decision to keep the student at home. Board members reviewed discipline practices amid scrutiny of fairness. Wendy Hines endorses the administrator’s adherence to policy.
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ECISD
Wendy Hines
Hines
Midland deputies seek fifth suspect in drive by shooting
Midland County sheriff's deputies continued the hunt for a fifth juvenile suspect in a Tuesday night drive by shooting that wounded a 15 year old on Longview Avenue. Four youths were arrested and ordered held for at least 10 days on charges of engaging in organized criminal activity: attempted murder. Call 688 1032 with information.
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Midland County Sheriff’s
Midland
E. Longview Ave
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